The PDAP Artists of the Future Blog is a creative space dedicated to uplifting and celebrating young artists while encouraging exploration, expression, and growth through the arts. Guided by three pillars—curiosity, creativity, and self-motivation—the blog will provide youth with an opportunity to share their artwork, ideas, inspirations, and unique perspectives. Through monthly youth artist features, the blog will encourage young people to explore their creativity, take pride in their artistic voice, and continue developing their talents. It will also provide an opportunity to engage parents, families, and the community in recognizing and supporting the next generation of artists.
Inaugural Young Artist Feature:
Artist: Bailee (Bailee the Artist)
Theme: Be Inspired by the Good in the World
Collection Title: What My Eyes See in the World
Monthly Young Artist Feature! Each featured young artist will have an opportunity to:
Share a brief artist bio
Select a theme and title for their collection
Showcase a collection of at least three to five pieces of original artwork
Share the inspiration or story behind their work
Answer a few questions about their creativity, interests, and artistic goals
Be recognized and celebrated through the PDAP website and community
The Young Artist Blog helps us expand our commitment to inspiring curiosity, creativity, and self-motivation while creating a platform where young people feel encouraged to create, express themselves, and share how they see the world!
Interested in featuring your young artist? Email us: hello@pinellasdap.org, with the subject title "Artists of the Future Submission."
Artists of the Future will have their work exhibited during the 2026 Urban Futures Comicon at Childs Park Rec Center on Saturday, November 21, from 11am - 4pm!
Come join us for free youth performances, cosplay artists, zine workshops, and more!
We'll have lots of free stuff to give away, and kids can make their own costumes!
