Alachua County is inviting local artists to submit original artwork for consideration as part of the new “Arts in the County Administration Building Program,” an initiative established by the County Commission to showcase local creative talent in county government spaces.
The program allows artists to temporarily loan artwork for public display in prominent areas of the county’s administration building, located at 12 SE 1st St. in Gainesville. Selected pieces may be displayed for approximately three months.
Artists working in a variety of media are encouraged to apply, including painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, digital art, mixed media and other visual art forms. Artwork selected for display may be photographed and reproduced in county publications and promotional materials related to the program. It may be displayed in televised County Commission meetings when shown in public meeting spaces.
“This program highlights the strength of our local arts community while enhancing public spaces within county government,” said County Commission Chair Ken Cornell. “It reflects Alachua County’s continued commitment to supporting the arts and local artists.”
Participation is open to local artists who complete the required application and execute a Public Art Loan and Display Agreement. Artists are responsible for delivery, installation coordination and removal of artwork, as well as insurance and maintenance during the display period. Submissions are reviewed by the Arts Council and approved by the County Commission.
Applications and agreement forms can be found online under the "Art Loan" category on the website.
Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis and must include a completed application form, an executed agreement and a color photograph of the artwork being submitted.
Please email the completed forms to Gina Peebles at gpeebles@alachuacounty.us or mail them to:
Arts Council of Alachua County
12 SE 1st Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
For more information, contact Assistant County Manager/Chief of Staff Gina Peebles at 352-538-8265 or gpeebles@alachuacounty.us.
