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About the Council

The Arts Council Inc has been a leader in the arts community for more than 30 years. By providing services to visual and performing artists, arts organizations, students and the public, the Arts Council strives to instill a passion for and participation in the arts.

Court House Cultural Center Galleries
The NEW
A curated show featuring young, up and coming artists--
Joe Apicella, Marcia K Moore / Virginie Goffin, Rochelle Reinhard

An exploration and discussion of "The New" on First Thursday, February 2
Free and open to the public. 5:30-7:00 pm
Exhibition continues thourgh February 3, 2012
Legal Lectures PDF for more information about the speaker, cost, and online payment...
Legal Lectures for artists, musicians, and other creative types:
--BASIC COPYRIGHT ISSUES
Wednesday, January 18, 12-1:30 pm
--CONTRACTS and CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
Wednesday, January 25, 12-1:30 pm
--ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
Wednesday, February 1, 12-1:30 pm
Click here to pay online for Legal Lectures
NEW! Waterfront Wednesdays at Sunset Bay
Join us at Waterfront Wednesdays. Enjoy a weekly display of art & fine hand-crafted works by local artisans from 4 pm to sunset.
Artists may download the artisan application for this new artist opportunity at Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage in downtown Stuart. (located on the same property as the Sailor's Return restaurant)
ArtsFest 2012 on March 24 & 25, 2012
Applications are available for Community Booth, Consessionaires, and Entertainment on the ArtsFest page. Volunteers are needed for ArtsFest on March 24 & 25, 2012
The festival location is along East Ocean Boulevard and Memorial Park, Stuart
Call The Arts Council, 772-287-6676 x10
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News & Events

Accepting Nominations for mARTies Awards 2012
Posted on 01/27/2012
The Arts Council announces its 2012 mARTies Awards event, which this year will be a Red Carpet evening held at the StarStruck Performing Arts Center on May 3rd. Cocktails, buffet delights, and entertainment will be enjoyed during the reception, followed by the theatre-style presentation of the awards to the Outstanding Media Artist; Performing Artist and Visual Artist in the adult and student categories as well as Outstanding Volunteer in the Arts. Nominations are currently being accepted, so if you know someone who is deserving of this recognition, please contact the Arts Council (287-6676 ext. 12) for a nomination form – don’t delay, the deadline is just around the corner.
"Exploring the NEW" - First Thursday Gallery Night
Posted on 01/24/2012
The Arts Council, serving Stuart and Martin County, presents the avant garde works of four artists on First Thursday Gallery Night, February 2, 2012 from 5-8:00 p.m. as part of the “New” exhibit currently on display at the Court House Cultural Center, 80 E. Ocean Blvd, downtown Stuart. First Thursdays are free and open to the public.
Curator, Debra Magrann, will moderate a panel discussion starting at 5:30 p.m. and close with “the New: Next Steps”.
Legal Lectures for artists and musicians
Posted on 01/10/2012
The Arts Council is presenting a series of three lectures on legal issues tailored to the perspective of artists, musicians and others involved with the creative arts. The “brown-bag” lectures will be held at the Court House Cultural Center, 80 East Ocean Boulevard from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, January 25 and February 1.
"Exploring the New"
Posted on 12/23/2011