St. Petersburg Street Art Archives

SHINE Mural Festival 2021- Michael Fatutoa

Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, Painting / Painters, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art

Mar 072025

This mural by Michael Fatutoa was created for the 2021 edition of SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete, Florida.

From St.Petersburg Arts Alliance about the artist-

Originally from the island of Tutuila in eastern Samoa, Michael Fatutoa was raised in Hawaii and later relocated to Tampa Bay. His work consists of motifs from the ancient Art of the Samoan Tatau (tattooing) and other Polynesian crafts such as carvings and tapestries. Michael shares this integral part of Samoan culture through his full-time work as a tattoo artist at Sacred Tatau in Tampa.

SHINE Mural Festival 2016- Pantónio

Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, Painting / Painters, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art

Mar 062025

This mural by Portuguese artist António Correia (aka Pantónio) was created for the 2016 edition of SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete, Florida. The mural wraps around two walls of the Imagine Museum building.

SHINE Mural Festival 2023- The Artist Jones

Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, History, Painting / Painters, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art

Feb 262025

This mural by Tracey Jones, aka Artist Jones, located on the PSTA ticket office building in St. Pete, was created for the 2023 edition of the SHINE Mural Festival.

The work includes an image of John Donaldson, a former slave from Alabama who became the first black man to settle on the lower Pinellas Peninsula. He purchased a forty acre farm there and was one of a small group of pioneers who, along with his family, created the foundation for the community that would later grow into today’s St. Petersburg.

Florida Murals- Zulu Painter in St. Pete

Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, Painting / Painters, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art

Feb 072025

This mural, Southern Expansion, was created by Zulu Painter and is located in St. Pete, Florida.

Located in the old phone booth on the corner is a plaque that reads-

In the late 1800’s, Black Men were hired to continue the railroad in to the territory that is now known as St. Petersburg, FL. These men settled in this area and were largely responsible for building our city and streets and creating this Gulf Coast community.

This mural honors the history and legacy of the African American people at the foundation of our great city.

You also find Zulu Painter’s work on Instagram.

SHINE Mural Festival 2017- Mikael B

Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, Painting / Painters, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art

Jan 292025

This mural by Los Angeles based artist Mikael B was created for the 2017 SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete, Florida.

For the most recent work by Mikael B, check out his Instagram.

SHINE Mural Festival 2022- James Bullough

Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, Painting / Painters, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art

Dec 062024

This mural by James Bullough was created for the 2022 edition of SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete, Florida. It replaced the previous one by Joram Roukes from the 2017 edition.

For more work by Bullough, also check out his Instagram.

SHINE Mural Festival 2022- Dreamweaver

Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art

Nov 082024

This mural was created by Florida artist Taylor Smith aka Dreamweaver for the 2022 edition of SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete.

You can find more of her recent work on Instagram.

SHINE Mural Festival 2021- Ricky Watts

Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art

Nov 082024

This mural was created by San Francisco artist Ricky Watts for the 2021 edition of SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete.

Check out his Instagram to see more of his recent work.

SHINE Mural Festival 2022- Ben Johnston

Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art

Nov 072024

This mural was created by Ben Johnston for the 2022 edition of SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete, Florida. You can also find his recent work on Instagram.

This year is the 10th Anniversary of the festival which begins tomorrow 11/8. On Saturday, 11/9/ there is a kick-off party, taking place at FloridaRAMA.