Florida Division of Cultural Affairs

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2013

Date Title
5/17/13 Florida Department of State’s Museum of Florida History Opens New Seminole Exhibit
5/17/13 Secretary Detzner Announces Emancipation Day Celebration
4/23/13 Florida Recipients of 2013 NEA Art Works Grants

NEA grants awarded to twenty Florida organizations for a total dollar amount of $580,000.

4/16/13 Secretary Detzner Congratulates 2013 Poetry Out Loud State Champion
4/15/13 Brookings Institution Publishes Research on the Arts and Economic Development
4/11/13 Florida Department of State’s Museum of Florida History Announces New Seminole Exhibit
4/2/13 Grant Applications and Guidelines Now Available
4/1/13 Secretary of State Ken Detzner Joins Viva Florida 500 Partners to Announce Viva Florida 500 Week
3/14/13 Secretary Detzner Announces the Start of Florida Heritage Month
3/4/13 Gallery Talk with Dr. Michael Francis on March 25

RETHINKING LA FLORIDA: FROM PONCE DE LEON TO JAMESTOWN
A gallery talk with Dr. Michael Francis

Monday, March 25 in the 22nd Floor Capitol Gallery
Reception starting at 5:30
Talk at 6:00

2/25/13 Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs Announces 2013 Florida Council on Arts and Culture Officers
2/4/13 National Endowment for the Arts Accepts Nominations for 2013 National Medal of Arts
1/31/13 Governor Scott’s Florida Families First Budget Recommendations Encourage Economic Development by Supporting Library Services, Cultural Programs and Historic Preservation
1/11/13 Division of Cultural Affairs Announces Upcoming Accessibility Webinars

The DCA announced monthly accessibility webinars for arts organizations from January through June, 2013.

1/4/13 Painting Workshop with James Gibson

March 14, 2013: Meet and Greet with the artist
March 15-16, 2013: Workshop with James Gibson

2012

Date Title
12/7/12 Applications for 2013 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards Deadline: Feb 4, 2013
12/3/12 Artwork celebrating Viva Florida 500 on view in the 22nd Floor Capitol Gallery
11/28/12 Division of Cultural Affairs and Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. announce Creative Capital Foundation Workshops

The Division of Cultural Affairs and Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. announce a workshop opportunity for Florida Individual Artists in January 2013.

11/28/12 Florida Organizations Receive NEA Art Works Grants for 2013

Sixteen organizations in the state of Florida were selected to receive grants worth a total of $412,000 through the NEA's Art Works grant program.

11/15/12 Florida Department of State’s Museum of Florida History Announces New Exhibit Opening of Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965, From the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown
11/9/12 December 13 Deadline for National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures Grants

NALAC Fund for the Arts and Transnational Cultural Remittances grant applications due December 13

10/29/12 For The First Time U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Will Measure Contribution of the Arts to Gross Domestic Product

First-ever partnership between NEA and BEA will offer detailed, national data on the arts sector of the economy

10/12/12 National Endowment for the Arts releases funding guidelines for Our Town

Grants ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 are available to support creative placemaking projects from the NEA through their Our Town program.

10/3/12 Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs Invites Students to Participate in Poetry Out Loud
10/3/12 Registration for Poetry Out Loud 2012-2013 Has Begun

The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs announces the 2012-2013 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest.

9/24/12 South Arts and Americans for the Arts Bring Readiness Planning to Local Arts Agencies Nationwide

South Arts and Americans for the Arts have announced a partnership to bring the ArtsReady online planning tool to local arts organizations nationwide.

