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ACADEMY OF BALLET ARTS
2914 1st Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
information@academyofballetarts.org
http://academyofballetarts.org
(727) 327-4401
(Dance)
The Academy develops the creative potential of each student to express their individual ideas and emotions through the beauty of movement and professional training that provides the opportunity for young dancers to pursue a career in the dance arts.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER TAMPA BAY
PO Box 13035
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
simplynatural@prodigy.net
(727) 820-0240
(History)
The Council is committed to the development of African-American arts and the promotion of quality African-American artists.
ALUMNI SINGERS
PO Box 10238
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
HobbsHobbsHouse@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/WDutcher/Alumni.html
(727) 323-7004
(727) 328-8551 FAX
(Music)
This volunteer choral group sings spirituals that perpetuate and preserve African-American culture.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS, TAMPA BAY
PO Box 12333
St. Petersburg, FL 33733-2333
info@afm427-721.org
http://afm427-721.org
(727) 572-7977
(727) 571-3525 FAX
(Music)
The Federation strives to maintain adequate working conditions and wage scales for professional musicians.
AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS/CLW CHAPTER
455 Missouri Avenue
Largo, FL 33770
fphinizy@pipeline.com
www.clearwaterago.org
(727) 585-9969
(Music)
The Guild seeks to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration and education of church musicians.
AMERICAN STAGE CO.
PO Box 1560
St. Petersburg, FL 33731-1560
toddolson@americanstage.org
www.americanstage.org
(727) 823-1600
(727) 821-2444 FAX
(Theater)
The Company (located at 211 3rd Street S, St. Petersburg 33701) produces live, contemporary and classical theater, as well as school and community programs.
ARTS CENTER, THE
719 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-4016
info@theartscenter.org
www.theartscenter.org
(727) 822-7872
(727) 821-0516 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Center features gallery exhibitions and offers year-round classes in all media for children and adults.
ARTSPACE
10 5th Street N, #200
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
spaceartspace@aol.com
(727) 804-7004
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
ArtSpace rents studio space to artists and arts-related businesses.
ASSOCIATION OF TRADITIONAL HOOKING ARTISTS
711 Knollwood Drive
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 587-0142
(Visual Arts)
The Association seeks to educate the public and expand general knowledge about the craft.
AVENUE PLAYERS THEATRE
4204 Prado Lane
New Port Richey, FL 34655-1773
dianavethtr@aol.com
www.angelfire.com/fl3/avenueplayers/index.html
(727) 372-7651
(727) 376-3130 FAX
(Theater)
The Players present 3 plays a year at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs.
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BOCA CIEGA MILLENNIUM PARK
12410 Avenue N (Old Oakhurst Road)
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 588-4882
(Science / Nature)
Boca Ciega Millennium Park features fishing access to the Bay, Paw playgrounds, Boardwalks, an Observation Tower and a large variety of animals and birdlife. At the entrance there is a Time Capsule for future generations to find and six sculptural figures near the boardwalk.
BOYD HILL NATURE PRESERVE
1101 Country Club Way S
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
www.stpete.org
(727) 893-7326
(727) 893-7720 FAX
(Science / Nature)
The 245-acre Preserve is located along the shores of Lake Maggiore and features trails and boardwalks, interpretive programming (Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center), a bird of prey aviary, guided tours, camping, picnic areas and a gift shop.
BRAVO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
PO Box 40088
St. Petersburg, FL 33743-0088
beabea@concentric.net
www.theaterbravo.org
(727) 528-3177
(727) 528-3277 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
The Center (located at 13400 Park Boulevard, Seminole 33776) offers year-round theatrical, television and vocal training for children and adults.
BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE
3620 Fletchhaven Drive
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
brinker@co.pinellas.fl.us
www.pinellascounty.org/environment
(727) 453-6800
(727) 453-6902
(Science / Nature)
Situated on 8,500 acres, the Preserve has guided walking tours, a variety of programs that include art, wildlife, music and science and an Environment Education Center (located at 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 34688).
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CATHERINE A. HICKMAN THEATER OF GULFPORT
5501 27th Avenue S
Gulfport, FL 33707
gkelley@ci.gulfport.fl.us
www.ci.gulfport.fl.us
(727) 893-1070
(727) 550-4199 FAX
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
The facility is an intimate 181-seat theater.
CITY OF CLEARWATER CULTURAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
PO Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
mwalbolt@clearwater.fl.com
www.myclearwater.com
(727) 562-4809
(727) 562-4825 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
The mission is to facilitate, stimulate and enhance the cultural life in Clearwater for residents and visitors. In addition to partnering with various organizations to present cultural opportunities, they also direct the City of Clearwater's Public Art and Sister City programs.
