The Big Picture Photographer Laureate Program
The Big Picture Photographer Laureate Program began in 2003. Each Year, the committee commissions an artist/photographer to explore, and photograph life and the crucial issues and events within the city of Tampa for one year.  The objectives of this project are to build an archive and resource for the citizens of Tampa; to enhance city facilities with images that are reflective of the life, and character of Tampa; and build the portable works collection of the City of Tampa, Art Programs. View the galleries of artists/photographers.

Lights On Tampa
Lights On Tampa bridges Tampa’s commitment to the arts, technology, and education and offers free access to artistic excellence. It is a cultural and aesthetic event designed to engage, entertain, and educate Tampa’s visitors and diverse community. Lights On Tampa is a biennial program that brings major contemporary artists to downtown Tampa. By focusing on art that is experiential and includes both “low” and “high” tech materials, Lights On Tampa also puts the spotlight on Tampa. Some of these installations will be permanent, some temporary, and some will live only virtually through www.lightsontampa.org.
Lights On Tampa is an innovative project of the City of Tampa, Art Programs Division which debuted January 7, 2006, and returned to Tampa January 10 - February 1, 2009. The Art Programs Division of the City of Tampa is in partnership with Friends of Tampa Public Art, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization to commission the selected artists to create the installations.

The Public Art Program
Public Art is woven into the fabric of Tampa’s streets, parks, cityscapes, and public spaces. You can find Public Art in parks and community centers. View highlights of Tampa's Public Art Collection.

Public Art / Private Development
The Art Programs Division offers technical assistance and various resources for developers within the Central Business District.  For more information, please contact the Art Programs office at (813) 274-8531.

Call to Artists
All call to artists will be available through the City's website, when released. However, if you are interested in applying and would like to receive the call to artists directly via email, please contact us and kindly provide your email address.