The board agreed and I became the ED (now CEO) of Creative Pinellas, the County’s Local Arts Agency. Since then, we have launched multiple successful programs, from grants for professional and emerging artists, to grants to send kids to arts summer camp. … Read More
Elizabeth Gelman spent decades as an artist and arts educator before transitioning into the museum world. Moving from work in the classroom to museum education, she has held leadership positions at… Read More
roman.black@creativepinellas.org | (727) 582-2811 | “I am thrilled to join the team at Creative Pinellas and expand my love of the arts throughout the region.” … Read More
With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles within hospitality, tech, and creative workspaces, I have come to understand the value of human connection and empathy. As a leader,… Read More
Ketsy ‘Sketzii’ Ruiz, a painter, digital illustrator, & muralist, conveys her ethnic identity and culture in her art. Growing up in the Puerto Rican diaspora of the United States greatly… Read More
I’m an empathetic futurist who truly believes in the potential of humanity. As the Director of Tourism Product Development and Strategy at Creative Pinellas, I get to apply this mindset… Read More
SheilaCowley is a playwright and audio producer. She serves as Managing Editor of the Arts Coast Magazine. s.cowley@creativepinellas.org… Read More
Mr. Cory Robinson’s art has been described as playful and uplifting with his fresh color palette and adorable characters. Cory was born and raised in Berlin, CT but most recently… Read More
I am a career nurse, manager and corporate educator turned journalist. In nursing, my particular expertise was in the areas of critical care, pediatrics and post anesthesia care. I have… Read More