The Grinnell Area Arts Council (GAAC) was organized in 1979 to promote, encourage, develop and assist in the understanding, appreciation and financial support of the arts and other cultural activities in the Grinnell Area. For more information, look through this site and see a web version of a recent GAAC brochure and read the 2006-2007 Annual Report.
CURRENT ACTIVITIES Summer Arts Camp 2008
June 9-20, Monday-Friday, 8:30-11:45 AM
Art Show & Performance - Friday, June 20, 7 PM
Faulconer Gallery
May 2 - June 1, 2008
Student Art Salon/Faculty Art 2008 at Faulconer Gallery
Through programming and activity organized by a volunteer board, GAAC's objective is:
to encourage participation and excellence
in the visual and performing arts
to sponsor visiting performances and artist
workshops for the community and schools
to provide, when possible, financial and
advisory assistance to groups and individuals
to inform the citizens of Grinnell and surrounding
communities about cultural activities and opportunities
to stimulate public interest in the visual
and performing arts
to strengthen the Grinnell area by supporting
and promoting a rich and vital cultural and
arts community
to provide facilities for the use and benefit
of performing and visual artists
Grinnell Area Arts Council members are individuals and groups who wish to promote the arts and the growth of our community with a rich and vital culture.
