Arts & Economic Impact 6 Study Results
The Arts Council of Hillsborough County partnered with Americans for the Arts in 2022 to study the local nonprofit arts
March 20, 2024
Funding, connections, and opportunities
Igniting the work of artists
Plug in to your local arts community
By discovering your local arts council, you’ve opened up a new world of professional opportunities. Find everything from grants, artist directories, creative events, and a chance to sell your work, all right here. Offering these services is the least we can do for all the joy and beauty you bring to our communities.
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Grant programs
The Arts Council’s Professional Development for Artists (PDA) Grant Program was established to recognize the value and important contributions of creative individuals to the cultural vitality of the Hillsborough County. The program supports the development of a vibrant, creative community that inspires and energizes residents and visitors alike. Visit our grants page and explore your opportunities.
Local artist directory
Our online directory is a collaborative resource that allows all of our many talented visual and performing artists to stay connected. Signing up for our directory is easy (and free). Artists should live in Hillsborough County and be at least 18 years old.
Sell your art
We exist to support our local artists. If you’d like to showcase your work on our website, sign up to be listed in our directory. If you’re already on our directory, please make sure that a link to your e-commerce site is included in your info. When you succeed, we all succeed!
Classifieds & opportunities
In our classifieds & opportunities pages, we highlight auditions, artist calls, job openings, residencies, grants, volunteers needed, and other opportunities in the arts – dance, film, literary, music, theatre, visual arts, and more. Check back often as listings are added regularly. If you have an opportunity, you can list your classified ad for free by logging into your account.
Happy Hour Gallery Talk with Executive Curator Robin O’Dell
Join FMoPA for a gallery talk with Executive Curator Robin O’Dell as she discusses the Icons of Black & White
November 6, 2023
Street Photography – Looking for Meaning and Finding It!
Join FMoPA for an online seminar with photographer, educator, and author Len Bernstein as he gives a talk titled “Street
November 6, 2023
FMoPA Ribbon Cutting Ceremony With Ybor City Chamber of Commerce
FMoPA and the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the grand opening of FMoPA’s new space in
November 6, 2023
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