Florida Artists Hall of Fame recognizes artists who have made significant contributions to art in Florida. It was established by the Florida Legislature in 1986. There is a Florida Artists Hall of Fame Wall on the Plaza Level in the rotunda of the Florida Capitol. The Florida Council on Arts and Culture reviews nominations annually and makes recommendations to the Florida Secretary of State. No more than two inductees are selected in any year until 2012 when four inductees were added.

In 1986, the Hall was established by the Florida Legislature. It provides recognition to persons, living or dead, who "made significant contributions to the arts in Florida either as performing or practicing artists in individual disciplines." The awards recipients show diversity of artistic accomplishment in the state's "cultural tapestry." Inductions take place each March during the Florida Heritage Awards. Each honoree receives a commemorative bronze sculpture. The sculpture, La Florida was created by Enzo Torcoletti.

Alphabetical list of inductees Year Name City Lifetime Artform 2004 Alfred Hair and the Florida Highwaymen Fort Pierce, Florida 1941–1970 Folk artists 1993 George Abbott Miami Beach, Florida 1887–1995 Thespian and theater impresario 1993 A. E. "Bean" Backus Fort Pierce, Florida 1906–1990 Artist 2024 Roger Bansemer St. Augustine, Florida 1948– Visual Artist 2018 The Bellamy Brothers Darby, Florida Howard: 1946– , David: 1950– Singers/Songwriters/Recording Artists 2022 Wayne Brady Orlando, Florida 1972– Actor/Performer 2012 Jacqueline Brice Jupiter, Florida 1935– Painter 2016 Romero Britto Miami, Florida 1963– Visual Artist 2012 Robert C. Broward Jacksonville, Florida 1926–2015 Architect 2012 Ricou Browning Tallahassee, Florida 1930–2023 Underwater film actor and director 2000 Jimmy Buffett Key West, Florida 1946–2023 Musician 2002 Fernando Bujones Miami, Florida 1955–2005 Dancer 1998 Clyde Butcher Ochopee, Florida 1942– Photographer 1992 Ray Charles Greenville, Florida 1930–2004 Musician 2024 George Clinton Tallahassee, Florida 1941– Musician 2023 Nilda Comas Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1953– Sculptor 2020 Rita Coolidge Tallahassee, Florida 1945– Musician 2024 Xavier Cortada Miami, Florida 1964– Visual Artist 2009 Harry Crews Gainesville, Florida 1935–2012 Writer 2003 Earl Cunningham St. Augustine, Florida 1893–1977 Folk artist 2017 Billy Dean Quincy, Florida 1962– Singer/Songwriter 2010 Bo Diddley Archer, Florida 1928–2008 Blues musician 2016 Jane Davis Doggett Jupiter Island, Florida 1929–2023 Artist & Environmental Graphic Designer 1993 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Coconut Grove, Florida 1890–1998 Author 2013 Gloria Estefan Miami, Florida 1957– Singer and songwriter 2017 Don Felder Gainesville, Florida 1947– Musician/Guitarist 1988 George Firestone Miami, Florida 1931–2012 Politician who supported arts 2021 Tom Fitz Jupiter, Florida 1958– Cameraman/Director/Producer 2015 Carlisle Floyd Tallahassee, Florida 1926–2021 Opera composer 2003 William P. Foster Tallahassee, Florida 1919–2010 Marching band director and innovator 2021 Mary GrandPré Sarasota, Florida 1954– Illustrator/Painter 1992 Duane Hanson Davie, Florida 1925–1996 Artist/ sculptor of human figures 1995 Martin Johnson Heade St. Augustine, Florida 1819–1904 Painter of nature 2014 Bruce Helander West Palm Beach, Florida 1947– Collage artist, painter, arts critic