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The Future of Black Art in Tampa: Green Book Tampa Bay

In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with Hilary Van Dyke and Joshua Bean, the founders of Green Book Tampa Bay, to discuss why Green Book Tampa Bay shifted from a business directory to an arts movement. The conversation explores how the organization began in 2019, supporting Black-owned businesses and evolved into a major force for Black artists in Tampa Bay through exhibitions, artist residencies, community events, and the Black Art Gala. Hilary...

Episode 31·May 26, 2026

In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with Hilary Van Dyke and Joshua Bean, the founders of Green Book Tampa Bay, to discuss why Green Book Tampa Bay shifted from a business directory to an arts movement.

The conversation explores how the organization began in 2019, supporting Black-owned businesses and evolved into a major force for Black artists in Tampa Bay through exhibitions, artist residencies, community events, and the Black Art Gala.

Hilary and Joshua also discuss the importance of creating space for BIPOC artists, building authentic community connections, and what’s next for Green Book Tampa Bay.

Follow Green Book Tampa Bay and Tampa Bay Arts Passport for more conversations highlighting the artists and creatives shaping Tampa Bay’s arts scene.

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