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
City of Gainesville seeks artists for GPD fencing project Published on February 05, 2026 The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, in collaboration with the Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust and the Gainesville Police Department, invites professional artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a public art opportunity associated with the new GPD Property and Evidence Facility. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, PRCA
Gainesville Celebrates America 250 - The American Story Through Play Published on December 22, 2025 Join us for Plays in the Park: The American Story as we celebrate America250 with live performances and hands-on activities. Journey through pivotal moments in U.S. history from 1774 and the American Revolution to WWII, honoring our past and inspiring the future. Free, educational and fun for all ages. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases, PRCA