Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville enriches life in Northeast Florida by investing in arts and culture.

Champion the appreciation, relevance, and expression of art and culture.

Supporting the arts means supporting Jacksonville’s future.More than 207,000 youth benefited from Cultural Service Grant...
06/04/2026

Supporting the arts means supporting Jacksonville’s future.

More than 207,000 youth benefited from Cultural Service Grant Program organizations across Jacksonville — enough to fill EverBank Stadium more than 3 times.

That impact looks like after-school programs, student performances, museum visits, creative workshops, public art experiences, and moments that help young people feel seen, inspired, and empowered.

Arts and culture are not extras in a thriving city — they help shape the next generation of Jacksonville. Because when creativity is accessible, every neighborhood in our city grows stronger.

At just nine years old, Gianna faced a life-changing diagnosis and countless days in the hospital. But through Art with ...
06/03/2026

At just nine years old, Gianna faced a life-changing diagnosis and countless days in the hospital. But through Art with a Heart in Healthcare, she found more than a creative outlet — she found joy, hope, and a sense of belonging. From filling her hospital room with colorful artwork to creating a painted guitar inspired by Olivia Rodrigo’s “déjà vu,” later featured at MOCA Jacksonville, Gianna’s creativity became a powerful source of light during a difficult journey. Stories like Gianna’s are why the arts matter. As the City of Jacksonville’s leading arts agency and regranting partner, the Cultural Council is proud to invest in organizations like Art with a Heart in Healthcare that are changing lives through the power of creativity. Mission moments like these remind us that public support for the arts does more than fund programs — it creates connection, inspires healing, and brings hope when it’s needed most. To learn more about the incredible impact of Art with a Heart in Healthcare, visit their website and follow their journey on social media.

Investing in arts and culture delivers measurable returns for our city.In FY24-25, Jacksonville’s Cultural Service Grant...
06/02/2026

Investing in arts and culture delivers measurable returns for our city.

In FY24-25, Jacksonville’s Cultural Service Grant Program transformed a $6 million investment into $143 million in economic impact for our community — including $131 million generated downtown.

When cities invest in arts and culture, they invest in economic growth, quality of life, tourism, talent retention, and a stronger Jacksonville for everyone.

06/01/2026

Six CPAC districts. Six installations.

The CPAC Public Art Initiative comes full circle with its sixth and final installation — the mural, “Birdhouse” by artist David Nackashi for the Southwest CPAC. It transforms a neglected picnic shelter in Lane Wiley Park by featuring the Florida Scrub Jay, which is known for defending the territory, finding food, and caring for the young. Nackashi believes this bird reflects the sense of community, service and importance of family he found central to the community.

Following his rich tradition of vibrant colors and intricate details, “Birdhouse” showcases the Lane Wiley Park Picnic Shelter with symbolism informed by the neighborhood.

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about this collection of six original and distinct artworks spread across Jacksonville's neighborhoods and made by local artists with community and connection in mind.

The full series:
Main Made Studios — “A Fine Day” sculptural signage, Beachwood Community Center
Jenny K. Hager — “Draw & Dream” sculptural benches, Deerwood Children's Rotary Park
David Nackashi — “Cookout” mural, Charles "Boobie" Clark Center
d. lance vickery — “Big Woofs and Tiny Tails” artistic wayfinding elements, Oceanway Dog Park
Jenny K. Hager — “Wings of Change” sculptural wall hanging, Kennedy Community Center
David Nackashi — “Birdhouse” mural, Lane Wiley Park

Thank you to every artist who brought their talent and their commitment to this initiative. And thank you to the communities across Jacksonville who inspired every one of these pieces.

05/30/2026

Public Art not only shapes the environment, but it can also tease what is to come.

The fifth installation in the City of Jacksonville's CPAC Public Art Initiative is a stunning cascade of metal butterflies as a sculptural wall hanging in the atrium of the Kennedy Community Center. “Wings Of Change” is created by artist Jenny K. Hager for the Urban Core CPAC.

The artwork was developed in response to community engagement, which revealed the Kennedy Center’s history, perception and vision for this dynamic space. Feedback demonstrated a strong interest in activating the atrium with visual elements that enhance the architectural character of the building and reflect its varied programmatic uses. Hager learned that a butterfly garden will soon grace the atrium, so she decided to complement the addition with multiple hand-crafted metal butterflies sweeping across the side of the atrium to encourage engagement, movement and life within the space.

