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ST. LUCIE CULTURAL ALLIANCE

Our Vision
To better position St. Lucie County as a cultural destination in Florida, where communities are strengthened through embracing art and culture.

Our Mission
To promote the arts and cultural sector as a significant contributor to the vibrancy, and educational and economic wellbeing of St. Lucie County.

In the best and most vital communities, arts and culture are abundant, accessible, diverse and serve as a catalyst to generate economic impact, stimulate business development, spur urban renewal, attract tourists and area residents to community activities and improve the overall quality of life.

The power of a group of committed individuals to make a difference in the lives of our citizens, the experience of our visitors, the potential of our students and the future of our communities is profound. Get involved.

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

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More About SLCA

2019 Impact Report

This brief extract from our 2019 Impact Report highlights the Economic Contribution of the Art and Cultural Sector in St. Lucie County.

Read the Report

Cultural Destination

Fostering partnerships to build the foundation that will further define St. Lucie County as a cultural destination – for the benefit of visitors and residents alike.

  • Build collaborations and cooperative models
  • Disseminate best practice to raise the bar in programmatic excellence
  • Deliver initiatives that advance the county as a cultural destination
    — to benefit all

Sector Sustainability

The arts are a catalyst, contributing economically to the well-being of our community.

Through ongoing research we will work to develop a significant evidence base with the goal of increasing broad public and private support for arts and culture.

Supporting the cultural sector by:

  • Illustrating the cultural sector’s economic contribution, value and impact
  • Advancing robust advocacy at local and state levels
  • Connecting the dots with individuals, corporations and foundations

Education

Committed partner to local schools and community organizations, with the expertise to channel existing resources within the arts sector for the benefit of students, families and educators.

According to the DOE, students with high levels of arts participation outperform arts-poor students on virtually every measure. Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through for at least one full year are:

  • 4X more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
  • 3X more likely to be elected to class office within their schools
  • 4X more likely to participate in a math and science fair
  • 3X more likely to win an award for school attendance
  • 4X more likely to win an award for writing

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