The Purpose of the Arts Council is to serve as an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners to provide advice regarding developing, coordinating, and promoting the performing and visual arts in Hillsborough County and contracting for artistic services, performances, and exhibits, all for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment, and benefit of the citizens of Hillsborough County. Members of this Council serve annually as the Grant Reviewers for the Cultural Development Grant, the Community Arts Impact Grant, and the Professional Development for Artists Grant.
Members Appointed By
Board of County Commissioners
Maximum Membership
The membership of this Council shall be appointed by the BOCC and shall consist of a minimum of 11 members. Composition is specified as follows:
- County Commissioner, designated by the BOCC at its annual routine organizational meeting;
- Mayor of the City of Tampa, or designee;
- Mayor of the City of Temple Terrace, or designee:
- Mayor of the City of Plant City, or designee:
- A minimum of 7 additional members, a minimum of which will be three individuals affiliated with one or more local cultural organizations; active members of one or more charitable, educational, or other organizations which provide community benefits; have relevant professional experience; possess stature in the community.
Length of Term
The term of office for each member shall be one 3-year term. Members may only serve for one term. The terms of all members appointed to represent elected officials shall be concurrent with the term of the serving elected official.
Authority
Ordinance 21-16 adopted May 19, 2021 by the BOCC.
Meeting Time and Place
First Tuesday, 11 am, Quarterly - December, March, June, September
Location: Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
2101 E. Palm Ave.
(Parking at 2109 E. 11th Ave.)
Tampa Florida, 33605
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Meeting Schedule
Meetings will be added as they are announced.
- March 7, 2023 at 11 AM
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
- June 6, 2023 at 11 AM
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
- Sept. 5, 2023 at 11 AM
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
- March 7, 2023 at 11 AM
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Public Access and Comments
Sign up to participate virtually or in-person by sending an email to Arts@HCFLGov.net
- Include your name, phone number, and whether you will be participating virtually or in-person
- You will be called on in the order that you have signed up
- You may also attend the meeting and sign up on-site where your name will be added to the list at that time
Contact Person
Martine Meredith Collier
Division Director
Arts Council Division of HC
601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 20th FL
Tampa, FL 33602
813-571-6991
collierm@hillsboroughcounty.org
Elected Officials or Designee
| Member | Position | Dates of Service |
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| Commissioner Pat Kemp | Hillsborough County Commissioner | |
| Ms. Meg Heimstead | City of Tampa Mayor or Designee | |
| Council Member James Chambers | City of Temple Terrace or Designee | |
| Ms. Mercedes Hermida-Perez | City of Plant City Mayor or Designee |
Affiliated with one or more local cultural organizations: active members of one or more charitable, educational, or other organizations which provide community benefits; have relevant professional experience; possess stature in the community.
| Member | Position | Dates of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Theron Butler | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024* |
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| Ms. Zora Carrier | 10/18/2023 - 10/18/2026 |
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| Ms. Dee Hood | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024 |
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| Ms. Vanessa Oatman | 10/18/2023 - 10/18/2026 |
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| Mr. Dontavious Pittman | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024 |
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| Mr. Gary Satterfield | 10/18/2023 - 10/18/2026 |
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| Ms. Georgia Vahue | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024 |