{"id":387411,"date":"2026-09-01T18:28:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/387411\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T18:28:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:28:13","slug":"creative-pinellas-taps-50-artists-to-get-loud-at-amped-fundraiser-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/387411\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Pinellas taps 50 artists to get loud at ‘Amped’ fundraiser this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"An\u2018Wired\u2019 by Geoffrey Baris (Photograph Rear Printed to Plexiglass) Credit: c\/o Creative Pinellas<\/p>\n

Even after a quarrel<\/a> with county commissioners over funding, Creative Pinella<\/a>s is still loud. <\/p>\n

The arts nonprofit turns up at FloridaRama (stylized FloridaRAMA<\/a>) this weekend for a fundraiser and exhibition featuring about 75 pieces across all mediums. Curated by pretty much lifelong Bay area scene supporter Maggie Duffy, this weekend\u2019s opening includes live music (DJ Austen van der Bleek, Liz Glushko on cello loops, and soprano Jodi Karem), along with works in \u201cfilm, painting, photography, glass, ceramics, mixed media sculpture, and assemblage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlights on the lineup on display through Nov. 1 include multimedia artist Sarah Nakano, painter Patricia Moses, Argentine-American artist and sculptor Cecilia Lueza, fine art photographer Geoffrey Baris (his \u201cWired\u201d photograph rear printed to plexiglass, pictured) and Creative Loafing Tampa Bay illustrator Cory Robinson.<\/p>\n

Access to the party is within reach for most folks, with a reasonable VIP option out there for the newgen ballers.<\/p>\n

Tickets for Creative Pinellas\u2019 \u201cAmped: Turn Up for the Arts\u201d opening reception happening Saturday, Sept. 5 at FloridaRama in St. Petersburg are still available and start at $25.<\/a><\/p>\n

This article appears in August 27 \u2013 September 02, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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