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Secretary Detzner Outlines Plan for Voters in Counties Severely Impacted by Hurricane Michael

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Extends Early Voting & Vote-By-Mail Options for
Hurricane Survivors while Protecting Election Integrity

Last week, Hurricane Michael made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in Florida’s Panhandle. It devastated homes, businesses, infrastructure and left 400,000 people without power. With the General Election less than three weeks away, this unprecedented storm has impacted the normal operations of administering an election in counties that were hit hardest. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Outlines Plan for Voters in Counties Severely Impacted by Hurricane Michael

Secretary Detzner Seeks Nominations for Florida Folk Heritage Awards

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced that the Florida Department of State is seeking nominations for the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions to Florida’s traditional culture. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Seeks Nominations for Florida Folk Heritage Awards

Secretary Detzner Announces Launch of Florida History in 3D Online Artifacts Exhibit

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced the launch of the new online artifacts exhibit, Florida History in 3D. The website combines archaeology, history, and innovation to present artifacts in a fun, interactive and educational format.

“‘Florida History in 3D’ allows worldwide access to some of the most significant and interesting artifacts in Florida’s Archaeology collection. Using state of the art three-dimensional photogrammetry techniques, users can discover and examine artifacts from their computers or mobile devices normally only seen in museums,” said Secretary Detzner. “The artifacts in the State of Florida’s archaeological collection belong to the citizens of our state. FloridaHistoryin3D.com allows us to share these unique, historical artifacts and their stories to students, educators, the public and interested individuals around the world.”

The inaugural collection, Spanish Plate Fleet Wrecks, is the first in what will be a growing online exhibit highlighting artifacts from the State of Florida’s collection. The Spanish Plate Fleets lost off the coast of Florida in 1715 and 1733 have long evoked awe and fascination. Named the “Plate Fleets” for the plata (silver) coins they carried, the remains of these fleets weave an archaeological tale of international trade, colonialism, piracy, high seas adventure and tragedy. Beyond the gold and silver that was scattered on the sea floor, the wrecks of the Plate Fleets provide insight into the economy of the Spanish empire and maritime culture of the 18th century.

The Spanish Plate Fleet artifacts are presented within three themes: arms and armor, daily life, and trade. While the Department of State is currently sharing these artifacts with museums across Florida, visitors to the website can experience these objects from anywhere.

This exciting site will be launched in conjunction with a talk by Dr. James Delgado on Shipwreck Archaeology at the Museum of Florida History tonight from 5:30–7:30 p.m. to celebrate Florida Archaeology Month and March of Museums.  To see the artifacts in person, visit any of the Florida museums that currently display artifacts from the collection on loan from the Florida Department of State. The museums are identified on an interactive map on the site.

To learn more or to experience the collection, visit FloridaHistoryIn3D.com.

About Florida’s Archaeological Collection
The Florida Division of Historical Research, Bureau of Archaeological Research is responsible for curating archaeological objects collected on state-owned and state-managed lands. The collection originated in 1965 with the appointment of Florida’s first State Archaeologist. Through the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century, Florida’s archaeological collection has continued to grow. Today the collection contains over 1 million artifacts, and over 85,000 artifacts are on loan to more than 100 institutions within Florida and the United States. 

About The Bureau of Archaeological Research
The Florida Department of State’s Bureau of Archaeological Research (BAR) is entrusted with the maintenance, preservation and protection of more than 12,000 years of Florida heritage. Archaeological and historical resources on state-owned and state-controlled lands, including sovereignty submerged lands, are the direct responsibility of the bureau. State archaeologists carry out archaeological surveys and excavations throughout Florida, primarily on state-owned lands. They maintain records on historical resources that have been recorded, and assist consultants and planners in protecting sites. The state’s underwater archaeology program includes historic shipwreck and pre-Columbian underwater sites, some of which are among the oldest human sites in the New World. For more information, visit flheritage.com/archaeology.

