The SHINE Mural Festival, an annual celebration by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, has wrapped up its 11th year of turning our city walls into a vibrant, world-class outdoor gallery. This year’s theme, SHINE: Origins, spotlighted 17 local artists who transformed 19 walls across St. Pete between November 7 and 16.
Since its launch in 2015, SHINE has added more than 170 murals to downtown St. Pete and the surrounding arts districts. The SHINE Mural Festival focuses on revitalizing areas with artwork, encouraging fresh perspectives, and sparking meaningful conversations about shared spaces.
Artist Jenipher Chandley blocks in her mural at 31st St S & 7th Ave S
Focusing on local
SHINE: Origins honors the festival’s roots by focusing on local artists, residents, and businesses. This year’s theme is a heartfelt tribute to everyone who has helped build SHINE from the very beginning and solidified St. Pete as a cultural destination.
“After the hurricanes last year and everything our community has been through, it’s important to focus on who we have here,” said Derek Donnelly, local muralist and SHINE organizer. “Focusing on local helps nurture the arts in Tampa Bay and gives our artists more opportunities, so this year was a win-win.”
Donnelly painted two impressive walls in the festival this year (Hollander Hotel and 1847 1st Ave N). Both depict his son riding a pelican—one in a vintage postcard style, one as an animated cartoon. “My murals are a celebration of all things local, with my son and our city’s bird,” he said.
Mural by Amy Ilic Volpe at 31st St S & 7th Ave S
Returning talent
In a city bursting with creative talent, every new mural is a must-see. Some familiar names in this year’s SHINE lineup include Quinn Cale, John Vitale, and Zulu Painter—artists who also contributed murals to last year’s event. Their work continues to showcase the energy and diversity of St. Pete’s art scene, along with a host of other incredible local artists.
Take yourself on a mural tour
With the new murals now complete, it’s the perfect time to explore St. Pete’s streets and experience firsthand how public art transforms our community. Each mural is outdoors and accessible at your leisure.
To learn more about the artists, see the Digital Guidebook created by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.
Artist and locations
Reid Jenkins
Founders Pro – 2039 1st Ave S
Aaron Tullo
Cordova Inn – 253 Second Ave N
Sara Salem
LMCU – 2180 4th Street N
Quinn Cale
Tyrone Middle – 2375 66th St N
Taylor Smith (Dreamweaver)
Vernis Bowling – 696 1st Ave N
Isac Gres
Melting Pot – 699 Central Ave
Cecilia Lueza
Haddy – 251 10th St N
John Vitale
600 1st Ave N
John Vitale
The Factory – 2606 Fairfield Ave S
Sionna “Sio” Macleish
The Factory – 2606 Fairfield Ave S
Elizabeth Barenis
31st St & 7th Ave S
Amy Volpe
31st St & 7th Ave S
Karel Garcia
31st St & 7th Ave S
Brain the Genius
31st St & 7th Ave S
Jenipher Chandley
31st St & 7th Ave S
Zulu Painter
31st St & 7th Ave S
Rebekah Lazaridis
31st St & 7th Ave S
Derek Donnelly
1847 1st Ave N
Derek Donnelly
Hollander Hotel – 421 4th Ave N