Local Arts

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Fort Myers artists and performers celebrating increased arts funding, with some receiving grants and others awaiting support.

Fort Myers offers $150,000 in arts and culture grants for 2026

Despite Fort Myers increasing its annual arts and culture grants by nearly 40% to $150,000 this year, 27 out of 47 applicants were left without funding, revealing a fundamental disconnect between city

Matteo Ricci·June 17, 2026

Music

Norman Music Festival 2026 Spotlights Local Arts and Community Engagement

Over 50,000 fans are expected to converge on downtown Norman from April 23-25 for the entirely free Norman Music Festival 2026, promising a vibrant surge of music and local economic activity.

Andre Silva·April 26, 2026