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Florida Council on Arts and Culture

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Florida Council on Arts and Culture is a 15-member advisory council appointed to advise the Florida Secretary of State regarding cultural grant funding and on matters pertaining to culture in Florida including appointments to the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.

Appointments are determined by the Governor of Florida, President of the Florida Senate and Speaker of the Florida House in consultation with the Florida Secretary of State. The Governor manages seven seats that serve four-year terms. The President and Speaker manage four seats each, with terms of two years. According to the council's website: "The appointments are based on geographic representation, as well as demonstrated history of community service in the arts and culture."[1]

The current members of the Florida Council on Arts and Culture are:[2]

Mr. Rivers Buford, III Leon County
Ms. Lisa Burgess Broward County
Ms. LaVon Bracy Davis Orange County Chair
Ms. Tara Forman Broward County
Mr. Richard Forsyth Hillsborough County
Mr. Towson Fraser Leon County
Ms. Patricia Frost Miami-Dade County
Commissioner Deborah Kynes Pinellas County
Ms. Carroll Hanley Goggin Orange County
Mr. Frank Gromling Flagler County
Ms. Heather Mayo Leon County
Dr. Alix Miller Leon County
Representative Holly Raschein Monroe County Vice Chair
Mr. Jason Tapia Miami-Dade County
Ms. Pat Williams Martin County Secretary

References

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  1. ^ Florida Council on Arts and Culture
  2. ^ "Current Members - Division of Cultural Affairs - Florida Department of State". Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 2020-10-21.