Join us in celebrating the arts in St. Petersburg!
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On January 26, 2024, MUSE celebrated 10 years of diversity, innovation and inspiration for all the arts and culture in St. Petersburg and paid tribute to the remarkable talent and variety that can be discovered around every corner of our amazing city. Guests enjoyed the best in local performing and visual arts; gourmet delicacies and cool libations; interactive art opportunities and the celebration of MUSE award winners!
About SHINE®
The annual SHINE® St. Petersburg Mural Festival illuminates the power of art in public spaces by revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue, and uniting our community—while cultivating new standards of artistic excellence reflecting St. Petersburg's creative and vibrant spirit. By using the walls and streets as canvas, SHINE transforms our shared spaces into a world-class outdoor gallery featuring top contemporary local, national, and international artists. Produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, SHINE has created nearly 170 murals throughout downtown and the surrounding arts districts since 2015.
Find SHINE®
The SHINE® Mural Festival is the first in the world to have an accessible audio tour and the technology to instantly connect mural viewers to online content via PixelStix. This interactive technology is now being used by other mural organizations nationwide.
The SHINE® Mural Festival takes place every October. Follow SHINE on Facebook & Instagram at @ShineOnStPete for event updates!
Visiting St. Pete for SHINE? This year, Tru by Hilton is offering 20% off for SHINE Attendees! Click here to learn more.
NEW! Star Trolley SHINE Mural Tours
SHINE's deep knowledge of the city's vibrant murals pairs perfectly with Star Trolley's top-tier tours, blending art and comfort for an unforgettable journey through the city's rich artistic landscape. Learn more!
Honoring Gina Driscoll as the Arts Advocate of the Year!
Sunday, March 30, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Tea Garden
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Hats Off to the Arts!
Join us for "Hats Off To The Arts" - the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance's fourth annual Garden Party Brunch on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Set on the beautiful grounds of The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, this signature event brings together 200 community and business leaders to honor our "Arts Advocate of the Year" Gina Driscoll and celebrate the vibrant arts scene shaping our city's future.
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of art and elegance featuring live performances, gourmet brunch, and refreshing beverages. Participate in our spirited hat contest, competing for recognition in three categories: Most Beautiful, Most Creative, and Most Humorous. Support the arts through our live auction and chance drawing, with proceeds directly funding SPAA's initiatives in arts education, economic development, and community wellbeing.
We're proud to add Gina Driscoll to our distinguished list of honorees, which includes Florida's Duke Energy President Melissa Seixas, Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies President Brian Auld, and Bryan and Shanna Glazer, founders of the Glazer Children's Museum and owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club.
Purchase Your Garden Party Tickets
Become a Sponsor
An investment in SPAA’s Garden Party is ideal for individuals, businesses, or organizations that are established or emerging supporters of the arts and our community. Click here for full sponsorship levels & benefits or contact Terry Marks for more information at [email protected].
Become a Sponsor
Join us every Second Saturday of the month!
Second Saturday ArtWalk is where the Central Arts District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District, Uptown Arts District, Deuces Live District, Edge District, and Waterfront Arts District come together as ONE ARTS DESTINATION with many venues hosting the opening night of their latest exhibit.
Galleries and studios are open from 5-9pm happily waiting for your exploration, conversation, purchases and inspiration! For some venues, this is the ONLY time the public can visit.
Discover wonderful surprises, visit your favorite artist, or find a new one. Make an evening of it and stop for dinner, drinks or dessert at a local restaurant.
Details about what’s happening at each venue are updated one week prior to ArtWalk. Just click the red button above.
Parking
- On-Street Parking - Across St. Pete, on-street parking is designated as metered, time-limited, by residential permit only, or free (no signage).
- Public Garages & Lots - St. Pete offers several public parking garages and lots around the downtown area that offer daily, monthly, and special event parking. Learn more about Public parking garages.
- The new Sunrunner also has stops close to the ArtWalk Trolley Route. Find out more here.
- Please note: Due to low ridership and costs, Trolley service is not available on Second Saturdays.
Preview Videos
Also, check out our Curate St. Pete | Virtual Gallery Tours of some of your favorite ArtWalk venues!
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance coordinates the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk with the EDGE District, the Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District associations.
Shop Local!
Join us in advocating for the arts, facilitating the growth of our arts community, and driving arts-related economic development in St. Petersburg. Second Saturday ArtWalk is a St. Petersburg Arts Alliance economic strategy to develop small businesses.
Would you like your studio/gallery included in ArtWalk? Click Here
ArtWalk After Dark
The official Artwalk After Dark party is at Fairgrounds St. Pete! Hosted in collaboration with St. Pete Arts Alliance, join us every second Saturday from 9-11 pm for just $20 per person, with $5 of each ticket sale donated to SPAA. Come hang with St. Pete's creative community and enjoy live music and a cash bar. Learn more!
The St. Pete Arts Alliance hosts workshops, classes, talks and special events to bring our arts community together. Many are free – and online events are often recorded for later viewing.
In addition, our members and artist grantees are quite busy in the community. Check our calendar below to see what artsy event you can attend next!
