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.
For more information about the Studio@620, please visit their website.
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Postcard, Black History Month 2021 Salute at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for The Studio@620's Black History Month celebrations in February 2021. The event includes various cultural programs such as art exhibitions, storytelling, musical performances, and readings, all honoring the achievements and history of Black Americans.
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Postcard, Black History Month 2020 Salute at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for The Studio@620's Black History Month celebrations in February 2020. The events included poetry readings, art exhibitions, theatrical readings, and dance performances, with highlights such as “Poets on Poets,” “Emerging Artists of Color: A Group Exhibition,” and a staged reading of "Master Harold... and the Boys" by Athol Fugard.
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Postcard, Elona K and the Wegmanns A Musical World Tour at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the musical world tour performance by Elona Krasavseva (vocals), Nina Wegmann (accordion), Robert Wegmann (contrabass), and Svetlana Datseva (dance). The concert, which was performed at Studio@620, featured music and dances from North America, Latin America, Britain, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, and Russia.
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Postcard, Elona Krasavseva, Nina & Robert Wegmann in Concert at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the concert by Elona Krasavseva, Nina Wegmann, and Robert Wegmann, returning to Studio@620 for an evening of classical, tango, and jazz music. The trio includes award-winning singer Elona Krasavseva, accordionist Nina Wegmann, and multi-instrumentalist Robert Wegmann.
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Postcard, Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the virtual performance of Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative by Bob Devin Jones, streamed live on Facebook. The performance presents a series of character studies from African American life, told through storytelling and music. The event was part of The Studio@620’s efforts to connect with the community during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Postcard, The 12th Annual Holizaar: Handmade Holiday Bazaar at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for The 12th Annual Holizaar: Handmade Holiday Bazaar, held at Studio@620. The event features two dozen carefully selected local artisans offering a variety of handmade gifts, including useful items, decorative pieces, and edible treats, providing attendees with unique holiday shopping opportunities.
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Postcard, Bridging Communities: Studio Honors at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Bridging Communities: Studio Honors 2019, the annual fundraising event at Studio@620 held on December 7, 2019. The event honored individuals including Eric Deggans, The Vitale Brothers, and Kanika Tomalin for their contributions to the community. Ray Arsenault received the G. David Ellis Award, and an emerging artist was presented with the Ola Mae Jones Award.
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Postcard, Hauntizaar 2019 at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Hauntizaar 2019, the 4th annual Halloween and Day of the Dead-themed arts bazaar held at Studio@620. The event features two dozen local arts vendors offering slightly creepy creativity, with potential surprise dance performances by groups of witches.
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Postcard, Studio@620 15th Birthday Celebration, St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the Studio@620 15th Birthday Celebration, 2019, marking the studio's quinceañera. The event featured live music, community birthday cakes, piñatas, and various festivities, celebrating the studio's growth and its 15th season of creative community programming.
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Postcard, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pioneer at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Georgia O'Keeffe, Pioneer, 2019, a theatrical performance at Studio@620. The event features an intimate portrayal of the artist Georgia O'Keeffe, offering insights into her evolution as a visual artist. The performance includes special images of O'Keeffe and her work, providing a glimpse into the life of this renowned artist.
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Postcard, Say! What?, Season Two, at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the continuation of the Say! What? series at Studio@620. This season's readings included Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," Terrence McNally's "Mothers and Sons," Dael Orlandersmith's "Forever," and Suzan-Lori Parks' "In The Blood." The series aimed to engage the community through thought-provoking performances and discussions.
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Postcard, Through Our Eyes: Midtown and Beyond 2019 at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Through Our Eyes: Midtown and Beyond, 2019, an exhibition at Studio@620. This annual event presents photographic images and multimedia displays by participants of the Journeys in Journalism program, which immerses K-12 students in multimedia journalism training. The exhibition highlights experiences from the Midtown community and includes a series of related events.
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Postcard, 24 Hands Printmaking Collective Group Exhibition; Private Signs & Runes by Clare Dygert at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for two exhibitions at Studio@620: 24 Hands, a group show featuring twelve regional printmakers, and Private Signs & Runes, a solo exhibition by Clare Dygert. The group’s diverse work ranges from traditional to experimental printmaking, while Dygert’s ethereal photographic transfers evoke deep emotional responses and storytelling.
