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The TAX-exempt purpose of the tampa BAY performing arts center is: (a) to promote interest in the study, creation and development of the performing arts and new artistic works. (b) to advance the knowledge and appreciation of the general public locally, nationally, and internationally of the performing arts, specifically drama, music, and dance. (c) to provide and support facilities for the education of the general public in the performing arts and for the performance of arts, drama, dance and music events. (d) to lessen the burdens of government by combating community deterioration by fostering the development in the city of tampa, the county of hillsborough and the tampa BAY AREA of an appreciation of the performing arts by sponsoring cultural presentation, such as plays, musicals and concerts for the general public. (e) to educate the general public of the tampa BAY AREA and beyond by providing and advancing the knowledge and appreciation of the cultural aspects of life such as drama, music, and dance. (f) to arouse and give direction to the cultural life of the tampa BAY AREA and beyond through the promotion of the performing arts. (g) to encourage and promote the performing arts, along with the creation and development of new productions; provided, however, that this organization shall not directly or indirectly benefit private individuals but shall be dedicated to the enhancement of the performing arts in the city of tampa, county of hillsborough, nationally and internationally. (h) to specifically engage in the design, construction, and establishment of a performing arts center to be utilized exclusively for the presentation of cultural artistic performances and events, education of the public on the performing arts, and other endeavors that enhance the culture and quality of life of the general public of the city of tampa, county of hillsborough and beyond. To support the above exempt purpose, the organization's mission statement and operating principles as approved by the board of trustees is as follows: the tampa BAY performing arts center's operating principles provide a framework from which the center makes decisions on a day-to-day basis. They serve as the "operating interpretation" of the mission. In carrying out the mission of the tampa BAY performing arts center, we will: - make the performing arts available and welcoming to ALL. - open our facility to local performing arts groups and artists as part of our role in advancing the arts in our community. - educate and develop performing arts groups and artists as part of our role in advancing the arts in our community. - provide leadership and support to the cultural development efforts of the tampa BAY region including assistance to community initiatives. - ensure our financial stability and operational efficiency. - engage our staff, board, volunteers, and other supporters of the center as active participants to advance the mission and priorities of the organization. Straz center donors FUEL intellectual and artistic growth, as well as the internal growth of the organization itself, making it possible for the straz center to present an array of programming without a similar PEER in florida. The organization's vision is: the straz center envisions a world where performing arts centers are fearless champions for artistic innovation and BOLD story telling.
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