About The Division of Historical Resources
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources (DHR) is responsible for preserving and promoting Florida’s historical, archaeological, and folk culture resources. The Division Director’s office oversees a grants-in-aid program to help preserve and maintain Florida’s historic buildings and archaeological sites; coordinates outreach programs such as the State Historic Markers program and the Florida Folklife program which identifies and promotes the state’s traditional culture. DHR directs historic preservation efforts throughout the state in cooperation with state and federal agencies, local governments, private organizations, and individuals. The Division director serves as the State Historic Preservation Officer, acting as the liaison with the national historic preservation program conducted by the National Park Service. The Division is comprised of two Bureaus, archaeological research and historic preservation. For more information, visit flheritage.com

Secretary Ken Detzner Reminds Florida Business Owners to “Mind Your Sunbizness!” during National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month

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December is National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month and the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations is launching the “Mind Your Sunbizness!” initiative, which aims to provide information and resources to help Florida business owners take steps to prevent business identity theft. All business entities in Florida are required by law to register with the Division of Corporations and file an annual report, but it is critically important that business owners check their business filings often throughout the year and ensure their contact information is up-to-date with the Division in order to receive alerts if their business filing has been changed.
“Business identity theft is a growing concern for the Department, which is why we want to remind business owners to ‘Mind Your Sunbizness!’ and use the helpful information and resources we have available to take steps to protect their business filing information,” said Secretary of State Ken Detzner. “By checking their filing information regularly on Sunbiz.org and monitoring any alerts received from the Division of Corporations, business owners can greatly reduce their risk of business identity theft.”
Florida business entities can follow these simple steps to protect their business filing information with the Division of Corporations:

  • Ensure the email address on file with the Division is up-to-date. The Division will send an email alert if any changes are made to your business filing. Business owners can verify the email on file for them by emailing [email protected].
  • Check your business filings often by visiting SunBiz.org to ensure the information is accurate and has not been fraudulently changed.
  • Monitor your business’ credit report, accounts and bills.

While there is no foolproof method to prevent business identity theft, by following the simple steps above a business owner can greatly reduce his or her risk and possibly detect fraudulent activity quicker so that corrective action can be taken.
If you receive an alert from the Division of Corporations that your filing information has been changed but it was done without your knowledge or consent, immediately contact the Division at 850-245-6000 to correct the information. You should also contact your bank and credit card providers, file a report with local law enforcement and report any issues to the fraud department at the credit reporting agencies such as Equifax, Experian and Transunion. They can place a fraud alert on your file that will tell creditors to contact you before any accounts are opened in your name.
For more tips on how to “Mind Your Sunbizness!”, please visit Sunbiz.org or check out the Sunbizness Identity Theft Resource Guide.
About the Division of Corporations
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Corporations serves as the State of Florida’s official business entity index, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through Sunbiz.org. As the first stop for starting or staying in business in Florida, it is also an excellent resource for locating businesses operating in the Sunshine State. The Division is a ministerial filing agency with two broad functional services; formalizing the legal standing of a business or activity by accepting and indexing the filing or registration, and supplying information and certification regarding the filings and activities of record. The Division maintains over eight million records and annually performs approximately five million activities. For more information, visit Sunbiz.org.

Secretary Detzner Announces 2018 Florida Folklife Apprenticeship Program Artists

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today the selection of six traditional artists to serve in the 2018 Florida Folklife Apprenticeship Program. The chosen artists areDeVaughan Woodside (Lake Mary), Junkanoo costume design; Leonidas Zafiris (Holiday), Greek outi; Shaila Sateesh (Sarasota), bharatanatyam; Betty Ford-Smith (Sebring), pine cone quilting; Dany Illas (Miami), Afro-Cuban song; and Lepoleon Williams (Pensacola), mbira making.
“Since 1984, the Florida Folklife Apprenticeship Program has supported 191 apprenticeships in a variety of traditional art forms,” said Secretary Detzner. “This year’s artists truly represent the diversity of Florida’s living cultural heritage and are committed to preserving folk arts through their apprenticeship.”

Junkanoo artist DeVaughan Woodside performing with Junkanoo Near You.
Photo courtesy of Woodside.

