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SHINE Mural Festival Celebrates Year 10 in October
St. Petersburg, FL- Presented by Reflection St. Pete, the SHINE Mural Festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary, October 11-20, 2024, with stunning large-scale murals and special events recognizing the transformative power of a decade of public art. Join the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance for this community-wide event honoring the impact of mural art and artists in St. Pete. A map of the 2024 mural locations and artist information will be released in September.
Watch live as 15 new murals come to life from a curated group of local, national, and international muralists. Create your own self-guided route, participate in one of the daily trolley tours offered through Star Trolley or experience the art up close with a walking or biking tour with Florida CraftArt.
Launch into SHINE week with a special group art exhibition at the Morean Arts Center, featuring over 100 SHINE artists dating back to 2015. A festival retrospective of sorts, see the impressive collection of work from the artists that have transformed the streets of St. Petersburg into a globally recognized destination for mural art. Opening reception is Friday, October 11 from 5-8PM, 719 Central Avenue.
As the final brush strokes dry on walls across the city, experience an epic street art party at FloridaRAMA (formerly Fairgrounds/Factory St. Pete) featuring a solo show and book release by 2023 artist Chris Dyer, custom installations from 2021 artists Ricky Watts and Nicole Salgar, DJ and special performance by Woes Martin and puppeteers of The Mighty Giants, Giano Currie’s interactive photography experience After Hours Photoshoot and more. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for purchase. Closing event is Saturday, October 19 from 7-10PM, 2606 Fairfield Ave South.
The annual SHINE® St. Petersburg Mural Festival illuminates the power of art in public spaces by revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue, and uniting our community—while cultivating new standards of artistic excellence. Produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, SHINE has created nearly 170 murals throughout downtown and the surrounding arts districts since 2015.
For full event details visit www.shinemuralfest.com, follow on IG & FB at @shineonstpete & @stpeteartsalliance #shineonstpete
Learn more about Title Sponsor Reflection St. Pete at www.reflectionstpete.com and @reflectionstpete on Instagram. Additional support for SHINE 10 is provided by City of St. Petersburg and other generous sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