9/18/12 Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month this October

The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month

8/9/12 31st Annual Capital City Quilt Show Opening in Tallahassee
7/27/12 New Grant Opportunity: Fast Track Project Grant Program
7/25/12 Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Invites Public to Housewarming Event at Brokaw McDougall House
5/17/12 Secretary Detzner Announces Emancipation Day Celebration
4/26/12 National Endowment for the Arts Awards Grant Funds to Florida Organizations
4/25/12 Florida Artists Hall of Fame Nominations Due July 2
4/24/12 Secretary Detzner Announces Opening of New Museum of Florida History Exhibit: Ships, Sailors and Shipwrecks of Civil War Florida
4/18/12 Secretary Detzner Announces History Fair State Contest
4/17/12 Appropriation for Division Grants Provided in 2012-2013 Florida Budget
4/4/12 Secretary Detzner Congratulates 2012 Poetry Out Loud State Champion
3/30/12 New Research Report Shows Potential Benefits of Arts Education for At-Risk Youth
3/27/12 Florida Humanities Council Announces Winner of Viva Florida 500 Poster Contest
3/21/12 Secretary Detzner Honors Florida Heritage Month Award Winners
3/15/12 Secretary Detzner Announces the Start of Florida Heritage Month
3/9/12 Division of Cultural Affairs Announces Upcoming Webinars
3/2/12 Division of Cultural Affairs Announces Upcoming Deadlines
2/28/12 Divion of Cultural Affairs and Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. announce Creative Capital Foundation Workshops
2/24/12 Promote Your Events on the Florida Heritage Month Calendar
2/9/12 “Youth Success” on view in the Gallery for Innovation & the Arts
2/6/12 Secretary Browning Announces New Exhibit Honoring Black History Month
2/6/12 Vote Now in the Official Viva Florida 500 Poster Contest
1/25/12 2012 - 2013 Ranked Lists Submitted to Legislature
1/23/12 Florida Cultural Alliance Arts & Culture Day to be held February 8
1/9/12 Save the Date! Performing Arts Exchange, Miami Beach, September 19 - 22, 2012

2011

Date Title
12/22/11 Secretary Browning Announces Newest Inductees to Florida Artists Hall of Fame
12/2/11 Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Announces 2012-2014 Florida Arts on Tour Roster
10/25/11 Secretary of State Kurt Browning Launches Culture Builds Florida Campaign
10/24/11 Secretary of State Kurt Browning to Join Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Senator Nancy Detert and Representatives Rich Glorioso and Seth McKeel to Launch Culture Builds Florida Campaign
10/14/11 Secretary Browning Invites Students to Participate in Poetry Out Loud
9/27/11 Register now for our October 25 Cultural Conference
9/16/11 Save the Date: Cultural Conference to be held October 25 in Tampa
8/10/11 Secretary Browning Invites Floridians to View New Art Exhibit in the Department of State’s Gallery for Innovation and the Arts
8/1/11 Secretary Browning Announces New Art Exhibit by Florida Watercolor Artists Castillo and Lagos
7/18/11 South Arts Offers Travel Subsidies for Performing Arts Exchange

Subsidies available for first time attendees. Deadline to apply is August 12.

7/15/11 Division Staff Members' First Arts Experiences

Inspired by our colleagues at the National Endowment for the Arts, some of our staff members are sharing their first arts memories.

7/6/11 Secretary Browning Announces National Endowment for the Arts Grant Awarded to the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs
6/29/11 From Director Sandy Shaughnessy: DCA Year in Review
6/17/11 South Arts awards $80,698 to Florida arts organizations

Funding to support 19 projects in Florida

5/27/11 Secretary Browning Invites Floridians to View “The Heart Galleries of Florida”
5/26/11 $2.5 Million for Division Grants Provided in 2011-2012 Florida Budget

246 Florida organizations will receive grant awards

5/16/11 Division to Sponsor Florida Alliance for Arts Education Leadership Summit

Early registration discount available through May 20

5/4/11 No New Cultural Facilities Applications for 2012-2013
4/27/11 Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. announces Creative Capital Foundation Workshop
4/27/11 Secretary Browning Announces New Members to the Florida Council on Arts and Culture
4/21/11 "How to Apply for 2012-2013 GPS and SCP Grants" webinars
4/19/11 2012-2013 General Program Support & Specific Cultural Projects Guidelines and Applications Now Available

Deadline June 1, 2011

4/1/11 2012 Individual Artist Fellowship Guidelines and Application Now Available

June 1 deadline for visual arts and media arts

3/24/11 Division Announces Streamlined Application for GPS and SCP Grant Programs

Guidelines and application available April 18

3/23/11 Secretary Browning Honors Florida Heritage Month Award Winners
3/17/11 Secretary Browning Congratulates 2011 Poetry Out Loud State Champion
3/15/11 Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. invites you to participate in Tourism Day

Registration has been extended, sign up now!

