2018 Department of State and Folk Heritage Awards

The Florida Department of State Cultural Arts and Folk Heritage Awards were held January 24, 2018. Floridians were recognized for their outstanding talents and excellence in preserving and promoting Florida’s heritage and cultural arts. Included were the Florida Folk Heritage Awards by the Florida Folklife Program, the Diversity and Inclusion Awards by the Division of Cultural Affairs and Citizens for Florida Arts Inc. and the 2018 Florida Artists Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Cultural Affairs

The Economic Impact of Florida's Arts and Culture Community

Americans for the Arts' latest economic impact study is available NOW! Find out about how Florida's not-for-profit arts and culture industry affects our economy- and it's more than you might think!

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Cultural Affairs

Creative Forces Summit

The Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs convened a summit at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts on October 23 and 24, 2017 to launch the Creative Forces initiative in Florida. Creative Forces will bring healing arts to service members, veterans, and their families through a standardized Creative Arts Therapies program at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa.

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Division of Cultural Affairs

Florida Music Tours launches with the Blues

The Division of Cultural Affairs has launched the new Florida Music Tours project, beginning with a tour around Florida focusing on the Blues.  Visit floridamusictours.com for history, streaming music, places to visit and more!