ABOUT PINELLAS PARK ART SOCIETY (PPAS)

MISSION

At PPAS our mission is to create a society for all kinds of artists - beginners to professionals - to come together and express their creative sides. We believe in unlocking the creative within each and every one of us, and offer a wide range of classes, workshops and open studio for all members.

Whether you’re a professional looking for new inspiration, a brand new student hoping to learn a thing or two about art, or if you’re simply interested in picking up a new hobby, Pinellas Park Art Society is here to welcome you into the fold.

PPAS is a non-profit organization serving Pinellas County, FL since 1964. We support visual fine arts through classes, seminars, demonstrations, monthly art shows exhibits, off site exhibits, general meetings, open studio and community outreach. The media we teach include drawing in pencil, pastels, colored pencil, painting in watercolor, oil, and acrylic. We are open to many forms of visual fine art, and encourage new types of visual art.

SCHOLARSHIP

PPAS offers an annual Visual Arts Scholarship, in keeping with our mission to encourage and financially support the artistic endeavors of young people, to a deserving student who either intends to be, or is currently enrolled in a school of higher learning to pursue the study of visual arts.

This scholarship program is open to all Pinellas County students attending public or private schools, and to home-schooled students. The scholarship is based on artistic abilities and fulfillment of the application requirements. Students demonstrating financial need may be given preference.

In addition, the winning student will receive a one-year Pinellas Park Art Society membership, with the ability to network with our very own artists, receive information about upcoming exhibitions and workshops, and participate in the Societies activities.

MEMBERSHIPS

PPAS has different membership levels. $50.00 Individual; $75.00 Family (entitles individual membership to a maximum three adults 18 or over in the same household). Membership entitles you to enter our shows with ribbons and cash prizes, discounts on art classes, seminars, workshops and open studio.

Artists also have the chance to exhibit not only our monthly shows, but also periodic off-site exhibits at venues including Pinellas Park City Hall, and Pinellas Park Library.

BENEFITS:

Open Studio Times: Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am-3pm. Bring your art to work on, sit and chat, and make new friends. 

Affordable classes and workshops, friendly, social events and an annual visual arts scholarship for a Pinellas County senior or college student working toward the arts.

PPAS offers classes and workshops throughout the month. Please come in to Park Station, Room 103 to pick up a class flyer. Call the instructor for that class for more information. 

Shows We do have entering requirements for our art shows: 1. Entrant must be a current member, unless it is an “Open Show” 2. No nudes. The rooms are also open for city business and functions. We are family friendly. 3. You cannot enter a piece that has previously won at PPAS, unless just a People’s Choice. 4. Pieces must be clean and properly framed and wired for hanging.

SHOW ENTRY FEES: Each member artist may enter up to 3 pieces, one for $7.00, two for $14.00 or three for $20.00. Non-Members may enter up to 3 pieces in our "open" shows, one for $9.00, two for $18, and 3 for $25.00.  Ribbons and cash prizes are awarded at our Membership Meetings each month.  Both traditional fine art and alternative art are accepted.  See our guidelines for shows on for detailed requirements.