The butterflies represent transformation, community, and the beauty that emerges when the conditions are right. Hager's metalwork is known for its precision and its warmth, a combination that's difficult to achieve and unmistakable when you see it.

Catch up on the full series:
Main Made Studios — “A Fine Day” sculptural signage, Beachwood Community Center
Jenny K. Hager — “Draw & Dream” sculptural benches, Deerwood Children's Rotary Park
David Nackashi — “Cookout” mural, Charles "Boobie" Clark Center
d. lance vickery — “Big Woof and Tiny Tails” artistic wayfinding elements, Oceanway Dog Park
Jenny K. Hager — “Wings of Change” sculptural wall hanging, Kennedy Community Center

05/29/2026

Jacksonville’s parks feature so many different amenities for visitors to enjoy. Did you know there are only a handful of parks that feature a dog park? Oceanway Park has both a large and small dog park, but community feedback revealed it was difficult to find the two different entries located at opposite ends of the park and linked merely through a maze of chain links.

For the fourth installation in the City of Jacksonville's CPAC Public Art Initiative, artist d. lance vickery addressed a need by creating, “Tiny Tails and Big Woofs” artistic wayfinding elements for this North CPAC location.

Wayfinding is one of the most essential elements of any public space. It orients visitors and communicates the place’s rules; however, these artistic elements also convey the park’s character and shape the experience from the moment someone arrives by its use of colorful paw prints and sculptural signage.

vickery is driven by the artwork’s connection to the environment and here the work is not only shaped by the community to highlight a park feature not many Jacksonville communities have but also celebrate its pride.

Catch up on the series:
Main Made Studios — “A Fine Day” sculptural signage, Beachwood Community Center
Jenny K. Hager — “Draw & Dream” sculptural benches, Deerwood Children's Rotary Park
David Nackashi — “Cookout” mural, Charles "Boobie" Clark Center
d. lance vickery— “Big Woofs and Tiny Tails” artistic wayfinding elements, Oceanway Dog Park

05/28/2026

If you missed the 2026 Arts Awards…consider this your official warning to not sleep on next year’s 50th anniversary!

The 49th Annual Arts Awards powered by was an unforgettable night celebrating the artists, visionaries, and changemakers shaping our creative community. From stunning visuals to electric performances and a room full of creative brilliance, this was the place to be.

Still thinking about it? Same.

Video by Prattify

05/27/2026

The CPAC Public Art Initiative series is back highlighting functional public art created by local artists throughout Jacksonville. Where our first installation showcased sculptural benches, the next gives a community something else entirely: a chance to see themselves reflected on the walls of a place they already call their own. The mural “Cookout” by David Nackashi was created for the Northwest CPAC at the Charles “Boobie” Clark Center to depict the community’s playfulness, charity, strength, resiliency and pride. The Center sits among an expansive footprint that can be difficult to identify from the street, so the goal was to create a compelling gateway into the Sherwood neighborhood leading to the Center. Nackashi's mural was designed to capture the spirit, faces, and story of the people who live and gather here — turning the building itself into a canvas for the neighborhood. Nackashi’s approach to community murals centers on authentic representation — making sure the art doesn't just decorate a space but belongs to it.

Catch up on the series:
Main Made Studios — “A Fine Day” sculptural signage, Beachwood Community Center posted 4/14
Jenny K. Hager — “Draw & Dream” sculptural benches, Deerwood Children's Rotary Park posted 4/23

05/24/2026

Honoring excellence in the arts! Congratulations to Kandice Knecole, recipient of the Helen Lane Founder's award at the 49th Annual Arts Awards. Your dedication and artistic vision continue to inspire and uplift our community in countless ways.

Watch the acceptance video created by Prattify and join us in celebrating this special recognition.

05/23/2026

Today we celebrate Darren Dailey, recipient of the Robert Arleigh White Award for Advocacy at the 49th Annual Arts Awards. Thank you for your outstanding contributions to arts and culture and for helping creativity flourish throughout our region.

Enjoy this acceptance video created by Prattify and join us in recognizing Darren's 20 years of service to our arts and culture community.

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