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, Growing Up Positive: Young People and HIV at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Growing Up Positive: Young People and HIV, a film screening and panel discussion at Studio@620. The event highlights personal stories of young Americans living with HIV and addresses topics such as stigma and misinformation. The discussion features filmmaker Kristy Andersen and psychologist Dr. Tiffany Chenneville.
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Postcard, My Soul Looks Back at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for My Soul Looks Back, an exhibition at Studio@620 featuring archival photographs and new original portraits by photographer Boyzell Hosey. The images showcase individuals sharing stories about Black maids from the 1930s through the 1990s and the White families that employed them. The exhibition explores the impact of day work across generations and ethnicities.
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Postcard, Fat Flour at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Fat Flour, an exhibition by artist Jacqueline Flavio at Studio@620. The exhibition features large paintings that utilize collage techniques to create layered compositions. The works examine the relationship between natural and artificial elements, emphasizing color as a central component.
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Postcard, Bound & Release at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Bound & Release, an exhibit by artists Laura James and Saori Murphy at Studio@620 in 2015. The exhibit features a tapestry of visual responses, exploring interpersonal boundaries and the resolution of releasing them. James, a mixed media artist, and Murphy, a sculptor and illustrator, create bold abstract works influenced by their personal experiences of obstacles and perceptions.
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Postcard, Emerging Artists and Never Forget: 15 Years Later at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Emerging Artists and Never Forget: 15 Years Later, two concurrent exhibits hosted by Studio@620 from August 19 to September 23, 2016. Emily Schadow’s Hashtag is a cultural critique through large-format acrylic paintings, while Konstantin Chinkov’s Two and a Half Dimensional uses a combination of watercolor, wood block, and digital media inspired by world cultures. Jeff Wilcox’s Never Forget: 15 Years Later consists of mixed media works reflecting life since 9/11.
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Postcard, Eyes on Africa's Endangered at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Eyes on Africa's Endangered, an art exhibition by Jami Compton at Studio@620. This exhibit, part of the Emerging Artist Series, features paintings that showcase endangered African species, created to raise awareness about the ongoing threats to these animals, including poaching and habitat loss. The exhibit ran from January 16–24, 2015, with an opening reception on January 16.
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Postcard, Food + Art: A Tasteful Event at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Food + Art: A Tasteful Event, a collaborative event between Studio@620 and the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. This unique event highlights the intersection of art and culinary skills, featuring local personalities sharing their recipes paired with artwork from the MFA's collection. Featured recipes include Bob Devin Jones' Turkey, Feta & Spinach Meatballs, Gail Eggeman’s Cabbage & Kale Slaw, Carol Dameron’s Chocolate Ganache Pie, and Astrid Ellis’ Swedish Cardamom-Nut Buns.
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Postcard, In Our Wake: An Art Exhibit by Perry device and DemiGod at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for In Our Wake: An Art Exhibit by Perry device and DemiGod, a two-person exhibition at Studio@620. This exhibit, held in 2015, features oil paintings by Perry device and sculptures and paintings by DemiGod. The artworks explore an alternate Tampa Bay, absent of people, and the creatures that emerge in such an environment. It offers a darker interpretation of traditional Florida wildlife art.
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Postcard, In The Old Neighborhood: A Master Class with Nicole Hollander at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for In The Old Neighborhood: A Master Class with Nicole Hollander, a workshop led by Chicago cartoonist and writer Nicole Hollander, creator of the syndicated comic strip Sylvia. The class, held at Studio@620 on January 22, 2015, invited participants to recall personal memories from their old neighborhoods, illustrating them with basic drawing techniques. A reception to display the participants' work was held on January 23, 2015.
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Postcard, Jungle Bungle at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Jungle Bungle, a musical safari created for children and families at Studio@620. Directed by Craig Christie and co-directed by Bob Devin Jones, this performance tells the story of Oliver, a young boy who makes a new friend, Claire, while exploring the theme of fear of the unknown. The performance features a revolving cast of PCCA Gibbs High Students.
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Postcard, Lady In Waiting...resilience is the ultimate revenge at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Lady In Waiting...resilience is the ultimate revenge., a performance by Black Horse Theatre. Artistic Director Alice Ferrulo portrays Adeline Worthington, a woman who has expunged her heart for consumption to prevent a gentleman from claiming possession of her. As she awaits her fate, the performance reveals danse macabre at its brightest, exploring themes of vulnerability, strength, and defiance.
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Postcard, Modern Portraits: Paintings by Robert Phelps and Ron Satlof at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Modern Portraits: Paintings by Robert Phelps and Ron Satlof, an exhibition held at Studio@620 in 2015. This exhibit showcases the unique portraiture styles of local painters Robert Phelps and Ron Satlof. Phelps' vibrant, figurative work contrasts with Satlof’s more personal, intimate approach to his subjects. Together, their works span a wide range of faces, from famous figures to local personalities and even pets.
