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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.
On this site we also keep an extensive list, that is frequently updated, of local Calls to Artists, Concerts & Theater Events, and Other Events! Learn More About Us |
2022-2023 SCAC GRANTS
Grants Overview:
Formed in 1994, the Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a member of the Florida Association of Local Arts Agencies, and Americans for the Arts. SCAC is a catalyst 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.
In 1995, the Seminole County Board of Commissioners designated SCAC as the official recipient of the Florida ARTS license plate funds. Through the Division of Cultural Affairs, State of Florida, and Florida’s Department of Motor Vehicles, $20 from each special State of the Arts license tag purchased by Seminole County residents goes toward a grant fund that supports the arts in Seminole County. Since SCAC was formed, more than $370,000 in grants has been awarded.
Our Mission is to advocate in Central Florida for Seminole County’s art-rich community and our Vision is to inspire the cultural livability of the community through the arts.
Important Dates:
Download Grant Application (PDF)
Grants Overview:
Formed in 1994, the Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a member of the Florida Association of Local Arts Agencies, and Americans for the Arts. SCAC is a catalyst 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.
In 1995, the Seminole County Board of Commissioners designated SCAC as the official recipient of the Florida ARTS license plate funds. Through the Division of Cultural Affairs, State of Florida, and Florida’s Department of Motor Vehicles, $20 from each special State of the Arts license tag purchased by Seminole County residents goes toward a grant fund that supports the arts in Seminole County. Since SCAC was formed, more than $370,000 in grants has been awarded.
Our Mission is to advocate in Central Florida for Seminole County’s art-rich community and our Vision is to inspire the cultural livability of the community through the arts.
Important Dates:
- Thursday, June 2, 2022, SCAC Grant Writing Workshop 3:00-4:30 PM.
RSVP by 6/1/22 to 407-562-2810 or info@seminoleculturalarts.org
Location – Historic Sanford Welcome Center, 230 East First Street, Sanford FL 32771 (NW corner of Firsts Street at Palmetto Avenue) - Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Application Deadline
- Completed applications must either be hand-delivered by 12:00 Noon on 8/3/22 to the SCAC office, 230 E 1st Street, Sanford FL 32771 or postmarked by 8/3/22 and mailed to 230 E 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771.
- Friday, August 19, 2022 Grant Review Panel open meeting to review applications 3:00–4:30 PM.
- Inform SCAC if you are unable to attend, 407-562-2810, info@seminoleculturalarts.org.
- Location – Historic Sanford Welcome Center, 230 East First Street,
- Sanford FL 32771 (NW corner of Firsts Street at Palmetto Avenue)
- Monday, August 29, 2022 Award/denial letters are sent to applicants.
- Monday, October 3, 2022 Checks are processed for mailing to grant recipients.
Download Grant Application (PDF)
The Art of Healing Virtual Exhibit "It's a New Day"
New "It's A Wrap" Box!
Artist Linda Amundsen created this amazing pieces that can be seen in Longwood at the intersection of SR 434 at Ronald Reagan Blvd. Learn more about "It's a Wrap"
Seminole Cultural Arts Council's "It's A Wrap" program is a traffic box art program that works with local artists, Seminole County Engineering, local groups and businesses to wrap traffic boxes with artwork reprinted on durable vinyl.
We need YOUR help to sponsor our next traffic box! We are seeking donations from individuals, groups, and businesses!
Artist Linda Amundsen created this amazing pieces that can be seen in Longwood at the intersection of SR 434 at Ronald Reagan Blvd. Learn more about "It's a Wrap"
Seminole Cultural Arts Council's "It's A Wrap" program is a traffic box art program that works with local artists, Seminole County Engineering, local groups and businesses to wrap traffic boxes with artwork reprinted on durable vinyl.
We need YOUR help to sponsor our next traffic box! We are seeking donations from individuals, groups, and businesses!
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SCAC wins LYNX Ad Space!
The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) has been selected as one of the 8 organizations that will be featured on the 2019-2020 LYNX Public Service Bus. Winning organizations had their logos placed collectively on the LYNX Public Service Bus for the next 12 months. The bus will travel regular routes throughout the LYNX system, giving all 8 organizations free exposure in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. As one of the selected organizations, SCAC may also request that the bus appear at one special event for them during the year at no charge. The bus was unveiled April 10 at 11 AM at Cranes Roost Park's Eddie Rose Amphitheater in Altamonte Springs. The ceremony included Seminole County Commissioner and LYNX Chair, Lee Constantine, as well as LYNX Interim CEO, James E. "Jim" Harrison, along with staff, supporters and/or board members from each of the 8 non-profits chosen for this year. |
Organization representatives await unveiling of public service bus
L-R: Jim Harrison, LYNX Interim CEO; Mary Blake; Donna Bundy; Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine; Josie Foranoce; Kathryn Townsend; Anthony Aramendia.
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