{"id":444840,"date":"2026-11-02T05:46:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T05:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/444840\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T05:46:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T05:46:34","slug":"wall-to-wall-here-comes-st-petes-12th-shine-mural-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/444840\/","title":{"rendered":"Wall to wall: Here comes St. Pete\u2019s 12th SHINE Mural Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thirteen mural artists will descend on St. Petersburg Nov. 6-15, for the 12th annual SHINE Mural Festival. Public art has become a familiar (and welcome) sight in 21st century St. Pete; indeed, because of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance\u2019s commitment to excellence, and creative diversity, its SHINE event has helped put the city on the radar of the global art community.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s painting population includes an artist from the United Kingdom, a native Italian currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina, another Italian who makes his home in Miami, others from around America, and five artists who residing in the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n

They are all professional muralists with different styles, subject matter and ways of creating.<\/p>\n

SHINE is an ongoing event; all these artists will be working, during daylight hours, at their assigned wall. Feel free to walk up and ask questions (you might have to yell, if the artist is up high on a hydraulic life); they\u2019re expecting to hear from you.<\/p>\n

As always, SHINE 12 is bookend by open-to-the-public receptions:<\/p>\n

SHINE Mural Festival Kickoff Celebration <\/p>\n

Thursday, Nov. 5, 5-8 p.m.,FloridaRAMA Impact Gallery<\/p>\n

Live portrait painting by Danielle Cruit, DJ Cue and Bay Breaks breaking crew, food truck, and the opening of Untitled, curated by Chad Mize. Free.<\/p>\n

SHINE Closing Reception + Signs and Wonders Holiday Show Opening
Saturday, Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m., Morean Arts Center<\/p>\n

Meet the SHINE muralists alongside the Morean\u2019s annual holiday show and sale. Free.<\/p>\n

Click here: St. Petersburg Arts Alliance SHINE Mural Festival website<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nThe 2026 artists (and where to find them)<\/p>\n

Merritt Horan Capurro (St. Petersburg)<\/p>\n

Parc Center for Disabilities, 3190 Tyrone Blvd. N.<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Work by Osiris Rain.<\/p>\n

Osiris Rain (Charlotte, Noth Carolina)<\/p>\n

Skyline Building, 2600 Dr. MLK Jr. Street N.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy training is rooted in classical painting, and I still approach a face, a hand, or a figure with the same concern for structure, light, and human presence that brought me to painting in the first place. But I am equally interested in what happens when that representation begins to break apart \u2013 when an image becomes atmosphere, pattern, memory, or symbol.\u201d<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Work by Reiver.<\/p>\n

Reiver (U.K.)<\/p>\n

Skyline Building, 2600 Dr. MLK Jr. Street N.<\/p>\n

Reiver is Lewis Hobson, of Durham, England. He is a key member of the Collective Durham Spray Paints, and project manager of the Spennymoor Mural Festival.<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Alyssa Marie (St. Petersburg)<\/p>\n

Skyline Building, 2600 Dr. MLK Jr. Street N.<\/p>\n

Marie \u201cHappy Mural Project,\u201d a community-produced mural, is open Nov. 6-8, with various timeslots offered (they\u2019re free). No painting experience needed. Register at this link.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C054BAFA622A2FCCE9-66881891-shine#\/<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hiero Veiga (Miami)<\/p>\n

Viv, 1000 1st Avenue N.<\/p>\n

Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, the artist says in his official bio that he \u201chas evolved from writing graffiti to curating hyper-realistic pieces ranging from portraits, natural scenery, and transcendent art.\u201d<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jon Murrill (Roanoke, Virginia)<\/p>\n

Viv, 1000 1st Avenue N.<\/p>\n

A former art teacher, Murrill defines himself as \u201ca full time Appalachian muralist and storyteller.\u201d<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Starve (Key West)<\/p>\n

Bright Spot at the Looking Glass Initiative, 938 Dr. MLK Street N.<\/p>\n

Born in Florida to Cuban parents, Starve (aka Eddie Rivera) is a veteran graffiti artist and tattoo artist.<\/p>\n

Instagram page<\/a><\/p>\n

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Artist ESH (aka Eric Hornsby) (Tampa Bay)<\/p>\n

Bright Spot at the Looking Glass Initiative, 938 Dr. MLK Street N.<\/p>\n

Instagram page<\/a><\/p>\n

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Work by Regan McCreight.<\/p>\n

Regan McCreight (aka Chroma Creature) (St. Petersburg)<\/p>\n

USF St. Petersburg, Harbor Hall, 1000 3rd Street S.<\/p>\n

Instagram page<\/a><\/p>\n

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Whitney Holbourn (Tampa)<\/p>\n

Jeeves Law Group, 2100 1st Avenue S.<\/p>\n

Instagram page<\/a><\/p>\n

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Work by Michele De Campo.<\/p>\n

Michele De Campo (Miami)<\/p>\n

Lucky Cup, The Factory St. Pete, 2606 Fairfield Avenue S.<\/p>\n

Building 5<\/p>\n

The Italian-born muralist has degrees in Illustration and Printmaking (University of Dundee, UK) and in Fine Arts (Universidad Complutense Madrid, Spain).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ashley Cassuns (Tampa)<\/p>\n

Souvenir shop; entrance, The Factory St. Pete, 2606 Fairfield Avenue S.<\/p>\n

Building 5<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Work by Jacksun.<\/p>\n

Jacksun (Texas)<\/p>\n

Duncan McClellan Gallery, 2342 Emerson Avenue S.<\/p>\n

Muralist Jacksun Benavidez is based in San Antonio, Texas.<\/p>\n

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