Now before you start thinking that Creative Pinellas is giving Professional Artist Grants to children, please note that this photo of me was taken about 37 years ago! I’m not… Read More
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Opera Tampa Hones its Edge with Sweeney Todd
By Kurt Loft. The new production of Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” by Opera Tampa is about to engulf you in a deliciously distasteful load of fun. How can such dark theater be so delightful? “That’s the point,’’ says the company’s artistic director. “Sondheim wanted to freak out the audience − and mix in a lot of laughs.’’… Read More
It’s the Season for Love, Art and Celebration
By Cindy Stovall. Equality and Inclusion through Art is what it’s all about – and Creative Clay works toward that mission every day. This Friday’s Spring for the Arts is a party that will touch your heart and revive your faith in the goodness we all possess…. Read More
Transforming Pain into Comedy, Discomfort into Resilience
By J. Elijah Cho. I’m incredibly excited to be returning to Tampa Bay, my theatre home, with a show that has taught me so much and that I’m still learning things from. “Mr. Yunioshi” is my effort to transform pain into comedy, discomfort into resilience… Read More
Beach Art Center’s Creative Kids Camp
By Suzanne Norman. The Beach Art Center is where you’ll find summertime adventures ideal for kids who dream of crafty, artsy fun. It’s a wonderful place to learn art, clay and craft skills from multi-talented instructors – with family-friendly kids summer camps and one-time classes for adults on nights and weekends…. Read More
A promised paradise: my newest still lifes
Hi everyone! I’ve been so busy getting everything ready for the exhibition that is now two weeks away! It’s interesting how much my practice is starting to transform. I’m starting… Read More
Mission accomplished
Blog Post 13 – Agueda Zabisky I just delivered all ceramic sculptures for my exhibition “Journey to Equilibrium” in The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, Botanical Gardens, Largo. Mission accomplished!!!… Read More
“One of the most mesmerizing experiences in music”
By Kurt Loft. The Florida Orchestra shares an intimate, rarely heard chamber version of Bruckner’s grand 7th Symphony, inviting listeners to step inside the music. “There’s something really compelling about it,” says music director Michael Francis, “and it takes you on an emotional journey… Read More
Themes of Our Fathers: Podcast Episode
I had the unique opportunity to record a special episode of my podcast, The Black Hand Side. Enjoy this conversation with 61 Unused Pages playwright, Vincent Terrell Durham, actor Lance… Read More
Even a open book has pages you can’t Reed
Learning to take full enjoyment out of creating through every emotion is a way to ensure a compositionally sound piece. Painting provides the artist with a way to save oneself… Read More
