ARTS AXIS FLORIDA

Where arts, content, and culture collide.

Arts Axis Florida is a free digital platform dedicated to promoting local artists, cultural organizations, and art nonprofits across the Greater Tampa Bay Region. We believe in strengthening community connection through the arts by making it more accessible and highlighting the rich cultural landscape of our area. Curated local content for you to explore and enjoy.  Learn more about us and how you can get involved!


  • Our History

    WUSF developed Arts Axis Florida (AAF) as a way to bring arts programming to audiences across the state. Since 2020, AAF has grown to include almost 200 organizations featuring the visual arts, theater, music, film, and poetry. We create a direct link between arts organizations and their audiences. This dynamic platform showcases exclusive content, from captivating dance performances to insightful artist interviews, engaging audiences of all interests with their local arts scene. 


  • Our Mission & Vision

    Our Mission:

    We seek to promote Florida artists, musicians, and arts non-profit organizations that elevate artistic voices; we seek to create opportunities to enrich creativity and development; we support artistic curiosity.

     

    Our Vision:

    We want AAF to ignite a cultural renaissance in Florida, where this dynamic statewide cultural scene is globally recognized as a beacon of artistic vibrancy and innovation, where community voices and expressions thrive.


  • What We Do

    Arts Axis Florida serves as a dynamic hub at the heart of Florida's arts and cultural scene, dedicated to fostering the arts, enriching culture, and nurturing community engagement. Through performances, events, podcasting, and collaborative projects, Arts Axis Florida elevates the visibility of local artists, musicians, and arts organizations by amplifying their voices and providing platforms for their work to be celebrated. We do all this through digital platforms, publications, and multimedia initiatives, AAF shares stories, highlights voices, and inspires audiences to engage with the arts in meaningful ways. 

  • How We Work

    We've created an arts initiative aimed at enhancing community access to art statewide. Our platform now offers a range of events, including audio and video podcasts, live and on-demand performances, visual arts, theater, music, film, and poetry. For many of the artists featured, this is the first time their work is being recorded and marketed to the greater arts scene.  How we work is centralized to the collaboration with local arts partners and organizations.

  • Ways to Work with Us

    1. Collaborate

    We seek to partner with local artists and organizations and engage in events and projects that serve to elevate their significance within the community. 


    2. Support

    Support our organization's mission by making financial contributions through donations or fundraising initiatives. Your financial support plays a crucial role in sustaining our programs, supporting artists, and ensuring the smooth functioning of our day-to-day activities.


    3. Sponsor

    As a connector within the arts ecosystem, sponsoring AAF is an effective way to reach new and existing audiences. 


    4. Market 

    Focused marketing can significantly benefit arts organizations and individuals by providing opportunities for cost-effective promotion and exposure.. 


     5. Volunteer

    Volunteer your time and skills to assist with event preparation, advertising and promotions, blog writing or social media duties. Contact us to find out how you can get involved.


  • Become a non-profit member

    Each organization member profile consists of a bio for the organization, website links, social media handles, and content ranging from upcoming events, videos, audio files, and photographs.  We share your information on your individual page and our social media profiles. Join Now

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OUR SPONSORS

Arts Axis Florida is proud to partner with Community Foundation Tampa Bay and the Gobioff Foundation whose generous support helps us champion local artists and nonprofit organizations. Their commitment to the arts enables us to provide a platform that fosters creativity, supports mental well-being, and amplifies diverse voices within our community.


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The Team

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