3/4/11 Promote Your Events on the Florida Heritage Month Calendar

Eighth Annual Celebration Begins March 15

2/3/11 Natural Florida: Selections from the David LaHart Collection

2010

Date Title
12/16/10 Florida Council on Arts and Culture 2011 Officers Elected
11/29/10 James Hutchinson and Johnny Tillotson to be inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame
11/3/10 Register today for our November 10 "Taste of Access" webinar

Presented in collaboration with VSA arts of Florida

10/25/10 2011-2012 General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Ranked Lists Available
10/25/10 Americans for the Arts Seeks Communities to Participate in Economic Impact Study

Deadline October 29

10/18/10 Division of Cultural Affairs announces 2011
Poetry Out Loud contest
10/11/10 Cultural accessibility webinar: November 10 "A Taste of Access" is back by popular demand. Hosted in collaboration with VSA arts of Florida.
10/6/10 A Delicate Balance: Florida Wildlife and Nature – Photographs by Florida artist Ashley Snizek on view in the 22nd Floor Capitol Gallery
10/6/10 Governor Crist Appoints Four Members to the Florida Council on Arts and Culture
9/30/10 From the Director - Celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month
9/7/10 What happens next with 2011-2012 General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project grant applications?
9/1/10 Coming Soon! Arts in Education Week - September 12 - 18, 2010
8/23/10 Share your ideas for the Division's "Learn and Share" webinar series

Volunteer your skills and suggest ideas for sessions for the Division's new webinar series.

8/12/10 You're Invited: Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. Cultural Summit

Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. invites you to participate in Florida’s first Cultural Summit, September 14, 2010, in Jacksonville.

7/23/10 Public Invited to Comment on Arts Standards Deadline extended to September 6, 2010
7/12/10 Tesoro Florida – Paintings by Florida artist Kelvin Hair on view in the 22nd Floor Capitol Gallery
7/6/10 Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. Offers Stipends for Performing Arts Exchange
6/24/10 For Individual Artists: FREE Studio Protectors Available
6/18/10 2010-2011 General Program Support grants announced The list of 2010-2011 General Program Support awards is now available. 245 grantees will receive awards from the 2010 Legislature's $950,000 appropriation.
6/11/10 The Division remembers former Florida Council on Arts and Culture Chairman James E. Shaw
6/2/10 Frequently Asked Question: Operating Budget information for 2011-2012 GPS and SCP Grant Applications
5/20/10 Update on Grant Funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
5/7/10 State History Fair Winners Go to Nationals!
5/5/10 Arts Integration Symposia Series

Symposia presented by Florida Alliance for Arts Education in collaboration with the Division to be held in Orlando (May 12), West Palm Beach (May 15), Tampa Bay (May 22) and Panama City (June 11).

4/23/10 National Endowment for the Arts awards 29 grants to Florida organizations
4/8/10 Save Our Cottages - Artwork by the Plein Aire Cottage Artists on display in the Cabinet Meeting Room Gallery
4/5/10 “Beyond Disney, Florida’s Last Cash Crop”
3/29/10 “How to Apply for 2011-2012 GPS and SCP Grants” webinar
3/25/10 Florida Heritage Award Honorees Announced
3/22/10 Poetry Out Loud Statewide Winner Announced
3/15/10 Florida Heritage Month
3/12/10 Florida’s Poetry Out Loud State Recitation Finals March 13
2/24/10 2011-12 General Program Support and Specific Cultural Projects application deadline June 11, 2010
2/18/10 Arts & Economic Impact III Statewide Economic Impact results announced Arts and culture are $3B industry in Florida
2/9/10 Cool Stuff with Light Shining on It exhibition by Dean Gioia on display in 22nd Floor Gallery
2/8/10 Economic Impact webinar to be held February 15

Results from the "Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences in the State of Florida" study will be shared

