Credit: Nazareth College

Credit: Nazareth College
This Thursday night, Creative Pinellas will host its first-ever fundraiser, the 2018 Arts Annual. The evening includes gratis food and a cash bar as well as work from visual, literary and performing artists. VIP tickets include a live performance at 6 p.m. as well as a commemorative pin and one drink.

The money you spend will go to further Creative Pinellas' mission — "to support Pinellas County’s artists, arts organizations and the arts and cultural community for the benefit of residents and visitors alike."

Here's the complete list of Tampa Bay artists whose work will be on display on November 8.

Dance and choreography: Helen French and Andee Scott

Musicians and composers: Elizabeth Baker, Mark Feinman, David Manson and Tom Sivak  

Sculptors and painters: Mark Aeling; Elizabeth Barenis; Nathan Beard; Chris Chomick and Peter Meder; Shannon Leah Halvorsen; Kenny Jensen; D Yael Kelley; Steven Kenny; Ya La'ford; Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse; Rose Marie Prins; Babs Reingold; and Jake Troyli

Writers, actors and filmmakers: Greg Byrd, Roxanne Fay, Gloria Muñoz, Desiree Moore and Lisa Powers Tricomi


2018 Arts Annual | The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo | Nov. 8, 7-10 p.m. | $25; 50, VIP | Buy 2018 Arts Annual tickets here 

 

 

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