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Artists, Authors, Businesses, Clubs and Non Profits can all benefit from excellent exposure at an affordable price. The Cultural Council is offering gallery space and windows facing 14th Avenue for rent throughout the year. Reserve your month and space today!
In honor of National Arts & Humanities Month, The Cultural Council of Indian River County accepted a proclamation at the October 6 Board of County Commissioners Meeting.
 From left to right: Board Member, Barbara Hoffman; Commissioner Gary Wheeler, Executive Director, Mary Jayne Kelly; Commissioner Peter O’Bryan; Board Chairman, Susan Smith; Commissioner Joe Flescher; Board Member, Mary Schenkel; Commissioner Wesley Davis; Commissioner Bob Solari (Photo Credit: Crystal Bujol)
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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
We thank Mr. Jafar Falasiri of Falasiri's Oriental Rugs for continuing his sponsorship of the Cultural Connection!
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 on Thursday mornings at 8:50 am to hear cultural events announced.
Helpful Information for Members:
Cultural Connection Deadlines:
Upcoming deadlines are:
MARCH
Friday, February 26 for Monday, March 8
Friday, March 5 for Monday, March 15
Friday, March 12 for Monday, March 22
Friday, March 19 for Monday, March 29
APRIL
Friday, March 26 for Monday, April 5
Friday, April 2 for Monday, April 12
Friday, April 9 for Monday, April 19
Friday, April 16 for Monday, April 26
An organization's event being featured in the Cultural Connection is a membership benefit contact us if you would like to become a member!
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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:
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Florida's "State of the Arts" License Plate
Florida offers dozens of specialty license plates for those who want to assist their particular area of interest. For those who love the performing arts, the literary arts, the visual arts, cultural events and activities, then the Florida "State of the Arts" plate 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 offi
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Don your evening attire and experience a night of glorious music and luscious hors d’oeuvres at Palacia del Rio, a luxurious private residence on Friday, April 9 at 6:30 PM. The performance features Angela Mortellaro, Soprano; Sean Stork, Baritone; Karen Zarandona, Accompanist/Soprano and Joshua Zaradona, Emcee/Tenor as well as the Sarasate Strings featuring Matt Stott, Violin I; Fom Fritz, Violin II, Wendy Karabensh, Viola and Joe Loehnis, Cello. Tickets are $100 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Cultural Council of Indian River County. For tickets, call 770-4857 or order them online at the Cultural Council’s E-Store
Calling all Culture Vultures!
 We have few 2009- 2010 Cultural Event Planners in our office.
Please come by to pick up a supply!
Cultural Advisory Committee
The Cultural Advisory Committee (CAC) is comprised of all the Nonprofit Members of the Cultural Council. The next Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2010, at the Florida Irish-American Society, 1314 20th Street (Better known as Route 60 Westbound) in Downtown Vero Beach. All members are invited to attend. Lunch is Available for $6, please RSVP to provide a head count for the cook!
Nonprofit Forum
The next Nonprofit Forum Meeting, open to all nonprofits doing business in Indian River County, is scheduled for April 14 at 9am at the Heritage Center in Vero Beach.
Any nonprofit representatives that are interested in participating may call the Cultural Council Office at 770-4857 or email mjkelly@cultural-council.org
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee usually meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4pm. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, at 4 pm at the Cultural Council Office.
Art in Public Places
The Art in Public Places Committee meets quarterly, to coincide with exhibit displays. The upcoming meetings are as follows: March 18 June 17 September 16
All meetings are at 10:00 am at the Cultural Council office, 2036 14th Ave. #103.
Board of Directors Meetings
The Board of Directors meets on the Fourth Thursday of each month, with the exception of November & December, when the full board meets on the Second Thursday of those months, due to the Holidays.
The next scheduled Board of Directors' Meeting is at 4pm on March 25, location to de determined
All meetings of the Cultural Council of Indian River County are open to the public.
For questions about any of our meetings, call 772.770-4857
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