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ARTS SHINE HERE
CITY OF THE ARTS<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> & Culture<br />
6 Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Companies<br />
10 Museums (1 new one coming!)<br />
11 Theatrical and Music Venues<br />
Dozens <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>udios & Galleries<br />
Hundreds <strong>of</strong> public events in <strong>the</strong> parks<br />
Florida CraftArt Fest<br />
Sunscreen Film Festival<br />
Tampa Bay Blues Festival<br />
Mainsail <strong>Arts</strong> Festival<br />
Holiday Festival <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>
A <strong>FL</strong>ORIDA CULTURAL CAPITAL<br />
Florida Orchestra<br />
Florida Holocaust Museum<br />
Florida CraftArt<br />
Florida Humanities Council<br />
Salvador Dali Museum<br />
Chihuly Collection<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> Fine <strong>Arts</strong>, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong><br />
James Museum <strong>of</strong> Western & Wildlife Art<br />
Imagine Museum<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> American <strong>Arts</strong> and Crafts Movement
THEATRE!<br />
American <strong>St</strong>age Theatre Company<br />
freeFall Theatre Company<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> <strong>City</strong> Theatre<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Opera Company<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Shakespeare Company<br />
The <strong>St</strong>udio@620
MUSEUMS!<br />
Salvador Dali Museum<br />
Chihuly Collection<br />
Florida Holocaust Museum<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> Fine <strong>Arts</strong>, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong><br />
Great Explorations and Hands On Museum<br />
(with Sunken Gardens)<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> History<br />
Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum<br />
Pinellas Pioneer Settlement<br />
Imagine Museum<br />
James Museum <strong>of</strong> Western & Wildlife Art<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> American <strong>Arts</strong> and Crafts Movement<br />
(Spring Opening)
MUSIC. EVERYWHERE!<br />
Jannus Live<br />
<strong>St</strong>ate Theatre<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Opera<br />
<strong>St</strong>udio@620<br />
Duke Energy Center for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />
-- Mahaffey Theater<br />
The Palladium<br />
Side Door Café - Palladium<br />
Nova 535
ST. PETERSBURG ARTS DISTRICTS<br />
Waterfront <strong>Arts</strong> District<br />
Beach Drive to Fourth <strong>St</strong>. North and 7th Ave.<br />
South to 7th Ave North<br />
Waterfront downtown shopping, dining and<br />
entertainment district with outdoor cafes and<br />
restaurants, world class museums and a<br />
dazzling array <strong>of</strong> shops, galleries, businesses<br />
and hotels that line our green parks that are<br />
home to special events and festivals.<br />
Alyssa Marie Gallery<br />
d-gallerie<br />
Ocean Blue<br />
Red Cloud Indian <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Shapiro’s Gallery<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> Fine <strong>Arts</strong>, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong><br />
Salvador Dali Museum<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> History<br />
James Museum <strong>of</strong> Western & Wildlife Art
ST. PETERSBURG ARTS DISTRICTS<br />
Central <strong>Arts</strong> District<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> from 4 th <strong>St</strong>reet to 16 th <strong>St</strong>reet along<br />
Central Avenue and surrounding area.<br />
Central Avenue’s 600 Block, including <strong>the</strong><br />
historic Crislip Arcade, Florida CraftArt and<br />
<strong>the</strong> Art L<strong>of</strong>ts, among many o<strong>the</strong>rs, <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
fine art galleries, boutiques, eateries,<br />
recording studio, performance venues,<br />
watering holes, graphic design and<br />
branding center.<br />
The nightlife here is pretty active too!
