Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

Founded in 1971, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is a non-profit organization responsible for igniting the creative economy of our region by providing three pillars for community success. By ordinance, the Cultural Council manages and facilitates the City of Jacksonville’s Cultural Service Grant Program, regranting $3.5 million plus annually from the City to our community’s most impactful arts and culture organizations, and it facilitates the City of Jacksonville’s Public Art program which project manages the development and delivery of permanent works of public art throughout Duval County annually. The Cultural Council also supports individual artists by offering career advancement workshops, grant writing courses, and professional networking events, as well as financial opportunities including participation in the Art in Public Places program, access to individual artist grants, and connection to collectors through pop-up art galleries. The mission of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is to enrich life in Northeast Florida by investing in arts and culture.