Studio 1212 Art Gallery Relocates To Downtown Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FL — Studio 1212, a nonprofit, cultural artS organization with a current membership of 21 award-winning artists, has relocated to Dunedin after 50 years in Clearwater.

Studio 1212 has the distinction of being the oldest art gallery in the area having been formally established in 1971 by former students of the internationally kn0wn artist William Pachner, who for a time lived, taught and painted in the Clearwater-Dunedin area while installing and exhibiting his works in both the Tampa and St. Petersburg fine art museums. His students wanted a place to create, exhibit and sell their work and Studio 1212 was born.

Today, the studio is dedicated to mentoring, educating and supporting its members and the local arts community.

In memory of Pachner, who died a couple of years ago at the age of 102, Studio 1212 dedicates an exhibit annually in his honor. This year its "Pachner Inspired" art show will be held on Sunday, May 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the studio's new home, 234 Monroe St., Dunedin.

The studio will also celebrate its grand opening at that time.

COVID-19 rules are in place and masks are required to enter the gallery.

For information, visit the studio's website.