The Cultural Council believes that arts and culture in The Palm Beaches builds a stronger economy and drives tourism; unites and engages communities; and enhances education at every level. This is the foundation of the Council’s advocacy program and what motivates strategies and tactics to securing/maintaining funding at the national, state, and local levels; outreach to business and community leaders; and support for arts education for K-12 students.
Research & Reports
Economic and Fiscal Impacts of COVID-19 on Palm Beach County Cultural Organizations
Responding to the Coronavirus state of emergency in 2020, the Council issued a survey about COVID-19 impacts on its constituent organizations between March 2020 and August 2020.
The Economic Impact of Cultural Tourism in Palm Beach County (FY2019)
View the results from the FY19 Attendee Surveys and Spending Data from Category B and C-II Organizations.
Arts Education Impact in Palm Beach County
The cultural sector’s contribution to the School District of Palm Beach County and other learning locations.
Cultural Advocacy Groups
Find links to local, state, and national arts advocacy organizations here:
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County Art in Public Places
Boca Raton Cultural Consortium
Northern Palm Beaches Cultural Alliance
No More Starving Artists Foundation
South Florida Cultural Consortium
Broward County Cultural Affairs
Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Martin County Council for the Arts
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
State of Florida
Florida Division of Arts & Culture
Florida Alliance for Arts Education
National
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Humanities
Take Action
Arts-friendly policies and funding need consistent support and the Council fights on the front lines to educate elected officials on the economic and quality-of-life benefits of the arts.
The Council can’t tackle these issues alone. Advocacy earns results by participation and strong voices from constituents. That’s you!
It takes two minutes to contact your representative with the simple facts stated here. Please use the links below to do just that.
Palm Beach County Commissioners
Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation
Florida Government Policy Makers