Gainesville commissions local artist for GPD Art Fencing Project Published on August 07, 2026 Sarah Hinds' proposal, "Common Light," was selected through a competitive qualifications-based process. The composition plays with circular forms that evoke citrus slices, bicycle wheels, train wheels and sunlight simultaneously, allowing the imagery to remain open, recognizable and interconnected rather than literal. Flowing structural bands reference pathways, rail lines and the flow of music. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Community Safety, Media Releases, PRCA
Depot Park celebrates decade as Gainesville’s signature park Published on July 28, 2026 Gainesville invites the community to the 10th anniversary celebration of Depot Park, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, August 1, with an evening of family-friendly entertainment, music and activities. The event is free and open to the public. The main parking lot will be reserved for ADA-accessible parking only. Additional parking is available in the overflow lot. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, GCRA, Media Releases, PRCA
City of Gainesville seeks artists for RTS project Published on April 27, 2026 The City of Gainesville Cultural Affairs Division invites individual artists and teams to participate in a public art opportunity at the site of the city’s future Regional Transit System (RTS) Eastside Transfer Station facility on Southeast 20th Street. The deadline to submit qualifications is Monday, May 25. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases, Transportation