Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) — Attraction in Saint Petersburg

I drive by at least 15 times a week, and I see absolutely NOTHING happening here. Sure, at the end of last summer, Dazzio closed. That same week we noticed the lot next door to Dazzio was leveled and bulldozed. Other than that, nothing has changed. I am an award winning artist with a BFA in Fine Art from Ringling College of Art and Design. I’ve applied at as many places in this city as possible. Yet, it appears to me that unless you have a lot of money, or you are politically connected, there are no opportunities in St Pete. Sadly, after graduation from RCAD in 2012, I bought a house here in south st Pete, thinking owning a property might lend some weight to my efforts, but nobody gives a s**t. With the delays in business due to COVID, I’ve been wasting my time waiting fir st Pete to evolve into the arts center it could be. Although all funding for art has been frozen, I’m beginning to see if it could be profitable for me to move to Miami, where none of their numerous arts districts have closed. With my amount of capital and mobility, along with my award winning ideas, maybe I should leave this wasteland behind. This city has an ageism problem, with attitudes that are more worthy of Paris than St Pete. Where does this attitude come from? Why is your art movement so much more important than a city like Miami? Miami has Art Basel, and the $200 billion art markets that go along with it. St Pete is lucky to hit the $500 limit!

Does anybody have real property for rent or sale in any arts district? I have cash, I can pay rent a year in advance with cash, and I have a rocking body of work. Who doesn’t want to do...

The Warehouse Arts District Association has been a true force for positive change in St. Pete. The transformation of this industrial area into a thriving hub for local artists is incredible. It's a prime example of community revitalization done right, creating a vibrant destination that benefits everyone. The work WADA does to provide affordable studio spaces and support emerging artists is crucial for keeping St. Pete's art scene healthy...

This is in downtown St Petersburg and my daughter and I had a wonderful time walking the streets and checking out all of the museums and shops and interesting eateries. I would highly recommend for anyone visiting the area. Plan to park and spend your time walking up and down the interesting streets and checking out all...