St. Pete Holiday Arts Show Set for This Weekend

Those hoping to find unique holiday gifts with a flair for the arts have a new place to turn this coming weekend.

The first-ever St. Petersburg Holiday of the Arts event is set to take over South Straub Park Saturday and Sunday. The two-day event features dozens of artists and their works, representing such mediums as photography, painting, sculpture, digital art, jewelry, ceramics and more.

Artisans anticipated to gather for the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance and City of St. Petersburg co-sponsored event come from all over the country. They’re all expected to be on hand for the show so buyers can speak directly to them about their art.

“As you learn how they came to their art, where they were educated and trained and how the specific pieces you purchase were created, it will add inestimable value to your purchases,” a city media release stated.

For more information about the event, visit its website courtesy of Paragon Art Events.

The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 20-21 at South Straub Park. Admission and on-street parking are free. Additional parking is also available in the Beach Drive or Pelican parking lots on the Pier Approach.