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Postcard, 620 Dance Hall Festival at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the 620 Dance Hall Festival, celebrating dance in all its forms through various events, including artist talks, lecture demonstrations, and performances by local artists. Featured performances include "Triggered" by RogueDance, "Momentum Choreographers Showcase" with projectALCHEMY, and the "620xVYB Dance Battle."
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Postcard, A Decade of Dance: Photographs by Tom Kramer at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the "A Decade of Dance: Photographs by Tom Kramer" exhibition, presented as part of the Studio@620 Dance Hall Festival. The exhibit features a collection of dance images captured by photographer Tom Kramer, with a special opening night that includes pop-up dance performances bringing the stills to life.
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Postcard, Bloom and Residue at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Bloom and Residue, a collaborative experience presented by Studio@620, projectAlchemy, and Rebekah Lazaridis. This immersive experience combines dance with visual art to explore themes of change, transformation, and new life. Audience members engage with the performance as they move through the space, experiencing the work in a manner similar to viewing an art exhibit.
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Postcard, de/territories at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for de/territories, a solo exhibition by Adam Graham at Studio@620. The exhibition explores the evolution and devolution of contemporary territories, focusing on the body, language, and ideology. Graham's work investigates the complexities of relationships and how language acts as both a force of connectivity and disintegration.
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Postcard, HARVEST: A Poetry Showcase With Sound at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for HARVEST, a poetry showcase orchestrated by Miesha Brundridge, featuring poets such as Bob Devin Jones, Sara Reis, and Denzel J.G. The event, which also features musical guests like Thaddeus Reis Dziekonski and Eva Maragouthakis, explores nostalgic themes of Fall and the agrarian work of harvesting the last crops before Winter.
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Postcard, Mad for Music: March 2020
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A promotional postcard for the "Mad for Music: March 2020" event at Studio@620, featuring a variety of live musical performances throughout the month. The lineup includes jazz, R&B, and rock 'n roll, with performances from the Lakewood High School Jazz Ensemble, Jackson Harpe Collective, Scotty Wright Quintet, and St. Pete Florida Blues Band, alongside an art exhibit and other cultural events.
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Postcard, Perspectives: Artwork by Vincent Mancuso and Elizabeth Barenis at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the "Perspectives" exhibition featuring the artwork of Vincent Mancuso and Elizabeth Barenis at Studio@620. Mancuso’s traditional pastel works focus on local landmarks, while Barenis presents contemporary acrylic paintings. Both artists explore the use of color in their works, offering distinct yet complementary perspectives.
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Postcard, The Disparate Saints of St. Petersburg at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for The Disparate Saints of St. Petersburg, a group exhibition featuring seven local artists. The exhibition includes a variety of works such as painting, photography, pastel drawings, and sculptural installations. Artists include Evan Cool Art, Oscar Guerra, Tim Kim, Barry Rothstein, Hunter Slade, Taylor Torres, and Jyeesha Wilson.
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Postcard, Tied at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for "Tied," an avant-garde dance work by Black Horse Theatre, under imagemaker Alice Ferrulo Stampfle. The performance tells the story of Louise Davies, a woman trapped in the Victorian era by her husband's overbearing love, seeking to pursue her own musical dreams. The cast includes Helen Hansen French, Ellyce Hamel, Martin Rivera, Beau Smith, and Alice Ferrulo Stampfle, with narration by Bonnie Agan.
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Postcard, What That Mouth Do: A Comedy Showcase at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for the comedy showcase "What That Mouth Do," featuring comedians Forrest Beers and Christina Galston at Studio@620. The event includes stand-up comedy and live entertainment, with a focus on bringing humor and laughter to the St. Petersburg community.
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Postcard, William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for a modern production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, presented in Williams Park, St. Petersburg. Co-directed by Bob Devin Jones and Veronica Leone Matthews, the play addresses marriage, gender, and social hierarchy. Performances were free, with donations accepted to fund the production.
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Postcard, Chicago Butoh at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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A promotional postcard for Chicago Butoh, a unique performance blending verbatim text from an interview with a first-year teacher in the Chicago Public Schools with choreography inspired by Chicago Hip Hop and the Japanese dance form, Butoh. The show explores educational success and challenges, spotlighting impactful interactions between teachers and students.
