IT'S "ALL HANDS ON DECK TIME!!"
Civic dialogue, engagement, and exchange is part of the PDAP mission statement! "Civic dialogue is a skill set focused on mutual understanding, close connection, and the discovery of new possibilities, particularly useful for exploring difficult issues with others and our community. "-https://leadandengage.uiowa.edu/dialogue
Unless you live under a rock, you know what's happening to voting rights and representation in this state!
Upcoming learning sessions with the League of Women Voters and other voting education partners are on the way!
BUT IN THE MEAN TIME...
Are you an artist who also votes? Florida’s in need of your voice! Be part of our campaign! Join @amazncran
by sending a photo and 10 songs that make you think about power, change, America, democracy... good or not so good... It’s your voice, voting is all about choice -- And now is not the time to 'sit this one out!'
Send your photo and songs to [email protected]...
and join our campaign!
And if you're someone who's considering voting, check your registration or find out how to register by clicking on the QR code!
GET INVOLVED!!
For the 4th year in a row, I’ve had the pleasure of serving as Creative Artist Coordinator for the @tampabaychalkfestival — a role I take seriously and deeply value. Over the years, we’ve built more than just an event; we’ve created a community, even a family, among both returning and new artists.
Building relationships, ensuring a calm and cohesive atmosphere, and providing logistics and creative direction for live events is a passion of mine. Being able to support artists while helping cultivate an inspiring and welcoming environment continues to be one of the most rewarding parts of this experience.
Hosted by the Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project, the festival takes place along 22nd Street between 7th Avenue South and 9th Avenue South on the historic The Deuces.
Every year, TBCF celebrates our collective role in caring for the global climate by blending environmental consciousness and awareness with artistic expression and storytelling. Through large-scale chalk art, community engagement, and live creative experiences, the festival creates space for dialogue, reflection, and connection through public art.
Thank you to EVERYONE involved in creating such a magical event. @yatidebi@pinellasdap thank you for your vision, tireless work and dedication.
#TBCF #tampabaychalkfestival #art #Florida #creativity
What an incredible experience at the Tampa Bay Chalk Festival 💛✨
We are beyond grateful for everyone who made this event so special. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers—this simply would not have been as wonderful without your time, energy, and dedication.
To our talented artists… you truly showed up and showed OUT. Your creativity, passion, and expression brought so much beauty and meaning to this event.
A very special thank you to our team—your hard work behind the scenes made everything possible. We couldn’t have done this without you.
And to everyone who came out to join us, thank you for being part of such a powerful and healing experience. Your presence meant everything.
Until next time 🎨💫 #TampaBayChalkFestival #Gratitude #Community #ArtHeals
#Tampa Bay Water
PDAP, in collaboration w @nomadstudio_org NOMADstudio's " Studio on the Block," is proud to present a new project: Act Like Ya Know -- A.L.Y.K. Community Theater Project.
ALYK is an acting and community theater project that offers youth and adults the opportunity to explore their emotions, physicality, and communication skills while having fun!
Beginning on Tuesday evenings, June 2 - August 18, from 7 pm – 9 pm, ALYK will be taught by award-winning actor, director, writer, and producer Cranstan Cumberbatch of DreamMakerz Productions.
ALYK happens at Artz 4 Life Academy at 1751 Kings Highway, Clearwater, FL 33755.
Perfect for beginners or experienced performers, teens and adults ages 16 and above will explore exercises in:
Acting fundamentals** Improvisation** Scene study** character analysis and development**
Participants will learn foundational acting techniques and apply those skills in a live showcase.
If you’ve ever wanted to get up on stage… gain confidence in public speaking…or have fun working in an ensemble with others – come “Act like ya know” with us on Tuesdays from 7 pm – 9 pm!
For more information or to register, copy and paste this link .
Online, visit /alyk-community-theater/
What an incredible experience at the Tampa Bay Chalk Festival 💛✨
PINELLAS DIASPORA ARTS PROJECT is beyond grateful for everyone who made this event so special. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers—this simply would not have been as wonderful without your time, energy, and dedication.
To our talented artists and entertainers… you truly showed up and showed OUT. Your creativity, passion, and expression brought so much beauty and meaning to this event.
A very special thank you to our team—your hard work behind the scenes made everything possible. We couldn’t have done this without you.
Thank you to our incredible sponsors without you this event will have not been possible.
@codewiz@tampabaywater@cityofstpete@PinellasCountyUrbanleague@mzsnobiz
And to everyone who came out to join us, thank you for being part of such a powerful and healing experience. Your presence meant everything.
Until next time 🎨💫 #TampaBayChalkFestival #Gratitude #Community #ArtHeals
PinellasDAP
Even with a tornado warning, the @pinellasdap Chalk Art Festival was an absolute vibe 🎨
It’s so powerful watching incredible artists transform the space underneath a highway into something full of color, life, and meaning💕 Infrastructure that once divided a community, now a canvas for reconnection. And THATs the power of public art. ✨
If you missed it, there is always next year!
This years Tampa Bay Chalk Festival was one to remember. Good old fashion fun for everyone.
There was a lot to celebrate about the amazing event put on by Debbie Garrett and Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project, Inc, but the this that stood out were the
Talented Chalk Artist
Kid Art Zone
Panel on Water Conservation
Vendors
Food
Music & Musical Performances
I can keep going but you get the picture, the Tampa Bay Chalk Festival was an event that the entire family could enjoy.
Which is what my daughters did.
I am honored to have been a part of putting this event together.
Sad news is the event is over.
Good news is, it will be back again next year, so mark your calandar so you don’t miss it.
