“Jacksonvillle Buzz” with Sharol Noblejas and Diana Donovan

Each week on “Jacksonville Buzz,” our hosts sit down with some of the brightest and most entertaining guests you can find on the First Coast to discuss what’s buzzing in the Bold City. Today, Adrienne talks with Sharol Noblejas and Diana Donovan.

The Cultural Council is the main art agency in the city of Jacksonville. They support arts and culture organizations, local artists, and public art.

To learn more, visit https://www.culturalcouncil.org.

Short Company Description: Founded in 1971, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is a non-profit organization responsible for igniting the creative economy of our region by providing three pillars for community success. It manages and facilitates the City of Jacksonville’s Cultural Service Grant Program, regranting $3 million annually from the City to our community’s critically needed arts and culture organizations. It facilitates the City of Jacksonville’s Public Art program, known as Art in Public Places, a department project-managing the development and delivery of permanent works of public art throughout Duval County with an average total value of $1.5 million per year. The Cultural Council also supports individual artists by offering career advancement workshops, grant writing courses, and professional networking events, as well as financial opportunities including participation in the Art in Public Places program, access to artist grants, and connection to collectors through pop-up art galleries such as the ARTSee & Shop at The Markets of Town Center. The mission of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is to enrich life in Northeast Florida by investing in arts and culture.

Give a brief description on what you would like to discuss on the show.: The Cultural Council selected five local artists to participate in a collaboration with the Jaguars in a fundraising event for the Cultural Council. 20 NFL footballs were painted by the artists and will be signed by the new coach and put on auction for sale.

What makes your company unique?: The Cultural Council is the leading art s and cultural agency for NE Florida.

How do you define success?: Bringing awareness to the public of our tremendous arts and culture community and all that Jax has to offer.