Virtual Gallery
Virtual Gallery
Our 2024 Jurors
Chad Mize
Chad Mize is a multimedia artist, designer and muralist residing in St. Petersburg, Florida. He takes a humorous, tongue-in-cheek approach to his designs, which include playful doodles, colorful patterns, political art and graphics with text. His contributions to the thriving local art scene include working on the SHINE Mural Festival, which brings artists from around the world to paint murals in St. Petersburg, and curating group exhibits throughout Tampa Bay.
John Gascot
John Gascot is a Queer Latin American/Caribbean artist who attributes his love of bold color to his childhood in Puerto Rico. John’s signature Latin Pop paintings blend elements of Pop art, Cubism, and Folk art into a unique visual language that simultaneously celebrates and challenges social and gender roles dictated by various cultures. He is co-owner and Studio Coordinator of Studios @ 5663 and the founder of Diversity Arts Inc., as well as a founding member of the Pinellas Arts Village.
Ellen Newbauer
Ellen Newbauer is an award-winning artist, master woodworker and gallery owner, as well as an instructor whose enthusiasm has engaged students since she launched first workshop 30 years ago. She began building guitars on commission in 2018, including one for Melissa Etheridge. Her gallery, Artists of Elements, opened in the Warehouse District of St. Petersburg in May.