The Arts Council of Hillsborough County partnered with Americans for the Arts in 2022 to study the local nonprofit arts and culture economy and gather data about its economic impact at the local, state and national level. We thank each member of our community and organization who participated in helping with the Arts & Economic […]
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FMoPA Ribbon Cutting Ceremony With Ybor City Chamber of Commerce
FMoPA and the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the grand opening of FMoPA’s new space in the heart of Ybor City. This event will be a ribbon cutting to officially welcome the museum to its new home in the historic Kress building. This move represents a significant milestone for FMoPA, reflecting […]
Arts Council FY25 Grants Timeline
The Arts Council of Hillsborough County offers four distinct grant opportunities for individual artists or nonprofit organizations. Please review the information below to see when each grant program is accepting applications and the next steps of the full funding process: CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDG) TBD: […]
FY24 Arts Council Advisory Board & Cultural Assets Commission Meetings
The planned meeting dates for the Arts Council Advisory Board in FY24 are as follows: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 E Palm Ave., Tampa FL 33605 Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 E Palm Ave., Tampa FL 33605 […]
VELOCITY EXHIBIT
Don’t miss out on Velocity, our interactive exhibit that teaches Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts to kids through hands-on, play-based activities. These kids had a great time! $5 admission. Group tours are available — to book, go to https://forms.gle/vvCekvQfCEzQXKkY9 . Or call 813 935 9402, or visit sulphurspringsmuseum.org
Arts Council FY24 Grants Timeline
The Arts Council of Hillsborough County offers four distinct grant opportunities for individual artists or nonprofit organizations. Please review the information below to see when each grant program is accepting applications and the next steps of the full funding process: CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDG) July 10, 2023: Application Period Opens July 11, 2023: […]
Audio Description for Theatrical Performances is Now Available starting with “First Date”
The Carrollwood Cultural Center will increase accessibility for blind and low-vision patrons by offering audio description for all future Center-produced theatrical performances starting with the musical First Date on September 16-25. The Center recently purchased a new assistive listening system using funds from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Competitive Grant. The Center also received […]
Carrollwood Cultural Center introduces new classes to its fall curriculum
Artwork by Intro to Drawing instructor Marjorie Graff The Carrollwood Cultural Center will introduce several classes for children and adults to its arts-based curriculum this fall. New courses include Intro to Drawing, Henna 101, Cartoon Drawing, Creative Art Journaling, Rhythm Makers: Mommy/Daddy & Me, Rhythm Makers for kids, Drum & Rhythm Circle, Dance Fitness, and […]
Which Arts Council Grant for Organizations is Right for You?
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ARTS COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS We have prepared this comparison of Arts Council grants to assist in better understanding which grant might be best fit for a particular organization by identifying the differences in each. Please note below eligibility requirements for applicants and management requirements for grantees that apply to all Arts Council organizational […]
Letter of Support for Save Our Stages
I write today on behalf of the Arts Council of Hillsborough County to voice our support of the small venues and theaters in Hillsborough County and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and ask you to please support and cosponsor S. 4258, the Save Our Stages Act, and S. 38 14/ H.R. 7 481, the […]