BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Pinellas - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Creative Pinellas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://creativepinellas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Creative Pinellas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20250403T174900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T222802Z UID:10000463-1747389600-1754845200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:The Shape of Us DESCRIPTION:The Shape of Us\, brings together six Pinellas County artists\, each presenting a unique body of work that reflects the depth of our creative community. This exhibition explores transformation and resilience through immersive installations\, intricate textile works\, energetic colors and vibrant multimedia abstracts. Through various styles\, mediums\, and perspectives\, the exhibition examines how identity\, environment\, and experience shape us—both individually and collectively. From striking compositions to thought-provoking textures and forms\, these artists invite viewers to consider the emotional and cultural landscapes that influence us. The Shape of Us\, curated by Creative Pinellas’ own Freddie Hughes\, is a celebration of artistic expression\, connection\, and the ever-evolving narrative of our shared humanity. \nFeaturing Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Karel Garcia\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n The artist\, born on December 27\, 1990\, showed an early interest in art\, participating in drawing and sculpture workshops as a child in Vedado\, Cuba. After completing secondary school\, he initially focused on pursuing a degree in Architecture\, which he completed in 2017. While working as an architect\, he reconnected with art\, participating in private… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirk Palmer\n \n Posted on March 20\, 2025 by Creative Pinellas \n Kirk Palmer is an artist who lives in Saint Petersburg\, Florida. Born in Santa Monica\, California\, he was raised in Bolivia\, South America and the mountains of western North Carolina. He earned a BA in Visual Arts from Eckerd College (Phi Beta Kappa)\, and an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2016…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alice Pickett Lewis\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Alice Pickett Lewis began sewing at a very young age. She has a BFA in Textile Design from Rhode Island School of Design. She is inspired by the colors and textures in the natural world\, and is currently working to honor the old native oak trees lost in the recent hurricanes. She works in multi… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tavia Reyes\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Tavia Reyes is a self-taught\, neurodivergent artist whose work is bold\, unfiltered\, and alive with tension. Her visual language combines symbols\, scribbles\, and raw emotion\, drawing from the wild geometries of nature\, the electric pulse of Florida skies\, and the tangled webs of thought that refuse to be contained. For Tavia\, art is also a… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Luke Vest\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Luke Vest is a visual artist based in Saint Petersburg\, FL\, whose work explores perception\, transformation\, and the liminal spaces between self and cosmos. Blending oil\, oil pastel\, spray paint\, and metal leaf\, Vest constructs layered\, alchemical surfaces that merge human\, mythic\, and cosmic forces. His figures are fractured\, yet whole\, and serve as metaphysical… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zulu Painter\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Zulu Painter is an international multimedia artist who works in traditional mediums as well as special effects and scenic art. Zulu’s large-scale mural work contributes to the art revitalization of an ever-expanding list of communities. The vibrant colors in his paintings convey his goal of creating Art that uplifts viewers with positive energy. ​“I want… Read More \n \n \n \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/the-shape-of-us/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/exhibition.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20250127T190903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T184210Z UID:10000460-1743847200-1745773200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Artistic Discovery 2025: 13th Congressional District of Florida Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas is proud to host the Artistic Discovery 2025 Exhibition\, showcasing artwork by talented high school students from Pinellas County.\nThis annual competition\, sponsored by the Congressional Institute\, highlights and celebrates the artistic talent of high school students across the nation and within each congressional district. Since its inception in 1982\, the competition has engaged over 650\,000 students nationwide. \nStudents submit their artwork to their congressional representative’s office\, where panels of local artists select the winning entries. Winners are honored in their districts and at a prestigious awards ceremony in Washington\, D.C.