Mission:
The Gary Arts Council (GAC) seeks to fund and support quality arts experiences such as citywide arts festivals and arts installations while uplifting artists, arts, and cultural organizations. The GAC will strengthen Gary artistically and culturally while using the arts as an economic revitalization tool by strategically establishing creative arts and business districts throughout the city. We advocate for arts by providing leadership and voice for the arts to transform people and neighborhoods. We will create an arts infrastructure that drives and contributes to the economy in Gary. The GAC works through four strategic actions – invest, engage, innovate, and lead – to benefit all Garyites (citizens of Gary).
Vision:
The GAC envisions a Gary where the arts thrive as drivers of economic revitalization and community transformation. By providing leadership, support, and advocacy for the arts, the council seeks to cultivate a rich cultural landscape, establish creative hubs throughout the city, and integrate arts and culture into broader urban development strategies. Through its mission-driven initiatives and collaborative efforts, the GAC aims to shape Gary's cultural identity and ensure that the arts play a central role in the city's future prosperity and vitality.
Join the GAC today!
Fill out the registration form below and join our vibrant arts community!
Membership Benefits
Become a member of the Gary Arts Council and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits:
Cross Promotion: Promote your events through our network.
Support from the Arts Community: Access support from a diverse collection of artists and cultural entities within the City of Gary.
Recognition: Your name or organization/business name and logo featured on our annual Giving Board, Newsletters, website, and Facebook page.
Inclusion on Master Arts Calendar: Showcase your events on our Master Arts Calendar.
Event Invitations: Receive invitations to all our events.
Sponsorship Assistance: Access sponsorship assistance based on budget and availability.
Arts Administration Trainings and Webinars: Participate in workshops covering grant writing, fundraising, budgeting, Board selection and development, and Artist Residencies Info and promotion.
Master Classes: Learn from industry professionals through exclusive master classes.
Space Assistance: Receive assistance in finding space for showings, rehearsals, and performances.
To join, simply return the completed form with your check or money order (no cash, please) to MBTP (Memo: Gary Arts Council), 340 South Huntington Street, Ste.1F, Gary, IN 46403.
Alternatively, you can remit payments via Cash App at $MBtheatre (Memo: GAC dues) or with a Credit Card here.
Please note: The Gary Arts Council is fiscally sponsored by The Morning Bishop Theatre until it receives its own 501(c)(3) status. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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