Arts Education & Libraries

Academy of Ballet Arts

The mission of the Academy of Ballet Arts, Inc. is to develop the potential of each student to express his or her individual ideas and emotions through the beauty of movement. The Academy values diversity, nurtures creativity, and builds community. They develop a direct connection with residents and visitors through arts education and public performances. The Academy’s professional curriculum and performances prepare young dancers for careers in the arts.

academyofballetarts.org

727-327-4401

Community Development and Training Center

The Community Development and Training Center (CDAT) provides organizational training and outreach to individuals, families, and organizations that connects them with the programs, services, and resources to help them overcome barriers to their growth, development and overall well-being. They received President Obama’s National Volunteer Service Award two years in a row for their work with the St. Pete Stop the Violence Coalition. cdatcenter.webs.com

Creative Clay

A folk-art collector’s paradise, Creative Clay’s Good Folk Gallery houses one of the largest collections of folk art in the Tampa Bay area. Member artists of Creative Clay are empowered to become active, working artists who create, exhibit, and sell their artwork, Creative Clay’s professional visual and performing artists provide mentorship, advocacy, and arts training for member artists with disabilities. Creative Clay’s artists work in the studios daily and enjoy meeting visitors and sharing their creations. Additional programs including apprenticeships, vocational, and wellness programs further Creative Clay’s mission to help people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives through experiences in the arts. creativeclay.org

727-825-0515

Crossroads Gallery

The St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus Crossroads Gallery features regular exhibits of work from students and visiting artists. They present five shows within the academic year, each with its own focus: 3D design, ceramics and printmaking, photography, the annual juried student exhibition, and the Calyx Schenecker Art Infinitum Pinellas County High School Exhibition. This high school show features 2D and 3D student work from 16 Pinellas County high schools.

go.spcollege.edu/gallery

727-791-2548

DMG School Project

DMG School Project offers a wide variety of arts educational experiences designed to ignite excitement and help children and adults learn and excel. Reaching out to public and private schools and organizations, DMG offers classes in glass art and a mobile glass-blowing unit that travels into the community and partners with organizations to provide a hands-on glass-blowing experience. They also offer a residency program for artists interested in developing or enhancing their glass art skills.

dmgschoolproject.org

855-436-4527

Eckerd College

A liberal arts college on a waterfront campus, Eckerd College was originally founded as Florida Presbyterian College and puts a focus on community engagement. Their academic majors include arts-focused disciplines like literature, creative writing, film studies, music, theater, and visual arts — which has a new home in the 33,000-squarefoot Nielsen Center for Visual Arts. Their theater program includes the Bininger Theatre for large-scale productions and the Studio Theatre for black-box work. eckerd.edu

727-867-1166

Hazley Music School

Hazley Productions offers an affordable way for you to enjoy creating music. Their studio is prepared with “upto-date” equipment to produce the modern sounds their clients are looking for. From audio recording to song production, to mixing and mastering services, their team is happy to provide you with the sound you need. hazleyproductions.com

727-322-6021

Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts

The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts is one of the largest providers of arts education and outreach in the nation. Reaching more than 45,000 students annually and providing over 81,000 hours of high-caliber arts experiences.

rutheckerdhall.com/ education-community

727-712-2706

St. Petersburg College

St. Petersburg College serves the entire Pinellas County footprint with a variety of specialized campuses and more than 100 academic programs and an innovative network of support and partnerships. They have campuses in Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Largo, Seminole, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg. Their Arts, Humanities, and Design program offers degrees in digital, performing, studio, and music industry recording arts. spcollege.edu

727-341-4772

University of South Florida St. Petersburg

Locally known as USF St. Pete, this branch of the University of South Florida brings a campus of the University to south Pinellas. Their academic majors include arts-focused disciplines like literature and cultural studies, graphic arts, and world languages and culture. They also offer various online programs for fields like the brewing arts. The Crow’s Nest is their weekly student-run newspaper. stpetersburg.usf.edu

727-873-7748