Creative Clay’s premiere fundraiser, Spring for the Arts, returns to NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg, Fri., April 19, 6-9 p.m.
The event to benefit Creative Clay, features the art exhibit “Iconic Landmarks Lost,” portrait drawing by member artists, live music by Disston Ridge Band, a Sparks Collaborative Ensemble performance, of “One Breath from the Sea,” food by Island Flavors and ‘Tings, a robust 50/50 opportunity drawing, and a silent auction with gorgeous hand-painted guitars and drums by Creative Clay member artists.
One Breath from the Sea, the collaboration with Sparks, features selections from an upcoming dance-theatre performance inspired by the movement of Pinellas currents, tides, and microscopic marine creatures. The performance is choreographed by Helen Hansen French – with words by Creative Clay Member artists and Poet Sara Ries Dziekonski. It will be performed in English by Spanish by Sara Ries Dziekonski, in Spanish by Fernando Chonqui and in American Sign Language by Carol Downing.