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The Hernando County Fine Arts Council (HCFAC) was established by the State of Florida and its 15-member board is appointed by the Hernando County Board of Commissioners. HCFAC encourages, promotes, supports and showcases all the creative arts in Hernando County. HCFAC funds grants to local groups which focus on specific needs in the community, such as the Hernando Youth Orchestra, Hernando Jazz Society, Spring Hill Art League and the West Hernando Middle School Sculpture Garden.
Since the beginning of the grant program in 2003, HCFAC has issued $31,000 in grants. It holds a juried student art exhibit as part of the annual Art in the Park Festival at Tom Varn Park . HCFAC supports other creative endeavors financially as well as spotlighting them at the quarterly Art Reception at Brooksville City Hall, on its website, in its newsletter, and on “Hernando Culture Live,” a monthly TV show produced in conjunction with Hernando County Broadcasting. A monthly “Arts News” is e-mailed to the local organizations and interested persons.
HCFAC has a yearly drive to encourage members of the community to become members. Also, fund raising projects include ART IN THE PARK, the annual Art, Craft and Music Festival, and the annual A Taste of Jazz! at Weeki Wachee Springs. HCFAC is conducting its yearly Friends of the Arts campaign now. Categories include student, $10; individual, $20; family, $30; art-related organizations, $50; and advocate, $100. |