CITY OF OLDSMAR CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
300 Commerce Boulevard
Oldsmar, FL 34677
csteiner@ci.oldsmar.fl.us
www.ci.oldsmar.fl.us
(813) 749-1253
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
The Department is dedicated to promoting the arts through visual arts exhibitions, classes and educational programs.
CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
PO Box 2842
St. Petersburg FL 33731-2842
ann.wykell@stpete.org
www.stpete.org
(727) 551-3250
(Interdisciplinary)
This office directs the St. Petersburg public art and city arts grants programs, as well as providing information, planning and promotion for the city’s cultural community and its residents and visitors.
CITY PLAYERS, INC.
201 Leeward Island
Clearwater, FL 33767
dickbudin@juno.com
(727) 461-3897
(Music)
The Players produce a Broadway musical at Ruth Eckerd Hall in late summer.
CLEARWATER ARTS FOUNDATION, INC.
PO Box 955
Clearwater, FL 33757-0955
margo.walbolt@myclearwater.com
www.clearwaterartsfoundation.org
(727) 562-4809
(727) 562-4825 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
The Foundation celebrates, promotes, advocates and supports the arts and culture in Clearwater.
CLEARWATER CHORUS
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
www.rutheckerdhall.net
(727) 791-7060
(727) 791-7449 FAX
(Music)
The Chorus offers an outlet for musical expression, teaches vocal technique and performs in concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
CLEARWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
PO Box 175
Clearwater, FL 33757-0175
clwplumbhouse@juno.com
www.rootsweb.com/~flchs/
(727) 446-4250
(History)
The Society maintains the Plumb House Museum at 1380 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Clearwater FL 33756.
CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY, INC.
PO Box 7278
Clearwater, FL 33758-7278
michelle@clearwaterjazz.com
www.clearwaterjazz.com
(727) 461-5200
(727) 461-1292 FAX
(Music)
The Holiday is a free, international jazz weekend music festival held each October at Coachman Park.
CLEARWATER LIBRARY FOUNDATION, INC.
100 N Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755-4083
judy.melges@myclearwater.com
www.clearwater-fl.com
(727) 562-4970
(727) 562-4977 FAX
(Library)
CLF is a membership organization whose mission is to enhance the cultural, educational and informational environment of the greater Clearwater community by providing library services, facilities, programs and collections beyond those provided by the traditional tax base funding of the Clearwater Public Library System.
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767-2244
cma@cmaquarium.org
www.cmaquarium.org
(727) 441-1790
(727) 442-9466 FAX
(Science / Nature)
The Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit facility dedicated to public education, research, animal-assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick or injured animals. Staff members are involved with a number of marine science research initiatives and environmental conservation.
COALITION OF OPERA LOVERS
10817 Clara Lane
St. Petersburg, FL 33708-2963
(727) 399-2784
(Music)
The Coalition promotes cooperation and appreciation of existing opera-related organizations and assists with performances.
COLISEUM, THE
535 4th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.stpete.org/coliseum
727-892-5202
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
This historic city-owned “ballroom” rental facility is available year-round for events from concerts and weddings to craft shows and banquets.
CREATIVE ARTISTS GUILD
2550 SR 580, #474
Clearwater. FL 33761-2982
dlund1936@cs.com
(727) 712-9321
(Visual Arts)
The Guild provides opportunities and activities for visual artists.
CREATIVE CLAY
1124 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
g1coppola@aol.com
www.creativeclay.org
(727) 825-0515
(727) 825-0525 FAX
(Visual Arts)
Creative Clay has a special license to serve persons with developmental challenges and provides a place for them to learn all aspects of the cultural arts.
CROSSROAD GALLERY/SPC CLEARWATER FINE ARTS BUILDING
2465 Drew Street
Clearwater. FL 33765
gilmore.barton@spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/clw/muse_gallery/index.htm
(727) 791-2405
(727) 791-2732 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Gallery exhibits current student and faculty art work in drawing, design, photography, computer graphics, graphic design, painting and ceramics.
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DON VISTA CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
3300 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach. FL 33706
n.doyal@stpetebeach.org
www.stpetebeach.org
(727) 363-2144
(Visual Arts)
The Center is a year-round teaching gallery with exhibitions.
DUNEDIN COMMUNITY CHORUS
1920 Pinehurst Road
Dunedin, FL 34698
www.dunedingov.com
(727) 812-4533
(Music)
The Chorus presents annual concerts, ranging from classical to pop.
DUNEDIN CONCERT BAND
1920 Pinehurst Road
Dunedin, FL 34698
www.dunedingov.com
(727) 812-4533
(Music)
This is a community band for ages 16 and older that holds weekly rehearsals and requires no audition.
DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER
1143 Michigan Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698
gabissett@dfac.org
www.dfac.org
(727) 298-3322
(727) 298-3326 FAX
(Visual Arts)
DFAC is a visual arts educational center, for both adults and children, with several exhibition galleries.
