#creative pinellas arts annual 2023

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The Arts Annual at Creative Pinellas is always a great way to see what the artists in the area are creating. For 2023’s larger than ever edition, there is also a separate space for a video program that includes short films, theater productions, poetry readings, musical performances and more.

Artist included in the exhibition-

Tatiana Baccari, Elizabeth Barenis, Christina Bertsos, Daniel Barojas, Chomick + Meder, Courtney Clute, Neverne Covington, Sheila Cowley, Patricia Kluwe Derderian, Nikki Devereux, Javier T Dones, Dunedin Music Society, Sara Ries Dziekonski, Sarah Emery, Roxanne Fay, Jean Blackwell Font, John Gascot, Denis Gaston, Mason Gehring, Donald Gialanella, Jim Gigurtsis, Kevin Grass, Sheree L. Greer, Jason Hackenwerth, Steph Hargrove, Patrick Arthur Jackson, Reid Jenkins, Kenny Jensen, Charlotte Johnson, Victoria Jorgensen, Steven Kenny, Candace Knapp, Akiko Kotani, Teresa Mandala, Cora Marshall, Carol Mickett & Robert Stackhouse, Miss Crit, Mark Mitchell, Chad Mize, Desiree Moore, Zoe Papas, Gianna Pergamo, Rose Marie Prins, Gabriel Ramos, Babs Reingold, George Retkes, Heather Rippert, Ashley Rivers, Marlene Rose, Ric Savid, Tom Sivak, Sketzii, Emily Stehle, Rachel Stewart, Erica Sutherlin, Takeya Trayer, Judy Vienneau, Kirk Ke Wang, Angela Warren, and Joseph Weinzettle

The show is on view until 12/31/23.

Below are some additional selections.

Reid Jenkins, “Holding Court”, Acrylic

Candace Knapp, “What the Blue Heron Sees” and “The Light Within” Acrylic on canvas

Daniel Barojas, “Future Ancestor”, Gouache, acrylic, gold leaf on canvas and “Future Ancestor #3”, Gouache and resin on paper

Rachel Stewart, “Caribbean Currents” Colored pencil, oil stick and collage on Archers archival paper; “Under a Different Sky”, Wall installation Painted relief wood construction with cooper and mixed media materials; Printing Ink and collage on rice paper

Mark Mitchell, “The BurgHive”, Acrylic on Hexagonal canvases

Sketzii,”Out of the Pink Concrete”, “Reclamando Mis Raices” and “A Señora’s Dream”, Acrylic on canvas

Steph Hargrove, “Catch You Later”, Acrylic paint, paper on canvas

Marlene Rose, “Three Bell Tower”, Sandcast glass and “Map Triptych” Sandcast glass

Heather Rippert, “Shakti” (center) and “Hawk 1, 2, and 3”, acrylic on canvas

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WEEKEND ARTINGS: Holiday shopping opportunities and more

Kress Contemporary celebrates one year of programming (and the holidays) in Ybor City with art, music, and good cheer. Thurs., 6-9 p.m.

The MFA celebrates the holidays in St. Pete with live music, hot chocolate or cider, and holiday cookies. Thurs., 6-9 p.m.

Tombolo Books celebrates their 4th Anniversary with a Holiday Night Market. Thurs., 5-8 p.m.

Tampa arts leaders Amanda Poss (HCC) and Tracy Midulla (Tempus Projects) speak about growing the arts in Ybor City bright and early Friday morning at The Portico. Fri., 8-9 a.m.

Clearwater’s Coachman Park screens Polar Express in a special holiday edition of Scenes on the Green. Fri., 7-10 p.m.

Artists of Elements celebrates their grand opening in St. Pete with art, live music, food and drink. Kick off Fri., 6-8 p.m.

The Dali hosts a special holiday edition of The Dome After Dark with an ugly sweater contest, a holiday-themed interactive art activity, and holiday specials at Café Gala. Fri., 6:30-9 p.m.

The Studio@620 hosts HOLIZAAR, their annual handmade holiday gift bazaar, in St. Pete. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pinellas Arts Village’s Christmas Block pARTy brings artful holiday shopping opportunities to Pinellas Park. Sat., 4-9 p.m.

It’s Santa Saturday at Heritage Village in Largo. While you’re at Pinewood, create poinsettia portraits with watercolors at Creative Pinellas Sat., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Fringe Theatre hosts their inaugural Whinge Festival, where local performing artists try out new ideas. Sat. & Sun.

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WEEKEND ARTINGS: You get two weekends to see the sand sculptures on Treasure Island this year

There’s a lot of great opportunities to enjoy the arts in Pinellas County this weekend. So get out there and experience the arts coast.

Sanding Ovations returns — Treasure Island

Head to the sand sculpture capital of Florida for the first weekend of Sanding Ovations, a sand sculpting competition that attracts professional sand sculptors from around the world. This year’s theme is “It’s About Time.”

Fringe comedy comes to the German-American Society — Pinellas Park

Paco Erhard found the perfect venue for an encore performance of his Fringe comedy, “I can make you German.”

