Quote

"Pyramids, cathedrals, and rockets exist not because of geometry, theories of structures, or thermodynamics, but because they were first a picture-- literally a vision--in the minds of those who built them. Society is where it is today because people had the perception; the images and the imagination; the creativity that the Arts provide, to make the world the place we live in today."

–Eugene Ferguson, Historian

 
History

The Brevard Cultural Alliance is a private nonprofit, 501(c)3 agency incorporated in 1975 and designated as the local arts agency for Brevard County.

 
Arts Advocacy

Arts and culture are part of the solution to economic development. Arts and Culture contributed more than $72 million to Brevard County in 2011.

 
Quote

"I believe that creativity will be the currency of the 21st century."

—Gerald Gordon, Ph.D., President/CEO, Fairfax County [Virginia] Economic Development Authority

 

 

 

 

About Us

Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA) is the professional organization representing the arts and cultural sector on Florida's Space Coast.

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.

Our vision is to promote Brevard County as a cultural destination in Florida, where communities are strengthened through embracing art and culture.

Brevard Cultural Alliance has embraced the following three strategic priorities:

  • Empowering through Education
  • Developing Cultural Destination
  • Building Sector Sustainability

We are led by a professional staff and guided by a board of directors.

TODAY

Brevard Cultural Alliance provides artist residencies in numerous public schools, has a thriving Art in Public Places temporary exhibitions program, helps build collaborative working groups on issues of importance to the sector, supports the development of cultural destination, and holds capacity-building workshops for artists and cultural organizations. BCA administers the County Community Cultural Grant program on behalf of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners. BCA and the Space Coast Office of Tourism coordinate promotion of events for participating organizations through the Cultural Marketing Initiative. BCA promotes area artists, arts organizations and arts and cultural events to our residents and our visitors.

The BCA maintains strong relationships with the Brevard County Board of Commissioners, the County Manager's Office, the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast, the Space Coast Office of Tourism, Brevard Public Schools and businesses and individuals throughout Brevard and the State of Florida.

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.

 

to build and sustain a vibrant and dynamic arts and cultural sector integral to Brevard County's quality of life.

tdc small logo

Support the arts in Brevard County with a Specialty License PlateSupport the arts in Brevard with a specialty plate

culture builds florida

National Endowment For The Arts

Brevard Cultural Alliance is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs,
the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Space Coast Office of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.