The Florida Folklife Apprenticeship Program fosters the preservation of the state’s folk and traditional arts by supporting masters who pass their knowledge, skills, stories and techniques on to apprentices. Traditional arts are expressions of shared community identity that reflect the values and aesthetics of the groups that practice them. Traditional arts include a wide range of creative forms such as custom, belief, technical skill, language, art, music, dance and ritual. These arts are typically learned informally and are maintained and perpetuated without formal instruction. As part of the program, master artists work intensively with one or more apprentices during a period of up to eight months. Program support consists of honoraria to the masters and apprentices to cover expenses for lessons and supplies.
To apply for the Florida Folklife Apprenticeship Program, master artists should be known in their community as expert practitioners of a living traditional art form that is considered a valued aspect of that community’s folklife. The Florida Folklife Program defines folklife as the living traditions that are currently practiced and passed down by word of mouth, imitation or observation over time and space within groups or communities. Each apprentice must have demonstrated an aptitude for, and a commitment to, the art form which he or she wishes to study and an involvement with the cultural community that sustains the tradition. The next deadline for applications to the Folklife Apprenticeship Program is May 15, 2018.
The Florida Folklife Program is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Folk and Traditional Arts Program. To apply for the Florida Folklife Apprenticeship Program visit our website or contact the Florida Folklife Program at 850.245.6427.
About the Florida Department of State’s Florida Folklife Program
The Florida Folklife Program, a component of the Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources, documents and presents Florida’s folklife, folklore and folk arts. The program coordinates a wide range of activities and projects designed to increase the awareness of Floridians and visitors alike about Florida’s traditional culture. Established in 1979 by the legislature to document and present Florida folklife, the program is one of the oldest state folk arts programs in the nation. For more information, visit flheritage.com/preservation/folklife.

Secretary Detzner Designates Venice MainStreet as Florida Main Street Program of the Month

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today the Venice MainStreet program has been designated the July 2017 Florida Main Street Community of the Month. Communities are selected based on their developmental achievements and participation in the Florida Main Street Program. Venice MainStreet, which started in 1988, has resulted in the development of nearly 1,000 jobs, 300 businesses and 31,000 hours of volunteer support. Remodeling and rehabilitation of the historic downtown buildings resulted in $133.7 million of investment and construction of new compatible structures led to $76.7 million in investment.
“Venice is one of our oldest Main Street organizations and its impact on the community is reflected in all of its great successes,” said Secretary Detzner. “Venice is home to many community events, concerts and fairs, and has become a model for Main Street programs in Florida.”

Venice, Florida

The area that today is Venice was settled more than 12,000 years ago by Native Americans. The historic district of Venice is significant for closely following John Nolen’s 1924-1929 plan that incorporated emerging city planning and zoning concepts of the early 20th century. Nolan was a pioneer in the American City Movement. His plan for Venice was influenced by many different ideas from the City Beautiful, Progressive and Garden City Movements. Venice still adheres to Nolan’s plan in making development decisions today.
Along with the neighboring city of Sarasota, Venice became the winter headquarters of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus in the 1960s, which boosted the population and brought international visitors in search of warm weather and some carnival fun.
As a vacation destination, Venice MainStreet boasts a variety of restaurants, bars, breweries and shops, many set in historic buildings. Venice boasts architecture common to the rest of Florida and has numerous historic homes and buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Oscar Scherer State Park is nearby for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to bird watch, hike or kayak. The Venetian Waterway Park runs between Venice’s downtown and the Caspersen Beach nearby and is popular with walkers, joggers, bikers and Segway tours. The city is also known as the “Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World” and hosts a yearly festival to celebrate the thousands of shark’s teeth that wash up on shore every year.
Venice MainStreet organizes a cornucopia of arts, community and music festivals. These include two juried art shows, three craft festivals, events for all major holidays, free Friday night concerts, two blues festivals and many more events. The Venice MainStreet calendar is bursting with ways to get involved in the community almost every day of the year.
For more information about Venice MainStreet, visit http://www.visitvenicefl.org. To learn more about the Florida Main Street program, visit floridamainstreet.com or facebook.com/FloridaMainStreet.
About Florida Main Street
Florida Main Street is a program administered by the Division of Historical Resources under the Florida Department of State, which currently oversees 45 communities throughout the state. By implementing the National Main Street Center’s Four-Point Approach®, Florida Main Street encourages economic development within the context of historic preservation through the revitalization of Florida’s downtowns – the community’s heart and soul. Since the program’s inception in 1985, the Florida Main Street programs have cumulatively created 24,604 jobs, 7,337 new businesses and produced $2.5 billion in reinvestment.

