ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – Process and Progression
Now that I have my inspiration (chairs), I can decide [...]
Social Justice Fund Helps Justice Studio Bring Art to Youth at the Pinellas Regional JDC
With funds from private donors and the PCF Social Justice Fund, Justice Studio offers a visual arts education to students who are detained at the Pinellas Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Besides meeting educational needs, the program often has a therapeutic effect on the students by offering an artistic outlet for them.
ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – Gotta Love Chairs
Do you have something you’re drawn to time after time? Early in 2016, Lynn Foskett Pierson began exploring the chair as an ongoing theme in her work. A signature, if you will. Her insight on the subject is intriguing.
ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – Where to Begin?
Every day when I enter my studio, I ask the question, where do I begin? If you are an artist who wants to get your work out there, more than likely, you have several projects going on at the same time. Here's some insight on how to manage it all.
Volunteer Docents Fulfilled by Giving Their Time
There are many ways to volunteer your time in Pinellas County. Have you considered working as a docent at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art at St. Petersburg College? It’s a wonderful way to give back this holiday season or year-round.
ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – Quotes That Move Me
Do you collect quotes? I collect quotes. There is one by Anne Lamont that I find more relevant than I care to admit, no matter how many years in the studio. Perhaps it rings true for you, too.
ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – New Journeys Begin
You might ask, “What happened to ACT I?” Well, it [...]
What Is Art Therapy?
Art therapy sessions offer a space to tackle and process difficult feelings. Typical sessions are patient directed and encourage experimentation, which means that patients have an opportunity to experiment and find the best ways to deal with tough ideas.
PCF Funds Tracking Tool for Seniors Citizens
Pinellas Community Foundation is proud to support the Largo Police Department’s newest initiative to help find lost seniors who may have cognitive issues or are prone to wandering.
Vaccination Has Evolved Over the Years
There is historical evidence of immunization going back hundreds of years, but the smallpox vaccine is the most famous early example. In 1796, Edward Jenner theorized that introducing the cowpox virus to a patient would protect them from the smallpox virus. This observation triggered the series of events that would lead to the first successful vaccination.
