An independent nonprofit working in trusted partnership with civic, cultural, and community stakeholders to strengthen Tampa’s creative ecosystem and expand access to the arts.
Tampa Arts Alliance advances the arts across Tampa by uniting artists, organizations, civic partners, and community stakeholders. As an independent nonprofit, we complement existing cultural initiatives by supporting the broader creative economy, fostering collaboration, and developing cultural infrastructure that strengthens our region’s cultural identity.
Ecosystem Leadership
Creative Infrastructure
Artist & Organization Support
Public Access & Engagement
A vibrant city depends on a strong creative ecosystem. Tampa’s artists and cultural organizations shape the character, energy, and imagination of our community. When they thrive, our region prospers.
The Tampa Arts Alliance builds the infrastructure that supports this vision. We create the conditions for sustainable careers, resilient organizations, and a cultural landscape that benefits everyone.
Across Tampa, the Alliance leads initiatives that strengthen the creative ecosystem; from public art and cultural mapping to collaborative programs, advocacy, and community engagement. These images highlight a few of the ways we connect partners, support artists, and expand access to creativity throughout the city.
Ecosystem Impact: Strengthened cross-sector cultural leadership and collaboration regionally.
Infrastructure Progress: Advanced development of the Downtown Arts Center and support artist live/workspace initiatives.
Visibility & Access: Catalogued 200+ creative venues and increased public art engagement across Tampa neighborhoods.
Community Reach: Expanded collaborative programming and multi-partner initiatives city-wide.
A flagship cultural hub located at the corner of Tampa St. and Kennedy Blvd., across from Lykes Gaslight Park.
The Center will:
Showcase regional artistic innovation
Strengthen collaboration across disciplines
Provide daily public access to the arts
Increase cultural visibility in Tampa’s urban core
Serve as a civic anchor for creativity, community, and connection
The Center will act as a daily hub where artists, organizations, civic leaders, and audiences build sustained creative collaborations.
Strengthening Tampa’s voice across the region through shared impact, cultural leadership, and cross-sector partnerships.
Emmy® award-winning documentary series Art
in Tampa produced in collaboration with Visit Tampa Bay. The Tampa Arts Alliance shines a light on Tampa’s thriving arts scene. The series shares the perspective of five Tampa-based artists and expands into a larger snapshot of the complex and exciting layers of creativity that make Tampa Bay a cultural destination.
The Alliance appreciates the generous support of partners who share our commitment to strengthening Tampa’s creative ecosystem.
