Connections

Creativity powers a great community. Our mission is to strengthen the bonds between artists, audiences, and new ideas across Pinellas County. Here, we spotlight the people, projects, and conversations at the heart of our vibrant cultural scene. We invite you to explore and discover the creativity that connects us all.

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

The Shape of Us: Six Artists Exploring Humanity

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

A crowd gathers in a gallery.

An Arts Funding Update for Pinellas County

By Cindy Stovall

Whether you are an artist, arts administrator, patron, or arts stakeholder on any level, no doubt you have knowledge of, or have been directly affected by the statewide veto of… Read More

On View: Keaton Fox’s ‘Quiet at Heart’ installation at the FloridaRAMA Gallery

By Creative Pinellas

Keaton Fox’s meditative installation reveals the best of Florida’s nature, indoors. Tucked in its own space within the FloridaRAMA Gallery, Quiet at Heart combines three wall- to-floor video projections of… Read More

A theater's marquis reads Grand Opening.

The Beach Theatre is Reopening on July 18

By Gabrielle Reeder

A historic monument nestled on Corey Ave in St. Pete Beach will reopen its doors to the public on July 18. The grand reopening of The Beach Theatre comes after… Read More

Transforming the Streets: Local Artists Continue to Bring Vibrant Public Art to Pinellas County

By Creative Pinellas

Creative Pinellas, in partnership with Pinellas County and the Lealman CRA, is transforming traffic signal boxes into vibrant public art through the Graffiti Abatement Art Program and efforts to increase public art in Lealman…. Read More

Creative Pinellas Awards $20K in Hurricane Relief Grants to Bolster Local Arts Community

By Creative Pinellas

Creative Pinellas has awarded $20,000 in Hurricane Relief Grants for the 2024-25 season, supporting 20 individual artists and 10 nonprofit arts organizations. Funded through the December 7th Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser, these grants help artists recover and create while enabling organizations to sustain operations and community programs…. Read More

Frankie G Brings Vibrant Public Art to Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Reimagined Space

By Creative Pinellas

In December 2024, muralist Frankie G installed two vibrant murals at the reimagined Pinellas County Tax Collector location…. Read More