Secretary Detzner announces launch of new online grants application system

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Florida Department of State

Application period for some grants now open

Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced the launch of a new online grants application system, 4.3.2017 dos grantsDOSGrants.com. This new website streamlines the application process for all grants offered by the Department of State, including arts and culture, historic preservation and library grants. The application period for Florida Department of State grants in the Divisions of Cultural Affairs, Historical Resources and Library & Information Services are now open.
“These grant programs help to ensure that all Florida families have access to arts and culture programs, our state’s historic properties, and educational opportunities,” said Secretary Detzner. “The organizations who receive these grants create jobs, stimulate tourism and attract skilled workers. The new DOS Grants website, DOSGrants.com, will make it easier for more organizations to apply for grants while increasing transparency and allowing Floridians to search for state-funded programs in their community.”
Any Florida organization engaging in cultural programming, historic preservation efforts or providing library services that is either a public entity or a registered nonprofit is encouraged to apply.
In Fiscal Year 2016-17, the Florida Department of State awarded over $90 million in grant funds through 12 grant programs to nonprofit organizations, academic institutions and units of local government including cities and counties. The DOS Grants online application and management system will provide increased transparency regarding how and where these grant funds are being spent. The DOS Grants system will also be used for the review and ranking of submitted applications, and it will allow more individuals to view and participate in the review panel process.
The full schedule of grant application periods is:
April 1 – May 1

  • Historic Preservation Small Matching Grants

April 1 – June 1

  • General Program Support Grants for Cultural Organizations
  • Specific Cultural Project Grants
  • Cultural Facilities Grants
  • Cultural Endowments
  • Library Services and Technology Act Grants

May 15 – June 15

  • Historic Preservation Special Category Grants

June 1 – July 28

  • Public Library Construction Grants

Online applications and links to each grant program’s application guidelines can be found at DOSGrants.com.
About Department of State Grants
The Department of State offers grant programs through the Divisions of Cultural Affairs, Elections, Historical Resources, and Library and Information Services. These grants help to ensure that Florida is recognized as the national leader in arts and culture, information management, and history and heritage while creating opportunities for every Floridian to participate in Florida’s culture, history, information, business and electoral process. The Department of State grant programs enhance Florida as a state and provide opportunities for our residents and visitors.

Secretary Detzner Announces First Annual “March of Museums” in the Capital City

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Florida Department of State

Florida Department of State and Tallahassee museums partner
to share variety and versatility of museums in community

Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the Florida Department of State today announced the first annual “March of Museums.” March of Museums celebrates the variety and versatility of museums in our communities. In addition to events being held by the Florida Department of State, the agency is partnering with other museums in Tallahassee to share the many unique opportunities in which visitors can experience museums.
Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner, said, “As Florida’s Chief Cultural Officer, I am excited to announce the launch of the first ever ‘March of Museums’ here in our state’s capital city of Tallahassee. March of Museums is an event to celebrate the important services museums provide to our communities and will feature the Grand Opening of Tallahassee’s newest museum, The Grove Museum, on Saturday, March 11. Exciting events will also be hosted by the Department’s Museum of Florida History, the Knott House Museum, and Mission San Luis, in addition to events being held throughout the month of March by our partners in Tallahassee.”
Tiffany Baker, Director, Florida Historic Capitol Museum, said, “We are so pleased to join in the activities surrounding March of the Museums. The Florida Historic Capitol Museum will be offering The Way We Worked: Labor and Florida History, the second installment in our four-part Florida Humanities Speaker Series, as well as a World War I themed trivia night in conjunction with the special exhibit Over Here and Over There: The United States, Florida, and World War I.”
Dr. Allys Palladino-Craig, Director, Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, said, “The Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to participate in March of the Museums. The Museum of Fine Arts will be offering three very unique exhibitions during the month of March to the community: Cinema Judaica: The War Years 1939-1949, Honest Visions: Artists and Autism, and Broken Ground: New Directions in Land Art.” 
Dr. Nashid Madyun, Director, Meek-Eaton Black Archives and Research Center, said, “We welcome the Tallahassee and surrounding communities to a landmark blend of African-American visual culture, historical artifacts and documents. The featured exhibition, The Montague Collection and other galleries in the museum, will allow us to further our K-12 educational goals and engage a regional audience on the contributions of African Americans to society.”
Russell Daws, President and CEO of the Tallahassee Museum, said, “The Tallahassee Museum is excited to be a part of the state’s March of Museums, which celebrates the commitment of museums to improving their communities and people’s lives through education, exhibition and economic development.”
March of Museums commemorates Florida Heritage Month, which officially begins March 15 and continues through April 15.  Visit FloridaHeritageMonth.com for more information. Continue reading below for a full calendar of events.