ST. PETERSBURG ARTS DISTRICTS<br />
The EDGE District<br />
edgedistrict.org<br />
Entertainment, Dining, Galleries, Etc.<br />
Boutique <strong>St</strong>ores located between MLK and<br />
16th <strong>St</strong>reet on Central Avenue and including<br />
1 st Avenues North and South.<br />
ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing<br />
Leslie Curran Gallery<br />
Green Bench Brewery<br />
Furnish Me Vintage<br />
Imagine Museum
ST. PETERSBURG ARTS DISTRICTS<br />
Grand Central District<br />
grandcentraldistrict.org<br />
A diverse collection <strong>of</strong> art galleries,<br />
antique and retail shops, personal and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional services, and eclectic dining<br />
and drinking establishments.<br />
Grand Central is one <strong>of</strong> Florida’s Main<br />
<strong>St</strong>reet Communities encompassing 16 th<br />
<strong>St</strong>reet to 31 st <strong>St</strong>reet blocks on Central<br />
and First Avenues North and South.<br />
A hip spot to eat and shop!<br />
Craftsman House Gallery, Café, Pottery<br />
<strong>St</strong>udio<br />
The Collectors Exchange<br />
Grand Central Fine Art Gallery
ST. PETERSBURG ARTS DISTRICTS<br />
Warehouse <strong>Arts</strong> District<br />
warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org<br />
Where art is made!<br />
The district is zoned for live/work space<br />
within 16 th to 31 st <strong>St</strong>reets North between<br />
1 st Ave. North and 10 th Ave. South.<br />
District artists and galleries include:<br />
Charlie Parker Pottery<br />
Dr. Carter G. Woodson<br />
African American Museum<br />
Duncan McClellan Glass Art and Hotshop<br />
MGA Sculpture <strong>St</strong>udio<br />
ArtXchange in Warehouse <strong>Arts</strong> District<br />
Morean <strong>Arts</strong> Center for Clay<br />
Zen Glass <strong>St</strong>udio
TWO ARTIST ENCLAVES<br />
Historic Kenwood<br />
kenwoodartistenclave.org<br />
An Artist Enclave is a <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> city zoning<br />
“overlay” designation (2014) that enables<br />
artists to have home-based studios in specified<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> historic neighborhoods. An artist is<br />
defined by <strong>the</strong> Enclave as an individual who<br />
practices and/or who creates a product in one<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following categories: Fine Art, Craft Art,<br />
Design, Photography, Filmmaking, Musical,<br />
Literary or Performing <strong>Arts</strong>.<br />
Old Sou<strong>the</strong>ast<br />
More than 80 artists live in <strong>the</strong> Old Sou<strong>the</strong>ast<br />
neighborhood, located south <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city’s<br />
downtown.<br />
40% <strong>of</strong> artists work in pr<strong>of</strong>essional studios and<br />
galleries. 60% work in a home studio.
MURALS = CREATIVE PLACE- MAKING<br />
Transforming <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> into<br />
an Outdoor Exhibition Gallery!<br />
SHINE <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Mural <strong>Arts</strong> Festival.<br />
2015-2019, 93 new murals and 36 traffic<br />
signal boxes by international and local<br />
artists.<br />
Walking tours (Florida CraftArt)<br />
Trolley Tours<br />
Bicycle Tours<br />
Accessible Mural Tours<br />
Audio Tour<br />
Now over 500 murals in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>!
AMERICA’S GLASS COAST<br />
The most vibrant glass arts<br />
community in Sou<strong>the</strong>ast<br />
America, featuring a world-class<br />
community <strong>of</strong> artists, studios, hot<br />
shops and galleries.<br />
C glass <strong>St</strong>udio<br />
Chihuly Collection<br />
Duncan McClellan Glass Galley<br />
DMG School Project<br />
Morean <strong>Arts</strong> Center Hotshop<br />
Sigma Glass <strong>St</strong>udio<br />
Zen Glass <strong>St</strong>udio<br />
Imagine Museum
AMERICA’S SOUTHEAST CENTER FOR CLAY<br />
We host <strong>the</strong> largest community for<br />
clay arts in America’s Sou<strong>the</strong>ast.<br />
Many creative businesses feature gas kilns<br />
as well as electric and some have wood,<br />
soda and salt kilns; a variety <strong>of</strong> kilns<br />
exceptional for an area this size. Most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
artists teach, and all hold workshops with<br />
internationally known artists.<br />
Charlie Parker Pottery<br />
Craftsman House Gallery, Café and<br />
Clay <strong>St</strong>udio<br />
Eckerd College<br />
The Clay Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong><br />
The Morean Center for Clay – With <strong>the</strong><br />
largest number <strong>of</strong> outdoor kilns in America.
ST. PETERSBURG ARTS = ECONOMIC ENGINE<br />
Five <strong>Arts</strong> Districts…<br />
Waterfront <strong>Arts</strong> District<br />
Central <strong>Arts</strong> District<br />
The EDGE District<br />
Grand Central District<br />
Warehouse <strong>Arts</strong> District<br />
…..One <strong>Arts</strong> Destination!<br />
Every Second Saturday ArtWalk is Opening<br />
Night in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, generating traffic, sales<br />
and investment in economically deprived areas.<br />
From 2002 to 2014, <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong><br />
independent artists, writers, and performers in<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, Clearwater and Tampa has<br />
increased 54%.<br />
Eagle Datagistics, Priatek and iQor are among<br />
businesses moving to <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> quoting<br />
our vibrant arts culture as a determining factor<br />
in relocation.
