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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?

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

Letter of Support for Save Our Stages Letter of support

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 […]

Shop Small: Here’s where to buy local art

Shop Small: Here’s where to buy local art

We recently asked local artists where to find their work, if you want to buy it. We hope this list helps make it simpler for you to purchase from our artists – please keep an eye out as we will continue to expand on it! Caitlin Albritton: Website Geoffrey Baris Art: Website Nathan Beard Fine […]

Covid-19 Resources for Artists & Arts Organizations

Covid-19 Resources for Artists & Arts Organizations

While have been sent to share these with you as well, we’ve created this round-up where we can continue to add to the list of available arts resources. Here are resources to help you financially with this emergency situation: The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant: This emergency grant provides financial assistance to painters, printmakers, […]

These local organizations are offering social distancing experiences!

These local organizations are offering social distancing experiences!

So, clearly staying at home and not getting to visit any of our favorite local places is no fun, but more and more they are providing neat virtual options! Here’s what’s available during social distancing: The Florida Aquarium: SEA-SPAN now offered daily at 10 am on Facebook Powerstories Theatre: Collecting new Positively Powerstories to share […]

Arts Council Executive/Finance Committee Meeting

Arts Council Executive/Finance Committee Meeting

Review organizational financial information and plan for the future. AGENDA: Click here to view. LOCATION: County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. 20th Floor Econ. Dev. Conf. Rm. Tampa FL, 33602 DATE: March 10, 2020 | 3:30 PM CONTACT: Arts Council of Hillsborough County, 813.276.8250