City to restore public mural by Florida Highwaymen Artist Al Black Published on July 02, 2026 The Cultural Affairs Division will temporarily remove and restore a public art mural created by late Florida Highwaymen artist Al Black to preserve the artwork for future enjoyment. Commissioned by the city in 2022, the landscape mural is installed at the corner of Main Street and NE 6th Avenue. The final day for the public to view the mural at its current location will be Sunday, July 12. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, 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
2025 Community Excellence Awards Published on March 27, 2026 The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, together with the Public Recreation and Parks Board, Nature Centers Commission, Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust, Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board and Evergreen Cemetery Association presented the 2025 Community Excellence Awards at the Historic Thomas Center in a ceremony on March 26. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Environment, Events & Activities