About the Tampa Bay Chalk Festival
Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project (PDAP) is hosting the 4th Tampa Bay Chalk Festival on the Deuces in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project (PDAP) is hosting the 4th Tampa Bay Chalk Festival on the Deuces in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with the theme “Our Watery Futures.”
The sidewalks of 22nd street between 7th Avenue South and 9th Avenue South on the historic Deuces will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of colorful squares as professionals, beginners, and everyone in between are invited to register to take part as artist or viewer.
PDAP board member and festival organizer, artist, and educator Debbie Yati Garrett shared, “Celebrating our role in caring for our global climate, the festival captures a theme educating our community on how they can be environmentally conscious and proactive stewards of the Earth while also creating a space for the youth to engage in artistic expression.”
Attendees are encouraged to enjoy delicious offerings available at the businesses located along the Deuces corridor — including Lorene’s Fish & Crab House, Heavy’s Restaurant, Catalyst Restaurant, and Urban Drinkery, which will be available to accommodate hungry visitors that day.
The 4th annual Tampa Bay Chalk Festival will be held on May 2, 2026; the schedule of events is as follows:
- 8:00 am – 10 am: Street and Sidewalk Preparation
- 10 am: Festival begins, artists, children’s activities, musical performances
- 12 pm – 1 pm: Environmental Panel at WADA, 515 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Festival breakdown and cleanup
PDAP is currently seeking sponsorship for the Tampa Bay Chalk Festival. Those interested in sponsoring can send checks or money orders payable to Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project Inc. with TBCF in the subject line, and mail to: PINELLAS DIASPORA ARTS PROJECT, INC., P.O. BOX 13732, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33733.
Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project, Inc. is a registered 501c3 organization, with a mission to support the arts in underrepresented communities of Tampa Bay through creative programming, family events, and civic education. For more information, visit us at https://pinellasdap.org online; follow us on Instagram @pinellasdap, and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PinellasDAP.
PDAP is currently seeking sponsorship for the Tampa Bay Chalk Festival. Those interested in sponsoring can send checks or money orders payable to Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project Inc with TBCF in subject line, and mail to: PINELLAS DIASPORA ARTS PROJECT, INC., P.O. BOX 13732, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33733.
About PDAP
Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project, Inc. (PDAP) strengthens the well-being of communities in Tampa Bay by expanding access to arts, technology, media, and civic exchange. We create opportunities for people of all ages to participate in creative and educational experiences in effort to inspire personal growth, community connection, and lifelong learning.
Vision: Our theory of change is that by connecting our children, adults, and families with community-based artists, educators, health practitioners, stakeholders, activists, and leaders, we can build solutions and support systems to positively impact our whole citizenry.
For more information, visit us at https://pinellasdap.org; follow us on Instagram @pinellasdap, and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PinellasDAP .