and curator 1987 Ernest Hemingway Key West, Florida 1899–1961 Author 2019 Bertie Higgins Tarpon Springs, Florida 1944– Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist 2017 Lee Bennett Hopkins Cape Coral, Florida 1938–2019 Poet/Anthologist 1990 Zora Neale Hurston Eatonville, Florida 1891–1960 Folklorist, historian, and novelist 2011 James F. Hutchinson Stuart, Florida 1932–2023 Painter 2019 George Inness, Jr. Tarpon Springs, Florida 1854–1926 Painter 2002 Lou Jacobs Sarasota, Florida 1903–1992 Circus clown 2000 James Weldon Johnson Jacksonville, Florida 1871–1938 Writer 2006 John Rosamond Johnson Jacksonville, Florida 1873–1954 Composer and singer during the Harlem Renaissance 2005 Stetson Kennedy Beluthahatchee, Florida 1916–2011 Journalist 2022 E.L. "Buster" Kenton Kissimmee, Florida 1920–1991 Painter/Illustrator 2000 Elaine L. Konigsburg Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 1930–2013 Author and illustrator 2020 Guy LaBree Hollywood, Florida 1941–2015 Painter 1999 Doris Leeper New Smyrna Beach, Florida 1929–2000 Painter and sculptor 2022 Sandra Lloyd Port Orange, Florida 1936– Painter 2007 Lawrence Hankins "Hank" Locklin McLellan, Florida 1918–2009 Songwriter 2024 Lynyrd Skynyrd Jacksonville, Florida 1964– Musicians 1991 John D. MacDonald Sarasota, Florida 1916–1986 Writer 1996 Will McLean Chipley, Florida 1919–1990 Folk singer/ songwriter 2001 Addison Mizner Boca Raton, Florida 1872–1933 Architect 2019 Ann Norton West Palm Beach, Florida 1905–1982 Sculptor 1994 Ralph Hubbard Norton West Palm Beach, Florida 1875–1953 Art collector and museum founder 2008 Victor Nuñez Tallahassee, Florida 1945– Film director 2014 Tom Petty Gainesville, Florida 1950–2017 Singer and songwriter 2004 Albin Polasek Winter Park, Florida 1879–1965 Sculptor 2006 W. Stanley "Sandy" Proctor Tallahassee, Florida 1939– Sculptor 1991 Robert Rauschenberg Captiva, Florida 1925–2008 Painter 1987 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Cross Creek, Florida 1896–1953 Author 1993 Burt Reynolds Jupiter, Florida 1936–2018 Actor 1987 John N. Ringling Sarasota, Florida 1866–1936 Circus empresario 1998 Gamble Rogers St. Augustine, Florida 1937–1991 Folk musician and storyteller 2012 Louis Roney Winter Park, Florida 1921–2017 Opera singer 2001 James Rosenquist Aripeka, Florida 1933–2017 Artist 2022 Bob Ross Daytona Beach, Florida 1942–1995 Television Personality/Painter 2008 Augusta Savage Green Cove Springs, Florida 1892–1962 Sculptor 1999 Patrick D. Smith Merritt Island, Florida 1927–2014 Author 2017 Jim Stafford Winter Haven, Florida 1944– Musician/Entertainer 2010 Christopher M. Still Tarpon Springs, Florida 1961– Painter 2013 Frank Thomas Lake Wales, Florida 1943–2020 Musician 2009 Mel Tillis Silver Springs, Florida 1932–2017 Musician 2011 Johnny Tillotson Jacksonville, Florida 1938– Singer and songwriter 1994 Jerry N. Uelsmann Gainesville, Florida 1934–2022 Photographer 1997 Edward Villella Miami, Florida 1936– Ballet dancer 1994 Hiram D. Williams Gainesville, Florida 1917–2003 Painter and professor of art 1989 Tennessee Williams Key West, Florida 1911–1983 Author 2013 Laura Woodward Palm Beach, Florida 1834–1926 Painter 2018 Purvis Young Miami, Florida 1943–2010 Visual Artist 1994 Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Miami, Florida 1939– Music composer

See also Great Floridians List of music museums

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