Calendar of Events
March of Museums

Saturday, March 4 
March of Museums Kickoff Event at Florida Historic Capitol (11:00 – 11:30 AM)

  • The Florida Department of State will co-host a March of Museums kickoff event at the Florida Historic Capitol, featuring remarks and a photo opportunity with Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner. The kickoff event coincides with the 172ndanniversary of Florida’s statehood on March 3, 1845, and the 193rd anniversary of Tallahassee being named territorial capitol on March 4, 1824.  Members from Visit Tallahassee and partner museums will be in attendance for the ceremony, as well as reenactors in costumed dress appropriate for the time period.

Tallahassee Museum: World Wildlife Day Celebration (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

  • The Tallahassee Museum will celebrate World Wildlife Day with a museum-wide event. The theme of this year’s celebration is ‘Listen to the Young Voices,’ with a focus on connecting young people around the world to explore what wildlife conservation and protection means to them. The event will also instill a sense of responsibility to take action for the future of both wild animals and plants. To find out more go to www.TallahasseeMuseum.org.

Saturday, March 11 
The Grove Museum: Grand Opening (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

  • Join the Florida Department of State for the community grand opening event of The Grove Museum, the ancestral home of the Call and Collins families and former residence of Governor LeRoy Collins and Mrs. Mary Call Collins. The opening event is free admission and will include tours of the museum and the grounds, activities for children and families and live performances. Visit TheGroveMuseum.com/Opening for more information.

Museum of Florida History: Saturday Family Program (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

  • The Second Saturday Program at the Museum of Florida History corresponds with Preserving Eden: Clyde Butcher’s Florida Photographs and focuses on photography. Family Programs at the Florida Department of State’s Museum of Florida History offer hands-on history for every member of the family. The program, admission, and parking are free. Visit www.MuseumofFloridaHistory.com for more information.

The Knott House Museum: Screening of “Modern Times” (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)

  • The Knott House Museum (Florida Department of State) presents an outdoor screening of Charlie Chaplin’s comedic masterpiece “Modern Times” accompanied by a discussion of the film’s significance. The $5 admission fee includes popcorn. Sodas and pizza will be available for sale. Visit www.MuseumofFloridaHistory.com for more information. 

Sunday, March 12
Mission San Luis: Military Muster (10:00 AM- 4:00 PM)

  • Come experience colorful pageantry and blackpowder musket and cannon fire at the Florida Department of State’s Mission San Luis’ fort, Castillo de San Luis. Enjoy the opportunity to learn about the world of Spanish soldiers and Apalachee warriors at Spanish Florida’s western capital. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 65+, $2 for ages 6-17, and free for members, children under 6, and active duty military. Visit www.MissionSanLuis.org for more information.