DUNEDIN HIGHLAND GAMES
1984 Valley Drive
Dunedin, FL 34698
skeith@prodigy.net
www.dunedinhighlandgames.com
(727) 733-6240
(727) 734-5430 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
The Games and Scottish Festival are held each spring, with a week of Highland music, dancing, games and pageantry.
DUNEDIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
PO Box 2393
Dunedin, FL 34697-2393
dunhist@compuserve.com
http://dunedinmuseum.org
(727) 736-1176
(727) 736-4756 FAX
(History)
The Society promotes the research and preservation of the history of the City of Dunedin. The museum (located at 349 Main Street, Dunedin 34698) contains artifacts, photographs and a library containing volumes of local and Florida History.
DUNEDIN PIPE BAND
1984 Valley Drive
Dunedin, FL 34698
skeith@prodigy.net
www.dunedinhighlandgames.com
(727) 733-6240
(727) 734-5430 FAX
(Music)
The Band offers training to persons 18 and older who wish to participate in the Scottish traditions of piping, drumming and dancing.
DUNEDIN SHOWCASE THEATER (DST) & DST KIDS’ THEATER
1920 Pinehurst Road
Dunedin, FL 34698
www.dunedingov.com
(727) 812-4533
(Theater)
DST is a theatrical organization where adults can act, dance or sing and help with stage production; there are 4 performances a season.
DST Kids’ Theater. Children ages 7-14 can participate like the adults, but there are 2 performances a season.
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EIGHT O'CLOCK THEATRE
825 Main Street
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
jbecotte@tampabay.rr.com
www.eightoclocktheatre.com
(727) 587-6793
(727) 587-6773 FAX
(Theater)
This is an adult community theater production group that performs at the Tonne Playhouse, located at the Largo Cultural Center (105 Central Park Drive, Largo 33771).
ELLIOTT GALLERY @ ECKERD COLLEGE
4200 54th Avenue S
St. Petersburg, FL 33711-4700
skinnean@eckerd.edu
www.eckerd.edu
(727) 864-8342
(727) 864-7890 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Gallery, located in the Ransom Visual Art Center at Eckerd College, exhibits work by local, regional and student artists and is open to the public.
EMBROIDERERS GUILD OF AMERICA
174 Brookside Court
Palm Harbor, FL 34683-5322
sbanwart@verizon.net
(727) 787-8583
(Visual Arts)
The Guild demonstrates and maintains, through classes, standards of design, color and workmanship in embroidery and canvas work.
EMIT
620 31st Street N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
mansond@spcollege.edu
www.emitseries.org
(727) 341-4363
(727) 341-4744 FAX
(Music)
EMIT performs original, modern music.
EXHIBITING SOCIETY OF ARTISTS (TESA), THE
PO Box 10444
Largo, FL 33773
info@arttesa.org
www.arttesa.org
(727) 469-8313
(Visual Arts)
TESA is a professional, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to promote original, contemporary art and artists in the community.
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FIRST NIGHT! ST. PETERSBURG
PO Box 1915
St. Petersburg, FL 33731-1915
firstnightstpete@verizon.net
www.firstnightstpete.com
(727) 823-8906
(727) 823-6198 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
First Night! St. Petersburg is celebrated downtown on New Year's Eve and offers diverse cultural entertainment in a non-alcoholic environment.
FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS
12175 125th Street N
Largo, FL 33774-3695
flbg@flbg.org
www.flbg.org
(727) 582-2200
(727) 582-2149 FAX
(Science / Nature)
The 182-acre Gardens, part of Pinewood Cultural Park in Largo, contain natural areas and walking/hiking trails.
FLORIDA CRAFTSMEN GALLERY
501 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
maria.emilia@floridacraftsmen.net
www.floridacraftsmen.net
(727) 821-7391
(727) 822-4294 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Gallery is a showcase for contemporary craft artists from throughout Florida.
FLORIDA GULF COAST BALLET
31912 US Highway19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-3730
roni@tampabay.rr.com
(727) 785-7852
(Dance)
The Ballet trains young dancers in technique and has an annual performance.
FLORIDA GULF COAST SOCIETY OF SCRIBES
PO Box 1788
St. Petersburg, FL 33731-1788
cberner3@aol.com
www.calligraphers.com/florida/tampa.htm
(727) 823-0180
(Visual Arts)
The Society encourages and teaches the art of calligraphy.
FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
55 5th Street S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
cbass@flholocaustmuseum.org
www.flholocaustmuseum.org
(727) 820-0100
(727) 894-8906 FAX
(History)
The Museum is dedicated to the understanding, education and awareness of the Holocaust.
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM
244 2nd Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
oathoutk@yahoo.com
www.floridamuseum.org
(727) 341-7900
(727) 341-7908 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Museum schedules periodic exhibitions from around the world.
