TampaArtist.com is a part of Tampa Artist Inc. Tampa Artist Inc. is a Non-Profit organization derived from a GRASS ROOTS approach to assist and promote local artists and involve the general public in the Tampa & greater Tampa Bay area. Founded by artists for artists, TampaArtist.com started with a vision by Rich Frederick (RLF) in 2004. The site started with seven artists and has grown to over 130 artists. The site and organization are FREE to join. With the belief of truly empowering artists by creating a network of galleries and supporters of local artists, as an essential part of Tampa's heritage and culture.
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is made up of a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors were established in the Fall of 2007 along with the incorporation of TampaArtist.com and establishing it as a NON-PROFIT organization dedicated to the artists. |
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Rich L. Frederick - RLF
Executive Director
Rich's background is in internet business development and is an established abstract painter. Starting TampaArtist.com in 2004 with a vision of bringing together the Bay areas talented artists. |
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Jason Fondren
Vice Chair
Upon completing studies with the College of Fine Arts at the University of South Florida, Jason explored the varied applications of art in the commercial world, with positions ranging from Director of Marketing to Designer for a leading Decor company. Jason is now a full time nationally acclaimed painter. |
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Joshua Michael Poll
Executive Secretary
Joshua is a professional glass artist with over 13 years experience in all facets of glass art, mosaic, casting, furnace glassblowing, and flameworking as well as sales, marketing, web design and photography. Together with his business partner he started Zen Glass Studio in 2002 with a small studio and gallery in St. Petersburg. Today, Joshua continues to reinvent his model for success through local and national art shows, festivals and community events. |
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Glenn Gallagher
Board Member at Large
Glenn brings over 10 plus years of banking and business finance to the organization. Glenn is also an attorney and is currently working with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Group. He also assist artists with legal disputes that often arise with contracts and buyer seller agreements. |
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Albert Burruezo
Director of curation & Event Promotion
Albert Burruezo, a native of tampa has loved art his entire life. his parents were in the jewelry business since the 50's here in Tampa. Albert's first job was working in his parents business. In the early 80's, Albert began selling real estate in south Tampa, which he still does. Albert opened his gallery in 2004. "my love for art grows daily!" the Tampa art world keeps getting better with each passing day!! |
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TampaArtist.com is FREE to join and there is never a cost to the artist. Submissions are reviewed by the TampaArtist.com Board of Directors. For more information on becoming a member of TampArtist.com follow this link. |
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Support & Donate to TampaArtist.com |
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Tampa Artist Inc. and is a nonprofit organization that supports local artists and relies on fundraiser's and donations. All donations are tax deductible. The donations and support enables TampaArtist.com to maintain its monthly operating costs, continue to serve local artists and bring art to the public.
If you are interested in donating to TampaArtist.com/Tampa Artist Inc. you can do so in various methods. For more information in donating to Tampa Artist Inc. please contact Jason Fondren
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Please remember that art is to be respected and by respecting art you are respecting the artist that created the art. All of the art on TampaArtist.com© is intellectual property of each respected artist. Therefore the art, imagery and content is solely for the use on this site and is not for redistribution. Galleries or individuals wishing to purchase or contact an artist should do so directly through the artist by the contact information provided on their page.
All imagery and content is protected by Federal and Florida copyright laws. Any reproduction without the written consent of the artist may result in legal action by TampaArtist.com, Tampa Artist Inc. and the artist. |
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