ALACHUA COUNTY – The Alachua County Arts Council is preparing for its fifth annual Artists Conference, scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, and is now seeking presenters and sponsors to help shape the event.
The annual conference brings together artists, educators, nonprofit leaders and arts advocates from across the county to share ideas, build professional skills and strengthen connections within the local arts community. Organizers say the conference has grown steadily since its launch, becoming a key gathering for those involved in visual, performing and literary arts.
As planning for the 2026 event begins, the conference committee is accepting applications from individuals and organizations interested in presenting breakout sessions. Proposed sessions should appeal to members of the arts community and may cover a wide range of topics, including creative practice, arts education, marketing, funding, collaboration and professional development.
Presentations are expected to run between 30 and 60 minutes, including time for questions and discussion, allowing attendees to engage directly with presenters and explore ideas in greater depth. Organizers encourage submissions that are informative, interactive and relevant to artists working at all stages of their careers.
In addition to presenters, the Arts Council is also seeking sponsors to support the conference. Sponsorships help offset event costs while providing visibility for businesses and organizations that support the arts. Sponsors play a role in ensuring the conference remains accessible to the local arts community.
Application materials for both presenters and sponsors are available on the Alachua County Arts Council’s website under the “Artists Conference” section. Interested individuals and organizations must complete and submit the appropriate form by Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
The Artists Conference aligns with the Arts Council’s broader mission to strengthen arts engagement throughout the county. According to the council, its mission is to “improve the quality of life of Alachua County residents by increasing exposure to the arts, expanding opportunities for creative expression by local artists, and increasing community resources for the arts.”
The conference provides a platform to advance that mission by fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation and offering practical tools for artists and arts organizations. Past conferences have featured workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities designed to support both emerging and established artists.
Additional details about the conference agenda, schedule and location are expected to be announced closer to the event date.
For more information about presenting, sponsorship opportunities or the Artists Conference, contact Assistant County Manager and Chief of Staff Gina Peebles at 352-538-8265 or gpeebles@alachuacounty.us.
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ALACHUA COUNTY – The Alachua County Arts Council is preparing for its fifth annual Artists Conference, scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, and is now seeking presenters and sponsors to help shape the event.
The annual conference brings together artists, educators, nonprofit leaders and arts advocates from across the county to share ideas, build professional skills and strengthen connections within the local arts community. Organizers say the conference has grown steadily since its launch, becoming a key gathering for those involved in visual, performing and literary arts.
As planning for the 2026 event begins, the conference committee is accepting applications from individuals and organizations interested in presenting breakout sessions. Proposed sessions should appeal to members of the arts community and may cover a wide range of topics, including creative practice, arts education, marketing, funding, collaboration and professional development.
Presentations are expected to run between 30 and 60 minutes, including time for questions and discussion, allowing attendees to engage directly with presenters and explore ideas in greater depth. Organizers encourage submissions that are informative, interactive and relevant to artists working at all stages of their careers.
In addition to presenters, the Arts Council is also seeking sponsors to support the conference. Sponsorships help offset event costs while providing visibility for businesses and organizations that support the arts. Sponsors play a role in ensuring the conference remains accessible to the local arts community.
Application materials for both presenters and sponsors are available on the Alachua County Arts Council’s website under the “Artists Conference” section. Interested individuals and organizations must complete and submit the appropriate form by Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
The Artists Conference aligns with the Arts Council’s broader mission to strengthen arts engagement throughout the county. According to the council, its mission is to “improve the quality of life of Alachua County residents by increasing exposure to the arts, expanding opportunities for creative expression by local artists, and increasing community resources for the arts.”
The conference provides a platform to advance that mission by fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation and offering practical tools for artists and arts organizations. Past conferences have featured workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities designed to support both emerging and established artists.
Additional details about the conference agenda, schedule and location are expected to be announced closer to the event date.
For more information about presenting, sponsorship opportunities or the Artists Conference, contact Assistant County Manager and Chief of Staff Gina Peebles at 352-538-8265 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Email cwalker@
alachuatoday.com