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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
www.keysarts.com
The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is the designated Local Arts Agency by Florida Statute and is committed to its leadership role as the community’s umbrella organization for arts and culture. The Council promotes the destination for its vibrant arts community and diverse history through it's ongoing partnership with the Tourist Development Council. To build audiences and raise awareness, the Council funds grants to visual and performing artists and arts organizations. To enrich and enhance Monroe County for its residents and visitors, the Arts Council supports and administers the Art in Public Places 1% for Public Art program in all government buildings and many outdoor venues.
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Executive Director: Elizabeth Young 305.295.4369
Director@keysarts.com
Employees: 3 full-time, 1 part-time
Budget: $385,000
The Council focuses on maintaining and expanding its programming in a diverse, innovative, and equitable manner. It strives for results that strengthen the economy, promotes active community engagement, and supports arts education and advocacy. We advocate in a leadership role by gaining knowledge through our participation in Americans for the Arts, Florida Association of Local Arts Agencies (FALAA), and Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (FAPAP) initiatives.
Connecting the public to a sense of place and community through the Arts is ongoing with year-round programming and exhibits. The Arts Council's signature project; The Connections Project: Celebrating Our Unique History shares over 300 canvases displayed together in one large mosaic and exhibits are held from Key Largo to Key West. Each canvas, created in a variety of genres, connects to the next canvas, demonstrating how the arts build community and how we inspire each other. Additional programming includes Professional Development for artists, workshops on how to apply for grants and complete public art proposals, and Gather 'Round - a series of creative conversations.
The Executive Director, Board of Directors, Advisors and Staff are engaged, educated, and passionate ambassadors for all of the arts. “The commitment to the organization, and knowledge of the economic impact of the arts within the County, is essential to our advocacy efforts for continued growth and relevance,” said Young.
