Cultural Council of Indian River County

About This Business

The Cultural Council of Indian River County is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit, membership-based corporation dedicated to promoting the cultural arts in Indian River County. Founded in 1995, the organization serves over 160,000 residents and 600,000 visitors as the county's Designated Arts Agency. The Cultural Council's mission is to promote the cultural arts through education, collaboration, marketing, and advocacy, as well as promoting cultural tourism through the abundant arts and culture available in the county. Their vision is to enrich the lives of people in the county, both residents and visitors, through the arts and cultural experiences. The organization achieves this by advocating for the arts at the state and local level, promoting local artists through their registry of member artists in the visual, performing, and literary arts, and facilitating public art exhibitions in city and county buildings. They also support community efforts to foster economic development, cultural tourism, and community planning. One of the notable events they feature is the First Friday Gallery Stroll, a free event held every month on the first Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on 14th Avenue in Downtown Vero Beach. During this event, most store fronts and all the galleries are open to the public, and restaurants and pubs are open for refreshment. The Cultural Council promotes member artists and organizations, events in their online Cultural Arts Calendar, and events through their weekly email newsletter, radio promotional ads, and social media postings. They also coordinate organizations' profiles and event dates to publish in their annual Cultural Arts Guide, in digital and print format, distributed locally and statewide. By promoting the cultural arts, the Cultural Council of Indian River County aims to make a positive impact on the community, supporting local artists, and fostering a vibrant cultural scene that benefits both residents and visitors.