The Arts Council of Hillsborough County partnered with Americans for the Arts in 2022 to study the local nonprofit arts and culture economy and gather data about its economic impact at the local, state and national level. We thank each member of our community and organization who participated in helping with the Arts & Economic […]
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Arts Council FY25 Grants Timeline
The Arts Council of Hillsborough County offers four distinct grant opportunities for individual artists or nonprofit organizations. Please review the information below to see when each grant program is accepting applications and the next steps of the full funding process: CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDG) TBD: […]
FY24 Arts Council Advisory Board & Cultural Assets Commission Meetings
The planned meeting dates for the Arts Council Advisory Board in FY24 are as follows: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 E Palm Ave., Tampa FL 33605 Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 E Palm Ave., Tampa FL 33605 […]
Arts Council FY24 Grants Timeline
The Arts Council of Hillsborough County offers four distinct grant opportunities for individual artists or nonprofit organizations. Please review the information below to see when each grant program is accepting applications and the next steps of the full funding process: CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDG) July 10, 2023: Application Period Opens July 11, 2023: […]
FY23 Advisory Board Meetings
The planned meeting dates for the Arts Council Advisory Board if FY23 are as follows: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 E Palm Ave., Tampa FL 33605 Additional information Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 E Palm Ave., Tampa FL […]
Arts Council Has New Home but Same Mission
Rediscover Hillsborough County’s art and culture resources On Oct. 1, 2021, the Arts Council of Hillsborough County will officially transition to a new Arts Council division under County government and an advisory body to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Earlier this year, the Arts Council of Hillsborough County and the BOCC approved […]
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 which grant might be best fit for a particular organization by identifying the differences in each. Please note below eligibility requirements for applicants and management requirements for grantees that apply to all Arts Council organizational […]
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 is best to subscribe to our emails to stay tuned for the latest about each grant, along with any potential timing changes! Cultural Development Grant (CDG): Friday, 03/12/2021 – CDG Workshop (for applicants) Monday, 03/15/2021 […]
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 to change based on availability of the County Communications Department for virtual support. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Virtual – Agenda Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Virtual, information only, no voting – Agenda Tuesday, December 22, 2020 […]
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 Development for Artists Grant program, made possible by Hillsborough County and the Board of County Commissioners, aims to both attract and retain talented creatives right here in Hillsborough County. Artists can apply to gain new […]