In an abundance of caution and as part of mitigation efforts in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Hillsborough County Arts Council is cancelling this meeting until April 13. This is a joint meeting with Commissioner Sandy Murman, Commissioner Mariella Smith, and the Hillsborough County Arts Council to discuss Cultural Arts subject. Other attendees: Ron Barton, […]
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Arts Council Board Meeting Agendas
Here are the agendas for March 28, 2019 – February 25, 2020. For future meeting agendas, please click here to view the 2020 board meetings announcement. 3.28.2019 Meeting Agenda 4.25.2019 Meeting Agenda 5.23.2019 Meeting Agenda 6.27.2019 Meeting Agenda 7.24.2019 Meeting Agenda 8.20.2019 Meeting Agenda 9.24.2019 Meeting Agenda 10.29.2019 Meeting Agenda *November 2019: No meeting took […]
Carnival’s glory days live on at the Showmen’s Museum
The Viking Giant stands a little off to the right, after the fun house mirrors and a red Harley-Davidson 250 that once performed daredevil stunts. He
New art gallery could help revitalize Drew Park
From the street, the white warehouse in Drew Park could contain a retail packing house or cold storage plant. The differences stand out even before you enter in spotless landscaping and a freshly painted look to the building, which lies two miles north of Raymond James Stadium. Inside lies an art gallery with abstract paintings […]
Local Artist Renato Rampolla Captures the Dignity of the Homeless
New Special Events Grant Program Launched by Hillsborough County
The newly appointed Cultural Assets Commission of Hillsborough County, an initiative of Commissioner Ken Hagan and the Board of County Commissioners, has recently announced the Special Events Partnership Grant program. This grant program is intended to grow and support special events that encourage placemaking and community-building outcomes aligned with the County
Southeastern Theatre Conference Conducts Fall Professional Unified Auditions
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Welcome New Board Members!
The Arts Council is pleased to welcome two new Board members: Clay Hollenkamp and Andra Richardson. They were appointed by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners through an application process open to residents of Hillsborough County. Both began their service last month.
City of Tampa Public Art Installation Once Controversial, Now a Forerunner
Our thanks to 83 degrees media, long a supporter of the arts, for their March 19 article on public art installations, “Public art in roundabouts helps calm traffic, create sense of place.” The article highlights art in traffic roundabouts and its benefits to the community. A shortage of funds often makes it difficult for communities […]
Susanna Hancock, 2019 AC Professional Development Artist Grant Recipient
Awarded $2,000 to purchase a desktop computer for her home studio Susanna Hancock is an Asian-American composer and bassoonist whose works explore color, process, and acoustic phenomena. Her music draws from a wide array of influences including minimalism, spectralism, folk, and electronic mediums. Susanna