Art on First
themes are of people and places around the Bay area and
beyond.
Art on First is located at 550 1st Avenue North in a building
that has seen many changes over the years, as brick streets
with trolleys evolved into main thoroughfares that lead to the
interstates. Art on First’s silver sign invites everyone to explore
the treasures they have within. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: Art on First is located at
550 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg (727) 249-3318.
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The owners of Art on First have always known the
potential that existed in the “Burg” to grow into a
prolific arts community. As St. Petersburg natives, the
area’s charms have never been lost on them.
However, the trick, as any new business owner knows, is
getting your name out and then enticing people to visit. They
believe in their artists and can’t wait to share their incredible
works with the public. Art on First represents a variety of two
and three-dimensional artists who work in different mediums
with styles that range from the eclectic to the traditional. They
also feature works by Rita Gould, the artist/owner, whose
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