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A Year In: Erica Sutherlin’s First 12 Months at The Studio@620

By Avery Anderson ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Erica Sutherlin didn’t mark her one-year anniversary at The Studio@620 with a celebration. “I literally came to work and worked,” she said. “I didn’t even celebrate it.” In some ways, that quiet Tuesday was fitting. Her first year as Artistic Executive

7 Writing Groups and Circles in Tampa Bay

Whether you’re polishing a novel, drafting a screenplay, or just trying to write more often, these local groups offer space, support, and accountability for writers at every stage. By Avery Anderson Writing can be a lonely pursuit—but it doesn’t have to be. Across Tampa Bay, writers are

Beyond the Frame: Inside the Immersive Worlds of Van Gogh and Monet

By Avery Anderson It’s one thing to stand in front of Van Gogh’s Starry Night. It’s another to feel it ripple beneath your feet, swirl across the walls, and pulse in time with a cinematic score. Starting August 1, visitors to the Straz Center will be able

Florida Quietly Raises the Bar on Arts Funding, Cutting Dozens of Cultural Organizations

By Avery Anderson ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new state rule—never publicly announced—has left dozens of Florida arts organizations without critical funding in 2025–26, despite having previously qualified. The shift has hit organizations across disciplines and geography: from Stageworks Theatre and freeFall Theatre to Tampa City Ballet, The

Who’s Writing the Season?

A data-driven look at Tampa Bay’s 2025–2026 theatre lineups reveals who’s being produced—and who’s still on the margins. Editor's Note: This article focuses on theatre companies in the Tampa Bay area that either employ at least one full-time staff member or operate under