Publications

Arts Coast Magazine

Pinellas County artists pose in the Gallery at Creative Pinellas in Largo.

The Shape of Us: Six Artists Exploring Humanity

By Maggie Duffy

I’m Maggie Duffy, the new Managing Editor of Creative Pinellas’ digital magazine—created to share the vibrant arts of Pinellas County with locals and travelers alike. I’m so excited to be… Read More

Mind Your Business: A Free Workshop Series Helping Artists Build Sustainable Careers

By Creative Pinellas

Pinellas County artists looking to turn their passion into a sustainable career won’t want to miss Mind Your Business—a free professional development series packed with expert-led workshops on the business side of art. From legal basics to social media strategy, each session offers practical tools to help artists thrive…. Read More

Rebuilding the Arts

By Creative Pinellas

Pinellas County has secured an $813 million grant to support long-term recovery for communities affected by recent hurricanes. Creative Pinellas is advocating for cultural recovery funding—take the survey and attend public meetings to ensure the arts community’s needs are prioritized…. Read More

Be Inspired – Arts Coast Magazine


Arts Coast Studios

Beyond the Walls – The Sheraton Sand Key Resort featuring John Gascot

By Creative Pinellas

Check out this Interview with Arts Annual – 2022 Beyond the Walls Exhibiting Artist – John Gascot at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort!… Read More

Making a Mural for SHINE Mural Festival 7 – Aurailieus Artist

By Creative Pinellas

Come along with Aurailieus as he paints a mural from start to finish, for SHINE mural festival 7…. Read More

Fractal Immersion – Tod Stephens

By Creative Pinellas

Fractal Immersion is a series of iterative mathematical formulas that assign pixel color values and locations that result in unique abstract artwork moving through time and space…. Read More

Discover – Arts Coast Studios


Arts Coast Galleries

Jason Hackenwerth, Board President & Artist

By JasonHackenwerth

Jason Hackenwerth is a professional artist with an extensive exhibition history spanning more than two decades. He was named a prestigious alum from his undergraduate, as well as graduate, universities of Webster University and Savannah College Of Art And Design…. Read More

Mark Mitchell

By MarkMitchell

Mark Mitchell is an international artist and painter of Conceptual Pop Art. As a PRATT grad, SVA alum, and former NYC advertising creative director, he has spent his entire career honing his visual communication skills…. Read More

Patricia Kluwe Derderian

By PatriciaKluweDerderian

Arts Coast Galleries Artist Patricia Kluwe Derderian has always loved to draw, even the smell of her uncle’s colored pencils inspired her to major in architecture – since art was not an option in the little city where she was raised in Brazil. She has used her art to express her projects and ideas…. Read More

Take a Walk Through– Arts Coast Galleries


Arts Coast Artists at Work

Get to know the Grantees of the Arts Coast