About Us

Robin Nigh, Art Programs
Manager
The Art Programs Division is a new division under the Department of Arts &
Cultural Affairs
- The Mission of this division is to implement programs that foster a City
As Art
- The Vision is to develop and/or facilitate free access to artistic
excellence through programs and/or partnerships
- The Values are to follow best national practices and policies in the
fields of Art Programming and Administration
Programs under this division include:
- Lights On Tampa
- Public Art in Private Development (Chapter 27-441)
- Cultural development and enhancements projects of designated areas
such as the Riverwalk and Zack St.
- The Public Art Program (Chapter 4)
- Capital Improvement Projects
- Photographer Laureate Program
Priorities for 2007:
- Plan, develop & expand the Lights On Tampa Program for 2009
- Meet with stakeholders and complete plan for Zack as Avenue of the Arts
- Develop a Public Art Plan with the Tampa Convention Center
- Additional projects in work plan:
- Build a program for artful gateways that can be implemented throughout
the City of Tampa
- Finalize Cultural Plan of Riverwalk and begin implementation
- Create a system whereby developers can easily and effectively meet their
Public Art requirement
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