Florida Cultural Alliance

10/03/2026

Applications are now open for South Arts’ inaugural Arts Journalism Grant, with guidelines developed in collaboration with Rebecca Ritzel, supporting journalists covering arts and culture across the South. The program provides support for individual journalists, journalism organizations, and travel-based reporting. Explore the guidelines and apply through the link in our bio. Share this opportunity with a journalist or media organization whose work you value. Strong, independent arts coverage helps communities see themselves and stay connected to the region’s cultural life and beyond.��

09/11/2026

We look forward to honoring three extraordinary leaders at the 2026 Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy, taking place September 30 in Washington, D.C.

🏅 Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) — 2026 Senate Arts Leadership Award
🏅 Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) — 2026 House Arts Leadership Award
🏅 Nina Ozlu Tunceli — Lifetime Achievement Award for National Arts Leadership

Arts advocates from across the country and around the world will be watching the event live on YouTube. Don't miss this special event featuring Tony Award-winning actress, director, and educator Phylicia Rashad.

Register to receive event time and link. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hj9d4m

09/10/2026

With funding generously provided by the Recording Academy, grants of up to $20,000 are available to support eligible organizations and individuals.

09/01/2026

Arts nonprofits in Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla counties…

08/25/2026

🎺 A newly proposed tariff on brass-wind instruments and accessories could make it even harder for music programs and families to afford the instruments students need.

Now is the time for music educators and advocates to make our voices heard! Submit a public comment by August 27 and reach out directly to your members of Congress to oppose the proposed tariff.

Learn what’s at stake and exactly how to take action: bit.ly/brass-wind-tariff-blog

NAMM League of American Orchestras

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

CALL TO ARTISTS | Fine Art Photography artists within a 100-mile radius of Tallahassee are invited to submit up to three artworks for consideration to this year’s PhotoFest juried exhibition.

PhotoFest is a juried fine art photography exhibition at the Artport Gallery. This annual event presented by the Council on Culture & Arts is part of the Art in Public Places program sponsored by the City of Tallahassee. From the entries submitted, as many as 50 individual artworks, never before shown at the Artport or City Hall Gallery, will be featured in PhotoFest.

Visit our website www.tallahasseearts.org under the Public Art > Exhibit with COCA tabs to access the full prospectus and application. Contact COCA’s Public Art Manager at [email protected] with questions.

Application deadline: Sept 11, 2026 by 11:59PM

08/03/2026

Attn. Artists: Florida Art Masters' Portrait Championship application deadline is August 31, 2026.