“To be born in a free society and not to be born free is to be born into a lie. To be told by co-citizens and co-Christians that you have… Read More
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Ybor Speaks
Ybor Speaks is the first public art audio project commissioned by the City of Tampa – an audio installation celebrating immigration and diversity in Tampa’s historic Ybor City neighborhood…. Read More
Clearly Collaborative
Through March 11 at Florida CraftArt. Clearly Collaborative is an exciting gathering of new work created by established artists exploring the medium of glass, guided by master glass artist Duncan McClellan. A diverse group of artists experienced in working in clay, metal, paper and mixed media got the chance to try their hands at glass art … Read More
Visualizing Our Historic Roots
By Antonio Permuy. As our arts scene continues to grow and evolve, it also continues to diversify. One interesting development is bringing the area’s future into connection with its past – the emergence of Hispanic and Latinx art. A Pinellas local since 2001, Edel A. Galban has been a pioneer in the growing Cuban art presence along Florida’s West Coast…. Read More
“Beginner’s Mind” – My Immersive, Multimedia Installation at SHAMc
Beginner’s Mind is a large-scale, experiential art installation I created that was exhibited at the Safety Harbor Art and Music Center (SHAMc) From January 7-January 28, 2023 (made possible by… Read More
Meeting My Mentor
MEETING MY MENTOR The 2022 Creative Pinellas Emerging Artist Show featured exciting new, innovative, artwork, along with their mentors. My friend Denis Gaston work was on display along side of… Read More
Push a Button – Get a Story
By Jennifer Ring. What do Harvard Medical School and the Palm Harbor Library have in common? A short story dispenser made in France. You push the button and a story comes out of the machine like a grocery store receipt coming out of a cash register…. Read More
New Voices in the Florida Orchestra
By Kurt Loft. The Florida Orchestra recently took a big step into its future by welcoming a rank of new musicians to the state’s largest performing arts organization. All of these young artists won highly competitive blind auditions that attracted candidates from around the world … Read More
Art Adventures at the Leepa-Rattner
By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre. My children and I enjoyed our mission to a grand exhibition of small works – The 48th Annual International Miniature Art Show – now on display at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs. … Read More
Seeing Sound at Studio@620
By Margo Hammond. Now in its 17th year, The Radio Theatre Project at The Studio@620 was never just about sound. As regulars know, you don’t just come to listen. You come for the sights as well. . …. Read More
