Washington D.C., Tallahassee and Palm Beach County—the Cultural Council advocates for the arts at all levels of government. Considered globally as an economic driver, the cultural sector attracts talent and investment, builds international reputation and catalyzes innovation across all sectors of the economy.
Arts Advocacy News
2018/2019 Legislative Priorities
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
January 17, 2019State: The Division of Cultural Affairs is advancing a recommendation to fund $62 million ($61,660,924) in the General Program Support matching grant program to 666 organizations from across the state. There are 52 PBC-based organizations vying for $6.3 million ($6,347,740), just over 10% in four areas: Cultural Endowment, Cultural Facilities, General Program Support and Specific Project Support. The Cultural Council (and Cultural Coalition) recommends full funding of all projects.
Local: The Cultural Council is advocating for $100,000 in additional funding for the C1 grant program in an effort to restore funding to $400,000 level (currently $250,000).
Read more »Arts & Economic Prosperity 5
Americans for the Arts
December 7, 2018Conducted by Americans for the Arts, the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 (AEP5) study documents the economic contributions of the nonprofit cultural sector nationally, as well as in 341 study regions. The Cultural Council sponsored the study for Palm Beach County and for five of the county’s largest cities: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach. Read more »
Arts and Cultural Education Impact in Palm Beach County
The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County commissioned this study to assess contributions made by the county’s nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to the School District of Palm Beach County and other Palm Beach County schools.
This pilot study provides a record of PreK-12 education activities delivered by 47 Palm Beach County nonprofit cultural organizations during the 2016-2017 school year. It is a first step toward better understanding the relationship between the cultural sector and the District and how to strengthen that relationship for the benefit of all students and educators. Never before has there been an inventory of this kind in Palm Beach County, and this is a first step toward a comprehensive approach understanding and planning for the system. Read more »
City of Lake Worth Launches Arts & Cultural Master Plan for Downtown Lake Worth
New plan offers strategies to enhance, grow and diversify Lake Worth’s downtown region After an 18-month planning process, the City of Lake Worth, Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County today announced the launch of the Arts & Cultural Master Plan for Downtown Lake Worth. Download the plan […] Read more »
Economic Impact of Cultural Tourism in Palm Beach County
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
June 12, 20182017 Survey results released Results from FY 2017 Category B and C–II Organizations Attendee Surveys and Spending Data are now available. Summary | Full Report Read more »
The Cultural Council Partners With the Devos Institute of Arts Management to Offer Free Training and Consultation
updated June 11, 2018 The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland are pleased to announce the launch of a year-long training and consultation program for up to 10 cultural non-profits in Palm Beach County. Building on the Council’s robust history of professional development […] Read more »
Palm Beach County Cultural Groups Will Feel the Pain of State Grant Cuts
The Palm Beach Post
May 5, 2018The state’s $88.7 billion budget includes just $2.65 million for cultural grants, which will be spread among 489 organizations statewide that have been vetted by the Division of Cultural Affairs. That’s down 90 percent from the $25 million allocated last year. Read more »
NEA Receives Funding Increase
Americans for the Arts
March 20, 2018Congress is proposing to fund the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) each at $152.8 million. This is a funding increase of $3 million to support more direct grants and expand access to creative arts therapies for the military. This final budget is in stark contrast to […] Read more »
Registration for Arts Advocacy Day 2018 is now open
Americans for the Arts
January 23, 2018Registration for Arts Advocacy Day 2018 is now open. The 31st annual Arts Advocacy Day will take place on March 12-13, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with over 85 national arts organizations, Arts Advocacy Day is the largest gathering of its kind, bringing together a broad cross section of America's cultural and civic organizations. Read more »
The Arts Mean Business Luncheon with Randy Cohen
Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
January 12, 2018In December, the Cultural Council hosted a special luncheon at the Kravis Center in partnership with the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. The theme of the luncheon was “The Arts Mean Business,” and the keynote speaker was Randy Cohen of Americans for the Arts, who announced the findings of a new economic impact study (AEP5) that revealed arts and culture generate $633 million in economic impact in Palm Beach County. Read more »
Attend Florida Tourism Day 2018
VISIT FLORIDA
January 3, 2018Do not miss the opportunity to join your tourism colleagues on January 17, 2018 in Tallahassee to educate the legislature, media and all Floridians about the importance of Florida’s tourism industry. Together, let’s share the positive economic impact of tourism to Florida and to its residents as well as how crucial it is to support […] Read more »
Arts Sector Harmed in Tax Bills
Americans for the Arts - Action Fund
December 6, 2017Early Saturday morning, the U.S. Senate passed a tax reform bill along an almost exclusively party-line vote of 51-49 with all Republicans voting yes, except for Senator Bob Corker (R-TN), who opposed it for the $1.5 trillion in debt that would be created. Read more »
Cultural Coalition
The Cultural Coalition convenes the leaders of Palm Beach County’s nonprofit cultural organizations together regularly to discuss and act upon issues and initiatives of mutual benefit to the respective cultural organizations and to the people who live in and visit Palm Beach County.
The purpose of this collaborative work is to ensure that the cultural sector is relevant to the community, its leaders, and its citizens, a fact that will be evident when the cultural sector is included in long range community plans, funding plans, and important community decisions.
Research & Reports
Economic Impact of Cultural Tourism in Palm Beach County (FY2017)
Results from FY 17 Category B and C-II Organizations Attendee Surveys and Spending Data
Summary | Full Report
Arts and Economic Prosperity 5
Americans for the Arts
Arts Education Impact in Palm Beach County
Quick Facts | Complete Survey Findings
Arts & Cultural Master Plan for Downtown Lake Worth
The City of Lake Worth and the Lake Worth CRA
Palm Beach County and Florida DCA Funding: 5-year History
Florida Cultural Alliance
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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
• Florida Senators and Representatives
• U.S. Senators and Representatives
Cultural Advocacy Groups
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