It’s a new chapter for Creative Pinellas and we’re so excited to share it with you! To celebrate, we’re debuting a new exhibition and fundraiser, AMPED: Turn Up for the Arts.
We’re inviting artists from all across Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties to showcase their extraordinary creativity at this exhibition and fundraiser, happening at the FloridaRAMA Gallery in St. Petersburg from Sept. 5-Nov. 1, 2026.
Whether you’re a visual artist, filmmaker or performer, this is an opportunity to be featured in an exhibition that spotlights the incredible talent found in our arts community.
AMPED continues Creative Pinellas’ tradition of gathering artists, collectors, and community members to celebrate the power of the arts in Pinellas County. Not only will the exhibition be amazing, but the party will be a blowout! We can’t wait to see you!
Eligibility: Artists must reside in Pinellas or Hillsborough County and be 18 years old or older.
Guidelines: While there’s not an official required theme, the show is a celebration that Creative Pinellas is still thriving. Artists are welcome to submit works that denote excitement and/or the idea of flourishing. We’re looking for original works of art produced in the past two years that haven’t been previously shown at a Creative Pinellas exhibition. This includes visual art, performance and film. Performances will only happen during the opening night reception and fundraiser.
For specific guidelines click here and to apply, click here or the Apply Now button at the bottom of the page.
Important Dates for AMPED
Call for Entries opens: July 16, 2026
Deadline for entries: August 16, 2026 11:59 pm
Artist notifications: Rolling, with final decisions made by August 21, 2026
Artwork delivery: Thurs. – Sat., August 27-29, 2026, 10am–5pm at the FloridaRAMA Gallery
Exhibition dates: Sept. 5 – Nov. 1, 2026
Opening Reception and Fundraiser: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 6-10 pm (Each participating artist will receive one complimentary ticket.)
Artwalk Panel Talks: Sept. 12 and Oct. 10, 2026 5-9 pm
AMPED Costume Party: Saturday, October 31, 2026 6-10 pm
Artwork pickup: Nov. 2-4, 2026 10am–5pm at the FloridaRAMA Gallery
AMPED: Turn Up for the Arts
Creative Pinellas announces our new exhibition and fundraiser, AMPED: Turn Up for the Arts, happening at the FloridaRAMA Gallery in St. Petersburg. AMPED is an exhibition and fundraiser celebrating both… Read More
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