About Fairgrounds St. Pete

Fairgrounds St. Pete is an arts destination where everyone is invited to explore an immersive world of playful art and technology exhibits based on original Florida stories.

Through a range of exhibits, events and workshops, Fairgrounds St. Pete showcases the creative innovations of artists and makers working in all mediums. Our mission is to become a cultural hub for immersive art experiences, and an economic engine for local artists and craftspeople. We believe in art for all, joy for all, play for all.

The name Fairgrounds St. Pete references traditional fairgrounds and their role as a place for exhibiting new ideas, as well as recognizing talent, creativity and innovation. Much like a county, state or world’s fair, Fairgrounds St. Pete is a place for play and discovery and a venue for showcasing, convening and celebrating Florida’s creative community and artists. In addition, the word fairgrounds is a play on words referencing our mission to compensate artists fairly while providing a unique immersive platform for creative expression.

Our Location
Fairgrounds St. Pete is located in the heart of the Warehouse Arts district, along the Pinellas Bike Trail.

2606 Fairfield Ave S. St. Pete, FL 33712

Contact Us
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Meet the Team

Liz Dimmitt

Founder / CEO

Liz is founder and the curator at large at Fairgrounds St Pete. She oversees the company’s operations and ensures we stay focused on our mission and vision. She has leadership experience in immersive art, cultural strategy and private equity. She holds a BA in Finance from Georgetown University and a MA in Art Business from NYU. She is an active participant in NYC’s and Tampa Bay’s cultural communities and was born and raised in Dunedin, FL.

Mark Whitfield

Managing Director

Coming soon

Tyson Johnson

Co-Founder / Advisor

Tyson, played a crucial role as COO in the development and expansion of Fairground St. Pete from its humble beginnings to a fully operational enterprise. Leveraging his expertise in design, fabrication, and entrepreneurship, he assumed a proactive and dynamic leadership role from the inception of the company. Now, an esteemed advisor, he provides invaluable support while contributing to the refinement of its financial projections.

Mikhail Mansion

Co-Founder / Advisor

Mikhail, an accomplished media artist and design-engineer, played a vital role in designing and building Fairgrounds St. Pete. As the Chief Creative & Technology Officer, he guided the company’s artistic and technological endeavors during its inception, spearheading creative innovations to enhance the museum’s immersive experiences. Today, he continues to support the company as an esteemed external advisor.

Olivia Mansion

Co-Founder / CMO

Olivia directs and leads the marketing, communications and artist relations, and works on telling the story and mission of Fairgrounds St. Pete. Olivia has a Masters in Education, English Linguistics, and Cross-Cultural Studies from Brown University, and a Masters in Entrepreneurship from The University of Tampa. She was born in Venezuela and calls St. Pete home.

Kristin Hemphill

Production Manager

Kristin comes to Fairgrounds St. Pete with 25 years of expertise in design and creative project management. She has worked with some of the world’s leading brands overseeing commercial interior design, brand development and environmental implementation. A certified jeweler, artist and creative entrepreneur, Kristin has always had a passion for mixing materials creating unique environments that are as functional as they are beautiful. As Fairgrounds Project Coordinator she ensures project goals are met and each immersive space comes together in the most efficient, fun, and creative way possible.

Lindsay Collore

Office Manager & Marketing Associate

Lindsay comes to Fairgrounds St. Pete with over 10 years of finance and administration experience. Lindsay’s daily contributions as Office Manager and high level of attention to detail are integral to the success of all Fairgrounds St. Pete departments. As a Florida native, Lindsay feels right at home immersed in the weird, wacky, wonderful Florida we celebrate here at Fairgrounds St. Pete. She is an animal lover, avid reader, thorough researcher, and Delta Delta Delta sorority alumna.

Imani Douglas

Retail & Ticketing Manager

As the Assistant Retail and Ticketing Manager, Imani, supervises and participates in the day-to-day operations of the box office and Fairgrounds St. Pete Shop! She comes to Fairgrounds St. Pete with more than a decade of Visual Merchandising. Prior to joining the Fairgrounds St. Pete team she worked with notable companies such as Pier 1 Imports and Home Goods. Growing up in New York’s Hudson Valley, she attended The University of North Florida and now calls Florida home.

Katelyn Maher

Experience Manager

Katelyn is the Assistant Experience Manager at Fairgrounds St. Pete. In her role, she works alongside the Experience Manager to support the entire experience operation. Fun fact: Katelyn went from the Experience Guide role to Shift Lead to Assistant Manager – in less than a year! She is originally from Long Island, New York and earned a BA in Graphic Design and Human Development from Eckerd College.

Sarah Hardin

Digital Marketing & Content Manager

Sarah joins Fairgrounds St. Pete as a passionate and enthusiastic digital storyteller with a strong background in marketing and content creation. She blends her artistic and journalistic skill sets to share compelling stories of Fairgrounds St. Pete with the world. Sarah is an avid swing dancer and underwater videographer. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Central Florida and is originally from St. Cloud, Florida.

Llama Ross

Exhibit Technician

With over 10 years of experience as a technician specializing in lighting, Llama maintains the exhibits and works closely with the team to bring new art and technology installations to life. Originally from Seattle, WA and raised in St. Pete, they graduated from Gibbs High School’s PCCA arts magnet program and studied at St. Pete College. When not working at Fairgrounds St. Pete, you’ll find Llama spending quality time with their friends, family, and pets, playing D&D, or absorbed in a great book.

Ashley Goodwyn

Exhibit Technician

Ashley joins the Fairgrounds St. Pete team with 14 years of experience in multimedia fine art fabrication and design, as well as 4 years as a technician at UrbanGlass in Brooklynn, NY. In her role, Ashley supports to incorporate new exhibits and ensures that existing art is maintained. When not working at Fairgrounds St. Pete, you can find Ashley kayaking and swimming through Florida’s waterways, playing DND and working on her own art practice. She earned a BFA from Alfred University and an MFA from The University of Wisconsin in Madison. She is originally from Montgomery, AL.