PINCfest to celebrate 'People, Ideas, Nature, and Creativity' in Rosemary District

Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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PINCfest, presented by Ringling College of Art and Design, is scheduled Jan. 20-22 in the Rosemary Art & Design District. PINC stands for "People, Ideas, Nature, and Creativity."
PINCfest, presented by Ringling College of Art and Design, is scheduled Jan. 20-22 in the Rosemary Art & Design District. PINC stands for "People, Ideas, Nature, and Creativity."

PINCfest, a weekend-long outdoor festival, is coming to Sarasota's Rosemary Art & Design District on Jan. 20-22.

An initiative of DreamLarge and presented by Ringling College of Art and Design, the three-day event will mark the return of PINC and an array of programs and events celebrating "People, Ideas, Nature, and Creativity."

Creative offerings will include ongoing live murals from regional artists, projection mapping, live music and performing arts, a celebration of young creatives, and privately ticketed events, including the PINC Ideas Dinner, the PINC After Party, and a PINC bike ride.

PINCfest, presented by Ringling College of Art and Design, is scheduled Jan. 20-22 in the Rosemary Art & Design District. PINC stands for "People, Ideas, Nature, and Creativity."
PINCfest, presented by Ringling College of Art and Design, is scheduled Jan. 20-22 in the Rosemary Art & Design District. PINC stands for "People, Ideas, Nature, and Creativity."

“Ringling College is proud to be the Presenting Partner of PINCfest," Ringling College President Larry Thompson said. "Since its arrival in Sarasota, this innovative experience has imprinted our community and beyond, touching minds of every age by encouraging inspiration, creativity, and thought-leadership – core ideals of our institution.”

PINCfest brings artists and muralists from all over the globe to transform walls, enliven streetscapes and beautify the community. Guests can expect to see a variety of styles and will be able to witness the creative process in action.

“This is our opportunity to evolve PINC into something spectacular, with more accessibility, openness, and creative experimentation,” said Anand Pallegar, founder of DreamLarge. “Above all, PINCfest is an bubble bath of creativity, innovation, and a willingness to adapt and evolve to better serve our community.”

DreamLarge, the first registered benefit corporation on Florida's Gulf Coast, works to inspire and enrich the local community by cultivating creative solutions for nonprofits and purpose-driven brands. The PINC Experience aims to unite thought leaders, innovators, creative thinkers, entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, and people looking to stimulate their minds, hearts, and brains.

For more information about events, program schedules and tickets, visit pincexperience.com; contact hello@dreamlarge.org; or visit DreamLarge.org.

Submitted by Nicole Zimmerman

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