Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate, engage and entertain everyone in our community through the performing arts, with an emphasis on culturally diverse programming.
Board of Directors
Bill Edwards, Founder & CEO
Mark Mahaffey, Mahaffey Apartments
Carole Merritt, Interim Chair
Bob Churuti, Community Advocate
Jim McDougald, Community Advocate
David Downing, United Landmark
Michael Conner President, Paradise Ventures, Inc.
Deborah Read, Poynter Institute
Gisella Monclova, Community Advocate
Donna Cothron, Consultant
Jake Ryan, Osceola Capital Management
Brady Diggs, Modern Business Associates
Foundation Staff
Amy Harriett Miller, President
amiller@billedwardsfoundationforthearts.org or 727-308-5100
Lori Belvedere, Membership Director
lbelvedere@billedwardsfoundationforthearts.org or 727-308-5100
Katrina Young, Class Acts – Education and Outreach
kyoung@billedwardsfoundationforthearts.org or 727-304-5275
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts was founded as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit in 2011, and is dedicated providing arts education programs, community outreach, and performances as well as concerts for the entire community with emphasis on diverse programming for youth, and families.