Florida Artists Hall of Fame
Established by the Florida Legislature in 1986, the Florida Artists Hall of Fame recognizes persons, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the arts in Florida either as performing or practicing artists.
The artist may be a native of the state or one who adopted Florida as home. Recipients of this award demonstrate the diversity of artistic accomplishment that comprises the rich cultural tapestry of this state.
The Florida Artists Hall of Fame Wall is located on the Plaza Level in the rotunda of the Capitol building. There is also a framed image of this year's Artist's Hall of Fame inductees on the Hall of Fame Wall.
For a full description of the program, award policies, and all inductees, visit the Division of Cultural Affairs Hall of Fame page.
The musicians who have been inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame include:
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Bellamy Brothers, The |
2018 |
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Buffett, Jimmy |
2000 |
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1992 |
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Dean, Billy |
2017 |
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2010 |
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Estefan, Gloria |
2013 |
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2017 |
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Floyd, Carlisle |
2015 |
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1990 |
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Johnson, James Weldon |
2000 |
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Johnson, John Rosamond |
2006 |
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Locklin, Lawrence Hankins "Hank" |
2007 |
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McLean, Will |
1996 |
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2014 |
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Rogers, Gamble |
1998 |
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Roney, Louis |
2012 |
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Stafford, Jim |
2017 |
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Thomas, Frank |
2013 |
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Tillis, Mel |
2009 |
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Tillotson, Johnny |
2011 |
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Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe |
1994 |
Florida Folk Heritage Award
Based on recommendations from the Florida Folklife Council, the Secretary of State confers Florida Folk Heritage Awards annually. The awards are given to outstanding folk artists and folk culture advocates who have made long-standing contributions to the folk cultural resources of the state. Established in 1985, the program parallels the National Heritage Fellowships.
Each June, the Division of Historical Resources formally announces the award program and solicits nominations through a statewide news release and letters to interested individuals and organizations. Nominations received by October 1 are considered in the selection of the award recipients for the following year.
For a full description of the program, award policies, and past recipients, visit the Florida Folklife Program's Heritage Awards page.
Musicians, dancers and instrument makers who have received the Florida Folk Heritage Award include:
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2002 |
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Brandt, Kauii'healani Mahikoa |
2003 |
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Brooks, Mack |
2012 |
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1992 |
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Culbreath, Julian "Goose" |
1992 |
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Custer, George |
1990 |
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Demps, Troy |
2003 |
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Deng, Haiqiong |
2017 |
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Eason, Willie Claude |
1995 |
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2017 |
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Epstein, Max, Willie & Julius |
1997 |
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Fernandez, Emelia |
1996 |
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Filgueiras, Clarita |
2012 |
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Fitchen, Eugenia Sisinni |
2001 |
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Fonta, Paco & Celia |
2016 |
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Gianaros, John K. |
1994 |
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1987 |
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Granado, Tomás |
2007 |
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2017 |
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Grooms, Don |
1996 |
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Hollis, Major |
1994 |
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1989 |
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James, Willie |
1999 |
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Johnson, Joseph |
2008 |
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Jones, Willie David |
1993 |
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Katsaros, George |
1990 |
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Keeney, Edward J. |
1999 |
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Kelly, James |
2001 |
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Kernahan, Michael |
2005 |
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Longley, Langston |
2009 |
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Louinis, Louinès & Lucrèce |
2016 |
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Maris, Konstantinos |
2004 |
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Martin, Wayne |
2005 |
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1997 |
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1986 |
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McCormick, Neal "Pappy" |
1994 |
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McLean, Will |
1990 |
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Ohumukini, Henry Jr. |
2001 |
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Pugh, Sullivan & Iola |
2002 |
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Ragbir, Romeo |
2009 |
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Raulerson, Clayton |
1999 |
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Rogers, Gamble |
1993 |
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Seaman, Richard |
2001 |
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Soffos, George |
2011 |
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The Versiteers |
1992 |
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Thomas, Frank & Ann |
1993 |
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Torres, Luis Ezequiel |
2008 |
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Torres, Neri |
2013 |
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Tsimouris, Nikitas |
1989 |
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Velazquez, Manuel |
2004 |
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1994 |
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Wise, Robert "Chubby" |
1989 |
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Yao, Ann |
2009 |
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York, David "Rock Bottom" |
2002 |
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Zeytoonian, Joe |
2000 |
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