Cultural Council – push is on for new members

The local news desk has learned that the Saint Johns Cultural Council is wrapping up its membership drive for 2010 which began with an announcement published by Historic City News in January.

We hope you will by renewing your membership or joining the Saint Johns Cultural Council today.

Memberships, which are due for renewal in January of each year, help to support the health and well being of the Arts in St. Johns County.

Established in July of 2000, The St. Johns Cultural Council is a 501-C3 nonprofit organization. The mission of the council is to promote St. Johns County as a premiere arts destination where the lives of both residents and visitors are enriched through arts and culture.

During the past year, membership funds have enabled the Cultural Council to:

*Support our county’s artists and arts organizations
*Advocate for the Arts on local and state levels
*Advocate for Arts Education in our public schools
*Fund grant programs for under-served communities
*Develop Art in Public Places
*Provide better art experiences and improved access for residents and visitors
*Support the re-organization of the TDC’s Category II funds for Cultural Development
*Manage the Cultural Arts Center at St. Augustine Beach
*Develop new partnerships with St. Johns County businesses, VCB and the tourism industry

Membership fees:
$35 individual
$100 organization or business
$50 venues

St. Johns Cultural Council
P.O. Box 840145
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-471-9980