Suncoast Arts Fest Articles, Blog

The Suncoast Arts Fest is a production of Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc., a Florida not for profit 501(c)3 with the mission to "promote cultural awareness in Pasco County".

Proceeds from the event benefit "The Arts for Kids" and help supplement funding for arts education in schools.

Suncoast Arts Fest to once again heat up January

Suncoast News, Northwest News, TBO.com, WorldNews.com/TampaBayonline.com by Klint Lowry, Wed. Jan. 18, 2012

AWESOME article covering all aspects of the event! Thanks, Klint!

5 Things You should Know Today, Jan. 18

NPR Patch.com, by Alex Tiegen, Jan. 18, 2012 

Pasco County class notes for Jan. 18

Tampa Bay Times, by Michelle Miller, Jan. 18, 2012

Arts Fest Weekend Extends across the Suncoast

Suncoast News, by Klint Lowry, Sat., Jan. 14, 2012

Thanks for great SAF arts partner coverage, Klint!

Arts More Than Just for Show

Tampa Bay Times/Diversions, by Lisa Davis, Fri., Jan. 13, 2012

Lisa covered it all! Thanks!

Stage West unveils ambitious 2012-13 season

Tampa Bay Times, Barbara Frederickson comment:

 One more thing . . .

Be sure to spend at least one day Jan. 21 or 22 at the Suncoast Arts Fest at the Shops of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. I've been going for the past few years, and it's my all-time favorite outdoor art event....

Thanks, Barbara!

Fun Run-Walk added to Suncoast Arts Fest Weekend

Klint Lowry, Trinity Weekly, Jan. 4, 2012

Suncoast Run for the Arts introduced!

Art Lovers Asked to Get Their Hands Dirty

Sherri Lonon, The NPR Patch, Jan. 12,2012

Patch opens up the online presence for SAF!

Time is Running Out for Suncoast Arts Fest Applicants

Sherri Lonon, The NPR Patch, Jan. 12,2012

Five Things to Know Today

Jared Leone/Patch, Clearwater, Jan. 13, 2012...Also, a couple Clearwater artists already are signed up for the Suncoast Arts Festival Jan. 21 and 22 at the Shoppes of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. It is one of the south's largest art shows with artists and patrons coming from all over the country...

Thanks, Jared!

Five Things to Know Today

Alex Tiegen/NPR Patch, Jan. 13, 2012...

4.     Start making plans! The Suncoast Arts Fest is a week away. The ArtsFest’s main attraction is a juried art show and other events at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, Jan. 21-22, but there will be events in New Port Richey as well. There’s still time to volunteer.

Thanks, Alex!

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Call to Artists - 7th Annual Suncoast Arts Fest                                                      Booth Spaces Still Available!

Tim Decker, Speed Artist, returns to Suncoast Arts Fest 2012!

Speed painter Tim Decker will return and perform his unusual form of painting on a large canvas to upbeat music! Visitors watch as the artist appears to make an image with one color at a time, building on an his art for a final piece of art. Mr. Decker will provide one piece of art on both Saturday and Sunday that will be sold to raise funds for SAF beneficiary “Art for Kids in Pasco County”. To see the unusual work of Tim Decker, visit http://www.timdecker.com/.

1st Annual Suncoast Run for the Arts Sun., 1/22 at Shops at Wiregrass

A first year 1 mile run to benefit “Art for Kids in Pasco County” will circle around the Shops at Wiregrass on Sunday, Jan. 22^nd starting at 9am. The run was added to this year’s Suncoast Arts Fest to help raise funds for “Art for Kids in Pasco County”, the event beneficiary. Wesley Chapel Wind Ensemble, a growing community concert band, will entertain runners and families, and a pancake breakfast ($5/each) will also support the SAF beneficiary.

Go to http://www.active.com/running/wesley-chapel-fl/suncoast-run-for-the-arts-2012?int=29-6 to sign up for the race.

Chalk Artists at SAF, Thanks to TBBCA.org!

Popular chalk artists will return to the 7^th annual Suncoast Arts Fest on Jan. 21-22! The chalk artists are organized by SAF art partner Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts (TBBCA.org) to promote the upcoming Chalk Walk in Hyde Park on March  17-18! If you are a chalk artist and would like to be included in the Suncoast Arts Fest on Jan. 21-22 or the Hyde Park Chalk Walk, please contact Jennifer Douglas at 813-221-2787 or email JenniferDouglas@tbbca.org. Information about the Suncoast Arts Fest chalk artist application can be found at   http://www.suncoastartsfest.com/chalkartapp.htm.

Chalk Artists make art live at the 2011 Suncoast Arts Fest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coWJLFHY8Lc

Suncoast Arts Fest to use new QR code to move visitors around event

Verizon wireless representatives will be available at the 3 entrances of the 7^th Annual Suncoast Arts Fest to show visitors how to view the SAF mobile website using the popular QR code that can be seen on a smart phone! The SAF mobile website will show visitors where artists are located, entertainment timeslots, and has a Location/Direction button to get friends to the festival!

SAF shows how QR code is used in an event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh7Pk8MlB6M

Room for a few more Fine Artists at SAF!

A few more spaces are available for fine artists and craftsmen at the outdoor juried Suncoast Arts Fest to be held at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel on Jan. 21-22. Go to  http://www.suncoastartsfest.com/artistapp2012.a.htm and apply now as the deadline is Sat. Jan. 14^th!

SAF video of fine artist winners during 2011 event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7EajWbQeVk&feature=related

Suncoast Arts Fest volunteers needed!

The SAF coming up on 1/21-1/22 is in need of volunteers! If you can help, please go to www.suncoastartsfest.com/volunteer.htm to find out more! Students will receive community service hours, and thanks for your help!

Suncoast Arts Advocacy Teams Up with Florida Alliance for Arts Education (FAAE.org) for Arts Integration Symposium

Suncoast Arts Advocacy, a community organization founded in 2011 to support arts in education, is teaming up with the Florida Alliance for Arts Education to support the upcoming Arts Integration Symposium to be held at SPC College at 13806 58^th St. N. in Largo, Fl. on Sat., Feb. 18^th from 8:30am-2:30pm. The symposium, administered by Collaborative Labs, will feature Arts Integration visioning sessions open to classroom teachers of all disciplines, arts teachers, principals and administrators, plus separate workshops for parents, community members and arts organizations on how to work together to support arts in education. Go to http://www.faae.org/symposiumRegister.cfm to register. to see a flyer about the event, click here.

Support for Youth Arts in Pasco County Primary Beneficiary of SAF

The 7^th annual Suncoast Arts Fest benefits “Arts for Kids in Pasco County” by raising funds for needed arts programs for youth. Visit “We Hear You, Teachers, Students and Parents!” at http://www.suncoastartsfest.com/wehear.htm for details on how the Suncoast Arts Fest has benefitted youth arts in past years.

SAF Youth Art Garden, benefit to the community: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaFNBZXuiTI&feature=related