Tour of Homes 2023
Another Amaizing Tour of Homes! Thank you Dennis & Alice Carlton, Sr., Susann Clendening, Steven & Candice Hollenkamp, Nate & Kathleen Kilton, Peggy & Sam Williams
Membership Social 2023
On August 17, Arts Council members and guests enjoyed an evening together catching up on the local “Art Gossip” at the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum. Guests were treated to fabulous food and beverages and were enlightened on upcoming Arts Council events.
2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
Left to Right: Gwen Thomas (Board Member), Katherine Hamilton, Missy Shelton, Barie Fry & Darcy Stottlemyer (Board Member)
Spring Musical Performance 2023
Walking Tour 2023
The incredible Gil Gott led the Arts Council of Plant City on a walking tour in March of the J. Seward Johnson Sculptures.
Chili Cook Off 2023
Tour of Homes 2022
What an event! The 2022 Tour of Homes was a success! Thank you to Josh & Kendelle Jimenez, Tim & Stephanie Shuff, Angel Miller & Glen Roberts and The Sparkman B&B
Membership Social 2022
In August, members of the Arts Council of Plant City gathered at Robert W. Willaford Train Museum . We want to send thanks to all our members who attended and a huge Thank-you to the United Food Bank of Plant City for co-hosting this event.
Sounds of Spring Soiree
In May, the Arts Council hosted a beautiful afternoon of food and music at the Plant City Photo Archives. Guests were able to dine and listen to Megan Zietler, a very talented pianist and solist that left us all wanting more!
- Chili Fest 2023
- 2021 PTSA Plant City Reflections
Tonight, Kristine Trottier with the PTSA welcomed a gallery of students, parents and sponsors for the annual Plant City High School Reflections. Each year, the Arts Council sponsors this event where the school uses the funds for art supplies for their students to participate in this program. This year’s theme was ” I Will Change The World By…”
The Arts Council was honored to be asked to join and our very own Gwen Thomas spoke on our behalf. Keynote Speaker Keith Goodson (well known for the new mural in downtown) left a lasting impression for the fellow artists.
We would like to congratulate all the students who entered and walked away with a ribbon:
Photography:
Katherine Hamilton, It Starts with One– 1st Place
Ava Szekely, Soar– 2nd Place
Taylor Hogan-Ross, Save the Bees-3rd Place
Literature:
Katherine Hamilton, The End is Near– 1st Place
Barie Fry, What We Owe to Each Other– 2nd Place
Gabrielle Broeders, Chrysanthemum-3rd Place
Stephen Haley, Heroes of 9/11– Award of Merit
Visual Arts
Gabrielle Broeders, Eden– 1st Place
Madison Gould, I Will Save the World by Recycling-2nd Place
Scarlet Cabrera, Reaching fo the Impossible, 3rd Place
Leslie Simmons, Future Forests– Award of Merit
- Happy Retirement Gil Gott
Gil has served the city of Plant City in various capacities for many, many years. He was a professor at HCC, Executive Director for the Chamber of Commerce, President of the Plant City Kiwanis Club, Board Member of the Arts Council, to most recently serving as the Executive Director for the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center since its inception- which is twenty-one years! Gil was recognized by the City of Plant City Commission with a Proclamation for his service. Mayor Rick Lott presented Gil with the Proclamation at the commission meeting on September 27 and again at his retirement celebration on September 30. We celebrated Gil and his service to our community on September 30 at the Photo Archives and History Center. Gil’s official retirement date was October 1, but he will continue to work behind the scenes for awhile to make a smooth transition for the new Executive Director, Samantha Poirier .