It’s third Saturday at Pinewood Cultural Park — Largo

It’s third Saturday this weekend – the most exciting time of the month to visit Pinewood Cultural Park, home to Heritage Village, Creative Pinellas, and Florida Botanical Gardens. All three locations host activities this weekend. There are holiday wreaths to make in the gardens, art to see at Creative Pinellas, and live music at Heritage Village.

Walk on the Wild Side at SHAMc — Safety Harbor

The Safety Harbor Art and Music Center celebrates their seventh anniversary this Sunday with live music and the traditional decorated umbrella parade.

The 26th Annual Florida CraftArt Festival — St. Pete

This weekend’s big juried outdoor arts & crafts festival is in St. Pete.

Tampa Bay Afrofuturism Festival Weekend Three — Clearwater, Largo, St. Pete

The Tampa Bay Afrofuturism Festival concludes this weekend with four big events — a Paint 'n Party at Artz 4 Life in Clearwater on Friday, 6:30 pm - 10 pm.; a staged play reading of Jake-ann Jones’ “Aq&Ree: Brother Fire, Sister Fly” at Creative Pinellas in Largo Saturday afternoon; a jazz and hip-hop showcase at The Catalyst on the Deuces Saturday night; and a Sun Ra/Zora Film festival at The Factory on Sunday.

It’s the final weekend for “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” — St. Pete

Four adventurous actors accept the challenge of acting out Nassim Soleimanpour’s script, sight-unseen, this weekend.

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WEEKEND ARTINGS: Arts Annual, Dunedin Wines the Blues, Afrofuturism, and exciting opportunities to make art with Tampa Bay artists

Arts Annual returns to Creative Pinellas in Largo

In the mood for an Artsventure in Pinellas County this weekend? Creative Pinellas has you covered.

Dunedin Wines the Blues on Saturday

It almost didn’t happen this year, but you asked for it...or someone asked for it…

Creatives Artist Collective hosts 10-year anniversary show at the historic Kress building in Ybor City

Guess who’ll be there.

Tampa Bay Afrofuturism Festival Weekend 2 brings artist talks to The Studio@620 in St. Pete

You can see the Bridges Exhibit during Art Walk on Saturday or you can visit on Sunday at 2 p.m. for a panel discussion moderated by Erica Sutherlin. Attending the artist discussion on Sunday is free, but reservations are requested.

The Morean open three new exhibitions, including their holiday show, during Saturday’s Art Walk.

Art show at Hotel Haya benefits Children’s Cancer Center

Michael Vahl & friends are showing and selling their artwork at Hotel Haya Saturday Night. Tickets are $10 and a portion of each sale goes to the Children’s Cancer Center.

Overspray Graffiti Camp hosts an Adult Night on Saturday in St. Pete

Head to Overspray for a fun twist on the Paint and Sip. $40 gets you wall space and two hours with some of the best graffiti artists in the Tampa Bay area.

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Learn to make mosaics at the Warehouse Arts District Association in St. Pete

Learn to make mosaics using stained glass in this 6-session class at the Warehouse Arts District Association. $179 for WADA members, non-members $199, $20 supply fee collected at first class.

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WEEKEND ARTINGS: Art in the Park, Halloween block parties and more

This weekend's artful options include a Halloween-themed block pARTy in Pinellas Park; a brand-new art event in Clearwater's Coachman Park; a Halloween Makers Market with festive food, pumpkin carving, and live music in St. Pete; Beetlejuice the Musical at the Straz in Tampa; and more.

Shop-O-Ween - St. Pete

The weekend starts early at Neat, Neat, Neat and Uptown Eats' Shop-O-Ween. This Halloween-themed night market brings artist wares, pumpkin carving, live music, and an especially spooky menu to Uptown eats. Thurs. Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m.

Beetlejuice the Musical - Tampa

Beetlejuice the Musical is at the Straz now through Sun. Oct. 29.

Tampa Bay Art Battle - Tampa

Coppertail hosts the Second Annual Tampa Bay Art Battle, a contest to see which team can paint the best 8x8 wall in only three hours. Sat. Oct. 28, 12-8 p.m.

"The Haunted Flesh" book launch at Marcolina's - Tampa

What do you do when your photography runs a little creepy/gory? You host your photo book release party on Halloween weekend, that's what. Sat. Oct. 28, 5 p.m.

4th Saturday Block pARTy - Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park's 4th Saturday Block pARTy is Halloween-themed this month. Sat. Oct. 28, 4-9 p.m.

Saint Paint Arts Live hosts a black light art show and costume contest where anything glows.

And Urban Dog's pet costume contest and vendor market returns.

Art in the Park - Clearwater

Clearwater hosts its inaugural Art in the Park in Coachman Park this Sunday with a special ArtWalk, Pop Up Art Exhibit, and live painting. Find out more in this feature I wrote for Creative Pinellas. Sun. Oct. 29, 12-5 p.m., ArtWalk starts at 11 a.m.

La Luchaween - St. Pete

La Luchaween returns to The Palladium with live music from La Lucha, scenes from classic silent horror films, and jokes. Sun. Oct. 29, 7 p.m.

