Second Saturday ArtWalk is a St. Petersburg Arts Alliance (SPAA) economic strategy to develop small businesses.
“The ArtWalk Logo was updated to give new energy and prominence to Second Saturdays in St. Petersburg,” states Terry Marks, CEO of SPAA. “We have added advertising on WUSF to encourage our community to go out and experience the arts. We intend to continue to promote our artists in every way and keep focused on improving the ArtWalk experience.”
ArtWalk originated over 25 years ago when gallery owners developed “Gallery Walk” to drive business for the downtown area by offering opportunities for the public to meet artists and see them at work. Held once a month, patrons easily strolled from one gallery to the next. With our increasing number of artists, studios, and creative businesses, we saw the emergence of five distinct arts districts that were not within walking distance of each other. A trolley service was added in 2012 to facilitate the distances between venues and prior to COVID, led to around 4,000 visits to studios and galleries every month. Over 200 artists greeted their guest in some 40 studios and galleries with 20+ ArtWalk stops.
Starting in March of 2020, ArtWalk took a hit as did ALL of the arts & culture venues across the world. Trolleys stopped, galleries closed, studio work was limited and sadly some didn’t survive the pandemic. Now, two years later, vaccinations are widespread and COVID numbers are decreasing.
It is our hope that rebranding ArtWalk with a new logo and energy will encourage visitors, locals and art collectors to return to the world of art with excitement. “With the new logo we aimed to capture the experience and spirit of the ArtWalk event here in our sunshine city. Art and artists shine on St. Petersburg as brightly as the sun and make it a destination for visitors and collectors alike.” –Mike Toth, logo designer.
Please join the Central Arts District, EDGE Business District District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District, Uptown Arts District and downtown Waterfront District every Second Saturday of the month! April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, etc. Studios and galleries stay open late and welcome visitors from 5-9 pm. And while the trolleys are still not running due to a labor shortage, these venues are happily waiting for your exploration, conversation, purchases and inspiration! Make an evening of it and stop for dinner, drinks or dessert at a local restaurant.
You can find a listing and map of participating galleries and studios, at stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk.
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance coordinates the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk with the EDGE District, the Grand Central District, Uptown Arts District, and the Warehouse Arts District associations.
Exciting news for our SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival! Support from the National Endowment for the Arts will help create four murals celebrating the history and cultural identity of the city’s historically Black neighborhoods! Plus part of the grant project will celebrate St Pete Pride’s 20th anniversary by using mural art to promote unity, diversity and visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community. 🙌 💕
Thank you for the article St Pete Catalyst and Bill DeYoung!
The St. Pete Catalyst identifies Terry Marks as an "Influencer" in our community!
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Attention emerging creative businesses, artists, musicians and writers, the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance in collaboration with the St.Petersburg College’s WorkForce Institute, is presenting the annual Arts Business Academy certificate course that will provide artists, musicians, writers, graphic designers and more with the skillsets and confidence to launch or continue an arts business career.
Local arts professionals and business leaders will provide the training in SIX weekly sessions on Wednesdays from 2/9/2022 - 3/16/2022. This class will be held VIRTUALLY (using Zoom).
The cost for the series is $199 per person and includes six highly interactive Zoom sessions plus three online classes.
****Limited full scholarships are available for artists with financial need. Email Tracy Kennard for a scholarship application.****
Registration Closes on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 @ 12am
For more information click here.
MUSE is back! We are overjoyed to honor our artists and celebrate our City of the Arts at the fabulous Morean Center for Clay in the Warehouse Arts District of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 4, 2022. This is a welcome home event for all of us that have waited a long time to get together and you do not want to miss it!
MUSE celebrates the diversity of all the arts and culture in St. Petersburg and pays tribute to the remarkable talent and variety that can be discovered around every corner of our amazing city. Community leadership and support over the years, has helped St. Petersburg continue to grow as an international arts destination.
Celebrate with all of us, as you will experience an evening of visual and performing art that will lighten your heart and lift your spirits!
No stiff tuxes, no boring speeches, dress in your artsy best.
Our goal is to share all that art can do – communicate, inspire, connect, and deliver limitless possibilities.
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