2/3/10 Division invites participation in its 2010 Recession Survey

2009

Date Title
12/30/09 The Division will partner to present a Creative Capital Professional Development Workshop for Artists A workshop for artists will be held in Delray Beach, March 5 -7, 2010 at Old School Square. Applications for the workshop are due January 22, 2010.
12/29/09 Division to offer Advocacy webinar January 14 Guest speakers will provide helpful information and tips to enhance your organization's advocacy efforts.
12/17/09 Division of Cultural Affairs Partners to Present Workshops for Individual Artists
12/7/09 Division of Cultural Affairs announces 2010-2012 State Touring Program “Arts on Tour” Roster
12/4/09 Michael Kaiser visits Florida December 9 – 10 Blurb: Conversations in Orlando & Miami are a part of the 50 state Arts in Crisis tour
12/1/09 A Cut Above: Artwork by Tallahassee artist Lucrezia Bieler on display in the Gallery for Innovation & the Arts
11/23/09 South Florida Reflected exhibition on display in Cabinet Meeting Room
11/19/09 National Endowment for the Arts Presents Live Webcast of its Cultural Workforce Forum on November 20 The public is invited to watch a discussion of how art works as part of the economy.
11/18/09 Florida Council on Arts and Culture Officers Elected
11/18/09 Scoring rubric available for General Program Support and Specific Cultural Projects Grant applicants can use the rubric as a guideline in completing their applications for the 11/23 deadline.
10/15/09 Light and Shadow Play in Florida Oil Paintings exhibition on display in Capitol Gallery
10/14/09 Strategic Planning webinar October 23 Join us for a presentation about the importance of strategic planning. Guest presenter will be Mollie Lakin-Hayes, Deputy Director of the Southern Arts Federation.
10/5/09 From the Director - Celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month A message from Division Director Sandy Shaughnessy
10/1/09 Artwork by Cuban-American Artist CRISTINA de la VEGA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
9/29/09 Bo Diddley and Christopher Still to be inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame
9/25/09 Division Director Sandy Shaughnessy honored during Hispanic Heritage Month Attorney General Bill McCollum recognizes accomplishments of extraordinary Hispanic Floridians. (pdf)
9/23/09 Application now open for 2010-2011 grants! For links to the guidelines and application visit:
9/10/09 Division to offer "How to Apply for 2010-2011 General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grants" webinars Session to prepare applicants for November 23 deadline
9/9/09 Division to Co-Sponsor “Marketing Cultural Organizations to People with Disabilities” Workshop Session presented in conjunction with the National Accessibility Leadership Award
9/3/09 Artfully Aging: Lifelong Learning through the Arts exhibition on display in the Gallery for Innovation & the Arts
9/2/09 Florida Council on Arts and Culture funding recommendations for 2009-2010 Culture Builds Florida grants now available Recommendations are not finalized. Approval by Secretary of State is required for funding.
8/27/09 Additional organizations to receive Florida Arts Recovery Program grants Two cultural organizations awarded grants from the Florida Arts Recovery Program
8/25/09 The Heart Galleries of Florida on display in the Cabinet Meeting Room
8/10/09 Meeting minutes available from Division of Cultural Affairs Rule Notice Hearing
8/3/09 2009-2010 Cultural Facilities Priority List to Roll Over to 2010-2011
7/30/09 Draft guidelines for 2010-2011 grant programs updated. Draft application now available. The draft guidelines have been updated in response to your feedback and the draft application form is now available. Comments will be accepted until August 5th.
7/23/09 Economic Impact report by Dr. William B. Stronge available
7/20/09 National Endowment for the Arts announces direct grants Fourteen Florida organizations will receive American Recovery and Reinvestment Act direct grants through the National Endowment for the Arts
7/10/09 Museum of Florida History is a 2009 AASLH Award Winner
7/9/09 Draft guidelines for 2010-2011 consolidated grant programs now available.
7/6/09 Florida Highwaymen Painter James Gibson wins National Governors Association Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts
6/29/09 From the Director - Notes from the 2009 NASAA Conference The first in a series of monthly updates from the Division's Director
6/24/09 Travel subsidies available for 2009 Performing Arts Exchange
6/23/09 Florida cultural organizations to receive federal stimulus funding
6/22/09 Division and VSA arts of Florida to present two free Audio Description training sessions Sessions to be held in Clearwater and Tallahassee
6/19/09 Return to Innocence — Paintings by St. Petersburg Artist Cecilia Lueza on Display in the Capitol Gallery
