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FYE 2021 Budget
To see our budget for fiscal year ending in 2021, please click here: Arts Council 2021 Expense Budget
October 12, 2020
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.
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Shop Small: Here’s where to buy local art
We recently asked local artists where to find their work, if you want to buy it. We hope this list
May 15, 2020
Covid-19 Resources for Artists & Arts Organizations
While have been sent to share these with you as well, we’ve created this round-up where we can continue to
March 27, 2020
These local organizations are offering social distancing experiences!
So, clearly staying at home and not getting to visit any of our favorite local places is no fun, but
March 24, 2020
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