03/28/2026
UPDATE: The launch of this funding and the information session scheduled for April 1 have been rescheduled. We will share the new date as soon as we can, so please watch for updates on social media and in our newsletter. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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✨ BIG NEWS for Pinellas County’s arts scene! ✨
Creative Pinellas is directing a new arts tourism funding program that will provide up to $15K for arts experiences created by individual artists and up to $50K for arts and cultural organizations (nonprofit and for-profit)! Application period is April 1–May 31, 2026, with a virtual info session at noon on Wed., April 1.
This initiative will spark a countywide, multi-week celebration of the arts in Fall 2026 and elevate Pinellas County's reputation as a must-visit cultural destination. Here's your chance to create bold, unforgettable arts experiences that bring travelers to our beaches, parks and downtowns. Your idea must be focused on attracting visitors to Pinellas County. Think festivals, sculptures, interactive and immersive creations, unique performances, etc. If you're a dancer, writer, performer, visual creator, composer, singer, filmmaker, actor, arts nonprofit or arts-related business, please join us April 1 at noon to learn more about the funding and how to apply. (Check out comments for more details and meeting link.)
Let’s turn creativity into a destination, and showcase the incredible talent that makes Pinellas shine!
Funded by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater with outreach and event support from St. Petersburg Arts Alliance and Clearwater Arts Alliance.