6/18/09 Wild Florida—Nature Photography by Connie Bransilver on display in the Cabinet Meeting Room
6/17/09 Florida Arts Recovery Program panel recommendations available
6/16/09 National Endowment for the Arts announces highlights from 2008 Survey of Public Participation In the Arts Long-term patterns of decline and new data on media use noted in national survey
6/10/09 June 15 Rule Development Workshop agenda now available Division of Cultural Affairs, Rule Development Workshop for 1T-1, Florida Administrative Code to be held June 15 at 9:30am.
6/8/09 Florida Artist Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline June 30
5/20/09 Margo Bindhardt, former Florida Arts Council chair and member, passes away
5/19/09 2009 – 2010 Cultural Facilities Priority List to Roll Over to 2010 - 2011
5/19/09 Cultural Facilities Program Application Deadline Cancelled
5/18/09 Culture Builds Florida Application now open for 2009-2010 funding
5/14/09 Emancipation Day Celebration on May 20
5/13/09 Rocco Landesman Nominated to Lead National Endowment for the Arts The New York Times reports that theatrical producer Rocco Landesman has been nominated to lead the National Endowment for the Arts. Landesman is known for his hit Broadway productions "Big River," "Angels in America," and "The Producers."
5/12/09 Important change in 2009-2010 funding for all applicants
5/4/09 5th Annual Florida Artist & Presenters Network (FAPN) Workshop Registration is now open for the 2009 FAPN workshop. Deadline for registration is May 26, 2009
4/29/09 Florida Department of Education study shows correlation between school music experiences and academic success
4/20/09 Poetry Out Loud Statewide Winner Announced
4/8/09 DCA and VSA Arts of Florida Announce 2009 "Inclusive Culture" Winners
4/8/09 Division Offers New Method for Staying in Touch
4/8/09 Division to Offer Webinar May 14
4/8/09 Results from the Division's Recession Survey
3/31/09 Guidelines and application now available for Florida Arts Recovery Program The application and guidelines for the Florida Arts Recovery Grant Program are now available. Application deadline is April 13.
3/26/09 Governor Crist and Secretary Browning Present the 2009 Florida Heritage Awards
3/25/09 Art Builds Florida! Statewide Student Art Contest Winners Announced
3/24/09 How to Apply for the NEA’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds
3/24/09 Major changes possible for 2009 – 2010 DCA grants
3/23/09 Division Update on Economic Stimulus Money for the Arts
3/17/09 Postcards from Home and Naturally Florida —Paintings by members of the Brevard Watercolor Society on display in the Cabinet Meeting Room
3/17/09 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Arts Opportunities in the Economic Stimulus Package The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies lists ARRA funding opportunities that could be available to assist artists and arts organizations.
3/6/09 Art Builds Florida! Statewide Student Art Contest Finalists Announced
3/5/09 From the Division Director: Economic Stimulus Money for the Arts A letter from Sandy giving information about the recovery funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.
3/4/09 New Exhibit - Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition
2/27/09 Associated Industries of Florida report encourages investment in the arts and culture
2/26/09 Division announces recession survey
2/26/09 Visit Florida looks for "Faces of the Industry"
2/19/09 Division offers first informational webinar for arts organizations and individuals Join us February 25 at 10:00am to hear news and updates from Division staff.
2/17/09 Congress Announces Plan to Examine How Arts and Music Benefit the Economy and Education
2/12/09 ‘Arts Bashing’: How Arts Jobs Affect the Economy Thinktank Center for American Progress argues that arts jobs are valuable to economy
2/12/09 Florida Chamber Identifies Quality of Life as Key Driver in Economic Recovery
2/12/09 Legislators Approve Arts Funds in Economic Stimulus Bill
2/11/09 Highwayman Paintings to be presented to the Museum of Florida History
2/10/09 Paintings by Tallahassee Artist Judy Minor on Display in the Capitol Gallery
2/5/09 Arts In Crisis Kennedy Center announces a program to assist struggling arts groups
2/2/09 Secretary of State Announces Arts in Medicine Collaboration in Florida Panhandle
1/29/09 National Endowment for the Arts Releases Information about the arts & economic stimulus
1/26/09 Children's Day at the Museum of Florida History
1/21/09 Florida Cultural Alliance Calls Florida Arts Organizations to Complete Economic Impact Survey
1/21/09 Florida Highlighted for Best Practices in Using Arts and Culture to Stimulate the Economy
1/14/09 National Governors Association releases Arts & The Economy Report demonstrates the vital role of arts and culture in economic development.
1/6/09 Florida Arts Council Elects New Chairman

