Vision & Voice – Cultivating Identity, Purpose, and Creative Direction

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking a vendor to provide innovative, hands-on arts programming for middle school youth, focusing on visual and applied art forms. The selected program will be grounded in artistic exploration, integrated with wellness-informed practices, and aligned with emerging career pathways in the creative industries. The program should help students develop confidence, explore identity, and understand how their artistic interests connect to their futures. Key responsibilities include providing all necessary instructional materials, art supplies, equipment, and digital tools, coordinating with the City's project manager, and submitting data-driven deliverables. • Provide visual or applied arts experiences • Incorporate evidence-informed practices that support emotional expression and self-regulation • Introduce students to potential careers in the creative economy • Organize at least one public showcase of student work • Collect and report data on participation, youth feedback, emotional engagement, and perceived growth in identity and career awareness