CLEARWATER ARTS ALLIANCE, INC.

What an incredible celebration of young artists! This past Sunday's Youth Art Month 2025 Exhibition Awards Ceremony at Creative Pinellas was a huge success, with over 400 attendees, including talented young artists, their families, teachers, and supporters! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, especially: Jonathan Ogle, Pinellas County Schools Visual Arts Specialist Margaret Murray, CEO of Creative Pinellas Our amazing CAA Board Members, especially President Beth Daniels and Education Committee Chair Maria Cantonis Your support helps shine a light on the importance of arts education and the incredible talent of our Pinellas County students. Missed the event? The exhibition runs through March 30 at the Creative Pinellas Galleries—stop by and be inspired by over 140 student artworks! #YouthArtMonth #ClearwaterArtsAlliance #SupportTheArts #FutureArtists

?? March is Youth Art Month in Clearwater! ?? We’re proud to announce that March 2025 has been officially proclaimed Youth Art Month in the City of Clearwater! A huge thank you to Mayor Bruce Rector and the Clearwater City Council for recognizing the essential role of arts education in shaping well-rounded students and a vibrant community. Why is arts education so important? ??? It cultivates creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills across subjects. ?? It fosters cultural understanding and appreciation for beauty and expression. ?? It enhances education for all students, from elementary to high school. To celebrate, the Clearwater Arts Alliance and Creative Pinellas are thrilled to co-present the Youth Art Month 2025 Exhibition, showcasing artwork created by talented K-8 students in Pinellas County Schools. ?? Exhibition Dates: March 1-30 ?? Location: Creative Pinellas Gallery ?? Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM ?? More Ways to Celebrate! ? Saturday, March 8 – Find us at The Market Marie in Coachman Park offering a free flower pot painting craft for kids! ??? Saturday, March 8 – Downtown Clearwater Art Walk – 10:30 AM | Tickets available for purchase at: https://lnkd.in/eqAp7X66. Explore Clearwater’s vibrant public art scene! We encourage everyone to support arts education and experience the arts in daily life, especially during Youth Art Month this March. Let’s promote the creativity of our young artists! ????? #YouthArtMonth #ClearwaterArtsAlliance #SupportTheArts #ArtsEducationMatters

???Exciting Opportunity for Cultural Visionaries! The City of Clearwater Downtown Clearwater-CRA is reimagining the Main Library as a dynamic cultural destination! ?? They’re seeking proposals from museums, planetariums, or performing arts institutions to activate at least 10,000 sq. ft. with exhibits, dining, and interactive experiences. This is a chance to bring innovative cultural programming to the heart of downtown Clearwater! ????? ?? Deadline: June 20, 2025 ?? Learn more & submit your proposal: https://lnkd.in/eh6P-xGi Let’s make Clearwater a hub for arts and culture! #ReimagineClearwater #ArtsAndCulture #ClearwaterFL #MuseumOpportunity #CreativeSpaces

The Clearwater Arts Alliance is proud to be a longtime supporter of the ACE Principals' Appreciation Breakfast, celebrating the incredible Pinellas County principals who champion the arts in their schools! Their dedication to fostering creativity ensures that students have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in inspiring environments. We are committed to keeping the arts alive in education! #ArtsInEducation #ThankAPrincipal #CreativeClassrooms

???? This Valentine's Day, we're inviting artists to share their love for renewal, beauty, and fresh beginnings! ???? Clearwater Arts Alliance is seeking artwork for?"The Essence of Spring,"?an exhibition celebrating the vibrancy, growth, and spirit of the season. Just as love blossoms, so does art—show us your interpretation of spring’s magic! ???? ???Deadline to apply:?February 28 ???Exhibition location:?Clearwater Main Library Gallery Apply now and let your creativity bloom! ??? https://lnkd.in/dPZdGTyt #CallToArtists #TheEssenceOfSpring #LoveAndArt #SpringAwakening #ClearwaterArtsAlliance

Need Saturday plans? Make it a full day of art and local shopping in Downtown Clearwater! Before (or after!) exploring The Market Marie this Saturday at Coachman Park, join us for the Downtown Clearwater Art Walk at 10:30 am. What to Expect: -A guided tour of stunning public art throughout Downtown Clearwater -Stories behind the murals, sculptures, and art installations -A chance to discover the artists bringing creativity to our city Meet us at the Clearwater Main Library entrance (100 N Osceola Ave) at 10:30 AM. Tickets available at this link: https://lnkd.in/eG66cYqb See you tomorrow! #ClearwaterArtWalk #MarketMarie #ShopLocal #ExploreClearwater

Have you seen Clearwater's newest mural by artist Naomi Haverland? Check it out on tomorrow's Downtown Art Walk at 10:30am. Tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/eqAp7X66.

??Happy New Year!?? The Clearwater Arts Alliance is stepping into 2025 with gratitude for the creativity and community we’ve shared over the past year. We’ve celebrated public art installations, empowered local artists through public exhibitions, and brought joy to families at park events. Let’s make 2025 our most impactful year yet! Your contribution fuels projects like vibrant signal box art, student showcases, community art exhibitions, and hands-on events. Together, we can continue to advocate for the arts in Clearwater. ?? Start the year with a gift to support our mission: https://lnkd.in/efMhjhmW Cheers to a creative year ahead! ??? #HappyNewYear #ClearwaterArtsAlliance #PublicArtMatters

???Calling All Sculptors! ?? The Clearwater Arts Alliance, in partnership with Downtown Clearwater-CRA, is thrilled to announce the reinvigoration of Sculpture 360. This is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity in the heart of downtown Clearwater! ?? We are seeking proposals for sculptures to be featured prominently along Cleveland Street. Selected works will be celebrated during a community unveiling event in Spring 2025 and highlighted as part of our monthly Downtown Public Art Walks. This is your chance to bring your vision to life while contributing to the cultural vibrancy of Clearwater’s public spaces. ???Learn more and apply here:?https://lnkd.in/epM338v7 ???Deadline:?January 15, 2025 Let’s transform our streets into a canvas of creativity and connection. We can’t wait to see your ideas! #CallToArtists #PublicArt #CreativePlacemaking #Sculpture360 #ClearwaterArtsAlliance #DowntownClearwater #ArtsAndCulture #LinkedInForArtists

Congratulations to the Clearwater Arts Alliance on celebrating its 25th anniversary last night. This incredible nonprofit has been instrumental in making arts and culture flourish in Clearwater and we are looking forward to collaborating with them to make Clearwater even more creative and shine brighter than ever. #ClearwaterShines #ClelebrateArts #Creativity #Community