The Tampa Arts Alliance has secured a 5,000-square-foot space, in downtown Tampa, thanks to a $1 million in-kind donation from Farley White Interests.
The street-level space, located at 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., in the Fifth Third Center, sits at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Tampa Street, directly across from Lykes Gaslight Park. The gift, in the form of a multi-year, rent-free lease, will serve as the future home of a new arts center, set to open in March 2026.
The Alliance has launched a $1.2 million capital campaign to fund construction and programming. The Beck Group will lead the build-out effort.
The center will focus on showcasing the work of Tampa Bay artists and arts organizations, fostering collaboration across the arts ecosystem and activating public spaces with visual art, music and live performances.
“We appreciate the innovative vision and generosity of Farley White’s leadership, giving us this exciting opportunity to create an incredible amenity for the Tampa community,” said Andy George, board chair of the Tampa Arts Alliance. “The arts center will be a vibrant space for artists and audiences and will allow us to bring more programming to downtown, including nearby parks.”
The center’s location places it near city leadership and in the heart of the business district, positioning the arts as a visible and integral part of Tampa’s ongoing development.