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Arts and culture lives here

This site is designed to increase your access to the arts by providing event calendars, class schedules, artist info, and more. All in one place. No matter who you are or what you believe, art is something everyone can agree on. It helps bring our communities together and presents a more coherent meaning to our world. By igniting the arts within us, the Arts Council is working to create a stronger, happier, and more prosperous region.

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Calendar & Events

Each year, thousands of local residents are brought together through events made possible with Arts Council funds. Find something cool in your area.
Art Lovers
August 4, 2023 - October 27, 2023
The Louise & Arnold Kotler Art Gallery
Kotler Gallery presents The Coalition of Hispanic Artists: The Colors of my Land/Los Colores de Mi Tierra On display August 4 – Oct 26, 2023 The Coalition of Hispanic Artists (CHA) seeks to provide Hispanic Artists secure cultural environments for their development. CHA provides opportunities to exhibit and promote their talents to be appreciated and […]
Art Lovers
August 25, 2023 - December 1, 2023
USF Contemporary Art Museum
Native America: In Translation features diverse work by nine photographers and lens-based artists who probe the histories of colonialism, and photography’s complex and often fraught role in constructing representation of Native cultures, to offer new perspectives on Indigenous identity and heritage, reimagining what it means to be a citizen in North America today. Native America: […]
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September 1, 2023 - September 2, 2023
Armature Works
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and excitement as we proudly present Two Friends live at Armature Works on September 1st! 🔥 Two Friends, the dynamic duo known for their infectious energy and crowd-pleasing performances, will take the stage to deliver a captivating show that will have you dancing from start to finish. […]
Art Lovers
September 2, 2023
WTR Pool
Get ready to groove and move with Loco Dice as he brings the house down at WTR on September 3rd! Get Yours or Miss Out: ✅ GA & VIP Passes ✅ Private Cabanas ✅ Tables & Couches Life is better, wetter 💦 * TABLES * ✅ CALL 813-786-1300 or ✅ TEXT 813-265-1234
Art Lovers
September 2, 2023
WTR Pool
Experience the ultimate daytime euphoria as Brooke Evers sets the poolside party on fire at WTR on September 2nd! Get Yours or Miss Out: ✅ GA & VIP Passes ✅ Private Cabanas ✅ Tables & Couches Life is better, wetter 💦 * TABLES * ✅ CALL 813-786-1300 or ✅ TEXT 813-265-1234
Art Lovers
September 3, 2023
Tampa Theatre
1h 45m / PG / Drama Hugh Jackman plays P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman, the 2017 musical celebration of the life of one of America’s true original entertainment pioneers, the producer of the most famous touring circus in history, and the spiritual godfather of marketing. A worshipful celebration of the joy and equalizing power of showbusiness (and featuring songs […]
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September 8, 2023
Power Stories
After an extended intermission, we are back and better than before. Having endured over a year without live theatre, we are sure you have something to say and we have just the safe space to say it. Make us laugh. Make us cry. We invite you back to Powerstories’ Open Mic to tell your story […]
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September 9, 2023 - September 15, 2023
Florida School of Woodwork
Build your skills and furnish your home with a clean-lined beverage cart. Guided by talented furniture maker and instructor Phil Morley, this class covers: Case piece construction Building tambour doors Hardware installation
Art Lovers
September 9, 2023
Ethan Allen Citrus Park
Join us for a unique Event at Ethan Allen Design Center in Citrus Park showcasing a seamless blend of artistry, beauty, and home decor, providing guests with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and refinement. Enjoy Ethan Allen’s newest styles while you browse! – Experience artwork by renowned artist Eli Waduba. […]
Art Lovers
September 9, 2023
WTR Pool
Get ready to groove and move with Sunnery James x Ryan Marciano as they bring the house down at WTR on September 9th! Get Yours or Miss Out: ✅ GA & VIP Passes ✅ Private Cabanas ✅ Tables & Couches Life is better, wetter 💦 * TABLES * ✅ CALL 813-786-1300 or ✅ TEXT 813-265-1234
Art Lovers
September 10, 2023
Tampa Theatre
1h 23m / G / Animated Musical In 1989, Disney’s animation studios had just had a string of critical and commercial failures (The Black Cauldron, The Great Mouse Detective), and Don Bluth and his movies like An American Tail were starting to beat them. So they went back to their roots, brought out a fairy-tale-based animated musical they’d been working on […]
Art Lovers
September 10, 2023
Skipper's Smokehouse
Join us for a very special 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Veteran Community Open Mic! Art2Action presents the 10th Anniversary in partnership with Alternate ROOTS, featuring special ROOTS guests Linda Parris-Bailey (co-founder of the Veteran’s Open Mic!), Omari Fox & New DangerArts Movement, and more! Co-hosts Andrea Assaf and BlacJak return, with music by your favorite Soul & Hip Hop DJ Cotton! The #VeteransOpenMic started in September 2013 […]
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Buy local art

We’ve brought the best, brightest, and most talented local artists together in one spot: right here! To add original artwork to your home while supporting your local arts community, simply visit our artist directory page. There you’ll find storefront links under several of our members. Think of it as a virtual art festival.

Classes and workshops

Learn to write poetry, brush up on your watercolor painting, or master the art of wood working. We host an amazing list of local classes and workshops where you can illuminate your life with amazing arts and culture.
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