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'''Florida Artists Hall of Fame''' recognizes artists who have made significant contributions to art in Florida. It was established by the [[Florida Legislature]] in 1986. There is a '''Florida Artists Hall of Fame Wall''' on the Plaza Level in the rotunda of the [[Florida Capitol]]. The [[Florida Council on Arts and Culture]] reviews nominations annually and makes recommendations to the [[Florida Secretary of State]]. No more than two inductees are selected in any year<ref> |
'''Florida Artists Hall of Fame''' recognizes artists who have made significant contributions to art in Florida. It was established by the [[Florida Legislature]] in 1986. There is a '''Florida Artists Hall of Fame Wall''' on the Plaza Level in the rotunda of the [[Florida Capitol]]. The [[Florida Council on Arts and Culture]] reviews nominations annually and makes recommendations to the [[Florida Secretary of State]]. No more than two inductees are selected in any year<ref name="FAHF">{{cite web |url=http://www.florida-arts.org/programs/ahf/ |title=Florida Artists Hall of Fame |accessdate=August 22, 2014}}</ref> until 2012 when four inductees were added. |
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In 2013 folk singer [[Frank Thomas (musician)|Frank J. Thomas]], a longtime [[Lake Wales, Florida]] resident; [[Latin pop]] superstar [[Gloria Estefan]] and painter [[Laura Woodward]] were inducted. |
In 2013 folk singer [[Frank Thomas (musician)|Frank J. Thomas]], a longtime [[Lake Wales, Florida]] resident; [[Latin pop]] superstar [[Gloria Estefan]] and painter [[Laura Woodward]] were inducted. |
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In 1986, the Hall was established by the Florida Legislature. It provides recognition to persons, living or dead, who "made significant contributions to the arts in Florida either as performing or practicing artists in individual disciplines." The awards recipients show diversity of artistic accomplishment in the state's "cultural tapestry." The Florida Artists Hall of Fame Wall is in the rotunda of the Capitol building. The Florida Council on Arts and Culture reviews nominations recommends candidates to the Secretary of State. Inductions take placed each March during the Florida Heritage Awards. Each honoree receives a commemorative bronze sculpture. The sculpture, ''La Florida'' was created by [[Enzo Torcoletti]].<ref name="FAHF"/>{ |
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==Alphabetical list of inductees== |
==Alphabetical list of inductees== |
Revision as of 14:45, 22 August 2014
Florida Artists Hall of Fame recognizes artists who have made significant contributions to art in Florida. It was established by the Florida Legislature in 1986. There is a Florida Artists Hall of Fame Wall on the Plaza Level in the rotunda of the Florida Capitol. The Florida Council on Arts and Culture reviews nominations annually and makes recommendations to the Florida Secretary of State. No more than two inductees are selected in any year[1] until 2012 when four inductees were added.
In 2013 folk singer Frank J. Thomas, a longtime Lake Wales, Florida resident; Latin pop superstar Gloria Estefan and painter Laura Woodward were inducted.
In 1986, the Hall was established by the Florida Legislature. It provides recognition to persons, living or dead, who "made significant contributions to the arts in Florida either as performing or practicing artists in individual disciplines." The awards recipients show diversity of artistic accomplishment in the state's "cultural tapestry." The Florida Artists Hall of Fame Wall is in the rotunda of the Capitol building. The Florida Council on Arts and Culture reviews nominations recommends candidates to the Secretary of State. Inductions take placed each March during the Florida Heritage Awards. Each honoree receives a commemorative bronze sculpture. The sculpture, La Florida was created by Enzo Torcoletti.[1]{
Alphabetical list of inductees
See also
References
- ^ a b "Florida Artists Hall of Fame". Retrieved August 22, 2014.