Tuesday, March 21 
Historic Capitol Museum at Tallahassee Community College: The Way We Worked: Labor and Florida History by Steve Noll (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM)

  • How did Florida get to where it is today regarding jobs and labor?  Steve Noll examines Florida’s work history in an enlightening presentation that is sure to provide insights and perspective on today’s situation. After Dr. Noll’s presentation, join the conversation about ways to improve Florida’s job market and prepare workers to take on the hot jobs of the future. Please RSVP at https://fhcmmarch21.eventbrite.com. This is the second in an enlightening four-part Florida Humanities Speaker Series of “hot topic” humanities lectures and community conversations examining the historical context of issues impacting the lives of Floridians today. Free parking and admission on TCC Campus. Visit www.flhistoriccapitol.gov for more information.

Thursday, March 23 
Goodwood Museum & Gardens: Clementine Hunter’s World (Documentary, 35 min. NR.) & “Fine Art, Folk Art” Exhibit (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

  • As the civil rights protests of the 1950s were beginning to jolt America, self-taught African-American artist Clementine Hunter quietly painted a visual diary of plantation life in Melrose, Louisiana – unaware her painted images would in time become portals to remind viewers there were always two sides of the 20th  century plantation fence. As part of the exhibit programming Goodwood will host Clementine Hunter’s World, a reception and/or exhibit tour at 5 PM, and documentary viewing at 6 PM, in the Carriage House. Event offers free parking and admission is $10. Visit www.GoodwoodMuseum.org for more information.

Thursday, March 30 
Historic Capitol Museum: Trivia Night – World War I Theme (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

  • Test your knowledge of Florida role in The Great War with an exciting evening of WWI themed trivia in our beautiful, historic building. Guests will enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and prizes will be awarded at the end of the night. Register your team by calling (850) 487-1902. Registration fee is $20 per team, maximum members per team is 4.  Advance registration is required. Don’t have a team or just want to watch the action? Individual entry is $5. Visit www.flhistoriccapitol.gov for more information.

Month-Long Opportunities 
Exhibits at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts:

  • Cinema Judaica: The War Years (Exhibit on display February 17 – March 26) Exhibition by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Museum—a companion exhibition of movie posters to the film series: ‘I Saw it in the Movies.’ Working with Cinema Judaica for the loan of their WWII poster collection from the war years (1939-1949) as the companion to a film series sponsored by Holocaust Education Resource Council. For more details visit mofa.fsu.edu
  • Broken Ground: New Directions in Land Art (Exhibit on display February 17 – March 26) Curator Jeff Beekman states that Land Art, one of the seminal movements beginning in the late-1960s was largely born out of a frustration with the growing commercialization of the art world and the limitations of the traditional “white cube” gallery. At its core this movement sought to tie together artwork and the landscape into which the works were inextricably merged. This movement has grown to encompass issues of ecology and sustainability, an exploration of how human and natural forces have shaped one another in historical and contemporary landscapes, and an exploration of past approaches to the mythologies we have about land, particularly as it relates to the concept of manifest destiny and borders. For more details visit mofa.fsu.edu
  • Honest Visions: Artists and Autism (Exhibit on display February 17– March 26) This exhibit features exceptional two and three-dimensional works by artists with autism. Each artist encounters his or her neurological differences with uniquely fascinating expressions, yet a common thread of authenticity ties the artistic manifestations together. They represent truth, sincerity, and unabashed personal declarations. For more details visit mofa.fsu.edu 

Goodwood Museum & Gardens: Fine Art, Folk Art (Exhibit on display February 24 – July 31)

  • From grand boulevards to solitary backroads, “Fine Art, Folk Art” is an extraordinary exhibit highlighting Goodwood’s collection of European and American art and the work of Louisiana’s famed self-taught artist Clementine Hunter, a plantation worker. Visit www.GoodwoodMuseum.org for tour times/prices and more information.

