Tampa Bay Arts Passport

09/25/2026

What started as a test turned into something much bigger. 🎥🎨

When Blake Cortez started Art Docs TV, he just wanted to make small documentaries about artists he knew. But after seeing the response—and realizing how many people were asking, “Where did you find this artist?”—he knew he had found something worth pursuing.

Because the truth is, there is SO much talent in Tampa Bay. The challenge is making sure people know where to find it.
That’s what Art Docs TV is all about: shining a light on the artists already creating incredible work in our community.

Hear more from Blake on the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast.

Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 🎧

09/22/2026

NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨: Who’s Telling Tampa Bay’s Art Stories?

We're kicking off our latest Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast episode featuring Blake Cortez, founder and producer of Art Docs TV! 🎨

Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing some of our favorite moments from the conversation on Instagram and Facebook—from how Art Docs began as a way to spotlight local artists to the growth of the series, the creative process behind each episode, and why Tampa Bay needs more people telling the stories of the artists who call this place home.

We'll also talk about building stronger connections between Tampa and St. Pete's arts communities and creating a more connected artistic Tampa Bay. 🌉🎨

Follow along, join the conversation, and let us know which moment resonates with you most. The first reel drops today! ✨

If you can't wait for the clips, the full episode is available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. 🎧

What happens when you start documenting the artists hiding in plain...

09/21/2026

That's a wrap on our Todd Wellman and Creative Pinellas podcast series! 🎨

Over the past few weeks, we've shared some of our favorite moments from the conversation—from the launch of Arts Everywhere and the incredible range of experiences coming to Pinellas County to the future of Creative Pinellas and the role the arts play in building stronger communities.

A huge thank you to Todd for sharing his insight, passion, and excitement for what's ahead. We can't wait to experience everything Arts Everywhere has in store and see what's next for Creative Pinellas! ✨

If you missed any of the reels—or want to hear the full conversation—you can catch the complete episode now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. 🎧

Creative Pinellas Funding Director Todd Wellman joins Avery Anderso...

09/19/2026

Next week the The Off-Central kicks off their second Think Inside the Box production with Adam Rapp’s Nocturne. This limited run is paired with additional conversations after the show.

Read our full story at tbartspassport.com

09/19/2026

Pinellas County is home to the people who live here—and a destination for the people who visit.
So how can the arts connect with both? 🎨✈️

Todd Wellman talks about how Creative Pinellas is evolving its approach to arts infrastructure, including bringing the Sightline Gallery to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Because sometimes transforming a space starts with something as simple—and powerful—as adding art.

Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! 🎧

09/18/2026

🎭 Two weeks. More theatre. Bring a friend for free.
Pinellas County Theatre Week is coming November 9–22, 2026!

Produced by Tampa Bay Arts Passport with support from Creative Pinellas, this two-week celebration spotlights the incredible performing arts scene across Pinellas County.

🎟️ Buy one ticket through Spektrix during Theatre Week and unlock a second ticket at no additional cost!
Subject to ticket inventory.

Make it a date night, bring your friends, or discover a new local theatre. ❤️

09/17/2026

Arts can happen anywhere—and that’s part of what makes Arts Everywhere so exciting. 🎨✨

From an interactive author experience at Tombolo Books, to a new way of bringing music and art together at Dunedin Brewery, and a free print party at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, the Arts Everywhere cohort is thinking beyond traditional arts spaces.

Todd Wellman talks about the wide range of artists, organizations, and businesses helping bring these experiences to life across Pinellas County.

Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! 🎧

09/16/2026

September is almost over, but Tampa Bay’s arts calendar is just getting started. 👀🎨

From **free museum days** and Georgia woodfire ceramics to a new theater production, a sake + ceramics festival, and a very spooky immersive experience, here are **5 arts events to put on your radar** through early October.

📌 Save this for your next artsy weekend—and send it to someone who needs a little more art in their life.

Which one are you checking out? 👇

09/15/2026

It’s a story about “the human cost of war.”

Stacey Isom Campbell talks about her her new play The Longest Walk, getting its first reading at this years Modern Works Festival at Urbanite Theatre

Listen to our full conversation at tbartspassport.com

09/13/2026

Innovation is about asking: What could this become? 🎨✨

Todd Wellman gives a shoutout to Pinellas County Theater Week as an example of the innovative ideas behind Arts Everywhere—experiences designed not just for today, but with the future in mind.

From first-time collaborations to reimagining existing traditions, Arts Everywhere challenged artists and organizations to think beyond the moment and ask: How will this help you build for the future?

Todd talks innovation, long-term impact, and the creative ideas shaping Arts Everywhere on the TB Arts Passport Podcast.

Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! 🎧