FLORIDA LYRIC OPERA ASSOCIATION
1183D 85th Terrace N, #D
St. Petersburg, FL 33702-3333
(727) 578-1657
(Music)
The Association promotes opera, with a special focus on area talent.
FLORIDA MUSIC HALL OF FAME
405 Arlington Avenue W
Oldsmar, FL 34677
kogartland@juno.com
(813) 841-5868
(Music)
The Hall is dedicated to preserving Florida's musical heritage.
FLORIDA ORCHESTRA, THE
244 Second Avenue N, Suite 421
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
ticketing@floridaorchestra.org
www.floridaorchestra.org
(813) 286-1170
(727) 820-8619 FAX
(Music)
The Orchestra performs a wide variety of music in venues across the Tampa Bay area.
FLORIDA PRO MUSICA
PO Box 1754
Tampa, FL 33601-1754
FlaProMus@hotmail.com
www.floridapromusica.com
(813) 258-4226
(Music)
FPM is a Tampa Bay chamber orchestra and chorus that specializes in music from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods.
FLORIDA SOCIETY OF GOLDSMITHS
719 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3903
FSGJM@earthlink.net
www.FSG4U.com
(727) 822-7872
(727) 821-0516 FAX
(Visual Arts)
FSG is nonprofit organization created by metalsmiths to aid and support other metalsmiths through meetings, publicity, workshops and exhibitions.
FLORIDA SUNCOAST CHORUS
1772 Arabian Lane
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
www.suncoastchorus.com
(727)787-0015
(Music)
The Chorus, a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to support vocal music education in the schools and community.
FLORIDA SUNCOAST OPERA GUILD
5396 Gulf Boulevard, #1105
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706-2361
kritwhip@verizon.net
www.flsuncoastoperaguild.org
(727) 367-2975
(Music)
The Guild fosters the appreciation, promotion and understanding of opera in the Tampa Bay area and provides competitions for young people.
FLORIDA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
4513 W Lamb Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629-6541
nikin@tampabay.rr.com
www.floridawatercolor.org
(813) 839-2480
(Visual Arts)
The Society hosts workshops by nationally recognized artists.
FLORIDA WEST BALLET
2209 Sunset Way
Pass A Grille, FL 33706
MariaMcqueen@yahoo.com
www.floridawestballet.com
(727)360-9614 / (727) 510-9313
(Dance)
FWB promotes interest in ballet for children aged 10+ and offers classes that are free-of-charge.
FLORIMEZZO
2847 First Street NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
director@florimezzo.org
www.florimezzo.org
(727) 898-8899
Florimezzo provides area musicians, music teachers and students the opportunity to develop educationally and artistically through participation in chamber music concerts.
FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE
302 Seminole Street
Clearwater, FL 33755-3857
boxoffice@franciswilsonplayhouse.org
www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org
(727) 446-1360
(727) 446-3424 FAX
(Theater)
The Playhouse produces 7 main-stage plays annually, both musical and family-oriented. Summer theater workshops are held for students, ages 12-17.
FRIENDS OF DANCE
6672 31st Street S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712-5401
(727) 866-3343
(727) 866-3343 FAX
(Dance)
Friends of Dance (Les Jeunes Danseurs) is dedicated to providing dance education for students through ballet scholarships, specialized training programs and educational and performance opportunities alongside professional dancers.
FRIENDS OF THE ST. PETERSBURG LIBRARY
3745 9th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713-6001
www.splibraries.org
(727) 893-7724
(727) 892-5432 FAX
(Library)
Friends of the St. Petersburg Library is a nonprofit group that supports the library through volunteerism, fund raising activities and sponsorship of programs and services.
FU SANG ARTISTS' GUILD
455 Pennsylvania Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755-4444
info@fusangartists.com
www.fusangartists.com
(727) 787-6483
(Visual Arts)
The Guild offers opportunities to learn the art of Chinese brush painting.
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GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS
1495 Premier Village Way
Clearwater FL 33764-2891
(727) 536-6250
(Theater)
The Players perform at venues throughout the Tampa Bay area and present one Gilbert & Sullivan musical each year at St. Petersburg College.
GRAPEVINE CLOGGERS
1141 Michigan Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698
www.dunedingov.com
(727) 298-3286
(Dance)
The Cloggers perform and teach clogging to both adults and children.
GREAT EXPLORATIONS
1925 4th Street N
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
dpenn@greatex.org
www.greatex.org
(727) 821-8992
(727) 823-7287 FAX
(Science / Nature)
The Children’s Museum offers hands-on exhibitions in the arts, humanities and sciences.
GULF BEACH ART CENTER
1515 Bay Palm Boulevard
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
arts1515@aol.com
www.beachartcenter.org
(727) 596-4331
(727) 595-1083 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Center has adult classes and exhibits in various media.
GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM
115 10th Avenue
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706-4202
(727) 552-1610
(727) 363-6704 FAX
(History)
The Museum, housed on the barrier islands, has exhibits depicting the history of the county's beach areas.
GULF COAST ARTISTS’ ALLIANCE, INC.
514 Skinner Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698
director@gcaa-fl.org
www.gcaa-fl.org
(727) 738-8010
(Visual Arts)
The mission of the alliance is to provide the local art community with an opportunity to network, share resources, conduct workshops and classes and hold exhibitions. (Gallery at 1403 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 33755, (727) 446-1708)
GULF COAST MUSEUM OF ART
12211 Walsingham Road
Largo, FL 33778
mturman@gulfcoastmuseum.org
www.gulfcoastmuseum.org
(727) 518-6833
(727) 518-1852 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Museum is accredited and houses important contemporary Florida art and crafts from the southeastern United States.
GULFPORT CASINO BALLROOM
5500 Shore Boulevard S
Gulfport, FL 33707
gkelley@ci.gulfport.fl.us
www.ci.gulfport.fl.us
(727) 893-1070
(727) 550-4199 FAX
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
The Ballroom has dances and lessons year-round.
GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS
4919 17th Avenue S
Gulfport, FL 33707
basia@mindspring.com
www.homestead.com/gulfportcommunityplayers
(727) 322-0316
(Theater)
The Players offer a variety of live productions and a yearly one-act play festival at the Catherine A. Hickman Theater in Gulfport.
GULFPORT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
5301 28th Avenue S
Gulfport, FL 33707-5427
ryerson1j@aol.com
www.gulfporthistoricalmuseum.homestead.com
(727) 327-0505
(History)
The Museum preserves the history and heritage of the City of Gulfport.
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HERITAGE VILLAGE
11909 125th St N
Largo, FL 33774
jluth@co.pinellas.fl.us
www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage
(727) 582-2123
(727) 582-2455 FAX
(History)
Heritage Village is an open-air historical exhibit that offers tours, classes, crafts, and a fall Country Jubilee.
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INDIAN ROCKS BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY/MUSEUM
203 4th Avenue
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
www.indian-rocks-beach.com/historical_society.html
(727) 593-3861
(History)
The Museum features an extensive collection of early native Indian artifacts, old photographs, maps, shells, documents and historic memorabilia of Indian Rocks Beach's rich heritage, from its founding as one of the earliest beach communities to the present day.
ISLAND COMMUNITY THEATRE
PO Box 5108
Gulfport, FL 33737-5108
islandcommunitytheatre@yahoo.com
www.islandcommunitytheatre.com
(727) 345-1474
(Theater)
The Theatre promotes interest in theater and the performing arts and produces 3 shows annually.
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JUNETEENTH OF ST. PETERSBURG, INC.
PO Box 35333
St. Petersburg, FL 33705-0506
Juneteenth07@verizon.net
www.juneteenth-stpete.org
(727) 743-6792
(727) 896-4191 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
This free annual festival (held on the third Saturday each June) celebrates African-American freedom. There is live entertainment, food, historical and social speakers, medical screenings and social service exhibitors.
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LARGO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
6272 151st Terrace N
Clearwater, FL 33760-2049
www.largohistory.org
(727) 539-0290
(History)
The Society fosters appreciation for and understanding of Largo's rich historical heritage by providing education, research and preservation of historically significant places, items and documents.
LARGO CRACKER QUILTERS
PO Box 5205
Largo, FL 33779-5205
dan1dee2@aol.com
(727) 392-9374
(Visual Arts)
The Quilters promote quilting through workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions.
LARGO CULTURAL CENTER
PO Box 296
Largo, FL 33779-0296
cbissett@largo.com
www.largoarts.com
(727) 587-6751
(727) 587-6773 FAX
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
Located at 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 33770, the Center has a professional theater with rental space for various meetings and entertainment programs such as drama, comedy, dance and children's theater.
LARGO/SEMINOLE COMMUNITY CHORUS
9615 Golden Grove Street
Seminole, FL 33772-2930
(727) 393-4843
(Music)
The Chorus is an adult singing group that performs upbeat Broadway tunes, standards, inspirational and seasonal music.
LEEPA-RATTNER MUSEUM OF ART
600 Klosterman Road
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-1299
LRMA@spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/central/museum
(727) 712-5762
(727) 712-5223 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Museum has 11 galleries; the permanent galleries chronicle the life and works of artists Abraham Rattner, Esther Gentle and Allen Leepa.
LIFE FORCE CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY
1606 N Highland Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
jaihinson@yahoo.com
www.lifeforceculturalarts.com
(727) 481-8091
(727) 445-7580 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
The Academy, also known as Dundu Dole, is a multicultural group of all ages that interpret various African, Caribbean and Brazilian cultures through dance, music and folklore.
