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Media Release: BOCC Announces Open Space for the Fine Arts Council
BOCC announces open council member space on the Hernando County Fine Arts Council
Artist Spotlight: Brian Kelly
Artist Spotlight on Brian Kelly for the Front Porch Art Walk on May 6!
Media Release: Arts Council Congratulates Winners of 38th Annual Art in the Park
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council congratulates the winners of the 38th Annual Art in the Park and thanks all who made the show a roaring success!
Media Release: Arts Council’s Marching Orders—Prepare the Way for the Future of Hernando County Arts
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council dreamed of a cultural arts center in Hernando County that could attract national acts, as well as offer artists space for a gallery, exhibitions, classrooms, workspace for artists, rehearsal space, and storage. Maybe even a coffee shop. Mindful of past efforts that started strong, but collapsed before the dream became reality, they conducted a market assessment with the DLR Group, experts in the field.
Market Assessment for a New Cultural Facility in Hernando County
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council is excited to share the results from a Market Assessment for a New Cultural Facility in Hernando County.
COVID-19 concerns lead to the cancellation of the Hernando County Fine Arts Council 37th Annual Art in the Park this March
On Thursday, January 14, at the Council’s monthly meeting, members cited the County's soaring positivity rate and fears of hosting a superspreader event. It was a difficult decision to break with a long-standing tradition and to disappoint artists, vendors, and art lovers alike. Ultimately, however, Council members unanimously agreed to prioritize the health and safety of all involved over its own economic loss and voted to cancel Art in the Park as currently planned for this March.
Art in the Park Photos
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council, along with premier sponsor Florida’s Adventure Coast, wishes to thank everyone who came out to support the 36th Annual Art in the Park held March 14 &15, 2020, at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville, FL.
AITP 2020 Winners
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council, along with premier sponsor Florida’s Adventure Coast, wishes to congratulate the judges’ winners from the 36th Annual Art in the Park held March 14 &15, 2020, at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville, FL.
Art in the Park Named Top 20 March Event in the Southeast Third Year in a Row
The Southeast Tourism Society is proud to announce the Hernando County Fine Arts Council’s 36th Annual Art in the Park has been named to its top 20 Festival and Events list for the month of March 2020. Jan Knowles, co-chair of Art in the Park noted, “The Arts Council is thrilled that our festival has been named in the top 20 for the third year in a row!”