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Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Open Space Element Within the County, private for-profit and not-for-profit groups provide many arts and cultural programs and events. These programs and events are overseen by the Cultural Council of Indian River County (CCIRC). As such, the Cultural Council's mission is to nurture a cooperative environment in which cultural and educational organizations and individuals may thrive and thereby enrich the quality of life in Indian River County for all residents and visitors. History of CCIRC In February 1995, the Cultural Council of Indian River County was incorporated in the State of Florida as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, and in March of that same year was designated as the Local Arts Agency for Indian River County by the County Commissioners. In 2005, the Cultural Council received recognition as a quasi -nonprofit organization by the Board of County Commissioners. With the support of individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the county, the Cultural Council continues to be an active advocate for the presence of creativity in all aspects of the community, which in turn, enhances the quality of life in Indian River County. When individuals, organizations or businesses join the CCIRC they become part of a countywide cultural support system. The focus of that countywide support system is to promote community- based initiatives such as Public Art Programs, Arts in Education, Cultural Tourism Promotion, Community Cultural Planning and Economic Development. In so doing, the CCIRC values collaborative efforts, streamlining community services, maximizing resources, and providing a platform for discussions. Throughout the United States, cultivating creative based industries is the latest and most likely area of growth for Local Arts Agencies. Innovative industries are those where creative talent is a key input, ideas and intellectual property are key assets, and creative goods and services are key outputs. Currently, the Cultural Council's activities and programs include: • Providing a Cultural Information Center in Downtown Vero Beach, with information on display and distribution for residents and visitors • Providing opportunities for sharing information for nonprofit organizations, artists and businesses • Facilitating cooperation among non-profit organizations to maximize resources and minimize competition • Promoting local artists of all types, including visual, performing and literary, along with cultural organizations • Sponsoring public art exhibitions in county buildings • Publishing an annual Cultural Event Planner and supplement printed calendar with updates and changes in an online calendar of events • Maintaining an informative website with descriptions and links to all members • Distributing local cultural information statewide at Florida Welcome Centers Community Development Department Indian River County 34