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MAHAFFEY THEATER
400 1st Street S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
info@mahaffeytheater.com
www.mahaffeytheater.com
(727) 892-5767
(727) 892-5858 FAX
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
The newly-renovated Theater is a 2,030-seat facility with European box-style seating. It hosts a wide variety of events, including The Florida Orchestra, Broadway performances, dance, popular music, family entertainment and Class Acts, a program enabling school children to experience the performing arts through in-theater performances, as well as in-school outreach programs. You may also contact The Mahaffey Theater Foundation at foundation@mahaffeytheater.com.
MASTER CHORALE OF TAMPA BAY, THE
30382 USF Holly Drive
Tampa, FL 33620-3038
info@masterchorale.com
www.masterchorale.com
(813) 974-7726
(813) 974-7439 FAX
(Music)
The Chorale is a voice symphonic chorus composed of singers from the Tampa Bay area who perform regularly with The Florida Orchestra.
MIMUS
5220 1st Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710-8006
ghfisher2000@verizon.net
(727) 344-5520
(727) 381-2778 FAX
(Theater)
MIMUS is a classical mime troupe that performs the ancient art of mime.
MINIATURE ART SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
2519 McMullen Booth Road, #510-252
Clearwater, FL 33761-4160
admin@miniatureartsocietyofflorida.com
www.miniature-art.com
(727) 525-8251
(Visual Arts)
The Society encourages artists and broadens public and collector awareness of the art form of miniaturism. Its scholarship efforts assist talented young artists of the future.
MUSEUM OF DANCE ARTS
127 W Fairbanks Avenue, #122
Winter Park, FL 32789
mdhkolb@kensjin.com
(727) 864-3301
(727) 906-0699 FAX
(Dance)
The Museum is dedicated to the preservation of all forms of dance, from aboriginal to contemporary. The museum, to date, has no building.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
255 Beach Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498
jschloder@fine-arts.org
www.fine-arts.org
(727) 896-2667
(727) 894-4638 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Museum houses the most extensive collection of art works, from antiquity to the contemporary, on Florida's west coast.
MUSIC CENTER AT ST. PETERSBURG/GIBBS CAMPUS, THE
6605 5th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710-6899
odell.vivian@spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/spg/music/history.htm
(727) 341-4656
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
The Center, a St. Petersburg College facility, is a 350-seat theater used for school functions and is available for community use.
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NATIONAL ARMED SERVICES & LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL MUSEUM
500 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698
naslemm@verizon.net
www.naslemm.com
(727) 734-0700
(727) 734-4220 FAX
(History)
NASLEMM is an educational memorial museum honoring those who serve, or have served, in the U.S. Armed Forces or in law enforcement (federal, state and local).
NATIONAL GUILD OF PIANO TEACHERS
1926 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33765
fphinizy@pipeline.com
(727) 441-0199
(Music)
The Guild offers member teachers a means by which to standardize the evaluations of their students' progress.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARTS & LETTERS
2164 Sunset Circle
Largo, FL 33774
cosdon@sptimes.com
www.arts-nsal.org
(727) 445-4154
(Interdisciplinary)
The Society was formed to assist young artists through competitions in dance, literature, musical theater and visual arts.
97TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REENACTORS
2922 Deer Run S
Clearwater, FL 33761
RADM11@msn.com
(727) 796-8208
(History)
The group performs as a Florida Civil War unit in battle reenactments; they also conduct educational programs and hold an annual dress ball.
97TH REGIMENTAL STRING BAND
2922 Deer Run S
Clearwater, FL 33761
RADM11@msn.com
(727) 796-8208
(Music)
The band performs, in concert, popular 19th century songs.
NORTH PINELLAS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
2043 Curlew Road
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
http://www.co.pinellas.fl.us/bcc/Heritage/north_historical_museum.htm
(727) 724-3054
(History)
The Museum preserves the heritage of Palm Harbor and the unincorporated areas of north Pinellas County.
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PALLADIUM THEATER, THE
253 5th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
wilborn.paul@spcollege.edu
www.mypalladium.org
(727) 822-3590
(727) 822-3584 FAX
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
The Theater is a community center for the performing arts and is available at no/low cost to performing artists and cultural organizations.
PALM HARBOR CRYSTAL AIRES
3103 S Canal Drive
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727)784-8052
(Music)
The Crystaliares is a chapter of the Barbershop Quartet Society of America, which furthers the art of barbershop singing. They sponsor several quartets and hold performances and competitions throughout the year.
PANAMA CANAL MUSEUM
7985 113th Street, #100
Seminole, FL 33772
panamacanal@aol.com
www.panamacanalmuseum.org
(727) 394-9338
(727) 394-2737 FAX
(History)
The Museum preserves the history of the American era of the Panama Canal (1904-1999).