2008

Date Title
12/16/08 Division offers final OASIS Refresher Workshop of the year
12/8/08 The Peninsula Project Illustrated: Sculpture by John Henry
11/18/08 Gone Native — One-of-a-kind Ceramic Sculpture featuring the Wildlife of Florida
11/12/08 Florida Cowboys—Photography by Jimmy Peters on Display in the Cabinet Meeting Room
10/15/08 ArtServe receives 2009 Florida Arts Recognition Award
10/3/08 Governor Crist Issues National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation
10/1/08 Division of Cultural Affairs Offers OASIS Refresher Workshops
10/1/08 Florida Celebrates National Arts & Humanities Month
9/29/08 Mel Tillis and Harry Crews selected for Florida Artists Hall of Fame
9/24/08 Governor Crist Calls for Task Force to Strengthen Florida's Music Recording Industry
9/9/08 Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Receives 2008 National Accessibility Leadership Award
9/8/08 Seasonal Crossings--Woodcuts by Mollie Doctrow on Display in the Cabinet Meeting Room
9/5/08 Florida Leaders Launch Art Builds Florida! Statewide Student Art Contest
9/3/08 Art from the Inside: Creative Expression in Florida’s Correctional Facilities Exhibit Opens Thursday
9/3/08 Celebrate Literacy at Florida's State Parks Entrance to Florida State parks is free for visitors that show a library card or library book or donate a gently used family book.
9/3/08 Media Advisory: Florida Launches Statewide Arts Contest Friday
8/29/08 Kennedy Center offers seminar for board members of not-for-profit arts organizations. October 26-28, 2008. Registration deadline September 17th.
8/28/08 My Life, My Vision: Paintings by Orlando Artist Luis Croasdaile on Display in the Capitol’s 22nd Floor Gallery
8/28/08 Picturing America offers free artwork to schools and public libraries National Endowment for the Humanities program brings masterpieces of American art to schools and public libraries. Accepting applications through October 31, 2008.
8/18/08 Through the Looking Glass
7/24/08 NEA ARTS now available online the National Endowment for the Arts(NEA) Newsletter is now available online. The latest issue features their Partnership with state art agencies
7/7/08 2008 LEAD Conference, August 21-24th
6/24/08 Governor Crist Appoints Three to the Florida Arts Council
6/23/08 Governor Crist Appoints Three To The Florida Arts Council
6/9/08 2008-2009 Funding Recommendations now available!
6/5/08 Aqua Munde - Paintings by Miami Artist Aleta Burgé on Display in the Cabinet Meeting Room
6/4/08 Pets in America: A New Exhibit at the Museum of Florida History
5/29/08 All Things Are Connected - Paintings and Sculptures by Mary Alice Harley in the Division of Cultural Affairs' Gallery for Innovation & the Arts
5/19/08 Facilities programs now open Program guidelines are now available for the Cultural Facilities and Regional Cultural Facilities grant programs. The deadline for applications is July 14.
5/19/08 Registration is open for the 4th Annual FAPN workshop!
5/19/08 Remembering Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008)
5/12/08 Emancipation Day Celebration May 20th at the Knott House
5/6/08 Secretary of State Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Arts Accessibility
5/6/08 Upcoming Arts in Action Forums Taking Place in Florida
5/2/08 Petticoat Painters of Sarasota - 55th Anniversary Exhibit on Display in the Capitol's 22nd Floor Gallery
3/20/08 Paintings by Florida Highwaymen on Display in the Arts Learning Gallery
3/20/08 Poetry Out Loud Florida Winner Named
3/19/08 Accessibility Enhancement for State of Florida Individual Artist Fellowship Recipients Traveling Exhibition
3/1/08 Poetry Out Loud is coming March 15th
2/11/08 Landscape Paintings by Patricia Rottino Cummins on display in the 22nd Floor Gallery of the Florida Capitol
2/1/08 2008 Professional Development Workshops for Artists now accepting applications
1/29/08 2008-2010 State Touring Program Roster Released
1/24/08 Division of Cultural Affairs Partners with National Endowment for the Arts to Offer Workshops for Florida Artists
1/17/08 Florida Arts Council Receives New Officers and Appointments
1/15/08 Twenty-Nine Individual Artist Fellowships Announced
1/14/08 Florida Women of Achievement, photographs by Scherley Busch on Display in the Cabinet Meeting Room Gallery
1/14/08 Florida Women of Achievement, photographs by Scherley Busch

