Postcard Collection
This digital collection highlights postcards from a number of events held at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Bob Devin Jones and David Ellis started the Studio@620 in 2004. This collection contains the postcards of a variety of events, from poetry readings and plays to photography and printmaking exhibits. The collection illustrates the rich history of the playhouse and the art movement in St. Petersburg, Florida over the last few decades.
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Postcard, Invisible in the City: The Lives of Urban Refugees at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the international touring photo exhibit presented by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Photographs by Zalmaï Ahad, himself once a refugee, document the daily experiences of urban refugees. The Florida debut included a reception, remarks by Hiram Ruiz, and local refugee testimonials.
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Postcard, Fatima Rice: Baroque Brésilienne at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "Baroque Brésilienne," an art installation by Fatima Lotfi Rice. The installation explores the emotional and psychological aspects of space, incorporating light as a structural element. It highlights themes of remembrance, impermanence, and rediscovered emotions.
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Postcard, Kent at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Kent: A Show By and About Kent Roberts and for the Global Community at studio@620 in St. Petersburg. The event included self-interviews, video narratives, an operatic aria, and a red carpet entrance.
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Postcard, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a stage adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher, presented at Studio@620. This psychological thriller reimagines Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, exploring the duality of human nature. The production captivates audiences from its opening moments to the climactic final scene.
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Postcard, Look Tonight at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Look Tonight at studio@620 in St. Petersburg. The dance and theater performance explored the role of glamour in contemporary American culture.
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Postcard, Cellmate Confessions at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Cellmate Confessions, a theatrical production inspired by local mug shot tabloids. The performance features ten Tampa Bay actors portraying various characters at the time of their arrest, presenting a mix of heartbreaking, frightening, and humorous stories. The names have been changed, but the crimes are real.
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Postcard, Jeff Black in Concert at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Jeff Black in Concert, marking his third performance at Studio@620. Known for his thoughtful songwriting, Black first played at the venue in July 2008. The event invites the audience to experience an evening of music with the acclaimed singer-songwriter.
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Postcard, N Ap Kenbe: We Are Holding On at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "N Ap Kenbe: We Are Holding On" at studio@620 in St. Petersburg. The event celebrated Haiti's history and rich culture through over 40 photographs by seven St. Petersburg Times photojournalists, depicting culture, politics, news, and daily life over approximately 20 years. Haitian food, music, and history discussions were featured on June 11-12, 2010.
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Postcard, Archetyptonics at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "Archetyptonics," an exhibition of new paintings by Thomas Murray at Studio@620. The exhibit explores psychological landscapes, where archetypes influence human emotions and interactions.
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Postcard, Antje Duvekot at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for an evening with German-American singer Antje Duvekot at Studio@620. Her album, The Near Demise of the High Wire Dancer, showcases her songwriting style, blending personal and social themes. The event highlights Duvekot’s rise in the folk music scene.
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Postcard, Echo Hole at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Echo Hole, an exhibition by Timm Mettler and Kirk Palmer at Studio@620. The exhibit explores locational surroundings and critiques the unrealized potential for the arts in St. Petersburg. Mettler’s work presents a silent commentary on these themes, while Palmer’s paintings focus on despair and homelessness.
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Postcard, Looking Back, Moving Forward: The Spirit of Marcus Garvey at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "Looking Back, Moving Forward: The Spirit of Marcus Garvey," an encore performance featuring actor Ron Bobb-Semple at Studio@620. The production presents a reenactment of Marcus Garvey, highlighting his role as a historical figure and National Hero of Jamaica. A portion of proceeds from the event supported the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Efforts.
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Postcard, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, a play by John Patrick Shanley, presented at Studio@620. This production features a dark romantic story underscored by original piano compositions by Jonathan Cho and stylized Apache choreography by Shana Perkins. The cast includes Curtis Belz and Dahlia Legault, with direction by Chris Rutherford.
