About Us

Tampa Art Programs

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