PHOTOGRAPHIC ART SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
6166 9th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710-6204
info@photograghicartsociety.org
www.photographicartsociety.org
(727) 596-7822
(Visual Arts)
The nonprofit organization was created to assist advanced photographic artists reach the next level of professionalism
PIER AQUARIUM
800 2nd Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
info@pieraquarium.org
www.pieraquarium.org
(727) 895-7437
(727) 894-1212 FAX
(Science / Nature)
The Aquarium is a marine science education facility.
PINAWOR (Pinellas Authors/Writers)
603 Whippoorwill Lane
Largo, FL 33770-1523
jromig@tampabay.rr.com
www.pinawor.org
(727) 587-0021
(Literary)
The Organization is a self-help educational group for aspiring and published writers.
PINELLAS COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSUEM
PO Box 5785
Clearwater, FL 33758
(727) 532-1698
(History)
faahc@aol.com
(727)532-1695
(History)
PINELLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO Box 4862
Seminole, FL 33775-4862
schnur@nelson.usf.edu
www.pinellascounty.org/heritage
(727) 873-4094
(History)
The Society encourages the preservation and recognition of Pinellas' heritage. It offers educational programs and antique appraisals, as well as the County Jubilee at Heritage Village in October.
PINELLAS OPERA LEAGUE
PO Box 16403
Clearwater, FL 33766-6403
gblopera@aol.com
(727) 784-9512
(Music)
The League promotes the appreciation and performance of opera in the Tampa Bay area.
PINELLAS PARK ART SOCIETY
5851A Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
nancyh@optek-online.com
(727) 541-2697
(Visual Arts)
The Society offers classes and exhibitions for members.
PINELLAS PARK CIVIC ORCHESTRA
8377 Denise Drive
Seminole, FL 33777 2739
alchev@juno.com
(727) 397-3832
(Music)
The Orchestra enables musicians to maintain their musical skills and performs in concert for the public.
PINELLAS PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
4951 78 Avenue N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
dprior@pinellas-park.com
http://www.pinellas-park.com/Departments/Media_and_Public_Events/performing_arts_center.asp
(727) 541.0721
(727) 541-0874 FAX
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
New center will feature performing arts and art exhibitions.
PINELLAS PIONEER SETTLEMENT
3130 31st Street S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
www.stpete.org
(727) 893-7326
(History)
Located next to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, the Settlement is a nonprofit, volunteer organization whose mission is to authentically recreate the lifestyles of
Pinellas County pioneers through the relocation or recreation of period buildings and to educate about the skills, crafts and social customs of early settlers.
PINELLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY COOPERATIVE
1330 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755-5103
contactus@pplc.us
www.pplc.us
(727) 441-8408
(727) 441-8938 FAX
(Library)
PPLC serves Pinellas County residents in member cities and the unincorporated county. Each member library provides access to information, materials and programs for the enrichment of individual and community life.
PINELLAS WEAVERS GUILD
6822 22 Avenue N, #197
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
info@pinellasweavers.org
www.pinellasweavers.org
(727) 546-2110
(Visual Arts)
The Guild endeavors to further the knowledge of weaving, spinning and all related crafts.
PINELLAS YOUTH SYMPHONY
PO Box 4106
Seminole, FL 33775-4106
pysdirector@yahoo.com
www.pysmusic.org
(727) 438-3149
(Music)
The Symphony was founded in 1958 by music educators to promote music development in our community. The students benefit from a qualified professional staff with a challenge to train talented young musicians in the finest techniques of orchestral and ensemble performance.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VISUAL ARTISTS (PAVA)
PO Box 2665
Dunedin, FL 34697-2665
sgehring1@tampabay.rr.com
www.pava-artists.org
(727) 736-2466
(Visual Arts)
The Professional Association of Visual Artists is an organization founded by artists to serve artists and the arts in the Tampa Bay area. They hold member exhibitions several times per year.
PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA
900 W Lake Road, #C118
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
frogprincess@mailbug.com
www.puppeteers.org
(727) 784-6392
(Theater)
Puppeteers of America encourages puppetry as a means of communication and as a performing art.
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QUILTERS' CROSSING GUILD OF PALM HARBOR
PO Box 1843
Palm Harbor, FL 34682-1843
omielke@aol.com
www.quilterscrossing.net
(727) 785-7923
(Visual Arts)
The Guild stimulates interest in quilting by holding workshops, meetings, and a biennial quilt show.
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ROYAL THEATER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
1011 22nd Street S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 327-6556
(727) 328-7212 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
The Theater provides a multifaceted arts program that includes Hip Hop, African folk dance, ballet, vocal arts, drama, visual arts, drumming, computer arts, instrumental and recording arts classes.
