The Cultural Council's mission is to enrich life in Northeast Florida by investing in arts and culture.

That means investing in our many incredible artists and arts and culture organizations. Some of the ways we do that is through grants, workshops, education, and opportunities to bring awareness to our thriving arts community by providing a platform for artists to earn an income for their work. This week's newsletter is full of such opportunities that are being announced for the first time. 

JAX ARTS PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville has partnered with PNC Foundation on a new grant program open to individual artists living in Northeast Florida.  Grant awards in the amount of $1,000 (or $2,000 for collaborations of two or more artists) will support community-based projects resulting in work products that reflect the unprecedented social environment.  LEARN MORE

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RESPOND/ADAPT/RECOVER FUND

This grant is offered to nonprofit organizations in Northeast Florida experiencing economic hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The average grant award is expected  to be between $5,000 and $25,000 and will assist eligible nonprofit organizations with reimbursement for re-opening costs and/or expenses associated with safely maintaining operations during the pandemic according to health guidelines.  LEARN MORE​

EDUCATIONAL ART THERAPY WEBINAR FOR ARTISTS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25, 2020

Indigo Art Therapy Studio, in collaboration with the Cultural Council and a generous grant from Anthem and Simply Healthcare, will provide an educational webinar designed to educate artists in the field of art therapy. This will include information about art therapy as a profession, educational requirements for art therapists, insights from art therapists in the field, and a hand’s-on art + mindfulness guided experiential.

This is a 90 minute interactive webinar and is limited to 15 people. 

If interested email: [email protected]

GALLERY DATES - NOVEMBER 6TH - DECEMBER 21ST

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25, 2020

We are thrilled to announce that The Markets at Town Center have offered to sponsor us for another amazing year for the holiday ArtSee & Shop Gallery for local artists and performers.

Last year’s pop-up gallery at the Markets at Town Center was a success with 40 artists participating and over $16000 paid out to local artists. This year, we hope to do even better with a wonderful location on the main thoroughfare, right across from Cooper's Hawk Winery.

All artists are invited to apply. Selection will be based on available space and appropriateness. LEARN MORE & APPLY​

CALL TO ARTISTS - SAN MARCO CROSSWALK DESIGN PROJECT

​APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 21, 2020​

 Three locations on the southside of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville will be enhanced with artist-designed intersection and crosswalks in epoxy paints or thermoplastic sheets. These vibrant street “canvases” will brighten the pedestrian and driver experience and reinforce the neighborhood identity and place.  LEARN MORE & APPLY​

EVERY SINGLE ARTIST LOUNGE:

DOING BUSINESS WITH INTERIOR DESIGNERS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

5:30 - 7:00 p.m

Have you ever wondered how to get your artwork in front of interior designers and placed in residential and corporate projects?

Marsha Faulkner and Amanda Webster, long-time, successful interior designers in Jacksonville, will share their experience with us and answer your questions. Space is limited due to COVID restrictions and registration is required.

This event is sponsored by Brunet-Garcia and will be held at the lovely Art Center Cooperative ​Gallery in Regency Square Mall. The panel discussion will be streamed live on our Facebook page @ 6:15.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP: TURNING YOUR CREATIVE FOCUS INTO SUSTAINED SUCCESS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH

​12:00 - 1:30 p.m.​

Ulysses Owens Jr. will moderate a panel discussion around the topic of his upcoming book: “Creative Entrepreneurship: Turning your Creative Focus into Sustained Success,” The dynamic panel of participants includes Al Pete, Numa Saisselin, Elena Ohlander, and Rebecca Levy.
The event will begin with networking and music by DJ Geexella.

Space is limited due to COVID restrictions and registration is required. The first 30 registrants will enjoy one of Wildcrafter's​ amazing alcohol-free cocktails, on us! This event is free to the public thanks to a grant from Regions Bank.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

GET YOUR ORGANIZATION ON THE artlook® MAP!

The Cathedral Arts Project and Any Given Child Jacksonville are working with national partners to bring artlook® Map to Jacksonville! 

artlook® Map will help connect community arts partners with Duval County Public Schools based on their arts education needs identified through CAP’s Landscape of Education in the Arts in Duval (LEAD) survey. Click here to add your organization to Jacksonville’s artlook® Map. If you already have an artlook® Map profile, update your account here. By keeping your profile up to date, you can discover new ways to connect with schools and show the community how it can further support arts education for children in Jacksonville.

To learn more about LEAD and artlook® Map click here!

FREE ONLINE COURSES IN ART AS THERAPY, DANCE, MUSIC, AND THEATER FOR GRADES K-12

This year, families are faced with tough decisions about education for their children. In an increasingly virtual world, arts education is becoming less accessible to many students in Duval County and across the nation.
That's why CAP remains dedicated to providing quality visual and performing arts education to not only its existing students, but also new students in Northeast Florida and beyond!  Learn more