\, with their artwork displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol. \nThe 13th Congressional District High School Artistic Discovery Competition is presented in partnership with the Office of U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna. \nThe gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am-5pm. FREE and open to the public. \nEvents Surrounding Exhibition\nThere will be an Award Ceremony for the artists and their families on April 22 from 6-7:30 pm. Join us to celebrate the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists! \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/artistic-discovery-2025-13th-congressional-district-of-florida-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Exhibition Hours,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CDHS-Header-Monserrat-Hernandez-Alamilla_Our-Land.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20250127T184850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T184852Z UID:10000459-1740823200-1743354000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Youth Art Month 2025 DESCRIPTION:March is Youth Art Month!\nThe Clearwater Arts Alliance in partnership with Creative Pinellas is excited to present K-8th grade works of art from Pinellas County Schools. \nThe exhibition will open March 1st and run through the 30th. The gallery will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am-5pm. Come see the energetic and vibrant artwork created by K-8 students in Pinellas County Schools. The continuing theme is Visual Movement: How can one convey motion or action through art? \nStudents and parents\, we hope you will attend the Opening Reception on Sunday\, March 2\, 2025 from 1:30-3pm. The Awards Ceremony will be in Courtyard at 2pm. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/youth-art-month-2025/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Exhibition Hours,Gallery Event,Opening Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/YAM-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20241219T194748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T184651Z UID:10000456-1740072600-1740081600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of iMAGiNE NATiON\, presented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas and curated by Danny Olda\, who also serves as Marketing and Communications Manager for the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. \nStep into the vibrant world of iBOMS\, where imagination transforms into a limitless landscape of ideas and creations. Through graphite\, spray paint\, resin\, and more\, iBOMS redefines imagination as a lifelong force shaping knowledge\, art\, and culture. \nDon’t miss this inspiring evening to celebrate creativity and meet the artist behind this extraordinary exhibition. \nEvening Program\n5:30-6 PM: Artist Tour \n6-8 PM: Opening Reception \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Jabari Reed-Diop (iBOMS)\n \n Posted on March 28\, 2023 by i.b.o.m.s \n Based out of: St. Petersburg\, Florida\, Jabari Jahi Babatu Reed-Diop\, otherwise known as iBOMS (illegal. Beauty. On.My.Streets) is a 25-year-old artist based in St. Petersburg\, Florida. His artistic acumen comes from personal experience and formal education at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville and Gibbs high PCCA magnet program here in St.Petersburg. Despite… Read More \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON\n \n Posted on December 19\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Presented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas\, iMAGiNE NATiON invites you to step into the boundless world of artist iBOMS\, where imagination is redefined as an infinite\, unexplored land—a motherland of knowledge and the birthplace of spirituality\, science\, art\, and philosophy. … Read More \n \n \n \n  \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/iboms-imagine-nation-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20241219T195558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T142240Z UID:10000457-1740045600-1754845200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON DESCRIPTION:iBOMBS: iMAGiNE NATiON has been extended through August 10 to give more visitors the opportunity to explore and enjoy the exhibition. \nPresented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas \nStep into the boundless world of iMAGiNE NATiON\, curated by Danny Olda\, where artist iBOMS redefines imagination as an infinite\, unexplored land—a motherland of all knowledge and the birthplace of spirituality\, science\, art\, and philosophy. \nOften seen as a realm of childhood\, iBOMS views imagination as a vital\, lifelong force. In this exhibition\, he builds a “nation of imagination\,” bringing ideas to life through objects and figures crafted with graphite\, spray paint\, resin casting\, digital design\, and even elements from nature. \niMAGiNE NATiON invites viewers to rediscover the power of imagination beyond childhood\, exploring its potential as a tool for understanding life’s complexities and opportunities. For iBOMS\, imagination is not just a creative outlet but a foundational force that shapes culture\, structures\, and the human psyche.\nA multidisciplinary artist\, iBOMS uses his craft to inspire\, challenge\, and transform perspectives. His work reflects his belief that imagination is not merely an escape but an essential means of shaping the world we live in. \nDon’t miss this transformative journey into the vibrant and uncharted iMAGiNE NATiON! