Art Docs TV: Spotlighting Tampa Bay’s Artists with Blake Cortez

What happens when you start documenting the artists hiding in plain sight across Tampa Bay?

On this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with Blake Cortez, founder and producer of Art Docs TV, a documentary series shining a light on the artists, stories, and creative talent that often go unnoticed.

Blake shares how Art Docs TV started as a small experiment and grew into a platform highlighting Tampa Bay artists, what he looks for when choosing an artist to feature, the importance of documenting the creative process—not just the finished work—and how the series has grown from season one to season two.

They also talk about building a stronger connection between Tampa and St. Pete’s arts communities, supporting local artists, and why Tampa Bay needs more people telling the stories of the incredible creative work happening here.

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