History & Archives

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The Artists Alliance of North Florida (AAONF) was founded in February of 2002. In October 2002 we received our non-profit 501(c)(3) status from the IRS as a recognized educational organization.

Through our educational and community programs the AAONF seeks to preserve and promote North Florida as a region rich in cultural and natural resources, portraying the region through the creative vision of its naturalists, artists, and creatives in all fields; building a thriving and sustainable creative economy; and assisting those involved in the creative economy in presenting their vision, ideas, products, and services to the world.

SYNOPSIS OF MAJOR AAONF ACTIVITY

• Research, Planning and Endorsements
• AAONF founded
• Kanapaha Paint Out 2002
• Florida's Eden Feasibility Conference
• ARTT founded
• Great Alachua County Calendar Contest
• William Bartram Paint Out
• ARTT pilot program
• Training at HandMade Institute
• Richard Florida Visit
• Florida's Eden at Vision Farms
• The Florida's Eden SOURCE, online database of North Florida's asset-based economy
• Ed McMahon Presentation
• Creative Economy Forums
• 2nd ARTT pilot program
• Cross Creek to Evinston Paint Out 2006
• Presenters at Rural Tourism and Economic Development Summit
• Presenters at Florida Main Street Conference
• Evinston Paint Out Reunion 2007
• Development of Heart of Florida Scenic Loop Begins