ArtsTuesday, November 10
Pinellas County is hosting Art Everywhere this month, and artists asked for $3.6 million
The 5AM St. Petersburg team
If you're looking for something to do in November, Pinellas County is hosting Art Everywhere, a month of arts events meant to draw tourists. Artists sent in $3.6 million in proposals, far more than anyone planned for.
Artists asked for far more than the county set aside
Source: 92.5 maxima
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Artists' requests | $3.6 million |
| Set aside for events | $0.4 million |
Commissioners voted 5-2 to defund Creative Pinellas, which laid off four staffers and left its gallery in Pinewood Cultural Park.
- Set aside: $400,000 for local artists and arts groups
- Run by: Creative Pinellas and two arts alliances, for $100,000
- Calendar: posted on the Creative Pinellas website
- Open to groups that got no bed tax money
“I think it'll be a fun month, and I love this calendar, too.”
Art Everywhere grew out of a 2025 pitch to commissioners
- Jan. 2024Margaret Murray takes the Creative Pinellas CEO job.
- Summer '25Murray pitches Making Waves to county commissioners.
- Oct. 21Murray tells the Tourist Development Council requests totaled $3.6 million.
- NovemberArt Everywhere events run across Pinellas County.
Sources: 92.5 maxima, Creative Loafing Tampa
Sources: 92.5 maxima, Creative Loafing Tampa