01/29/2026
SHINE ST. PETERSBURG MURAL FESTIVAL: TENTH ANNIVERSARY BOOK
A Decade of Illuminating the Power of Art In Public Spaces
After more than two years of planning, designing, writing and editing, the SHINE book is now available.
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As we approached the 10th anniversary of in 2024, it felt increasingly important to archive the work created during the first ten years. SHINE is responsible for producing nearly 200 murals in St. Pete, which is noteworthy and impressive in its own right. But behind the physical output of SHINE, were the hundreds of people that contributed to its success— from the local, national and international artists, to the property owners, to city staff, St. Petersburg Arts Alliance staff, to countless donors, to the photographers and videographers, to the dedicated volunteers that did everything from measuring walls to airport runs to curating events to running lunches— SHINE is a testament to what is possible when a diverse group of people share a unified vision for excellence, creativity, hospitality and culture.
I am incredibly proud of SHINE and will remain endlessly humbled to have had the opportunity to play a role in its success. I hope you grab a copy of the book and find it a meaningful archive of one of St. Pete’s best features.
My deepest gratitude to everyone involved in producing this book, most especially Pegie Stark, my battle-worn partner in design. Cheers to your patience, persistence and humor.
Additionally, every work of art contained within these pages wouldn’t have been possible without the original creative crew responsible for birthing SHINE. These mentors turned friends are the real heroes: & John Collins. I had the time of my life making history and making magic with you ✨
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