October 1, 2020 - May 10, 2021
Tampa Bay-area high school students are invited to submit original, unpublished short stories on the theme of “Mars – the Red Planet.”
Welcome to the Hillsborough Arts Council
Igniting the arts within us
Connecting arts, community, and culture for all
The Hillsborough Arts Council has been enriching the lives of Hillsborough County residents through arts and culture for more than 50 years. We provide an essential support system for local artists, allowing them to thrive and enhance the way we live, work, and play. We also invest in local artists, arts organizations, and arts programs to enhance access to culture in every corner of Hillsborough County. Whether you’re an organization, a local artist, or an art lover, the Hillsborough Arts Council exists to ignite the arts within all of us.
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Calendar & events
October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
King Corona Cigars
Tours meet nightly at 7:30 pm
October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
King Corona Cigars
Tours meet nightly at 7:30 pm
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Artist spotlight
Mark Aeling
Mark Aeling is an internationally known artist with more than 25 years of professional experience. Sculpture is his life’s ambition and his life’s work. Aeling has completed many public and private commissions, from small, interior art works to monumental exterior installations. His extensive experience includes all complex phases involved in the creation of indoor and outdoor public art from concept and design through budgeting, fabrication and installation.
Arts & culture in action
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
March 15, 2021
Preliminary Grant Timeline for FYE 2022 Grants
Here’s a look at when we’re planning to do each step of our grant process – but please note it
March 11, 2021
FYE 2021 Board Meetings
ARTS COUNCIL BOARD MEETING DATES FOR FYE 2021 Note: All meetings are scheduled for 12:00 noon but this is subject
February 16, 2021
Meet the Talented Local Artists Receiving Professional Development Grants in 2021!
Each year, the Hillsborough Arts Council awards grants of up to $2,000 to emerging and established local artists. The Professional
January 27, 2021
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