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Volusia County is famed for its miles of beaches, lazy rivers, unsurpassable weather, its forests, quiet towns and sparkling resorts. The arts, too, play an important part in making the area the perfect place to live or visit.

With its art centers and museums, theaters, concerts, historical collections, libraries, and public art, Volusia County fosters active programs through its Cultural Council (CCVC).

CCVC was created June 1, 1989, by the Volusia County Council, to serve as a citizen advisory board on matters relating to cultural arts. Its scope was broadened in 1994 when the Council increased the board’s responsibility to be the designated local arts agency for Volusia County. This designation is recognized by the State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council. The nine board members are appointed by the County Council for two year terms.

Through the CCVC, the County Council annually appropriates $1.50 per capita in operating grants for local cultural and heritage organizations ($711,236 for FY 005/06). This funding has enabled the council to provide support to more than 23 different cultural and historical organizations within Volusia County which served more than 1,013,000 individuals in 2006. Other ongoing projects include an active Art in Public Places program which designates up to one percent of the construction cost of new County buildings for the purchase of original artwork to be on permanent display.


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Arts in education is vital to the development of a vibrant community, and the CCVC is dedicated to enhancing the in-school experiences through a partnership with the Florida Alliance for Arts Education and Arts for a Complete Education.

Cultural Council of Volusia County members
(An advisory board to the Volusia County Council)

Katherine Smith-Williams, Chair
Donna Sue Sanders, Vice Chair
Bob Dahlen
Bill Dreggors
Steve Hardock
Wendell Jarrard Jr.
Tim Ludwig
Jim Ward
Sandra Wilson

Staff members
Nancy Maddox
Mike Fincher

 

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