Exhibits at the Meek-Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives and Museum:

  • The Lincoln Motion Picture Company: A Tribute to Excellence in Race Cinema (Exhibit on display through March 13) This exhibit celebrates the ingenuity of African-Americans and their indelible footprint in early 20th century filmmaking. As a direct response to the misrepresentation and sometimes-grotesque depiction of African-American men and women, The Lincoln Motion Picture Company was formed on May 24, 1916 (Omaha, NE) and later incorporated in January of 1917 (Los Angeles, CA). This featured exhibition is a series of the Montague Collection, privately-owned by Mr. Clinton Byrd, a Florida A&M University alumnus and locally-borne businessman. For more information about the Museum and parking, please contact the Black Archives at 850.599.3020. For a full listing of upcoming events please use the following link: www.famu.edu/BlackArchives
  • Sister Gertrude Morgan (Exhibit on display beginning March 14) Sister Morgan (1900-1980), was a self-taught artist whose life and culture combine the African-American tradition of independent demonstration with an extraordinary fundamental creative feeling. This featured exhibition is a series of the Montague Collection, privately-owned by Mr. Clinton Byrd, a Florida A&M University alumnus and locally-borne businessman. For more information about the Museum and parking, please contact the Black Archives at 850.599.3020. For a full listing of upcoming events please use the following link: www.famu.edu/BlackArchives

Museum of Florida History: Preserving Eden: Clyde Butcher’s Florida Photographs (Exhibit on display February 10 – May 1)

  • Clyde Butcher is an internationally-renowned landscape photographer, who has used his art to record majestic beauty of Florida’s natural environment for more than fifty years. Clyde Butcher’s art makes Florida’s wetlands, dunes, coastal hammocks, and inland swamps accessible to many who will never experience these places in person. His images remind us of the importance of protecting and preserving Florida’s treasures. Free admission and parking. Visit www.MuseumofFloridaHistory.com for more information.

Tallahassee Automobile Museum:

  • The Tallahassee Automobile Museum is a community treasure that offers up history and engaging experiences. The museum is packed with more than 150 exceptional automobiles dating from 1894 – 2010, motorcycles, Batmobiles, Steinway pianos, Case knives, brass cash registers, sports memorabilia, pedal cars, antique boats, motors and much, much more!  In addition to the museum, they are the largest locally owned banquet and conference center in the Tallahassee area. Visit www.tacm.com for more information.

About The Grove Museum
The Grove Museum features the c. 1840 Call-Collins House, set on ten wooded acres in the heart of Tallahassee, Florida. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, The Grove is one of the few historic sites of its kind in the nation to earn LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. From slavery to civil rights, and from private home to public museum, the story told at The Grove Museum speaks to critical moments that define the American experience. The mission of The Grove is to honor the legacy of the Call and Collins families by educating the public on the importance of public service, entrepreneurship and historic preservation. Visit TheGroveMuseum.com for information on tour times and special events. You can also follow The Grove on Twitter (@TheGroveMuseum) and like the museum on Facebook (Facebook.com/TheGroveMuseum).
About the Knott House Museum
The Knott House Museum is a historic home built in 1843 restored to its 1930s appearance and is located at 301 East Park Avenue, at the corner of Park Avenue and Calhoun Street in Tallahassee, Florida. The Museum is administered by the Museum of Florida History, a section of the Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs. The historic house is open for tours Wednesday through Friday 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 p.m. and Saturday: 10:00, 11:00 a.m., Noon, 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 p.m. Please call 850.922.2459 for more information.
About Mission San Luis
Mission San Luis, Florida’s Apalachee-Spanish Living History Museum, was the western capital of Spanish Florida from 1656 to 1704. The Mission, now a national historic landmark, brings the early 1700s to life with living history interpreters in period dress, reconstructed period buildings, exhibits, and archaeological research. The site is managed by the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Archaeological Research, and support is provided by the Friends of Mission San Luis, Inc. Mission San Luis is located at 2100 West Tennessee Street in Tallahassee, Florida, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 850.245.6406 or visit missionsanluis.org.
About the Museum of Florida History
The Museum of Florida History is the state’s history museum that collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, and promotes knowledge and appreciation of this heritage. With exhibits and programs for all ages, the Museum has something for everyone to enjoy. Part of the Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs, the Museum of Florida History is located in the R. A. Gray Building at 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.  Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday and holidays, noon to 4:30 p.m.  Parking and admission is free. For more information, visit museumoffloridahistory.com.

