The Bylaws of the NWAAC were established in September 2004 with
two revisions in November and December of 2004. The current version
is available for public view at the links above.
Articles of the NWAAC, Inc.:
The Articles of the NWAAC were established in September 2004.
1.Mission Statement: Our mission is to create an
environment where the arts flourish. It is our goal to do this
through:
Advocacy: We partner with local, state and federal educational
and governmental bodies for arts-related funding and events Promotion:
We promote the rich, artistic uniqueness of Northwest Alabama
to local, regional, state and national audiences Coordination:
We coordinate artists, arts groups and the community to work together
Education: We encourage the arts-related education of students,
audiences and arts professionals Access: We encourage all audiences
and all artists who wish to participate in the arts in any way,
at any level. Our Goals: -- To strengthen the arts as one of Northwest
Alabama’s key industries and civic resources -- To engage
all of Northwest Alabama in the arts -- To make Northwest Alabama
a preeminent arts destination
2.Purpose: The Northwest Alabama Arts Council, established
in 2004, is a regional non-profit organization committed to the
promotion and support of the arts and in the northwest Alabama
area. This arts council and the Jerry Brown Arts Festival will
function as a whole entity and be governed only by those who are
vested in the advancement of Art and Art Education for the NW
Alabama area.The primary focus of the Northwest Alabama Arts Council
is the Jerry Brown Arts Festival and its continued growth and
success. The JBAF hosted a very successful second season with
grants from the Alabama Council of the Arts, in Montgomery. After
the close of the 2004 season the JBAF Chair and Committee established
that there was a need for the festival to be housed under a non-political
entity that is encompassed of many communities, rather than just
one.
3. Main Festival: Jerry Brown Arts Festival | first weekend
in March each year.
4. Council meetings:
The NWAAC's scheduled meetings will be announced via email to all members. If you'd like to be on our mail-list let us know -- email and ask: nwal.artscouncil@yahoo.com