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Jabari Reed-Diop (iBOMS)\n \n Posted on March 28\, 2023 by i.b.o.m.s \n Based out of: St. Petersburg\, Florida\, Jabari Jahi Babatu Reed-Diop\, otherwise known as iBOMS (illegal. Beauty. On.My.Streets) is a 25-year-old artist based in St. Petersburg\, Florida. His artistic acumen comes from personal experience and formal education at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville and Gibbs high PCCA magnet program here in St.Petersburg. Despite… Read More \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON Opening Reception\n \n Posted on December 19\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for the opening of iMAGiNE NATiON\, presented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas. Explore iBOMS’ limitless landscape of imagination\, where ideas become vibrant creations through graphite\, spray paint\, resin\, and more. Meet the artist behind this extraordinary exhibition!… Read More \n \n \n \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/iboms-imagine-nation/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20241101T175030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T175030Z UID:10000441-1737244800-1739145599@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:50th Annual International Miniature Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating 50 years of exquisite miniature art at the Golden Anniversary Exhibition of the Miniature Art Society of Florida (MASF) at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. This juried international exhibition will feature award-winning masterpieces from artists around the world\, showcasing the remarkable skill and intricate attention to detail required for this unique and vibrant art form. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/50th-annual-international-miniature-art-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MASF-Web-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20241212T190810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T152221Z UID:10000455-1737048600-1737057600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks\, an extraordinary exhibition by Nigerian Sri Lankan artist Sam Modder. Through mural-sized ballpoint pen drawings\, Modder creates immersive\, allegorical spaces where striking Black female figures navigate real and imagined realms. Blending childhood wonder with critical reflection\, her work explores themes of power\, resilience\, and transformation\, with Black hair as a central\, dynamic character embodying strength and resistance. Don’t miss this captivating opportunity to experience Modder’s powerful storytelling and meet the artist. \nEvening Program:\n5:30-6 PM: Artist Tour \n6-8 PM Opening Reception \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Modder\n \n Posted on December 13\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Sam Modder is a globe-spanning talent with roots in Nigeria and Sri Lanka\, a childhood in Sri Lanka\, and a creative base in Tampa\, Florida. A graduate of Dartmouth College (BA in Studio Art and Engineering\, 2017) and Washington University in St. Louis (MFA\, 2022)\, Sam blends art and innovation in ways that challenge and… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks\n \n Posted on December 12\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks\, an exhibition by Nigerian Sri Lankan artist Sam Modder\, presents larger-than-life Black female figures in fantastical realms that blend childhood wonder with themes of power and resilience. Through digitally manipulated\, mural-sized drawings\, Modder’s work reimagines oppressive structures\, inviting viewers to reflect on resistance and strength…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/source-of-all-hair-wearer-of-all-socks-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Web-Header-Source-of-All-Hair-Wearer-of-All-Socks-Opening-Reception.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20241212T190028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T173944Z UID:10000454-1736985600-1745798399@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks DESCRIPTION:Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks has been extended through April 27\, to allow more guests to enjoy and experience the exhibition.\nSource of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks\, an exhibition by Nigerian Sri Lankan artist Sam Modder\, invites viewers into a world shaped by striking\, larger-than-life Black female figures in both real and imagined realms. Modder\, now living in Tampa\, Florida\, creates powerful allegorical spaces through digitally manipulated\, mural-sized ballpoint pen drawings. In her most recent series\, these installations\, inspired by a Black woman’s fairytale\, blend childhood wonder with critical reflection\, tackling themes of power\, exploitation\, and resilience. Black hair emerges as a central character\, pushing the narrative forward with soft curls and defiant shapes\, embodying resistance and strength. Modder’s speculative worlds decenter broken realities to reimagine and critique oppressive structures. As her work towers above\, she invites viewers to step back into a space of childhood\, wonder\, and possibility—and\, in the best of ways\, to feel small\, open\, and ready to hear one more story. