Tampa Museum of Art names construction manager for expansion project

The Tampa Museum of Art has selected The Beck Group to manage the construction of the Museum’s Centennial Expansion project.

The Museum is funding the 77,904-square-foot expansion project through its Centennial Campaign, a comprehensive construction and endowment effort helped by a $25 million gift from Dick Corbett.

The Museum intends to reach its $110 million fundraising goal by late 2024 or early 2025, after which the institution will break ground.

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