Why the Tampa Bay Arts Passport?
Tampa Bay is home to world-class museums, renowned theaters, and thriving music venues. Yet, over the past decade, arts journalism has been cut from major news outlets, leaving a gap in the way people connect with local culture.
We believe people don’t just want to read about the arts—they want to engage with them.
The Tampa Bay Arts Passport is more than just another publication. It’s a community-driven, subscription-based program that gives you access to exclusive discounts at arts venues while delivering in-depth journalism, features, and editorial content that bring the arts to life.
Our Mission & Vision
The Tampa Bay Arts Passport exists to create deeper engagement with the arts by providing access, storytelling, and connection. We believe that experiencing the arts should be easy, exciting, and enriching. Our goal is to bridge the gap between audiences and the incredible creative work happening in our community—through exclusive discounts, high-quality journalism, and dynamic arts coverage.
With a thriving community of artists, theaters, museums, and musicians, Tampa Bay is a hub of creativity. We envision an arts ecosystem where audiences are active participants, venues are filled, and every story behind the art is shared and celebrated.
The Problem: The Decline of Arts Journalism
Over the past decade, Tampa Bay’s major newspapers, TV stations, and magazines have drastically cut back their arts coverage. Dedicated arts reporters and critics have been let go, leaving local audiences with fewer opportunities to engage deeply with the cultural scene.
But it’s not just about losing critics—it’s about losing connection. Without regular arts journalism, local artists struggle to be seen, and audiences lose access to stories that contextualize, celebrate, and critique the creative work happening in their own backyard.
The result? A weaker arts community, fewer ticket sales, and a growing divide between artists and the people who want to support them.
The Solution: How the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Fills the Gap
The Tampa Bay Arts Passport reimagines how people engage with the arts by combining exclusive discounts with high-quality, interactive journalism.
Rather than passively consuming arts coverage, members of the Arts Passport get to participate in the local scene—attending performances, discovering new artists, and engaging with in-depth storytelling.
Here’s how we make it happen:
✔️ Interactive & Engaging Journalism – Our editorial content goes beyond reviews to offer behind-the-scenes insights, artist interviews, and feature stories that celebrate the creative process.
✔️ Subscriber-Only Discounts – Members receive exclusive offers on tickets to top local venues, making the arts more accessible and affordable.
✔️ Community Connection – Through book clubs, member events, and curated recommendations, we help audiences connect with the arts in meaningful ways.
With the Arts Passport, you don’t just read about the arts—you live them.