Creative Clay Member Artist Cory B. dancing at Spring for the Arts 2022 in the performance of Billow. Photo by Sheri Kendrick.
And, don’t forget to enjoy yourselves!
spring for the arts 2024
The event of the year to benefit Creative Clay, features the art exhibit "Iconic Landmarks Lost," portrait drawing by member artists, live music by Disston Ridge Band, a Sparks Collaborative Ensemble performance, of "One Breath from the Sea," food by Island Flavors and ‘Tings, a robust 50/50 opportunity drawing, and a silent auction with gorgeous hand-painted guitars and drums by Creative Clay member artists.
“One Breath from the Sea,” the collaboration with Sparks, features selections from an upcoming dance-theatre performance inspired by the movement of Pinellas currents, tides, and microscopic marine creatures. The performance is choreographed by Helen Hansen French with words by Creative Clay Member Artists and Poet Sara Ries Dziekonski. It will be performed in Englishby Sara Ries Dziekonski, in Spanish by Fernando Chonqui and in American Sign Language by Carol Downing.
Art Exhibit:
Iconic Landmarks Lost
Portrait Drawing:
Creative Clay Member Artists
Drum Circle:
All are welcome to join in!
Performance:
Sparks Collaborative Ensemble & Creative Clay Member Artists
Live Music:
Disston Ridge
Gourmet Food & Desserts:
Island Flavors and Tings
Auction:
Hand-painted guitars & drums
Opportunity Drawings:
50/50 Opportunity Tickets
Free Valet Parking
*All Spring for the Arts ticket purchases before April 1 will receive a FREE 50/50 opportunity drawing ticket! Winners need not be present.
See Creative Clay’s mission in action.
Creative Clay Spring for the Arts MERCH table! Stickers, coloring books, Black Crow Coffee Roasters coffee—-Good Folk Coffee! and Creative Clay coffee mugs, too!
Friday, April 19, 2024
EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:00-6:40 PM
OUTSIDE: Drum Circle & Mingling
INSIDE: Live Music by Disston Ridge
6:45 PM
Performance by Creative Clay Member Artists & Sparks Collaborative Ensemble:
Playwright Sheila Cowley, and players Helen Hanson French, Stephanie Roberts, and ASL interpreter Carol Downing
8:00 PM
Silent Auction and Opportunity Drawing Ends
Silent Auction Winners Announced!
8:30 PM
Opportunity Drawing Winners Announced
Enjoy the following throughout the night:
Gourmet Food & Desserts By Island Flavors and Tings
Art Exhibit: Iconic Landmarks Lost by Creative Clay Member Artists
Live Painting and Portrait Drawing by Creative Clay Member Artists
Opportunity Drawing: 50/50 CASH
Silent Auction—ends at 8 PM
Free Valet Parking! or see map below if you wish to self-park.
Have your portrait made.