ARTS EVENTS FILL HOTEL ROOMS<br />
& RESTAURANTS<br />
1,200 rooms within waterfront-downtown<br />
walking distance<br />
6,000+ rooms in greater <strong>St</strong> <strong>Petersburg</strong><br />
4,000+ rooms in <strong>St</strong>. Pete Beach
ST. PETERSBURG DEMOGRAPHICS<br />
<strong>City</strong> Population—266.076 (2018)<br />
Total Households—109,834<br />
Metro Area Population—2,982,737<br />
Median Age—44.8<br />
Average Household Income—$80,310<br />
Total Annual Visitors—6.3 Million<br />
Average Length <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>ay—8.8 Days<br />
Most Educated Workforce in Florida<br />
Largest Downtown Waterfront Marina<br />
in Sou<strong>the</strong>ast<br />
Downtown Trolley Transportation System
ST. PETERSBURG ACCOLADES<br />
In <strong>the</strong> top 20 cities to live in—<br />
Coastal Living Magazine 2017<br />
Named #7 in a poll for worldwide<br />
mural art cities<br />
Named one <strong>of</strong> Top 52 Places to Go in <strong>the</strong><br />
world by The New York Times (1/11/14)<br />
Named one <strong>of</strong> America’s Top Art Places<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2013, by ArtPlace America.<br />
Named #1 <strong>Arts</strong> Destination for a city <strong>of</strong><br />
our size by American<strong>St</strong>yle Magazine—<br />
3 yrs. running<br />
5th Largest <strong>City</strong> in Florida<br />
#1 Mega-Market in <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>ast<br />
Florida’s First Green <strong>City</strong><br />
Most Livable Downtown in <strong>the</strong><br />
South East<br />
One <strong>of</strong> America’s Promise<br />
Alliance’s 100 Best Communities<br />
for Young People<br />
Top Ten Biking Community in U.S.<br />
Top Ten Community for<br />
Creative Class<br />
Highest concentration <strong>of</strong> Marine<br />
Science businesses in <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>ast,<br />
including <strong>the</strong> North American<br />
headquarters for Cousteau Divers
SPAA— SUPPORTING ARTS EDUCATION<br />
In School<br />
SPAA supports and advocates for arts<br />
education programs in <strong>the</strong> public schools<br />
and at School Board meetings through<br />
ACE—<strong>Arts</strong> for a Complete Education<br />
Funding Futures<br />
The <strong>Arts</strong> Alliance is committed to funding<br />
after-school and summer arts education<br />
“scholarships” for those who cannot afford it.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Continuing Education<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> Business Academy serves arts<br />
entrepreneurs and creative businesses at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Greenhouse and <strong>St</strong>. Pete College.
SPAA— Chamber <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />
<strong>Arts</strong> Alliance is <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>’s only<br />
501(c)3 nonpr<strong>of</strong>it dedicated to raising money<br />
and advocating for our creative community—<br />
artists, writers, dancers, arts and cultural<br />
organizations, and creative businesses<br />
We have achieved Guide<strong>St</strong>ar's<br />
highest rating. Only 8 out <strong>of</strong><br />
1,654 nonpr<strong>of</strong>its in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong><br />
have this designation<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> Incubator—Launched Sunshine <strong>City</strong><br />
Opera, <strong>St</strong>. Pete Dance Alliance, Public <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Project, Sunlit Festival, Et Cultura,<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Festival <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>, BlackOUT<br />
Artist Grant Program—Grants for local<br />
artist community engagement<br />
ArtBeat—Countywide e-newsletter posting<br />
calls for artists, jobs and grants<br />
ArtWalk—<strong>City</strong>-wide promotion <strong>of</strong> monthly<br />
ArtWalk, including funding trolley<br />
transportation to all arts districts<br />
Sponsor/Producer—SHINE Mural Festival;<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> Festivals in <strong>the</strong> parks. <strong>St</strong>. Pete Performs<br />
Festival<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> Shine Here – Serving as a Chamber,<br />
answering arts questions from around <strong>the</strong><br />
country.<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> Business Academy—Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Education Programs at <strong>the</strong> Greenhouse and<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Collège<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Endowment Fund,<br />
established at <strong>the</strong> Community Foundation <strong>of</strong><br />
Tampa Bay
ARTS & CULTURE— ROI<br />
Creative business highlights<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> has 1,044 creative<br />
businesses, employing 6,108 people,<br />
reporting sales volume <strong>of</strong> $519,283,534.The<br />
creative cluster includes Design and<br />
Publishing, Film, Radio, TV, Schools, Visual<br />
<strong>Arts</strong>/Photography, Museums and<br />
Collections, and Performing <strong>Arts</strong>. (2015)<br />
Pinellas County is home to 2,664 artsrelated<br />
businesses that employ 13,920<br />
people. 5,902 artists, performers and<br />
writers reported $103,278,000 in receipts.<br />
(2015)<br />
Our study confirms that a thriving community<br />
for non-pr<strong>of</strong>it and o<strong>the</strong>r creative and cultural<br />
businesses contributes significantly to <strong>the</strong><br />
financial health <strong>of</strong> our city.
