About the Hillsborough Arts Council
Igniting our culture, community, and economy
What we do, why we matter
As the designated local arts agency by the State of Florida, the Hillsborough Arts Council provides a unified voice for all cultural organizations and activities in the Tampa and Hillsborough County region. We promote the good news about the cultural vitality of our community to a national audience while providing grants, unified marketing efforts, research, and advocacy to help our entire cultural community thrive.
OUR FUNDING PARTNERS
Our economic difference
Our efforts play a vital role in making our area more appealing to new residents, tourists, and employers looking for a new home. Arts and culture also provide direct economic impact by creating jobs, attracting investments, generating tax revenue, and more.
The Purpose of the Arts Council is to serve as an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners to provide advice regarding developing, coordinating, and promoting the performing and visual arts in Hillsborough County and contracting for artistic services, performances, and exhibits, all for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment, and benefit of the citizens of Hillsborough County.
- REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PAT KEMP, Hillsborough County Commissioner
- THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TAMPA (or Designee) MEG HEIMSTEAD, City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Site Supervisor
- THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE TERRACE (or Designee)
- THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY (or Designee) MERCEDES PEREZ, Assistant City Manager, City of Plant City
- THERON R. BUTLER (Chair)
Meritain Health - ANDRA S. RICHARDSON (Vice-Chair)
Zenith Media
SANTIAGO C. CORRADA
Visit Tampa BayDEE HOOD
RetiredMEGHAN B. PARSONS
Zoo TampaDONTAVIOUS T. PITTMAN
Chapters Health SystemGEORGIA VAHUE
Retired
- MARTINE MEREDITH COLLIER
CFRE, Division Director - EILEEN BLAKE
Contracts Manager - KATHY COLLINS
Program Manager - LISA HILL
Program Manager
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Our mission is to support, promote, and advance arts and culture in Hillsborough county.
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