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Modder\n \n Posted on December 13\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Sam Modder is a globe-spanning talent with roots in Nigeria and Sri Lanka\, a childhood in Sri Lanka\, and a creative base in Tampa\, Florida. A graduate of Dartmouth College (BA in Studio Art and Engineering\, 2017) and Washington University in St. Louis (MFA\, 2022)\, Sam blends art and innovation in ways that challenge and… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks Opening Reception\n \n Posted on December 12\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for the opening reception of Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks\, an extraordinary exhibition by Nigerian Sri Lankan artist Sam Modder. Through mural-sized ballpoint pen drawings\, Modder creates immersive\, allegorical spaces where striking Black female figures navigate real and imagined realms. Blending childhood wonder with critical reflection\, her work explores themes… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/source-of-all-hair-wearer-of-all-socks-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20241023T162357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203100Z UID:10000435-1733594400-1733605200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and experience the joy of supporting your arts community!\nOur beloved arts community\, which has weathered budget vetoes and now two historic hurricanes\, is in need of your support now more than ever. \nWith the money raised through ticket sales\, sponsorships\, donations\, and art sales\, Creative Pinellas will distribute 80% of the net proceeds to Pinellas County artists and arts organizations. \nInitially designed as a fundraiser to support Creative Pinellas\, we are changing our focus to meet our community’s very real needs. \nArt makes a difference\, and so do you! \nHow will my support help our arts community? \n\nHelp an artist return to their studio: Not only have many artists lost their homes\, they have lost their studios.\nSupport housing stability for artists: Many artists are now scrambling for places to live; your support will help pay rent or help them find new places to live\nHelp our cultural community regain their livelihood: Your donations will help artists and arts organizations continue their creative work\, speeding up the cycle of recovery.\n\nPurchase your Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser with these ticket options:\nVIP Tickets: $250\n5-9 pm (early access 5-6 pm)\nVIP Guests will gain early access to meet this year’s Arts Annual Exhibition artists during a private gallery reception that includes an open-bar and appetizers from 5-6pm as well as music and special live performances. \nGeneral Admission Tickets: $100\n6-9 pm\nGeneral Admission Guests will enjoy the latest exhibition\, music\, lite bites and bar\, performances by Soul Mafia and surprises all while raising funds for the local arts community. \nSponsor an Artist: $100\nMake it possible for an artist to attend the Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser by purchasing a ticket for them. \nPurchase Tickets\n\n \nNot able to attend?\n🤍 Donate to the Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fund \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Sponsorship\n \n Posted on September 1\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n SUPPORT PINELLAS ARTS AND CULTURE! Be part of an unforgettable arts and cultural experience! As an Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser sponsor\, you will receive marketing and publicity leading up to and during the Arts Annual\, both in the gallery and online. Your support helps Creative Pinellas provide funding to the creative community. Thank you… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Still Shining: A New Exhibition at the Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser\n \n Posted on November 7\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Still Shining showcases the work of 25 Pinellas County artists\, each creating a unique 12×12 artwork celebrating the resilience and enduring beauty of the region in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-2024-fundraiser/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Annual,Fundraiser,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HURRICANE-RELIEF-FUNDRAISER-Presentation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20241031T184520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203428Z UID:10000442-1732874400-1736020800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Pop-Up Gift Shop DESCRIPTION:Discover Unique Gifts at the Arts Annual Pop-up Gift Shop! \nThe Gallery at Creative Pinellas is thrilled to present our first-ever Arts Annual Pop-up Gift Shop\, opening November 29\, 2024\, and running through January 4\, 2025. This curated shop will feature artwork in all genres and media\, including holiday-themed pieces that make perfect gifts for the season. \nShop local and support talented artists from our community while finding one-of-a-kind treasures for your loved ones. Now\, more than ever\, it’s important to invest in our community by supporting the creative individuals who make it so vibrant. \nThe Pop-Up Gift Shop will run alongside the Florida Botanical Garden’s Holiday Lights\, which draws over 50\,000 visitors to Pinewood Cultural Park each year. The Arts Annual 2024 Pop-up Gift Shop will be located at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, open Wednesday – Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm during our extended holiday hours. Visit us to explore unique art pieces that bring warmth and creativity to your holiday celebrations. \nWe are excited to announce the following artists who will be participating in the Arts Annual Pop-up Gift Shop: \n\nAbby\nAnna Laxton\nAntonia Lewandowski\nAshley Cabrera\nCasey Lee\nGianna Pergamo\nHarriet Monzon-Aguirre\nJavier T Dones\nJune Bunch\nKathy Reilly\nKerry Kriseman\nSketzii\nMason Gehring\nMike Toth\nMolly Duff\nPamela Joy Trow\nPatricia Fustino\nPatricia Rella\nPercy Kleinops\nSara O’Donoghue\nSusan Hess\nSuzanne Murphy\nTaboose\nVal Steur\nValorie Vogel URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-pop-up-gift-shop/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Annual,Courtyard Event,Exhibition,Fundraiser,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Holiday-Pop-Up-Shop-Web-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250105 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20241023T162835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T202714Z UID:10000437-1732838400-1736035199@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual 2024 Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Discover the Art in Everyone’s DNA!