Services of the Arts Council of Hillsborough County

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Artist Advisory Committee
A committee of fifteen artists that meets monthly. They advise the Council on the needs of individual artists in the community, undertake special projects and work as advocates for the arts.
 

Arts for Elders / Arts in Medicine
The Arts for Elders program began in FY 2002 with placement of performing artists in 8 Hillsborough County elder daycare facilities. In FY 2003, 3 additional sites were added. In FY 2004, the Arts Council received a grant from the State of Florida, to launch Remember Me - Arts for Elders. With that grant, the Forever Moving Dance group was formed at the Life Enrichment Center. Dancers between 55 and 80 gather weekly to learn, train, rehearse and explore, culminating in a public performance in the spring of 2004. Working with the Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services, the program has grown into all senior facilities in Hillsborough County.
 

Arts in Education Programs
Artists in the Schools - places professional touring companies and actors, musicians, visual artists, dancers, poets and storytellers in the schools. Visual and Performing Arts Field Trips - are professional performances and docent-guided exhibition tours presented for students during the school day at various Tampa Bay area venues and museums. To learn more visit, http://www.artsinedu.com. 

Arts Info
An email newsletter for artists published in conjunction with information about upcoming grants, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, employment and other opportunities. Sign up for our Email Newsletter  
 

Arts License Plate
The Council invited artists statewide to submit a design for an arts license plate which was approved during the 1994 Florida Legislature. The sale of the plates will raise funds to be spent on the arts in the county in which they were sold. Support Hillsborough County Arts and Artists by purchasing the Arts license plates.  

Arts One On One Networking Meetings
Held monthly, the Arts Council invites artists and arts organizations of all disciplines to discuss their current projects, network and meet with Arts Council staff. Arts and culture-related guest speakers and workshops are often a part of these events.

Arts Organizations (Cultural) Directory
A listing of names, numbers and addresses of over 200 arts organizations. The Directory provides an easy reference guide and networking tool for artists and arts organizations, and a handy reference for the community. Contact the Arts Council of Hillsborough County at info@tampaarts.org to purchase a copy or to be included as an arts organization. 
 

Community Programs
The Arts Council is pleased to support important community arts programs such as Community Stepping Stones. Community Stepping Stones is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using an arts-infused curriculum to inspire, educate, mentor and prepare at-risk youth to become successful adults.

Community Cultural Plan
A Community Cultural Plan was completed in 2006. To read the entire plan and see the opportunities and obstacles facing the culltural community, click here. 

Friday Extra Concerts
In cooperation with the City of Tampa Recreation, City TV, and the Tampa Tribune, the Council co-presents a free concert series for 8 weeks twice a year. They take place at Curtis Hixon Riverfront Park as well as Lowry Park, an inner city family park. The audience ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 per concert. The concerts are simulcast on four cable stations and rebroadcast several times throughout the year. 

Grants
The Arts Council awards grants to promising local arts groups and artists to assist them in advancing their development. The Cultural Development Grant deadline is each September for projects or general operation of Hillsborough County cultural organizations that are not-for-profit tax-exempt and have high artistic and administrative standards. Over $5,000,000 has been granted since the program's inception in 1992. The Individual Artist Grant is, unfortunately, currently suspended due to funding issues. We hope it can be reinstated at another time. Those grants helped individual artists take a pivotal step in their development.  

Hillsborough County Working Artist Registry
A voluntary listing of the county's visual, performing, and literary artists. The list is used as a reference by artists and non artists alike. Listings are free to artists and available through voluntary submission.  Go to the Arts Council of Hillsborough County - Contact Us page at http://www.tampaarts.com/contactForm.aspx to register.

Marketing
Chambers of Commerce, Tourist and Convention Association, banks, welcome stations, real estate companies all regularly request and receive Arts Tampa Bay rack cards to promote the county as a conventioneer and tourist destination and a good place to relocate a business. Over 100,000 pieces are distributed per year. 

Media Guide
A resource including newspapers, magazines, radio and television with contacts and email addresses for artists and arts organizations.  Contact the Arts Council of Hillsborough County at info@tampaarts.org to obtain a copy.
 

Other Services
The Council offers financial/tax and insurance planning services to artists and acts as liaison between artists and those seeking their services, and as arts advocate in the legislative and policy matters at all levels of government.
 

Venue Menu
A listing of venues outlining space available for exhibitions, meetings, rehearsals and presentations. Facilities list their events, accommodations, directions and contact details. Listings are free and open to community arts organizations. 
 

Workshops
Workshops and technical assistance are provided to artists and arts organizations in areas such as basic business matters, marketing, public relations, fundraising, grants writing and income tax.