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Plymouth Fine Arts Council History

 

The Plymouth Fine Arts Council started in 1995 through the effort of the City of Plymouth Park and Recreation Department. A group of citizens with a common interest in visual and performing arts came together as “Plymouth Community Arts”.

The Plymouth Fine Arts Council incorporated as a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) in 1997 and receives funding from the city of Plymouth.
The PFAC board oversees dispersal of funds to community art organizations and special projects.

Arts organizations that cooperate with PFAC to serve the community are the Plymouth Concert Band and the Plymouth Community Theater. Development grants from the State Arts Board have enriched the efforts of these organizations. Interested individuals and businesses can be involved with Arts in Plymouth by becoming a “Friend of the Arts” member.

These are some of the Plymouth Fine Art Council Accomplishments:

• In 2005, expanded mission statement to include the literary arts.
• Continued success of Primavera spring art show.
• Sponsored photography contests to support other area arts programs.
• Re-invented Hot Summer Jazz after loss of KBEM support.
• Piloted indoor jazz event in 2007.
• Began banner contest.
• Continued to support area arts groups like Plymouth Community Band, Plymouth Community Theatre, Women of the West Quilters, Art Shanty project.

PFAC is currently developing an initiative to plan and commission more Art in Public Places.