ARTS & CULTURE— ROI
INVESTING IN THE ARTS<br />
The return on investment in <strong>the</strong> arts<br />
is measurable.<br />
The return on arts education, public art<br />
and civic pride is too great to be<br />
calculated.<br />
The arts are a critical component <strong>of</strong> a<br />
thriving city, contributing to our quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> life, attracting businesses, tourists<br />
and residents, driving business, and<br />
creating jobs.
HOW CAN I HELP?<br />
Donate<br />
Write a check to an arts non-pr<strong>of</strong>it or support<br />
organization. Develop cause marketing and<br />
sponsorship opportunities.<br />
Participate<br />
Subscribe to a performing arts organization.<br />
Go to lunch at <strong>the</strong> MFA or <strong>the</strong> Morean <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Center. Shop local. Visit <strong>the</strong> galleries &<br />
studios. Get out to Second Saturday ArtWalk,<br />
etc.. Get Out!<br />
Advocate<br />
Be an evangelist. Talk about <strong>the</strong> arts.<br />
Send an email. Write a note.<br />
Get involved<br />
Join a board. Be proud <strong>of</strong> your board.<br />
Tell people you are on a board.<br />
Contribute to your board.
ST. PETERSBURG ARTS ALLIANCE<br />
Mission<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Alliance is <strong>the</strong><br />
umbrella organization serving <strong>the</strong> arts and<br />
cultural community: advocating for <strong>the</strong> arts;<br />
facilitating <strong>the</strong> growth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> arts community;<br />
and driving arts-related economic<br />
development in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>.<br />
Vision<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> will become an arts<br />
destination with generous and ongoing<br />
support from <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong>, <strong>the</strong> business<br />
community, and all who live and work here.<br />
Values<br />
Collaborative, Inclusive, Accountable,<br />
Passionate, Practical, Catalytic, Creative
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Wayne A<strong>the</strong>rholt, Office <strong>of</strong> Cultural Affairs, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Petersburg</strong> (ex-<strong>of</strong>ficio)<br />
Jeff Baker, Manager, Government and Community Relations,<br />
Duke Energy<br />
<strong>St</strong>eve Beaty, General Manager DEXDOX; CEO, Crosslin<br />
Technologies <strong>of</strong> Florida; CEO HAG<br />
Kara Behar, Executive Director, Behar+Peteranecz:<br />
Architecture<br />
Larry Biddle, Political and Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it Volunteer Consultant<br />
Paul Carder, Community Volunteer<br />
Helen Hansen French, Dancer,<br />
Beacon & <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Dance Alliance<br />
Katie Healy, Adjunct Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
USF <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong><br />
Kimberly Jackson, Esq. Executive Director,<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> College Institute for <strong>St</strong>rategic Policy Solutions<br />
Michael Killoren, Consultant<br />
Lisa Letizio, <strong>St</strong>rategic Advisor, LivingHR<br />
Kelly Lee McFrederick, Premier So<strong>the</strong>by’s<br />
International Realty<br />
Mary Anna Murphy, President,<br />
MAM Exhibit Design<br />
Joseph Papich, Employee Benefits Advisor<br />
Wallace, Welch & Willingham<br />
David Ramsey, Managing Director,<br />
Raymond James & Associates<br />
Howard Ru<strong>the</strong>rford, Director <strong>of</strong> Development,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> South Florida <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong><br />
Michelle Tannu, Principal<br />
Shared Vision Marketing<br />
David Walker, artist/co-owner<br />
ZEN Glass<br />
Melissa Finley Williams, Attorney,<br />
Finley Williams Law, P.A.<br />
Jim Woodfield, Artist and Director,<br />
Woodfield Fine Art Gallery<br />
Angela Bond Markus, Actress
ARTS SHINE HERE<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Alliance<br />
100 Second Ave. North, Suite 150<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, <strong>FL</strong> 33701<br />
stpeteartsalliance.org<br />
Email: info@stpeteartsalliance.org
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