The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s 47th Annual Arts Awards

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s 47th Annual Arts Awards hosted at the Florida Blue Conference Center. This year’s “Futuristic” theme elegantly captures the innovative and creative future of Jacksonville’s arts and cultural scene. Dress in your finest futuristic-inspired, metallic black-tie attire and eat, drink and dance the night away!

We are excited to announce that Mayor Donna Deegan will be joining us as our Honorary Speaker, along with Council Vice President Kevin Carrico. Vic Micolucci, Community Engagement Executive of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will be our emcee and DJ of the event with co-DJ, Isaiah Oliver, President of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. We will be recognizing Kerri Stewart and Nat Ford as our 2024 Cultural Catalysts, alongside our 8 incredible award winners. Get ready for an evening full of fun and celebration!

The Arts Awards is an opportunity to come together to share our collective achievements and celebrate artists, organizations and the initiatives shaping Jacksonville’s future. This event is a tribute to the transformative power of the arts impacting the future of our city and inspiring creativity, fostering community engagement and igniting the creative economy!

As the Cultural Council’s largest annual fundraiser, we hope that you will join us in celebrating our arts and culture community! Tickets are limited. Reserve your spot today!

Event Details:

Date: Friday, Oct. 4

Time: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Florida Blue Conference Center

4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway

Jacksonville, FL 32246

Attire: Metallic Creative Black Tie

Cost: $200 per person* (all-inclusive: food and drinks)

Florida Blue is a secure campus. When purchasing tickets to the Arts Awards you must provide the names and email addresses of all guests. Each guest will receive an email the week of the event with a dashboard pass that must be displayed to gain access beyond the security gate. All tickets must be purchased in advance as walk-up tickets will not be available.

2024 Arts Awards Winners:

Helen Lane Founders Award:

Jason Peoples, Executive Director, Jacksonville Arts & Music School (JAMS)

Corporate Business of the Year:

PNC Bank

Robert Arleigh White Award For Advocacy:

Taryn “LoveReigns” Wharwood

Small Business of the Year:

The Walrus

Art Innovator:

David Luckin, Music Director and Radio Host, WJCT

Art Educator:

Amanda Holloway, Global Leadership Academy High School

Art of Giving:

Carol Grimes, Arts Advocate and Philanthropist

Community Impact:

John Silveira, Manager and Director, Riverside Arts Market

Learn More About the Winners

Discover more about the exceptional individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact and are being honored at our event. Click below to read their inspiring stories and achievements.

Learn More About the Winners

Cultural Catalyst Spotlight:

Kerri Stewart

Nat Ford

Thank You to our Sponsors:

VIP Sponsors:

Florida Blue

Galloway Gonzalez Consulting

PRI Productions

Advocate Sponsor:

Jacksonville University

Best Bet

AT&T

Award Sponsors:

MountainStar Partners

PNC Bank

Swisher

Amazon

Supporter Sponsors:

Gunster

Mayo Clinic

Event Sponsor:

Jaguars Foundation

For more details, sponsorship opportunities and ticket reservations, please contact:

Nidhi Every, Development Director at (904) 318-3599 or nidhi@culturalcouncil.org.

*By purchasing a ticket to this event, I understand and agree that I may be recorded, photographed and/or videotaped during the event. I hereby irrevocably grant and convey to the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc. (“CCGJ”) all right, title, and interest, including but not limited to any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits, in any and all such photographs, videotapes or recordings, and consent to CCGJ’s use of my name, image, likeness, and voice in perpetuity, in any medium or format, for any publicity or other purposes without further compensation or permission.