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Postcard, Shadow Speak: Curiosities from Polly Johnson and Coralette Damme at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Shadow Speak: Curiosities from Polly Johnson and Coralette Damme, an exhibit at Studio@620. The exhibit, running from June 5-13, 2015, features works by Polly Johnson and Coralette Damme. The artists explore a secret language of symbols, phrases, and shapes that evoke an intuitive understanding of their subject matter, blending their distinct artistic visions into one intriguing display.
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Postcard, Soul of America at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Soul of America, a collaborative event presented by ALEX and Studio@620 Artistic Director Bob Devin Jones. This unplugged musical and literary arts celebration, held in 2015, honored African-American music compositions and literary works that have contributed to America's culture. The event highlights the significance of black music and its economic and cultural impact, celebrated officially since 1979.
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Postcard, Take Me Home at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Take Me Home, a world-premiere play presented by Studio@620 in 2015. Written by St. Petersburg playwright Scavinold and directed by Bob Devin Jones, the play features Sean Doran. It explores what happens when spirits of past lives return in the modern world, blurring the lines between what is seen and what is known, challenging expectations, perspectives, and judgments.
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Postcard, The Directors Choice Group Art Exhibition: Hunter, Pawlisz, and Peppard at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for The Directors Choice Group Art Exhibition: Hunter, Pawlisz, and Peppard, featuring paintings by Patton Hunter, Andrea Pawlisz, and Jane Peppard at Studio@620. The exhibition, held from February 27–March 15, 2015, represents an expanded collection of works selected by Bob Devin Jones, Studio@620’s Artistic Director, from the 2014 Members Only Art Show. The exhibition provides an in-depth look at these three local artists' artistic expressions.
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Postcard, Tilopa: An Art Exhibit at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Tilopa: An Art Exhibit, showcasing the work of Tilopa, a neo-expressionist artist. The exhibition, held at Studio@620 in 2015, explores feminine energy through intense and expressive art. Tilopa’s work draws inspiration from his cosmopolitan background in places such as Los Angeles, Amsterdam, India, and Bali. This was his first exhibit in St. Petersburg.
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Postcard, Vinicius Cantuária in Concert at The Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Vinicius Cantuária in Concert, presented by Blue Line Music in partnership with The Palladium Theater. The concert features Brazilian musician Vinicius Cantuária, known for his integration of Brazilian music with jazz, avant-garde, and pop. This performance showcases songs by Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, with Cantuária’s distinct rhythmic style and captivating melodies.
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Postcard, The Studio Honors: The Magic of Community, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for The Studio Honors: The Magic of Community, 2014, an event celebrating Studio@620's 10-year anniversary. The evening featured a magical showcase of entertainment, culinary delights, libations, and a chance auction, honoring individuals such as Peter and Susan Betzer, Nancy and Ken Bryant, Peter and Jeanne Meinke, Richard and Mimi Rice, David Warner, Larry Biddle, Ola Mae Jones, Cassidy Mae Routh, and David and Astrid Ellis for their contributions to the community.
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Postcard, Open Mic: Live@The Studio, 2014 at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Open Mic: Live@The Studio, 2014, a monthly interactive poetry event held at Studio@620. Occurring on the last Monday of each month, the event provided a platform for local poets, performance artists, spoken-word artists, and experimental writers to showcase their talents. Special guest musicians also participated, fostering an informal and collaborative atmosphere.
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Postcard, The 2014 Members Only Art Show at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for The 2014 Members Only Art Show, the third annual exhibition at Studio@620 celebrating the diversity of its community through member artworks. The collection includes various styles from abstract to impressionist, with media ranging from photography to ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, and painting.
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Postcard, Studio@620 10th Birthday Celebration, in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the Studio@620 10th Birthday Celebration, held on June 21, 2014. The event included art, music, community engagement, and a cake parade, marking a decade of artistic and cultural contributions.
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Postcard, Addiction: Empathy or Disdain? at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Addiction: Empathy or Disdain?, part of the Social Justice Roundtable Discussion Series at Studio@620. The event on July 16, 2014, featured a reading of the one-act play A Flower for Alex by Chuck Reigle, followed by a panel discussion exploring the complexities of addiction and its effects on families. The play delves into the conflicting views within a family dealing with the consequences of addiction.
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Postcard, Broken Lives Illustrated at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Broken Lives Illustrated, a collaborative art exhibit and film screening by Nick Brengle and Jake Troyli, held on May 2, 2014, at Studio@620. The event featured a documentary film directed by Brengle that interviews 12 homeless individuals from St. Petersburg, juxtaposed with Troyli’s pen and ink illustrations of these individuals, revealing their stories of survival and hope.
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Postcard, Foreign/Familiar Cities at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Foreign/Familiar Cities, a hybrid of dance theatre and film by choreographer Erin Tracy. Based on Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino, the performance integrates live dance with filmed dance shot on location in iconic settings around Tampa Bay and international locations. The evening also featured a Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally offering cuisine inspired by the global cities portrayed in the film.