RUTH ECKERD HALL
1111 N McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
maildelivery@rutheckerdhall.net
www.rutheckerdhall.net
(727) 791-7400
(Presenting Organization / Facility)
The Performing Arts Center and Theater offers performances by national touring groups in theater, music and dance. The Marcia P. Hoffman Institute for the Performing Arts is devoted to the educational development of both adults and children.
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SAFETY HARBOR MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORY
329 S Bayshore Boulevard
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
info@safetyharbormuseum.org
www.safetyharbormuseum.org
(727) 726-1668
(727) 725-9938 FAX
(History)
The Museum promotes the historical values and heritage of Safety Harbor and has educational exhibits and guided tours for schools and other groups.
SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM
1000 3rd Street S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
info@salvadordalimuseum.org
www.salvadordalimuseum.org
(727) 823-3767
(727) 894-6068 FAX
(Visual Arts)
The Museum houses the most comprehensive collection of Dali's work in the world and also offers educational programs.
SAWGRASS LAKE PARK
7400 25th Street N
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
www.pinellascounty.org
(727) 217-7256
(Science / Nature)
This 400-acre maple swamp park offers boardwalks and trails, as well as staff that conduct nature tours and outdoor field trips for visitors and student groups.
SCIENCE CENTER OF PINELLAS COUNTY
7701 22nd Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710-3899
scenter5@tampabay.rr.com
www.sciencecenterofpinellas.com
(727) 384-0027
(727) 343-5729 FAX
(Science / Nature)
The Center is primarily an educational facility offering programs, events and opportunities for students and adults to learn about the sciences.
SONNY LAROSA & AMERICA'S YOUNGEST JAZZ BAND
1129 Pelican Place
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
sonny@sonnylarosa.com
www.sonnylarosa.com
(727) 725-1788
(Music)
The Band is comprised of musicians and vocalists, ages 6-12, who perform worldwide.
SOULFUL ARTS DANCE ACADEMY
290 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street N, #100
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
soulfularts@verizon.net
http://soulfulartsdance.com
(727) 822-2555
(727) 894-5790 FAX
(Dance)
The Academy teaches, develops skills, and builds character for children ages 4-18 through the art of dance. Scholarships are available.
ST. PETERSBURG COMMUNITY BAND
4540 54th Avenue N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
bassclarinet@tampabaysymphony.com
www.stpeteband.com
(Music)
The Band is a nonprofit organization with approximately 65 volunteer musicians. The repertoire includes show tunes, concert band standards, contemporary ensemble works and patriotic marches.
ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN ART ASSOCIATION
c/o Sue Cooper-Street
1 Beach Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
sue@croatiannaivearts.com
www.stpetearts.org
(727) 821-6767 / (727) 430-1307
(Interdisciplinary)
This association is a nonprofit organization of 30 galleries, museums and arts-related businesses with the mission to teach, promote and advance the arts in St. Petersburg.
ST. PETERSBURG FESTIVAL OF STATES
2425 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
www.festivalofstates.com
(727) 321-9888
(727) 327-9188 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
The Festival is produced each year by the Suncoasters, a civic organization comprised of 280 St. Petersburg businesses and professionals that work in cooperation with City Administration to produce “The South’s Largest Civic Celebration.” The mission of the Suncoasters and Festival of States is to showcase the City of St. Petersburg and the talents of Pinellas County students and residents.
ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR (SPIFFS)
330 5th Street N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2812
folkfair@ij.net
www.spiffs.org
(727) 552-1896
(727) 552-1781 FAX
(Interdisciplinary)
SPIFFS strives to preserve ethnic cultures and is the umbrella organization for approximately 43 member groups. They hold an annual Folk Fair each March in St. Petersburg.
ST. PETERSBURG LITTLE THEATRE
4025 31st Street S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712-4047
spltoffice@knology.net
www.splt.info
(727) 866-2059
(727) 866-1973 (Box Office)
(727) 866-2059 FAX
(Theater)
SPLT is the oldest, continuously operating community theater in the state of Florida. They promote the advancement of live theater and develop and encourage local non-professional talent.
ST. PETERSBURG MEN'S CHORUS
PO Box 531663
St. Petersburg, FL 33747-1663
www.stpetemenschorus.org
1-888 352-7762
(Music)
The mission is to entertain, educate, unite and uplift audiences and members through music that is distinguished for its innovation, diversity and artistic excellence.
ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY
335 2nd Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.spmoh.org
(727) 894-1052
(727) 823-7276 FAX
(History)
The Museum focuses on the history of St. Petersburg, the Pinellas Peninsula and Florida.
ST. PETERSBURG MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
1128 34th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33704-1841
suibel@ij.net
(727) 894-5330
(Music)
The goal of the Association (affiliated with the Florida State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National) is to raise the level of musical performance, understanding and teaching in the community.
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