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We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Arts Awards winners below! Join us for the 49th Annual Arts Awards powered by @deccalive on May 9 at Decca Live, tickets are on sale now!

Not a gala. An experience.

💜 Art of Giving: Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi

💜 Art Innovator: Willie Evans Jr.

💜 Community Impact: Kady Yellow

💜 Robert Arleigh White Award for Advocacy: Darren Dailey

💜 Art Educator: Doris McNeill

💜 Small Business of the Year: LOL JAX Film Festival

💜 Corporate Business of the Year: GFWC Jacksonville Beaches Woman’s Club

💜 Helen Lane Founders Award: Kandice Clark

Neon Noir celebrates the people and organizations who ignite the way for the creative sector. Driving the city forward, these destination builders are leaving an effervescent glow long after the awards end.

Join us for a bold, multi-level experience at Decca Live—blending recognition, immersive moments, & dynamic networking throughout the evening. John Bachman emcees the awards before @the_discocowboy takes over the dance floor. Cocktail-style, designed for mingling (limited seating).

Tickets are limited and will sell out! Get yours before it’s too late. Link in bio.

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We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Arts Awards winners below! Join us for the 49th Annual Arts Awards powered by @deccalive on May 9 at Decca Live, tickets are on sale now!

Not a gala. An experience.

💜 Art of Giving: Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi
💜 Art Innovator: Willie Evans Jr.
💜 Community Impact: Kady Yellow
💜 Robert Arleigh White Award for Advocacy: Darren Dailey
💜 Art Educator: Doris McNeill
💜 Small Business of the Year: LOL JAX Film Festival
💜 Corporate Business of the Year: GFWC Jacksonville Beaches Woman’s Club
💜 Helen Lane Founders Award: Kandice Clark

Neon Noir celebrates the people and organizations who ignite the way for the creative sector. Driving the city forward, these destination builders are leaving an effervescent glow long after the awards end.

Join us for a bold, multi-level experience at Decca Live—blending recognition, immersive moments, & dynamic networking throughout the evening. John Bachman emcees the awards before @the_discocowboy takes over the dance floor. Cocktail-style, designed for mingling (limited seating).

Tickets are limited and will sell out! Get yours before it’s too late. Link in bio.

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At your request: 49th Annual Arts Awards nominations deadline extended to March 2!

Do you know a corporate business that champions the arts, an individual giver who funds and supports Jacksonville’s creative sector, a talented educator or creative entrepreneur elevating our city’s quality of life? Nominate them!

📝 Link in bio or bit.ly/2026artsawardsnom

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate those championing Jacksonville’s creative future. Tickets to the 49th Annual Arts Awards in May go on sale soon. Stay tuned!

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At your request: 49th Annual Arts Awards nominations deadline extended to March 2!

Do you know a corporate business that champions the arts, an individual giver who funds and supports Jacksonville’s creative sector, a talented educator or creative entrepreneur elevating our city’s quality of life? Nominate them!

📝 Link in bio or bit.ly/2026artsawardsnom

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate those championing Jacksonville’s creative future. Tickets to the 49th Annual Arts Awards in May go on sale soon. Stay tuned!

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Nominations are open for the 49th Annual Arts Awards in May! Head to the link in our bio to submit your nominees for the following categories:

💜 Art Educator Award
💜 Art of Giving Award
💜 Art Innovator Award
💜 Community Impact Award
💜 Robert Arleigh White Award for Advocacy
💜 Small Business of the Year
💜 Corporate Business of the Year
💜 Helen Lane Founders Award

📝 Nominate at the link in bio or bit.ly/2026artsawardsnom

Deadline: February 25, 2026

This is your chance to celebrate the artists, organizations, and initiatives championing Jacksonville’s creative future.

Tickets to the 49th Annual Arts Awards go on sale soon. Stay tuned!

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Nominations are open for the 49th Annual Arts Awards in May! Head to the link in our bio to submit your nominees for the following categories:

💜 Art Educator Award
💜 Art of Giving Award
💜 Art Innovator Award
💜 Community Impact Award
💜 Robert Arleigh White Award for Advocacy
💜 Small Business of the Year
💜 Corporate Business of the Year
💜 Helen Lane Founders Award

📝 Nominate at the link in bio or bit.ly/2026artsawardsnom

Deadline: February 25, 2026

This is your chance to celebrate the artists, organizations, and initiatives championing Jacksonville’s creative future.

Tickets to the 49th Annual Arts Awards go on sale soon. Stay tuned!

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🌟 Grant Opportunity for Duval County Arts & Culture Organizations! 🌟

Letters of Intent for the 2026-2027 Cultural Service Operating Grant Program are now open, and join us this morning at 10am for a virtual help session at bit.ly/LOIhelpsession

These merit-based grants fuel Jacksonville’s creative economy, catalyze destination building, and equip local nonprofits with the tools to grow capacity, streamline operations, and elevated quality of life across the city.

If you’re a 501(c)(3) organization operating in Duval County with a primary focus on arts and culture, you can apply for general operating support. Apply now via Foundant: culturalcouncil.org/foundant. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:59pm. This program is paid in full by the City of Jacksonville and matched with private funding by each nonprofit.

More Art. More Culture. More Business.

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🌟 Grant Opportunity for Duval County Arts & Culture Organizations! 🌟

Letters of Intent for the 2026-2027 Cultural Service Operating Grant Program are now open, and join us this morning at 10am for a virtual help session at bit.ly/LOIhelpsession

These merit-based grants fuel Jacksonville’s creative economy, catalyze destination building, and equip local nonprofits with the tools to grow capacity, streamline operations, and elevated quality of life across the city.

If you’re a 501(c)(3) organization operating in Duval County with a primary focus on arts and culture, you can apply for general operating support. Apply now via Foundant: culturalcouncil.org/foundant. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:59pm. This program is paid in full by the City of Jacksonville and matched with private funding by each nonprofit.

More Art. More Culture. More Business.

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🚨Calling all emerging arts and culture leaders!

Join us for Better Together: Cultivating Collaborative Intention for a Stronger, Healthier, More Resilient Arts and Culture Community, a FREE Creative Futures workshop supported by the PNC Foundation.

February 12 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | @nobirdjax
Led by Celeste Blackman, Green Zone Culture Group

In this workshop, participants will:
✨Recognize how fear-based reactive patterns limit collaboration.
✨Learn how collaborative intention creates the conditions for trust, creativity and shared success.
✨Experience collaboration as something that is felt and practiced, not just discussed.
✨Understand collaboration as a personal and relational practice, not just a formal partnership or strategic initiative.

Space is limited! Register now at the link in our bio or bit.ly/emergingleadersfeb12

More Art. More Culture. More Professional Development.

@pncbank

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🚨Calling all emerging arts and culture leaders!

Join us for Better Together: Cultivating Collaborative Intention for a Stronger, Healthier, More Resilient Arts and Culture Community, a FREE Creative Futures workshop supported by the PNC Foundation.

February 12 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | @nobirdjax
Led by Celeste Blackman, Green Zone Culture Group

In this workshop, participants will:
✨Recognize how fear-based reactive patterns limit collaboration.
✨Learn how collaborative intention creates the conditions for trust, creativity and shared success.
✨Experience collaboration as something that is felt and practiced, not just discussed.
✨Understand collaboration as a personal and relational practice, not just a formal partnership or strategic initiative.

Space is limited! Register now at the link in our bio or bit.ly/emergingleadersfeb12

More Art. More Culture. More Professional Development.

@pncbank

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