About the Project

Cuscowilla Nature & Retreat Center offers a children’s day camp each June and July; public park amenities including a walking trail, paddle craft access to George’s Pond, swimming in our Olympic sized swimming pool; event space; and overnight camping in air-conditioned cabins or tent camping in our primitive camping area. The 12×5 concrete slab was originally used as a donors monument. However, Alachua County purchased the property in 2017 and now wishes to paint a mural on the slab as a photo op for campers and visitors to the property.

Friends of Cuscowilla

Friends of Cuscowilla is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Alachua County, Florida, formed in 2020. The organization was formed to assist with improvements, programming, special events, tours, and fundraising for Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center. This volunteer organization is made up of working professionals, retirees, students, and community members whose mission is to support Alachua County in its efforts by raising funds, recruiting volunteers, and sponsoring events at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center.
Mission: Our mission is to champion, support, and preserve Cuscowilla as a nature-based, environmental, and cultural resource for citizens of Alachua County and visitors.
Vision: Our vision is to be an empowered, diverse, educated and inspired community of active members and citizens investing in a vibrant, sustainable, intergenerational Cuscowilla for the benefit of citizens and visitors.

Application Process

Artists shall submit at least 3 images of their previous work via the form below. Friends of Cuscowilla and Alachua County Art Council will determine the finalist. The total budget of the project is $1,000 which includes, but is not limited to, artist fees, materials, transportation, and installation.