Florida Artists Hall of Fame facts for kids

The Florida Artists Hall of Fame celebrates amazing artists who have made Florida a more creative place! It was started by Florida's government in 1986. You can even see a special wall honoring these artists at the Florida Capitol building in Tallahassee. Each year, a group called the Florida Council on Arts and Culture picks new artists to join. They recommend artists to the Florida Secretary of State. Usually, only two new artists are chosen each year, but sometimes more are added, like in 2012 when four joined.

In 2013, some famous artists were inducted. These included Frank J. Thomas, a folk singer and songwriter from Clay County, Latin pop superstar Gloria Estefan, and painter Laura Woodward.

What is the Florida Artists Hall of Fame?

The Hall of Fame was created to honor people, both living and those who have passed away, who have made big impacts on the arts in Florida. This includes artists who perform or create art in many different ways. The awards show how diverse and rich Florida's "cultural tapestry" is. New members are officially inducted each March during the Florida Heritage Awards. Each honored artist receives a special bronze sculpture. This sculpture, called La Florida, was created by Enzo Torcoletti.

Who are the Inducted Artists?

Many talented people have been inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. They come from all sorts of art forms, like music, writing, painting, acting, and more! Below is a list of some of the amazing artists who have been honored.

See also

• Great Floridians
• List of music museums