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Postcard, Coming of Age in America at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "Coming of Age in America," an exhibition at Studio@620 that brings together artists of different generations and backgrounds. The exhibit features collaborative and solo works in sculpture, architecture, photography, painting, video, and literature, fostering cultural awareness and creative exchange among participants.
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Postcard, Multiple Oneness Time Released Art and Music at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Multiple Oneness: Time Released Art and Music at studio@620 in St. Petersburg. The event featured live oboe music and action painting with video projections and improvisation.
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Postcard, Geometry, Gesture and Time: Drawings by Myron Hansen at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "Geometry, Gesture and Time," a solo exhibition by Myron Hansen. The exhibit includes drawings characterized by rhythm and movement, featuring an unconventional approach to both technique and subject matter.
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Postcard, The Spirit of Marcus Garvey and A Tribute To The Life, Music, and Impact of Sam Cooke at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "The Spirit of Marcus Garvey" and "A Tribute To The Life, Music, and Impact of Sam Cooke" at studio@620 in St. Petersburg. Ron Bobb Semple portrayed Marcus Garvey, highlighting his efforts to inspire Black people towards hope and positive action. The tribute to Sam Cooke featured Pop/Soul artist LX and the Sweetbay Senior Conservatory, performing hits like "You Send Me," "Cupid," and "A Change is Gonna Come."
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Postcard, Le Salon de Danse: Part Deux at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Le Salon de Danse: Part Deux, a dance performance series at Studio@620. Following the success of the previous season, this series features the work of four dynamic choreographers, bringing cutting-edge dance to the Tampa Bay area.
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Postcard, 11 Years of Nightmares and a Wasted Lifetime at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the regional premiere of the independent film "11 Years of Nightmares and a Wasted Lifetime," directed by Roberto Collado Anzaldua, at Studio@620. The film explores the intertwined lives of Veronica, who loses her hearing after a traumatic event, and Gabe, a young man drawn into the world of drugs, as they seek meaning and connection.
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Postcard, A Life In Progress: A Portfolio Of Works By J. R. Duffy with Jake Cline: The Truth at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "A Life In Progress: A Portfolio Of Works By J. R. Duffy with Jake Cline: The Truth," an art exhibition at Studio@620 featuring works by J. R. Duffy and Jake Cline. The event showcased differing perspectives on art, filling the entire Studio gallery spaces with their creations.
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Postcard, A Night of One Acts: Plays by Samuel French at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "A Night of One Acts," featuring two plays by local playwright Samuel French: the drama "This One Night in the Warehouse" and the dark comedy "Writer's Block," presented at Studio@620.
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Postcard, Art School Cabaret at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "Art School Cabaret," a figure drawing event at Studio@620 featuring a Burlesque Pin-Up style. Participants were invited to bring their own art supplies to draw or paint from live models dressed in costumes inspired by the sexy, cute, and voluptuous Pin-Up style.
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Postcard, Bob Preston: A Life in Photographs Patricia Preston Warren: I Am My Father's Daughter at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for a photographic exhibition at Studio@620 featuring historic black and white images by Bob Preston, a former staff photographer with The Independent and the St. Petersburg Times, alongside modern color images by his daughter, Patricia Preston Warren.
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Postcard, Darktoberfest Gothtackular at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "Darktoberfest Gothtackular," a celebration at the 620 Annex. The event invited attendees to dress as zombies and participate in a zombie parade along the 600 Block of Central Avenue, featuring art and gifts of a spooky nature from artists such as The Crafty Hag, Demigod Studio, Stan Morrison, The Occasional Bat, and Alicia Pixiehead.
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Postcard, Dirty Hands Workshops at Studio@620, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the Dirty Hands Workshop Series at Studio@620, led by local artist Coralette Damme, aka The Crafty Hag. The series consisted of four Sunday "crafter-noons," each offering hands-on art activities such as Simple Silkscreen, Basic Block Printing, Mail Art, and Artist Trading Cards. Open to all ages and ability levels, participants under 16 were required to be accompanied by a parent.