\nWe’re excited to continue Arts Annual for its seventh year\, showcasing the arts and artists of Pinellas County and bringing together the county’s most talented and innovative artists to spotlight what makes our community truly exceptional. \nFrom visual arts and performing arts to film and literature\, Arts Annual 2024 will present a diverse range of works across all mediums. This exhibition will be on view beginning November 29 and continues through January 4\, 2025. \nWe are excited to announce the following artists who will be participating in the Arts Annual 2024 Exhibition: \n\nAGalban\,\nAgueda Zabisky\,\nAlexander Jones\,\nAmanda Westenberg\,\nAmy Collins\,\nAngela Warren\,\nAni Crane\,\nAntonia Lewandowski\,\nAshley Rivers – The Nature of Fire\,\nBonnie Hacker\,\nBrigette Coovert\,\nChristina Bertsos\,\nClancy Riehm\,\nCora Marshall\,\nCourtney Elvira\,\nDavid Manson\,\nDavida Milne\,\nElizabeth Barenis\,\nEmmett Freeman\,\nEthan Harmon\,\nGianna Pergamo\,\nGregory Byrd\,\nHarriet Monzon-Aguirre\,\nJavier T Dones\,\nJodi Fuchs\,\nJohn Gascot\,\nJoseph Weinzettle\,\nKaitlin Murphy-Knudsen\,\nKate Cummins\,\nKenny Jensen\,\nKevin Grass\,\nKimberly Engel\,\nKleon\,\nKyle Brown\,\nLa Lucha Trio\,\nLatonya Hicks\,\nLaura Frederick\,\nLenore Myka\,\nLisa Rowan\,\nLuci Westphal\,\nMarilynne Wasielewski\,\nMatthew Boyle\,\nMaureen McDole\,\nMerritt Horan\,\nMichelle Gordon\,\nMike Toth\,\nNeverne Covington\,\nNicholas Garlo\,\nPatricia Kluwe Derderian\,\nPaul Wilborn\,\nPolita Glynn\,\nRachel Shapiro\,\nRee Shapiro\,\nRhys Meatyard\,\nSamuel Hammer\,\nSheila Cowley\,\nSteph Blondet\,\nSusan Hess\,\nSusan Wiley\,\nTakeya Trayer\,\nThomas Sayers Ellis\,\nTracy Kennard\,\nWendy Bruce\,\nZoe Papas\n\nThe Gallery will be open extended hours Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10 am – 8 pm\, beginning November 29 to coincide with the opening of our first-ever Arts Annual Pop-up Gift Shop and the opening of the Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights event\, which annually attracts over 50\,000 visitors to Pinewood Cultural Park. \nMeet the Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2024 Artists\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Meet our amazing group of performers\, musicians\, exhibitors and artmakers! Exhibited art is available for purchase by clicking on the artist’s page…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-2024-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Annual,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Arts-Annual-2024-Exhibition_Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20240610T190250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T184755Z UID:10000429-1723075200-1728863999@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Florida Watercolor Society 53rd Annual Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This August\, immerse yourself in the captivating world of watercolors by joining us for the Florida Watercolor Society 53rd Annual Exhibition. The Florida Watercolor Society is one of the largest state watercolor societies in the country\, boasting almost 1\,000 members. Their Annual Exhibition is recognized as one of the top watermedia exhibitions in the state. Techniques vary from traditional to experimental\, displaying the versatility and inventive use of the medium. This year\, internationally renowned watercolorist Stephen Quiller is the juror and judge for the exhibition. \nThe Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10am –5pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Florida Watercolor Society\n \n Posted on June 5\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Initially\, the Florida Watercolor Society held three Annual Exhibitions between 1938 – 1941\, but there was no further activity until 1972 with an exhibition at the Maitland Art Center. Since then\, the Florida Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition has been held throughout Florida\, each year in a different location at many of the state’s most prestigious… Read More \n \n \n \n  \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/the-florida-watercolor-society-53rd-annual-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805 DTSTAMP:20260522T152904 CREATED:20240803T193107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T194443Z UID:10000434-1722729600-1722815999@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas Closed Sunday Due to Weather DESCRIPTION:Due to the Tropical Storm Warning in Pinellas County\, The Gallery at Creative Pinellas will be closed on Sunday\, August 4th in order to keep our visitors\, staff and the wonderful works of art in our care safe. We will be monitoring Pinellas County’s storm information and will annouce when we reopen. Be safe and thank you for your support. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/the-gallery-at-creative-pinellas-closed-sunday-for-tropical-storm-warning/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR