Call for Artists — Hernando Beach Front Porch Art Walk

The Front Porch Art Walk has been paused for the hot summer months and will resume on September 6. The deadline to register for a free exhibitor booth at the return of the art walk is August 23.

Interested? Learn more and apply here.

Community Arts Grant Program — Now accepting applications for 2026 projects!

Nonprofits based in Hernando County are invited to apply for $1,000 in funding for community art projects taking place next year! The deadline to apply is October 6, 2025.

Interested? Learn more and apply here.

Life Palette Paintings — Nominate an Achiever

In celebration of the Brooksville Woman's Club 115th anniversary serving Hernando County, they are seeking nominations for the next round of "Life Palette" paintings to honor Achievers in our community. The Arts Council is a proud sponsor of this project!

Know a woman whose achievements have made an impact on our County? Nominate them at www.hernandosun.com by August 23.

Auditions — Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Stage West Playhouse, along with director Aliya Weaver, is excited to announce auditions for this beloved holiday musical! Auditions will take place at the Playhouse at 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd. in Spring Hill on August 15 and 16.

Interested? Learn more here.

Call for Artists — Booksville Festival 2026

The Booksville Festival celebrates all the ways literature touches our lives. Applications are now open for Hernando County artists and book hosts, as well as the poetry contest, short story contest, and kids bookmark contest!

Interested? Learn more and apply here.

Call for Artists — Art in the Park 2026

The Hernando County Fine Arts Council invites artists to join us at the 41st anniversary of Art in the Park on March 14 - 15, 2026! Cash prizes, two full days of art exhibition and live entertainment, and so much more! Applications open August 15.

Interested? Learn more and apply here.

Panera Bread Fundraiser

Support the Hernando County Fine Arts Council on our mission to promote the creative arts! Our next quarterly Panera Bread Fundraiser is just a few days away & we hope to see you there!

When? Friday, August 15 from 4 - 8 PM
Where? Panera Bread on 50 (7061 Coastal Blvd.)

Interested? RSVP on Facebook.

New Works Festival at Stage West

Head to Stage West Playhouse for the first annual New Works Festival — featuring new works written and produced by the talented playwrights at Stage West Theater.

When? August 22 - 24, 2025
Where? 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd. in Spring Hill

Interested? Learn more here.

Shadow Chasers Plein Air Artist Meetups

Every Wednesday, weather permitting, the Shadow Chasers meet at various locations to create en plein air. For the next few months, the weekly meetups will be in Hernando County!

Interested? Learn more on Facebook.

For the Record Exhibit at Broad Street Brewing Co.

Visit Broad Street Brewing at 291 E Jefferson Street to enjoy one of their locally brewed beers while you browse their new art exhibit that opened earlier this month, For the Record. Find a diverse collection of vinyl records that have been skillfully repurposed by local artists into unique pieces of art — from intricate paintings to imaginative collages!