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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.

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Our mission
Our mission is to ignite, advance, and promote arts and culture in every region of Hillsborough County.
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Our vision
Our vision is a community where arts and culture are recognized as integral to the lives of all people.
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Our future
We’re committed to lead the charge to ensure a healthy environment for arts and culture in this community for generations to come.
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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.
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Arts Council Advisory Committee

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 Bay

  • DEE HOOD
    Retired

  • MEGHAN B. PARSONS
    Zoo Tampa

  • DONTAVIOUS T. PITTMAN
    Chapters Health System

  • GEORGIA VAHUE
    Retired

  • MARTINE MEREDITH COLLIER
    CFRE, Division Director
  • EILEEN BLAKE
    Contracts Manager
  • KATHY COLLINS
    Program Manager
  • LISA HILL
    Program Manager
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