Beginning this Thursday, visitors to the EDGE District of downtown St. Pete will find original artwork in some unexpected places, including a tattoo shop, a thrift store, and even the St. Petersburg Police Department.
The first Booker Creek Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs through Sunday, with 122 juried works by Florida artists on display at 35 venues across the EDGE District.
Unlike traditional art festivals, there won’t be rows of tents or streets closed to traffic. Instead, visitors will explore the neighborhood on foot, stopping inside local businesses to view artwork, vote for their favorite pieces, and purchase original works…