NewsSt. Pete CatalystOctober 26, 2026Pinellas County
Creative Pinellas launches monthlong Art Everywhere festival funded by $350,000 grant
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Creative Pinellas received $350,000 through Visit St. Pete-Clearwater to award grants to nearly 30 artists and arts organizations across the county, creating a consolidated monthlong series of events running from November 1 through December 6. The initiative aims to showcase Pinellas as a viable arts destination by augmenting existing events and offering special promotions like buy-one-get-one-free theater tickets. Featured happenings include the SHINE Mural Festival, performances at the Dali Museum, and the Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival.
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Residents and visitors gain access to expanded county-wide cultural performances, free admission days, and festival programming supported by $350,000 in public tourism funds.
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Who's Mentioned
OrganizationAmerican Stage“Hosting a production of Meteor Shower.”OrganizationJames Museum of Western and Wildlife Art“Hosting the Native American Heritage Month Celebration.”OrganizationBoyd Hill Nature Preserve“Hosting hands-on workshops and printing demos.”OrganizationDali Museum“Hosting the Disruption + Devotion Opening Celebration.”PersonJoshua Hershfield“Writer, composer, and director of 'RISE: The Rock Musical' at the Florida Holoca”locationClearwater“City hosting the World Music Heritage Festival and resort-based events.”PersonLiz Glushko“Cellist performing with the Paradies String Quartet at the First Presbyterian Ch”OrganizationFirst United Methodist Church, Pinellas Park“Hosting Story Keepers' production of A Bodega Princess Remembers La Fiesta de lo”OrganizationBilMar Beach Resort“Hosting sand sculpture events.”locationGulfport“City hosting events at the Gulfport History Museum.”OrganizationCreative Pinellas“Umbrella arts organization that received $350,000 to distribute to artists and a”locationSt. Petersburg“City hosting public art sculpture contributions and other festival events.”OrganizationThe Studio“Venue hosting Dead Canary Theatre and modern dance from projectALCHEMY.”OrganizationVisit St. Pete-Clearwater“Provided $350,000 to Creative Pinellas for artist and arts organization grants.”OrganizationMorean Workshop Space“Hosting John Babcock's Paul Is All event.”PersonJohn Babcock“Creator of 'Paul Is All: Celebrating The Timeless Magic Of Paul McCartney' at th”OrganizationSafety Harbor Art & Music Center“Hosting the Sunscreen Fantastic Fest.”PersonPaul Wilborn“Storyteller participating in Steeped in Sunshine at Soft Water Gallery.”locationPinellas“County where the Art Everywhere events and grant-funded projects take place.”PersonTito Puente Jr.“Scheduled performer at the ArtsXchange Rosie Cohen Stage on Nov. 27.”OrganizationGreen Light Cinema“Previously announced venue for Beatles movie screenings that were canceled.”OrganizationClearwater Sister Cities“Nonprofit putting on the Clearwater Illuminations Lantern Festival in tribute to”locationIndian Rocks Beach“City hosting the Beach Art Center celebration.”PersonJoey Clay“Director of a dance film premiering at The Studio.”OrganizationFloridaRAMA“Hosting the FloridaRAMA Fest 5th Anniversary Celebration.”OrganizationFreeFall Theatre“Hosting a production of The DaVinci Code with BOGO tickets.”OrganizationFirst Presbyterian Church of Dunedin“Hosting Candlelight & Strings.”OrganizationDunedin Brewery“Hosting Unusual Noise: Music from the Edge of Florida.”OrganizationSoft Water Gallery“Hosting Steeped in Sunshine: A Day of Florida-centric Art & Experiences.”OrganizationDunedin Fine Arts Center“Hosting the 40th Annual Holiday Show.”PersonDimas Sanchez“Performer with the Afro Latin Jazz Project at the ArtsXchange Rosie Cohen Stage.”OrganizationGulfport History Museum“Hosting Hip Expressions and live music by Kafkasso.”OrganizationImagine Museum“Hosting the 100 Stories, 100 Seconds/TigerTail Asian Film Festival.”OrganizationArtsXchange“Hosting jazz performances on the Rosie Cohen Stage.”OrganizationGreen Bench Brewing“Hosting community documentary events.”OrganizationFlorida Holocaust Museum“Hosting the performance of RISE: The Rock Musical.”locationTreasure Island“City hosting events at BilMar Beach Resort.”OrganizationBeach Art Center“Hosting Brushes on the Beach in Indian Rocks Beach.”OrganizationWoodson African American Museum of Florida“Hosting community celebration events.”OrganizationDuncan McClellan Gallery“Hosting KINETIC: Immersive Dance Experience.”PersonEugenie Bondurant“Storyteller participating in Steeped in Sunshine at Soft Water Gallery.”OrganizationSheraton Sand Key Resort“Hosting Sanding Ovations Master's Cup.”OrganizationThe Off-Central“Hosting a production of Destroying David with BOGO tickets.”OrganizationClearwater Historical Society“Hosting the Clearwater World Music Heritage Festival.”OrganizationMuseum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg“Hosting Masquerade in Motion.”OrganizationTampa Bay Watch Discovery Center“Hosting ongoing exhibits through January 2027.”locationDunedin“City hosting the Fine Arts Center show, Dunedin Brewery events, and Celtic Music”PersonBill DeYoung“Photographer who captured photos for the SHINE Mural Festival.”