COVID19

Gasparilla Festival of the Arts picks winners, gives prizes

The Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts first-ever virtual festival is the first of its kind with an esteemed juror and significant award prize money. Read the list of winners announced by Raymond James.

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Andy Klumb talks about his personal journey at a fundraiser for GLSEN Tampa Bay.
Help for local LGBTQ+ youth suffering during isolation of pandemic

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Tampa Theatre reopens March 11, one year after closing for COVID

Tampa's historic downtown movie palace welcomes back live audiences starting March 11 with masks on, temperature checks, and tickets purchased online in advance.  

Dominice Gilbert, a juried Gasparilla artist who lives and works in St. Pete, in her sculpture studio.
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts goes virtual, still awards prize money

The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, an annual tradition in Tampa since the early 1970s, will be virtual this year for the first time due to the threat of COVID-19, but it will still feature juried artwork, nationally known artists, and cash prizes.

Tampa artist Kirk Ke Wang's project proposal for Skyway 20/21.
Collaborative Skyway 20/21 art exhibition at 4 local museums moves forward

The postponement caused by COVID-19 results in new concepts and energy behind the artistic expression to be seen in the upcoming Skyway 20/21 exhibition at Tampa Bay Area art museums.

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A small business situated on the east coast of Florida connects local runners and running groups throughout the globe in competitions and philanthropy in virtual experiences.

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