2007

Date Title
11/1/07 Art. Ask for More a campaign for Arts in Education by Americans for the Arts
10/30/07 Secretary of State Announces Selection of Florida Commissioners to Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
10/9/07 Victor Nunez and Augusta Savage to be inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame
9/25/07 Artwork by Cuban-American Artist Xavier Cortada Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
9/25/07 Selections From The Ramos Masters Collection Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
9/25/07 State Elections Canvassing Commission Meeting> Division of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop In Tampa
9/24/07 Division of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop In Fort Lauderdale
9/19/07 Division of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop In Tallahassee
9/6/07 Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Announces Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest
8/23/07 Secretary of State Announces $25,000 Grant to Folklife Program from the National Endowment for the Arts
8/14/07 Two Members appointed to the Florida Arts Council
8/6/07 Florida Arts Council Member Wins United States Maritime Literature Award
8/3/07 Florida Heritage Art Series by Andrew “Wallen” Tatler on Display in the Capitol’s 22nd Floor Gallery
8/3/07 The National Endowment for the Humanities’ Conservation Project Completed at The Knott House Museum
6/20/07 Florida Students Win African American Prize At National History Day Competition
5/29/07 Beaches, Creatures and Cowboys: Florida Movie Posters
5/16/07 Emancipation Day Celebration At The Knott House Museum
5/8/07 Professional Development Workshops Offered for Florida Artists
5/2/07 The Museum of Florida History Celebrates 30th Birthday
3/29/07 Legendary Country Artist Hank Locklin’s inducted into the 2007 Florida Artists Hall of Fame
3/22/07 Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning Announces State Winners of Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest
3/15/07 Governor Crist Unveils American Royalty Indian Heritage Sculptures
3/2/07 Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning announces state winners of Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest
2/22/07 New Florida Arts Council Chair Announced
2/2/07 Governor Charlie Christ Announces Budget Proposal for Department of State
1/18/07 Individual Artist Fellowships Announced
1/18/07 2007 Individual Artist Fellowship Recipients Announced

2006

Date Title
10/12/06 Legendary Country Star, Hank Locklin, to be inducted into the 2007 Florida Artists Hall of Fame
9/15/06 Artwork by Brazilian-American Artist Romero Britto Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
9/15/06 Artwork by Hispanic-American Artists Bastian Juarez, Julio Mateo, Luisa Mesa & Kiki Valdes Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

2005

Date Title
11/4/05 Paintings by Tarpon Springs Artist, Kevin Grass, on Exhibit in the Cabinet Meeting Room
10/5/05 Florida Celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month in October
9/1/05 Jessica Lunsford Act
8/12/05 Division Of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop In Fort Lauderdale
8/12/05 Division Of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop In Jupiter
6/3/05 Secretary Of State Glenda E. Hood To Speak At Dedication Of Florida’s World War II Monument
5/25/05 Paintings by Barbara Landry on Exhibit in the Governor’s Gallery
5/16/05 Stephen Hogge of Tallahassee appointed to the Florida Arts Council
4/28/05 First Lady Columba Bush and Secretary of State Glenda Hood Hold Press Conference to Release Results of Cultural Visioning Project
4/18/05 Paintings and Prints by Ferdie Pacheco on Display in the Old Capitol Gallery
4/7/05 Division of Cultural Affairs & VSA arts of Florida Receive Grant to Help Artists with Disabilities Pursue Careers in the Arts
4/4/05 Paintings by Patricia Rottino Cummins on Display in the Cabinet Meeting Room
4/1/05 Artwork by Xavier Cortada on Display
3/1/05 Oil Paintings by Ocala Artist Jacquelyn Modesitt Schindehette On Display
2/4/05 2005 Individual Artist Fellowships Announced
1/19/05 Paintings by Florida Highwaymen on Display in the Capitol’s 22nd Floor Gallery
1/19/05 Paintings by James A. Porter on Display in the Capitol Rotunda
1/4/05 Oil Paintings by Linda Relis on Display in the Cabinet Meeting Room
1/4/05 Paintings and Works on paper by John Bailly at the Old Capitol Gallery

2004

Date Title
11/23/04 Artwork by Highwaymen Artist L.L.C. On Display in Governor's Gallery
11/23/04 Secretary Hood Announces an Exhibition of Landscape Works by Tallahassee artist Lauren Buchanan Schlakman
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10/5/04 Mixed-media Works by Tallahassee Artist Kenneth Reshard on Display at the Old Capitol
10/5/04 Nature Photography by Jeffrey Berger on Exhibit in the Cabinet Meeting Room
9/17/04 Artwork by Cuban-American Artist Lilian Garcia-Roig Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
8/17/04 Sibille Hart Pritchard Appointed to Florida Arts Council
8/13/04 Secretary Hood Announces an Exhibition of Watercolors by Tampa Artist Taylor Ikin
7/13/04 Secretary Hood Announces an Exhibition of Hand-Painted Paper Collages by Denise Choppin
7/2/04 Secretary Hood Announces an Exhibition of Works by the Center for Emerging Art
6/10/04 Wes Singletary Appointed Director of the Office of Cultural and Heritage Programs
5/17/04 Secretary Hood Announces Paintings by William North on display at the Governor’s Gallery
5/17/04 Secretary Hood Announces Works by John Tutton on Exhibit at the Capitol Gallery
5/13/04 Paintings by P. J. Lamb on Display In the Cabinet Meeting Room
4/13/04 Secretary Hood Announces Paintings by Kate Kretz on Display In the Old Capitol Gallery
4/2/04 Secretary Hood Announces Heritage Film Series to Showcase Two Documentary Films
3/30/04 Secretary Hood Holds Press Conference To Thank Cultural Arts Organizations
3/24/04 Secretary Hood Holds Press Conference To Announce Inaugural Program To Honor Excellence In Schools
3/17/04 Secretary Hood Announces Results Of Economic Impact Of Florida’s Arts And Cultural Industry
3/12/04 LeMoyne Art Foundation Displays Art by Students & Teachers
2/16/04 Photographs of the Rural North Florida Landscape by Theresa Segal
2/16/04 Sculpture by Michael Jernigan on Display at the Capitol
1/20/04 New Statewide Economic Impact Study of Florida’s Arts and Cultural Industry Released
1/19/04 Ceramics by Georgina Holt on Display In the Old Capitol Gallery
1/19/04 Plein Air Paintings by Linda Blondheim on Display in the Cabinet Meeting Room

