ARTpool Gallery & Vintage Boutique has been a staple in St Pete's art community since 2008. We started as an art gallery and event space with some vintage items, and have evolved our dream into a clothing and record store. Our goal is to showcase our favorite art-forms of fashion, jewelry and music, and offer affordable treasures and friendly assistance to our customers. Situated in the Grand Central District, ARTpool welcomes all and offers something for everyone.Visit soon for an unforgettable experience of music, vintage, art and fun!
In 2008, Marina founded ARTpool Gallery with a focus on showcasing local art year-round, and hosting monthly openings and fashion shows. Marina has long been an artist herself, and earned her MFA in photography in London. Equally as important, however, is her interest and passion for studying fashion and collecting vintage clothing, jewelry, and furniture. So, offering some select vintage items and costume accessories was an obvious way to make ARTpool more unique, and help finance operating costs and growth. ARTpool hosted over 100 ART pARTies until 2020, when the pandemic and having a child necessitated a shift in the business plan. Many long-time St. Pete and Tampa bay locals will especially remember The Muse body-art show, and Trashion Fashion, which required designers to use up-cycled or unorthodox materials in creating garments for a one-of-a-kind runway show.
In 2011, ARTpool moved to its current location, which is divided between 2030 and 2000 Central Avenue. After a couple of years of using the 2000 building primarily for events, Marina's husband Evan created a vinyl record shop in the space, as his passion has always been music. Now with Marina's mother Becky, their shop-dog Franklin and daughter Naomi, they continue to operate a family business that brings a unique casual shopping experience to St. Petersburg, FL.