Secretary Detzner to Induct Four Artists into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame

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Florida Department of State
Secretary of State Ken Detzner invites the press to a ceremony inducting four artists with deep ties to Florida into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 23.
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 23, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Thomas Center
302 NE 6 Ave, Gainesville, Fla.
WHO: Inductees: GRAMMY Award winners Billy Dean and Don Felder; poet Lee Bennett Hopkins; and comedian, musician and singer-songwriter Jim Stafford.
Emcees: Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner and Division of Cultural Affairs Director Sandy Shaughnessy.
DESCRIPTION: Four artists with deep ties to Florida to be inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. All four artists will be attending.
Established by the Florida Legislature in 1986, the Florida Artists Hall of Fame is the highest cultural honor bestowed upon Florida artists and recognizes persons, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the arts in Florida either as performing or practicing artists in individual disciplines.
For more information on the Florida Artists Hall of Fame and the 2017 Inductees, please visit: dos.myflorida.com/cultural/programs/florida-artists-hall-of-fame/.
About the Division of Cultural Affairs
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs is Florida’s legislatively designated state arts agency. The Division promotes the arts and culture as essential to quality of life for all Floridians. To achieve its mission, the Division funds and supports cultural programs that provide artistic excellence, diversity, education, access and economic vitality for Florida’s communities. For more information, visit dos.myflorida.com/cultural.

ICYMI: Secretary Detzner in Gainesville Sun: “Arts and Culture Stimulate State Economy”

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Upcoming Convening Culture Conference in Gainesville (Feb. 22-23) will
explore how arts and culture benefit entrepreneurship in the Sunshine State

“Arts and Culture Stimulate State Economy”
Gainesville Sun
Guest Column: Ken Detzner is Florida’s Secretary of State and Chief Cultural Officer
February 17, 2017
“Arts and cultural organizations bring many benefits to the Sunshine State and enrich the lives of Floridians every day. In recent years, the arts and cultural industries in Florida have become increasingly dynamic and innovative, which translates to positive economic impact in Florida’s communities.
“As Florida’s chief cultural officer, I want to continue to build on this positive impact. To facilitate this initiative, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs is holding its fourth annual Convening Culture Conference Feb. 22-23 in Gainesville. Presented by Citizens for Florida Arts (an organization whose mission is to support the Division of Cultural Affairs), and hosted by the University of Florida College of the Arts Center for Arts in Medicine, the conference offers networking opportunities to students and professionals alike, including receptions featuring renowned Florida artists and two full days of professional development and workshops.
“The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Exploring Innovation and Entrepreneurship through Arts and Culture,’ and for good reason. Florida is home to more than 29,000 creative industries establishments, which include not-for-profit and for-profit entities, ranging from art galleries to landscaping businesses. These establishments are estimated to generate more than $49 billion in annual revenue.
“During the 2015-2016 fiscal year alone, recipients of arts and cultural grants from the Division of Cultural Affairs generated more than $1.2 billion in direct economic activity in communities across the state.”
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About the 2017 Convening Culture Conference
The 2017 Convening Culture Conference will be held February 22 & 23 in Gainesville and is hosted by the University of Florida College of Arts Center for Arts in Medicine. This statewide cultural conference brings together individuals working in arts and culture in Florida for two days of informative sessions, facilitated discussions and networking opportunities. Several honors will be presented at the conference, including the induction of Billy Dean, Don Felder, Lee Bennett Hopkins and Jim Stafford into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, joining such luminaries as Ernest Hemingway, Zora Neale Hurston, and Robert Rauschenberg. For more information or to register for Convening Culture 2017, please visit http://dos.myflorida.com/cultural/programs/convening-culture-conference. The annual convening culture conference is presented by the Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc., a statewide non-profit organization that works to support the efforts of the Division of Cultural Affairs.
About the Division of Cultural Affairs
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs is Florida’s legislatively designated state arts agency. The Division promotes the arts and culture as essential to quality of life for all Floridians. To achieve its mission, the Division funds and supports cultural programs that provide artistic excellence, diversity, education, access and economic vitality for Florida’s communities. For more information, visit dos.myflorida.com/cultural.