2003

Date Title
12/16/03 Secretary of State Glenda E. Hood Announces 2004 Arts Recognition Award Recipients
12/16/03 Secretary of State Glenda E. Hood Announces 2004 Hall of Fame Inductees
12/5/03 Division of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop in Avon Park
12/4/03 Division of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop in Fort Lauderdale
12/2/03 Division of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop in Gainesville
12/1/03 Division of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop in Tarpon Springs
12/1/03 Papillion Florida: Art Inside the Walls
11/12/03 Division of Cultural Affairs Offers Grant Writing Workshop in Pensacola
11/7/03 Artworks by Sheila Cotton on Display at the Governor's Gallery
11/5/03 Mixed-Media Paintings by Christine Peloquin on Display at the Capitol Gallery
10/1/03 Florida Celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month in October
9/26/03 Cabinet Meeting Room Features Paintings and Mixed-Media Works by Christian Duran
9/26/03 Paintings by Jessica Concepcion on Display In the Old Capitol Gallery
9/19/03 Murals by Cuban Artist Xavier Cortada Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
9/4/03 Destination: North Florida
Graphic Design and Photography Works by Students from the Lively Technical Center
9/4/03 Works by the Artists' League of the Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts on Display at the Capitol Gallery
8/18/03 Artworks by Gail Curcio on Display at the Governor’s Gallery
8/7/03 Dr. William Patrick Foster to be Inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame
7/1/03 Cabinet Meeting Room Features Surreal Artworks by Karen Rose
5/30/03 Two Rivers – Two Lands A Photographic Essay by Monticello Artist Lew Wilson
5/19/03 The Late Earl Cunningham to be Inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame
5/12/03 Ukrainian Folk Art by Oksana Kravchenko at the Governor's Gallery
5/5/03 Frances R. "Dolly" Hand of Palm Beach County to Receive Florida Arts Recognition Award
5/2/03 In Print: Learning the Language of Art - An Exhibition of Student Works from Leon County
5/2/03 Sculptures by Volf Roitman on Display at the Capitol Gallery
4/14/03 Cabinet Meeting Room Features Mixed-Media Paintings by Morgan Lorenzo
4/1/03 Artworks by Miami Artist Lia Galletti on Display at the Old Capitol
4/1/03 Artworks by Rickards High School IB Seniors on Display at the Arts Learning Gallery
4/1/03 Artworks by Rickards High School IB students on Display at the Arts Learning Gallery
4/1/03 Suzanne Teate of Jacksonville Appointed to Florida Arts Council
3/25/03 Secretary Hood Unveils New Cultural Affairs Website
3/10/03 Artwork from Florida's First Lady's Arts Recognition Scholarship Recipients on Display at the Arts Learning Gallery
3/10/03 Landscapes by Florida Highwaymen Artist James Gibson on Display
2/11/03 Earl Cunningham and William Patrick Foster to be Inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame
2/11/03 Frances "Dolly" Hand to Receive the 2003 Florida Arts Recognition Award
2/3/03 Paintings by Carolina Salazar on Display at the Old Capitol Gallery
1/27/03 Florida Landscape Paintings by Susan Klein On Display

2002

Date Title
12/3/02 "Project: Apollo," an Exhibition of Works by Fort Lauderdale artist Kyle Barnette
11/15/02 Artwork from Pyramid Studios on Display at the Arts Learning Gallery
1/24/02 Governor appoints two to the florida arts council

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