{"id":14586,"date":"2024-02-13T21:19:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T02:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/?p=14586"},"modified":"2024-02-13T21:19:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T02:19:09","slug":"fairgrounds-st-pete-expands-with-exhibit-gives-the-bait-ball-permanent-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/2024\/02\/fairgrounds-st-pete-expands-with-exhibit-gives-the-bait-ball-permanent-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairgrounds St. Pete Expands with Exhibit, Gives &#8220;The Bait Ball&#8221; Permanent Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fairgrounds St. Pete is peeling back the curtain on its newest permanent exhibit. Created by Tampa native Devon Brady and dubbed \u201cThe Bait Ball,\u201d an immersive environment drawing inspiration from schools of fish and human mosh pits opened to the public in January. The new exhibit gives viewers a whimsical underwater experience and wholly aligns with the museum\u2019s eclectic celebration of all things Florida.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14587\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14587\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14587\" src=\"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wpdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-1-1024x729.png\" alt=\"Courtesy Fairgrounds St. Pete\" width=\"1024\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-1-1024x729.png 1024w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-1-768x547.png 768w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-1-1170x833.png 1170w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-1-740x527.png 740w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-1.png 1527w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Fairgrounds St. Pete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The installation will occupy a never-before-seen space of the museum and place viewers inside a larger-than-life fishtrap passageway among a fantastical undersea experience celebrating the power and beauty of one of the lynchpins of Florida\u2019s aquatic ecosystem, the lowly mullet. Taking the form of an 8-foot tall zoetrope, an early form of animation technology, it features a repeating fish sequence that allows guests to get a fish-eye view of a bait ball\u2014a phenomenon in which small fish swarm together forming a spherical shape\u2014and transported to a new, underwater reality. Brady\u2019s multimedia masterpiece blends 3D printing, light and motion, soundscapes and more to give the illusion of fish swimming alongside guests.<\/p>\n<p>Fairgrounds St. Pete is no stranger to local art, boasting the work of more than 70 artists, most of them local, in its 15,000 square-foot space. \u201cThe Bait Ball,\u201d though new to the iconic destination, has been showcased once before in Tampa Bay at Gasparilla Arts Festival in 2022. Now, the artwork has found a permanent home in one of the region\u2019s most unique experiences.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14588\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14588\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14588\" src=\"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wpdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-2-1024x573.png\" alt=\"Courtesy Fairgrounds St. Pete\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-2-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-2-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-2-1170x655.png 1170w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-2-740x414.png 740w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-2.png 1527w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Fairgrounds St. Pete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe introduction of \u2018The Bait Ball\u2019 to Fairgrounds St. Pete aligns with not only our uniquely Florida narrative, but our commitment to championing local artists and giving them a platform to share their work \u2014especially installations as extraordinary as this,\u201d said Liz Dimmitt, CEO and Co-Founder of Fairgrounds St. Pete. \u201cOur team is beyond fortunate to have collaborated with Devon to give this work what we feel is its perfect home, and we can\u2019t wait for our community and visitors to become as inspired by this experience as we are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The museum\u2019s team takes a hands-on approach to collaborating with artists to incorporate cutting-edge, immersive\u00a0technology that inspires and offers new ways to experience the arts, making it the natural place for \u201cThe Bait Ball\u201d to land.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14589\" style=\"width: 764px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14589\" src=\"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wpdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-3-764x1024.png\" alt=\"Courtesy Fairgrounds St. Pete\" width=\"764\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-3-764x1024.png 764w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-3-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-3-768x1029.png 768w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-3-740x992.png 740w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-3.png 791w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Fairgrounds St. Pete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThis project presented me\u2014and hopefully fellow creatives\u2014with an opportunity to push the boundaries of STEAM by bringing in a mathematical practice,\u201d said artist Devon Brady. \u201cI could not be more thrilled to have \u2018The Bait Ball\u2019 take on its own exhibit in Fairgrounds St. Pete, giving the work a chance to reach its full potential and captivate guests in a whole new way.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14590\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14590\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14590\" src=\"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wpdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-4-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Courtesy Fairgrounds St. Pete\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-4-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-4-1170x782.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-4-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fairgrounds-Pic-4.jpg 1527w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Fairgrounds St. Pete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since Fairgrounds St. Pete opened in 2021, the museum has experienced continuous growth, having added numerous installations including the \u201cElectric Sky Lounge\u201d and its latest showstopper, \u201cShrimpfinity by Milagros Collective,\u201d with more on the horizon. The team plans to continue enhancing the space through immersive add-ons, seasonal activations and more while maintaining the exhibits that visitors know and love.