About The Artisan
We tell the stories behind the work—and the people whose imagination gives our region its cultural character.
Our purpose
Celebrating the human spirit behind creativity.
The Artisan Magazine is an independent print and digital publication based in St. Petersburg, Florida. We cover visual art, music, performing arts, literature, fashion and the creative people and institutions shaping Tampa Bay and Florida’s west coast.
Our work goes beyond announcements. Through profiles, interviews, criticism and visual storytelling, we preserve the stories behind the art and connect readers with the passion, persistence and purpose that sustain the creative economy.
Art matters because the people who make it—and the communities formed around it—matter.
What we do
Print presence. Digital reach. Local authority.
Feature Journalism
Developed editorial stories, artist profiles, interviews, reviews and cultural reporting created for readers who want more than a press release.
Print Magazine
A highly visual, collectible bi-monthly publication distributed through arts, hospitality, dining and residential destinations across the region.
Weekly Connection
A timely weekly eblast and comprehensive arts calendar connecting readers with exhibitions, performances, concerts and cultural events.
Publisher & editor
Keith Matter
Keith Matter is the Publisher and Editor of The Artisan Magazine. A journalist based in St. Petersburg, he created The Artisan to give artists, cultural organizations and regional creative voices a thoughtful, visually compelling platform. He holds a B.S. in journalism from Towson State University.