Influential Women Features Stephanie Agudelo: A Multidisciplinary Creative Shaping Art, Community, and Culture
Influential Women proudly recognizes Stephanie Agudelo in its 2025 series, highlighting her as a multidisciplinary creative professional whose work spans event coordination, curation, and photography. Known for her innovative approach to art and community engagement, Stephanie has made a significant impact on the contemporary arts scene through her roles at the Imagine Museum and her independent curatorial initiative, Populoum.
As the Event Coordinator at Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, Stephanie curates immersive experiences that connect the public with contemporary glass art while amplifying the voices of emerging artists. Her work emphasizes community engagement and accessibility, ensuring that every exhibition and event resonates with diverse audiences. Stephanie’s approach is not just about presenting art—it is about creating spaces where art sparks conversation, connection, and inspiration.
Beyond her work at Imagine Museum, Stephanie is the founder of Populoum, an independent curatorial platform dedicated to producing pop-up exhibitions and collaborative art events in unconventional spaces. Through Populoum, she uplifts underrepresented creatives and provides opportunities for authentic artistic expression outside traditional gallery walls. Her curatorial style blends storytelling, experimentation, and vulnerability, offering audiences a fresh and inclusive perspective on experiencing art.
Stephanie is also an accomplished photographer, known for her vibrant, fashion-forward imagery that explores themes of identity, emotion, and human connection. Her photographs have been featured in both national and international exhibitions, garnering recognition for their originality and emotional depth. Across her multifaceted work, Stephanie bridges the energy of grassroots initiatives with institutional platforms, creating opportunities for artists, audiences, and collaborators to thrive together.
Stephanie attributes her success to her unique ability to see and cultivate potential—in ideas, spaces, and people. Vision has guided her in building platforms such as Populoum and shaping transformative experiences at the Imagine Museum. Her dedication to community and her positive, resilient outlook have allowed her to navigate challenges with creativity, fostering opportunities not only for herself but also for the artists and communities she supports.
Most recently, Stephanie has embarked on an exciting new chapter as co-curator of Ultra Gallery in downtown St. Petersburg, alongside her fiancé and creative partner, Ora Fraze. Located at 1750 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, Ultra Gallery serves as a dynamic hub for emerging artists—a place where experimentation, collaboration, and community can thrive. The gallery embodies their shared vision of merging contemporary culture with accessibility, offering artists a platform to exhibit, connect, and grow.
Through this partnership, Stephanie continues to expand her mission of fostering authentic artistic expression. Ultra Gallery is not just a space for exhibitions—it is a creative ecosystem that bridges local talent with global perspectives, inviting the community to experience art as an evolving dialogue. With her curatorial insight and Ora’s artistic direction, the gallery serves as both an incubator for innovation and a welcoming space for artists to take bold, expressive steps in their careers.
Reflecting on her career, Stephanie shares that the best advice she ever received is that when one opportunity closes, another opens. This philosophy has empowered her to remain proactive and open to new possibilities, turning every closed door—whether curating her first pop-ups or co-creating a gallery space in St. Petersburg—into a stepping stone toward greater alignment with her goals.
For young women entering the creative industry, Stephanie advises trusting your vision and leading with it. She encourages building authentic relationships over chasing recognition and creating your own platforms when traditional paths are closed. In her view, fresh perspectives are invaluable, and the creative world thrives when diverse voices are heard.
Stephanie sees the current challenge of standing out in a crowded, fast-moving creative landscape as also the greatest opportunity. Audiences crave authenticity, collaboration, and community-driven projects, and artists and curators who embrace inclusivity and innovation are well-positioned to flourish.
At the core of Stephanie’s life and work are the values of vision, community, and positivity. These principles guide her partnerships, support of emerging artists, and her own creative endeavors, keeping her grounded and inspiring others to pursue meaningful, transformative work in the arts.
Learn More about Stephanie Agudelo:
Through her Influential Women profile, https://influentialwomen.com/connect/stephanie-agudelo
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