The Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC) serves as a resource for local artists and arts agencies, including all municipalities, throughout Alachua County. The Arts Council prepares applications for state and federal grants and re-grants eligible grants to local artists and local arts agencies. It prepares applications for eligible state and federal grants to provide enhanced resources for local artists and local arts agencies, and educates and advocates at the state and federal level on issues affecting the arts.

The Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC) serves as a resource for local artists and arts agencies, including all municipalities, throughout Alachua County. The Arts Council prepares applications for state and federal grants and re-grants eligible grants to local artists and local arts agencies. It prepares applications for eligible state and federal grants to provide enhanced resources for local artists and local arts agencies, and educates and advocates at the state and federal level on issues affecting the arts. The Council also promotes and facilitates the inclusion of art into an established process that connects artists, partners, and communities for the purpose of enhancing the vitality of the County. The ACAC is responsible for oversight, administration and promotion of Art Tag proceeds and Local Arts Agency dedicated funding. It develops an inclusive strategic plan for County-wide arts and cultural assets that are reviewed and updated annually and reports annually, or as necessary, to the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners on the goals and accomplishments of the ACAC. Public Meeting Schedule: Alachua County Administration Building, 12 SE 1st Street, Second Floor, Grace Knight Conference Room 1st Monday of each Month at 5:30 PM Programs and Services: - Art Loan Program with application and agreement documentation - Art Grant opportunities - Local Resources for Artists - Poet Laureate program - 2026 Artists Conference Schedule - Call to Artists (CTA) solicitations available through procurement website Recent Projects: In June 2022, the Alachua County Commission commissioned Alachua County-based artist Jenn Garrett to create "Bounce," one of three artworks funded through the County's Art in Public Places program for the new Alachua County Sports Event Center. The sculpture was installed on September 28. State of the Arts License Plate: Funds received through the sale of "State of the Arts" license plates support the arts in Alachua County through the Mini and Matching Grant program. License plates are available at the Alachua County Tax Collector's Office. Contact Information: Arts Council of Alachua County 12 SE 1st Street Gainesville, FL 32601-6826 Tami Herchel [email protected] Tel: 352-374-5260 TDD/TTY Users: Please call 711 (Florida Relay Service) Council Members: - David Ruiz (Chair) - Christian Duran (Vice Chair) - Amy Koester - Corey Williams - Jay Rosen - Chyna Vinsant (Alternate) - Alexander Sanchez-Hamilton - Carol Velasques Richardson