<\/p>\n<p>When Devon Brady isn\u2019t running calls, the Florida fire captain can be found decompressing by tinkering with the latest projects in his art studio. The musician, sculptor\u2014and yes, firefighter\u2014finds creating art as rewarding as providing lifesaving care to those in need.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Devon and the museum hope to introduce other heroes to the power of\u00a0creativity as an outlet\u00a0for boosting mental health, reducing stress, and inspiring joy. \u201cThe Bait Ball\u201d is a permanent installation at Fairgrounds St. Pete, and guests do not need to purchase an additional ticket to experience the new exhibit.<\/p>\n<p>_________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Fairgrounds St. Pete<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fairgrounds St. Pete is an art and technology museum created in collaboration with more than 70 artists, each with their own unique style and compelling stories. Designed for all ages and interests, the destination invites everyone to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and culture in a captivating immersive world of playful exhibits celebrating original Florida stories. Visitors can gamify their experience by searching for clues to mysterious narratives, go on immersive scavenger hunts, or simply enjoy the exciting vistas of an artist made universe. This woman and veteran-owned local startup debuted in 2021 and continues to dream big and strives to change the world through creative shared experiences. Located at 2606 Fairfield Ave S. in the heart of St. Pete\u2019s Warehouse Arts district, the museum is a ticketed, choose-your-own-experience attraction. For more information or to purchase tickets and merchandise, please visit<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmlnk.com\/api\/v1\/track\/link\/click\/5e2ee2b5713292b8c378c84c\/1689289734819\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fgmlnk.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Ftrack%2Flink%2Fclick%2F6307e2b1043351bcbd4347c2%2F1685457138223%2F%3Flink%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.fairgrounds.art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> www.fairgrounds.art<\/a><\/strong> and connect with us on<a href=\"https:\/\/gmlnk.com\/api\/v1\/track\/link\/click\/5e2ee2b5713292b8c378c84c\/1689289734819\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffairgroundsstpete%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Instagram<\/strong><\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/gmlnk.com\/api\/v1\/track\/link\/click\/5e2ee2b5713292b8c378c84c\/1689289734820\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffairgroundsstpete\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Facebook<\/strong><\/a> or<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmlnk.com\/api\/v1\/track\/link\/click\/5e2ee2b5713292b8c378c84c\/1689289734820\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40fairgroundsstpete\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> TikTok<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Through May 31, 2024, all firefighters and EMTs can receive\u00a0BOGO general admission\u00a0using promo code\u00a0<strong>FFBOGO24<\/strong>\u00a0when booking online or with valid ID at the ticketing desk. General admission tickets are available for purchase <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.fairgrounds.art\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>_________________________________<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>About Devon Brady<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devonbrady.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon Brady<\/a> <\/strong>is a Tampa native and graduate of the University of South Florida\u2019s School of Art and Art History. Beginning his creative life as a drummer in Tampa\u2019s 1980s punk scene, Devon is a skilled sculptor, designer, and fabricator, having built everything from houses to race cars and most things in between. In 2003, Devon became a Florida state-certified firefighter and paramedic. He is now a Company Fire Captain with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue where he has been for the last twenty years. As a founding member of Experimental Skeleton, LiveWork Studios and Crab Devil, Devon has remained engaged in creative production for most of his working life. Devon\u2019s design work can be seen in restaurants, bars and breweries throughout the Tampa Bay area, and his permanent sculptural installations can be seen at The Music Box Village in New Orleans in addition to Fairgrounds St. Pete. Having worn the various hats of artist, musician, paramedic and firefighter, Devon is now focusing more on his own creative endeavors \u2013 producing a written chronicle of his fire service career while continuing to work on large-scale sculptural environments and functional design work. For more information on Devon Brady, please visit his website: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devonbrady.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.devonbrady.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fairgrounds St. Pete is peeling back the curtain on its newest permanent exhibit. Created by Tampa native Devon Brady and dubbed \u201cThe Bait Ball,\u201d an immersive environment drawing inspiration from schools of fish and human mosh pits opened to the public in January. The new exhibit gives viewers a whimsical underwater experience and wholly aligns with the museum\u2019s eclectic celebration&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":14591,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[951,1083,723,405],"tags":[1761,1763,1762],"class_list":["post-14586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-scene","category-artist","category-culture","category-featured-articles","tag-fairgrounds-st-pete","tag-immersive-art","tag-technology-museum"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Fairgrounds St. Pete Expands with Exhibit, Gives &quot;The Bait Ball&quot; Permanent Home - Art Business News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/2024\/02\/fairgrounds-st-pete-expands-with-exhibit-gives-the-bait-ball-permanent-home\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Fairgrounds St. Pete Expands with Exhibit, Gives &quot;The Bait Ball&quot; Permanent Home - Art Business News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Fairgrounds St. Pete is peeling back the curtain on its newest permanent exhibit. 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