Cultural Programs
We invite you to be part of North Central Florida's oldest annual arts event and spring tradition - the Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival. The Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival, one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville, is known for its high quality artwork and unique setting. The festival is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 129,000 visitors attended the festival.
In 2007, the Starke Fall Festival underwent a major reorganization and became "Bradford Fest." Bradford Fest is an exciting new series of events to raise scholarship dollars for deserving Bradford County students and bring visitors to the Starke area. Events for Bradford Fest begin in early spring and conclude in May.
Come be part of the fun!
Events
Persons interested in contributing to the Santa Fe College Spring Arts and Bradford Fest should contact the coordinator at:
Raul Villarreal
Coordinator, Cultural Programs
Santa Fe College - Spring Arts House
636 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
Phone: 352-395-5355
Email: raul.villarreal@sfcollege.edu
Cultural Mission Statement
To enrich the cultural lives of students and residents in Alachua and Bradford counties via the Spring Arts Festival and Bradford Fest. Through these cultural events, our communities' economic development is also enhanced through tourist development and the improvement of the lives of our citizens. The Cultural Programs Office maintains the Santa Fe College Foundation art inventory. The Cultural Programs Office also planned, restored and operates the Santa Fe College Spring Arts House.