SAVE THE DATE: The 48th Annual Arts Awards Gala, hosted by the Cultural Council, returns September 5th! Coming in hot with a Fire & Ice theme, don’t miss a special evening full of live performances & ice‑cold surprises honoring arts and community in the 904.

2025 Arts Awards Honorees

Art Educator: Don Zentz
Art of Giving: Renee Favo
Art Innovator: Brian Niece
Community Impact: Kemal Gasper
Robert Arleigh White Award for Advocacy: John A. Lumpkin II
Small Business of the Year: Blue Jay Listening Room
Corporate Business of the Year: Leadership Jacksonville
Helen Lane Founders Award: Dr. Milt Russos