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

The City of St. Petersburg ("City") is seeking responses from qualified vendors to deliver innovative, hands-on arts programming for middle school youth. This opportunity is designed to highlight visual and applied art forms—such as design, illustration, digital media, and other studio-based practices—that help students explore identity, develop emotional insight, and consider future pathways in the creative economy. Selected programs will be grounded in artistic exploration, integrated with wellness-informed practices, and aligned with emerging career pathways in the creative industries. Activities should help students develop confidence, explore identity, and understand how their artistic interests connect to their futures. The City currently funds youth programs in music, dance, and theater and is now expanding to visual, digital, and applied arts.