Florida Council on Arts and Culture

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 Artist 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]

Honorable Lois Benson Escambia County
Honorable Timothy D. Deratany Brevard County
Mrs. Katharine Dickenson Indian River County
Ms. Maria Emilia Faedo Hillsborough County
Mr. Towson Fraser Leon County
Commissioner Deborah Kynes Pinellas County
Mr. Glenn Lochrie Broward County
Ms. Heather Mayo Leon County
Ms. Hope McMath Duval County Chair
Mr. Terry Olson Orange County
Representative Holly Raschein Monroe County Vice Chair
Ms. Joy Satterlee Broward County
Mr. Jason Tapia Miami-Dade County
Ms. Nancy Turrell Martin County
Ms. Pat Williams Martin County

References

  1. ↑ Florida Council on Arts and Culture
  2. ↑ "Current Members - Division of Cultural Affairs - Florida Department of State". dos.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
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