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Artist Estate and Legacy Planning

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Keeping an artist's legacy alive after their passing can be a difficult proposition. Artists or estates of artists who were prolific in their work during their lives or who may not have received widespread recognition may wish to plan for the…

Public Art

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Public Art refers to artwork that is located in the public's space such as in the lobby or outside a state, local government or private facility. Public art is either purchased for the space or an artist will be commissioned to create a specific…

Florida Folklife Program Receives Florida Historical Society Award

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Historical Resources, Division of Historical Resources - Folklife Program

Closed Primary Elections

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Information on Florida's closed primary system

Pioneer

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This guide explores the influence of the pioneer spirit on Florida’s history and culture.

Library Policies and Fees

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Describes policies about library cards, lending periods, Internet use, visiting the library and other services.

Professional Resources

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Items for ILL on archives and preservation, collection development, management and more.

Specific Cultural Projects

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The Specific Cultural Project (SCP) grant is designed to fund an organization’s cultural project, program, exhibition, or series taking place within the grant period. The grant activities must support the mission of the organization and further the…

Patrick D. Smith

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By any measure, Patrick D. Smith is among the most distinguished and beloved writers on Florida's culture and heritage. His prolific body of work has brought him international acclaim marked by six nominations for the Nobel Prize for Literature and…

Articles of Incorporation – FL Non-Profit Corporation

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Quickly create a non-profit corporation in Florida by completing the form online.

Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

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Unexpected events happen. Make a plan for disaster preparedness so that your studio or cultural organization is ready for unforeseen circumstances like hurricanes and break-ins.

Secretary Detzner Announces Start of Application Period for Arts and Culture Grants

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today that the application period is open for Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs 2015-2016 grants for general programming, specific projects, and facilities. All applications are due…

Emily Rodriguez selected as Florida Poetry Out Loud State Champion

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today the winners of the State Finals of the 2014 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, the NEA awards more than $100,000 in…

Florida Folklife Program Seeks Master Artists and Apprentices

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Historical Resources, Division of Historical Resources - Folklife Program

MEDIA ADVISORY: Master Afro-Cuban Batá Drummer to Give Free Public Performance at Mission San Luis

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Historical Resources, Division of Historical Resources - Folklife Program