History
FHEAN was created as a result of a Visual and Performing Arts Program Review in the State
University System (SUS) that was coordinated by FHEAN Executive Director, John A. O'Connor during
1983-84.
One recommendation of the outside consultants who assisted with that review was that university
arts leaders form an advocacy group in order to speak with a united voice on issues that affect the
future of the arts in Florida.
Because most of the issues of concern and interest to arts leaders in the State University System are
also important to those in private institutions, the FHEAN invited leaders from those colleges and
universities to join the discussions.
FHEAN held its first meeting on February 27, 1985 at the University of Florida. Since the first meeting,
FHEAN has met on all nine state university campuses and at the Florida School of the Arts, University
of Miami, Ringling School of the Art and Design, and Jacksonville University.
In May of 2005, Dr. Piazza coordinated FHEAN’s 20th Year Anniversary Gala in Gainesville honoring
former and present FHEAN leaders as well dignitaries and affiliates from the Department of
Education and Arts organizations across the State of Florida.
PHOTOS from the FHEAN 20th Year Anniversary Gala:
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