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Advocacy

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The Division has created a toolkit that provides information to help you advocate for arts and culture in the state of Florida.

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…

Arts in Health

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Arts in healthcare is a diverse, multidisciplinary field dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience by connecting people with the power of the arts at key moments in their lives. This rapidly growing field integrates the arts, including…

Economic Impact of the Arts

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The arts are a vitally important economic industry, generating revenue, creating jobs and developing communities. Several resources below offer substantial research findings on the arts and economic development, from statewide economic impact…

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…

Statewide Organizations and Associations

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Florida associations, centers and agencies dedicated to the arts and culture.

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…

Secretary of State: PEW Report Validates Agency Reform to Expand Voter Access

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Today, Secretary of State Ken Detzner released the following statement regarding the recently issued PEW Charitable Trust Election Performance Index report:

Secretary Detzner Announces Emancipation Day Celebration (1)

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Cultural Affairs, Museum of Florida History

Natural Science & Mathematics

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New books from the State Library in the Natural Science and Mathematics categories

Geography & History

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New books from the State Library in the Geography and History categories

E-Books Library

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New e-books from the State Library

E-Books Agency

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New books from the State Library in the Philosophy and Psychology and Religion categories

Dr. Edmund Skellings

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After a competition of over four hundred Florida poets and selection by an anonymous national panel in 1980, Governor Robert Graham appointed Dr. Edmund Skellings the Poet Laureate of the State of Florida, a lifetime honor. Author of seven books of…

Library Mission Statement

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Two missions of the State Library of Florida.