CLEARWATER ARTS ALLIANCE, INC.

✨ Happy New Year! ✨ The Clearwater Arts Alliance is stepping into 2025 with gratitude for the creativity and community we’ve shared over the past year. We’ve celebrated public art installations, empowered local artists through public exhibitions, and brought joy to families at park events. Let’s make 2025 our most impactful year yet! Your contribution fuels projects like vibrant signal box art, student showcases, community art exhibitions, and hands-on events. Together, we can continue to advocate for the arts in Clearwater. 🎉 Start the year with a gift to support our mission: https://lnkd.in/efMhjhmW Cheers to a creative year ahead! 🖼️ #HappyNewYear #ClearwaterArtsAlliance #PublicArtMatters

📣 Calling All Sculptors! 📣 The Clearwater Arts Alliance, in partnership with Downtown Clearwater-CRA, is thrilled to announce the reinvigoration of Sculpture 360. This is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity in the heart of downtown Clearwater! 🌆 We are seeking proposals for sculptures to be featured prominently along Cleveland Street. Selected works will be celebrated during a community unveiling event in Spring 2025 and highlighted as part of our monthly Downtown Public Art Walks. This is your chance to bring your vision to life while contributing to the cultural vibrancy of Clearwater’s public spaces. 🖌 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/epM338v7 🗓 Deadline: January 15, 2025 Let’s transform our streets into a canvas of creativity and connection. We can’t wait to see your ideas! #CallToArtists #PublicArt #CreativePlacemaking #Sculpture360 #ClearwaterArtsAlliance #DowntownClearwater #ArtsAndCulture #LinkedInForArtists

Congratulations to the Clearwater Arts Alliance on celebrating its 25th anniversary last night. This incredible nonprofit has been instrumental in making arts and culture flourish in Clearwater and we are looking forward to collaborating with them to make Clearwater even more creative and shine brighter than ever. #ClearwaterShines #ClelebrateArts #Creativity #Community

🚨 It’s Almost Here! 🚨 Tomorrow night, join us for Clearwater Creates at Aspirations Winery! 🎨🍷 Come connect with fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy fine wines, and take part in our exciting silent auction—all while supporting the arts in Clearwater. 📅 Tomorrow! 🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Aspirations Winery 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/ef9F8QzS Your presence makes a difference. Let’s raise a glass to art, community, and a brighter future for the arts in Clearwater! #SupportTheArts #ClearwaterArts #CommunityImpact #HappyHourFundraiser

🧡🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Clearwater Arts Alliance! 🍁🧡 On this day of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible supporters who make our mission possible. Your generosity fuels the arts, enriches our community, and helps creativity thrive in Clearwater. To all our sponsors, partners, and friends: Thank you for being part of our journey! Check out the amazing supporters who are making our upcoming Clearwater Creates event a success! 🎨✨

Experience art in action! At Clearwater Creates, not only will you enjoy locally-made wine, hors d’oeuvres from Island Way Grill, live music, and a silent auction—you’ll also witness the magic of Kostar Kustoms creating a masterpiece right before your eyes. Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 6-8pm at Aspirations Winery as we celebrate 25 years of the Clearwater Arts Alliance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see creativity unfold and be part of an evening filled with inspiration, community, and celebration! Tickets are $50, and sponsorships start at $500: https://lnkd.in/ef9F8QzS. Contact betsy@clearwaterartsalliance.org for more info or to secure your spot. Come for the art, stay for the experience. Let’s toast to 25 years of creativity and culture! #ClearwaterCreates #CAA25Years #SupportTheArts

Exciting Update! Our event, Clearwater Creates, is moving to a fantastic new location: Aspirations Winery! Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 6-8pm, as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Clearwater Arts Alliance! Indulge in an artistic evening with wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, captivating art, a silent auction, and more. As the official Arts Alliance for the City of Clearwater, we’re proud to champion the arts, advocate for public art and education, and foster creativity in our community. Honorary Event Chairs Margaret Word Burnside and Aaron Fodiman of Tampa Bay Magazine. General Admission: $50 Sponsorships start at $500 Purchase your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/eTdkPdw8 or contact betsy@clearwaterartsalliance.org for details. Let’s make this milestone celebration unforgettable! #ClearwaterCreates #CAA25Years #SupportTheArts

Thank you to City of Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector and Pinellas County Government Commissioner Brian Scott for joining us this week to declare Clearwater Beach open! Businesses are eager to welcome guests to America's Favorite Beaches! We appreciate the media joining us to help spread the word that we are Still Shining!

🎨 We’ve Been Working on Something Special! 🎨 We’re thrilled to invite you to the opening of our latest exhibition, Inspiration in the City. This exhibition celebrates the artists who have contributed to Clearwater’s public art—think murals, signal boxes, sculptures, and more! When: Thursday, October 24th Time: 6:00–8:00pm Where: Clearwater Main Library Gallery Come explore the creativity and vision that have shaped our city’s artistic landscape. Whether it’s a mural that brightens a street or a sculpture that adds flair to a public space, this exhibition showcases the transformative power of art in Clearwater. We can’t wait to see you there and meet the artists behind these incredible works! #InspirationInTheCity #ClearwaterArts #PublicArt #CommunityArt #ExhibitionOpening

Join Us for a Special Art-Filled Saturday! Tomorrow, Saturday, October 19th, we invite you to come together for a morning of art, community, and healing. As we gather, we are mindful of the recovery still ongoing for so many in our community. We hope these events offer a moment of inspiration and connection for all. Downtown Public Art Walk 10:30am Downtown Clearwater Take a guided tour of the incredible public art in our city—from murals to sculptures, discover the vibrant creativity that makes Clearwater unique! Tickets $10: https://lnkd.in/gh-FhuYs. Mural Dedication at Coachman Park Mural Wall (top of the hill) 12:00pm We are excited to dedicate Clearwater’s newest mural created in partnership with UNIMEX. Edgar Islas Cruz, aka Tutubixi, has painted a stunning piece that celebrates the strength and resilience of our community. Exhibition: Inspiration in the City at the Clearwater Main Library 12:00pm to 5:00pm After the mural dedication, check out our newest exhibition, Inspiration in the City, featuring artists who have contributed to Clearwater’s public art. From murals to signal boxes, see how these works have shaped our city’s creative landscape! We can’t wait to see you there! #ClearwaterArtsAlliance #PublicArt #CommunityHealing #MuralDedication #InspirationInTheCity #Tutubixi