Purpose
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 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 im the community.
Length of Term
The terms of office for each member shall be 3 years. The terms of all members appointed to represent elected officiasls 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
Quarterly.
Dates and locations TBD.
Special Requirements
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner Mariella Smith | Hillsborough County Commissioner | |
| Ms. Meg Heimstead | City of Tampa Mayor or Designee | |
| Council Member Cheri Donohue | 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 - 09/30/2023 |
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| Mr. Santiago Corrada |
10/01/2021 - 09/30/2023 |
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| Ms. Dee Hood | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024 |
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| Mr. Julian Mackenzie |
10/01/2021 - 09/30/2023 |
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| Mr. J. Tyler Odle | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024 |
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| Ms. Meghan Parsons | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2023 |
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| Mr. Dontavious Pittman | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024 |
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| Ms. Andra Richardson | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2023 |
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| Mr. Clarence J. Roberts |
10/01/2021 - 09/30/2022 |
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| Ms. Sandra Sroka | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2022 |
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| Ms. Georgia Vahue | 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024 |