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The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is a catalyst for the preservation of local cultural and historic heritage, including performing, literary, visual arts and sciences; serving to sustain, develop and advance the cultural life of Seminole County.
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SCAC FEATURED NEWS & EVENTS
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The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) Annual Membership & Community Meeting
Sanford, FL. - The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) held their 2017 Annual Meeting at 5:00pm on Tuesday, September 5th at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 Magnolia Avenue in Downtown Sanford.
Honored guests included former “heART for the Arts” and “Artist of the Year” award winners, artists, elected officials, leaders of local arts and cultural organizations, SCAC members, arts supporters and business partners. Organizations receiving SCAC grant funding for the new fiscal year were recognized: CFCArts, City of Sanford PAC, Historic Sanford Welcome Center, Love Your Shorts Film Festival, St. Johns River Festival of the Arts, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Free Concert Series, Steinway Society Student Piano Bank, Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center-Jrs. Repertory Company, and the Wekiva River Players. The oath of office was administered by Dawn Kraus, President of Leadership Seminole to SCAC Executive Officers and Board of Directors for 2017-18: Saulius Jankauskas, MD (President); Casselberry Commissioner Anthony Aramendia (Vice President); Josie Foranoce (Secretary); Steve Nelson (Treasurer); Mary Blake; Maggie Bonko; Byron Clercx; County Commissioner Bob Dallari; Kathy Grimes; Charles Holcomb; Melanie Mucario, Esq.; Cheryl Ann Murphy; Nicholas Murphy; School Board Member Abby Sanchez; Bonnie Sprung; and Stephen Summers, Ph.D. For more information: 407-302-1099 or info@seminoleculturalarts.org The SCAC is a registered public 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and a member of the Florida Association of Local Arts Agencies. The SCAC supports and nurtures the cultural and artistic needs of Seminole County. The SCAC is an advocate for the preservation of local cultural and historic heritage, including performing, literary and visual arts and sciences and serves to sustain, develop and advance the cultural life of Seminole County. |
Americans for the Arts, the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Report
The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is pleased to provide the latest research document from Americans for the Arts, the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Report, specific to Seminole County. The SCAC acted as the primary program contact for Seminole County and collected survey results and other project information.
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The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) Announces
2017-18 SCAC Grants Awarded at Annual Community Meeting
The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) announces the award of nine 2017-18 SCAC Grants at its annual community meeting held on September 5, 2017 at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Sanford.
In 1995, the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners designated SCAC as the official recipient of the Florida ARTS Specialty License Plate funds. With the support of the Board of County Commissioners, SCAC has awarded more than $360,000 in grants to organizations and individuals offering art and cultural programs in Seminole County. The 2017-18 grantees are:
In 1995, the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners designated SCAC as the official recipient of the Florida ARTS Specialty License Plate funds. With the support of the Board of County Commissioners, SCAC has awarded more than $360,000 in grants to organizations and individuals offering art and cultural programs in Seminole County. The 2017-18 grantees are:
- Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) in the category of Cultural/Historical Organization for their production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
- City of Sanford PAC in the category of Cultural/Historical Organization for murals in the Sanford City Hall breezeway
- Historic Sanford Welcome Center in the category of Community Outreach for the Sanford Art Walk held on the 3rdh Saturday of the month
- Love Your Shorts in the category of Cultural/Historical Organization for their 2018 Film Festival
- St. Johns River Festival of the Arts in the category of Education Outreach for their Art for Kids Area
- St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (Oviedo) in the category of Community Outreach for their annual Free Concert Series
- Steinway Society in the category of Education Outreach for their Student Piano Bank & Lessons Program
- Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in the category of Cultural/Historical Organization for the Juniors Repertory Company
- Wekiva River Players, Inc. in the category of Cultural/Historical Organization for their High School production of “Legally Blonde”.
LAURENCE VIENNEAU NAMED
SEMINOLE COUNTY ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2017
SEMINOLE COUNTY ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2017
The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, in association with the Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC), recognized SSC’s Laurence Vienneau as Seminole County 2017 ARTIST OF THE YEAR.
The award and resolution were presented to Professor Vienneau at the regularly scheduled morning meeting of the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners on May 23rd in Commission Chambers in Sanford.
Each year, the County Commission and SCAC jointly select an individual (performer, visual artist, historian or author) who is a resident of Seminole County and has contributed time and talent for the enrichment of Seminole County. Laurence Vienneau was chosen for his dedication to teaching budding artists, promoting the arts in our community, and helping revive interest in an art form which was in danger of disappearing from the Florida art scene.
Professor Vienneau, who has been with Seminole State College since 2008 as an instructor in printmaking at the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, saw the need in 2015 for an organization focused on printmaking, where emerging artists could exchange ideas and produce artwork for exhibit both locally and nationally, and so established The Seminole County Society of Printmakers. Printmaking, which began during the Renaissance and includes etching, engraving, woodcuts, lithography and silk screening, almost became a lot art due to the introduction of personal computers and printers. Laurence Vienneau has helped spur renewed interest and has educated students, local artists, college faculty and the public in printmaking. The Society he founded has a broad, inclusive membership, works with artist associations and SSC, and participates in a number of Lake Mary and Sanford arts events.
The award and resolution were presented to Professor Vienneau at the regularly scheduled morning meeting of the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners on May 23rd in Commission Chambers in Sanford.
Each year, the County Commission and SCAC jointly select an individual (performer, visual artist, historian or author) who is a resident of Seminole County and has contributed time and talent for the enrichment of Seminole County. Laurence Vienneau was chosen for his dedication to teaching budding artists, promoting the arts in our community, and helping revive interest in an art form which was in danger of disappearing from the Florida art scene.
Professor Vienneau, who has been with Seminole State College since 2008 as an instructor in printmaking at the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, saw the need in 2015 for an organization focused on printmaking, where emerging artists could exchange ideas and produce artwork for exhibit both locally and nationally, and so established The Seminole County Society of Printmakers. Printmaking, which began during the Renaissance and includes etching, engraving, woodcuts, lithography and silk screening, almost became a lot art due to the introduction of personal computers and printers. Laurence Vienneau has helped spur renewed interest and has educated students, local artists, college faculty and the public in printmaking. The Society he founded has a broad, inclusive membership, works with artist associations and SSC, and participates in a number of Lake Mary and Sanford arts events.
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