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Community Arts & Cultural Events - Welcome to the Cultural Council of Indian River County

Information for Residents and Visitors to Indian River County

The Cultural Council's Mission

To nurture a cooperative environment in which cultural and educational organizations and individuals may thrive and thereby enrich the quality of life in Indian River County for all residents and visitors.

News & Events

Cultural Council of Indian River County
2012 Annual Appeal

(Download the Annual Appeal)

Dear Friends of the Arts,

Our 2012 Annual Appeal provides a way for you to assist the Cultural Council in its mission of promoting the arts in Indian River County. The hope of a sustainable society rests on our creativity, our capacity for imagination and empathy – it cannot flourish without nourishment.

The Cultural Council needs your help in developing ways to encourage, support and facilitate artistic cultural opportunities within the community. But with resources within the community stretched, we’re counting on you to make the arts one of your priorities for 2012. Your taxdeductible contribution creates a better future for everyone.

Donations can be made on-line at the Cultural Council’s E-store or by mail to 2041 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Please join with me in giving the Cultural Council your much needed support.

JOIN US!

2012 Plein Air Artists' Rendezvous

February 16-18, 2012

at the Environmental Learning Center

The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) and the Cultural Council of Indian River County (CCIRC) present a “Plein Air Artists’ Rendezvous” with artists working in several mediums on the grounds of the Environmental Learning Center at 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, FL. The public is invited to watch artists work plein air, or outside, for the three day event held from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16th through Saturday the18th. The event will culminate with a reception to view and purchase the artwork on Saturday, February18 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the ELC. The 3-day event is free and open to the public. For more information call the CCIRC at 772-770-4857, or the ELC at 772-589-5050. Read More!

Cultural Events Calendar

Full of upcoming special events in our community. You will find art exhibits, fairs, musical and theatrical performances, lectures and fun festivals for the whole family.
Visit our Events Calendar

Add your event to our online calendar by sending an email to:
info@cultural-council.org

Florida's "State of the Arts" License Plate

Show your support for the arts by purchasing a "State of the Arts" license plate. For those who love the performing arts, the literary arts, the visual arts, cultural events and activities this is a great way to help fund those cultural organizations.

The first-time cost of the specialty plate is $32 more than the usual renewal fee and all funds stay in the county where the tag is purchased. Of the tag price, $20 is tax-deductible. Future arts plates are $22 more than the usual renewal fee.

To purchase the arts plate at any time other than renewal time, simply visit your local tag office.

Upcoming Meetings

at the Cultural Council office
2041 14th Avenue in Vero Beach

Board of Directors Meetings

The Cultural Coincil's Board of Directors meets on the Fourth Thursday of each month at 4pm, with the exception of November & December, when the full board meets on the Second Thursday of those months, due to the Holidays.

Board Meeting

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Communications Committee

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Executive Committee

The Executive Committee usually meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4pm.

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Finance Committee

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Special Events Committee

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Programs & Activities Committee

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Member Services

Cultural Council Memberships help us sustain our work!

If you enjoy using the Event Planner, if you use our online calendar, please consider supporting our work in the community byBecoming a Member orrenewing your Membership or Making a Donation. Thank You!

Website & Community Events Calendar Listings

We appreciate your help with keeping this website up to date. Please review your listings on the website and check the calendar dates for accuracy. If there are corrections to be made you can send them to: info@cultural-council.org Please indicate Website Update or Calendar Update in the subject field.

LINK BACK TO US ON YOUR WEBSITE! Send us your link & we'll give you a "star" with your listing. Feel free to use our logo too. Just "right click" the logo to download to your computer.

The Cultural Council assists members in promoting events and fundraisers through the media and on our Cultural Events Calendar. Make sure to visit our Media Resource List page for PR tips and media contact information.

Read this week's Cultural Connection

We thank Dr. Aaron Liebman, Audiologist, for his sponsorship of the Cultural Connection.

Cultural Connection Deadlines:

Friday, December 9 for Monday, December 19
Friday, December 16 for Monday, December 26
and, Monday January 3, 2012
Friday, December 30 for Monday, January 9
Friday, January 6 for Monday, January 16
Friday, January 13 for Monday, January 23
Friday, January 20 for Monday, January 30
Friday, January 27 for Monday, February 6

An organization's event being featured in the Cultural Connection is a membership benefit contact us if you would like to become a member!

Tune in to "Rhett Palmer Live!" weekdays 6-10 a.m. on WAXE 1370 AM radio.
Our audio "Cultural Calendar" is played daily.

Tune in to Bob Soos, WTTB 1490 AM Monday through Friday from 8am to 9am.

Plan your upcoming weekend – new events are featured every Thursday morning at 8:50 a.m. when he interviews CCIRC

Opportunities

The Artists, Musicians, Authors & Performers Registry

Artists Registry – Send us 5 images of your work and a link to your website.
Musicians Registry/Performers Registry Send us a link to your website and performance video or sound file.
Authors Registry – Send us a link to your website and blog, book cover images with
links to purchase.

Opportunities

Visit our Calls to Artists page (updated weekly) for current calls as well as references and rss news feeds updated in real time for the latest opportunities.

Members of our Artists Registry are invited to exhibit in Public Art Venues at the Indian River County Courthouse and the County Administration Building A

We encourage organizations to visit our registries in search of art, music, actors & dancers, speakers and writers. Join the CCIRC to be a part of our registries.

Art Shows - Community Arts - Cultural Events - Arts Council

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Cultural Council of Indian River County - Your Event Connection.

2041 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Phone (772) 770-4857 FAX (772) 770-3403

Sponsored in part by: The State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs,
The Florida Arts Council, The National Endowment of the Arts, Indian River County