WATERLICHT - Water Street Tampa

Last but not least, this weekend is your only chance to see Studio Roosegaarde's WATERLICHT exhibition. It's up from Friday through Sunday, and each night comes with a different musical performance.. Oct. 27-29, 8-11 p.m.

Happy artings!

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WEEKEND ARTINGS: Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Ybor Arts Tour, Fall Fests and more

There's so much stuff happening this weekend, I almost don't know where to begin. But visual art is kind of my brand, so let's start there.

My weekend begins early, on a Thursday, with the Second Annual Ybor Arts Tour. I had a blast on the inaugural art tour last year, which took me to the historic Ybor City Kress Building, The Bricks, and HCC Ybor, all of which I plan to revisit this year. There's so much going on at this year's Ybor Arts Tour, it could be its own blog, but instead I'm going to refer you to Christopher Curry's fantastic preview in 83 Degrees. HCC Ybor City Campus, Performing Arts building, Tampa. Thurs. Oct. 19, 5-9 p.m.

Clearwater Jazz Holiday starts Thursday with a performance from The Beach Boys. The Sound, Coachman Park, Clearwater. Thurs.-Sun. Oct. 19-22.

Hocus Focus and Art After Dark collide at Fairgrounds St. Pete on Friday night. This month's edition of Art After Dark spotlights local artist Jaurice Moore, formerly known as INDIE REECE, a self-taught painter, digital artist, and muralist. Fairgrounds, St. Pete. Fri. Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m.

The University of Tampa showcases artwork from legendary Tampa Bay muralist BASK in "B.A.S.K: Because Art Should Kill." Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, University of Tampa, Tampa. Opens Fri. Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m.

The Florida Botanical Gardens incorporates art into its annual Pumpkin Fest with pumpkin carving, a scarecrow-making contest, and arts and crafts activities in the neighboring Creative Pinellas Galleries. Florida Botanical Gardens, Largo. Sat. Oct. 21, 12-4 p.m.

There's an art to building a haunted house and Tarpon Springs resident Kathleen Barbiere has mastered it. Barbiere builds her own props for "House on the Hill," a haunted trail that snakes through her backyard. 611 Beckett Way, Tarpon Springs. Oct. 20, 21, 27 & 28, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Dirty John's turns Mary Shelley's Frankenstein into a dirty joke in "Freakenstein." The Studio@620, St. Petersburg. Oct. 19-21.

Honeymoon Island Fall Fest brings live glassblowing, outdoor photography lessons, nature walks and more to Honeymoon Island State Park. Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin. Sat. & Sun. Oct. 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chad Mize's SPACE goes DARK with "gritty, grimy, gooey or maybe even grotesque" artwork by several local artists. SPACE, 855 28th St. S., St. Petersburg. Sat. Oct. 21, 7-11 p.m.

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WEEKEND ARTINGS: Fun Set, Banned Books, Flamingo-Themed Crafts and More

11 ways to enjoy the arts in Tampa Bay this weekend.

Artwork by Tricia Tierney Moses for Fun Set.

1. Celebrate Green Bench Brewing’s 10th anniversary with Fun Set, a one-night-only St. Pete-themed art show curated by Chad Mize. Thurs. Sept. 28, 7-10 p.m. 1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

2. Catch a night of art openings at the historic Ybor City Kress building. Thurs. Sept. 28, 6-10 p.m. 1624 E. 7th Ave., Tampa.

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3. Go to the Frontiers of Impressionism at the Tampa Museum of Art. Opens Thurs. Sept. 28. 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa.

4. Explore creativity and aging with Dr. Douglas Dreishpoon at the MFA. Thurs. Sept. 28, 6-7 p.m. 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.

5. Experience Tampa Bay through the eyes of its female photographers at the opening reception for “Through Her Eyes” at The University of Tampa’s Ferman Center for the Arts. Fri. Sept. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 214 N Blvd, Tampa.

6. Go behind the scenes of local choreography with projectAlhemy at Momentum Choreographers Showcase. Fri.-Sat. Sept. 29-30, 7:30 p.m. General Admission $15. The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg.

7. Celebrate the arrival of flamingos in Tampa Bay at the Studios@5663 with flamingo-themed crafts. Make flamingo block prints with John Gascot, flamingo earrings with Gianna Pergamo, flamingo magnets with Tricia Lynn Bush, pink woven bookmarks with Emily Stehle, or flamingo ornaments with Urban Dog Studios for $10-15 each. Or, try all five for $45. Sat. Sept. 30, 1-6 p.m. 5663 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park.

8. Watch Tampa Bay muralists battle for a $500 prize at the 2nd Annual St. Pete Art Battle. Sat. Sept. 30, 12-6 p.m. 15 18th St S, St. Petersburg.

9. Try your hand at mosaics with Teresa Sullivan at ArtsXchange in St. Pete. Sat. Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 515 22nd St S, St Petersburg.

10. See Tampa Rep’s production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible at Stageworks. Opens Fri. Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd suite #151, Tampa.

11. Celebrate the arrival of Banned Books Week at Shuffle with readings from the top 13 most challenged books of 2022. Sun, Oct. 1, 5 p.m. 2612 N. Tampa St., Tampa.