About

The Gainesville Association for the Creative Arts was founded in 1967 by parents and educators who wanted education in the arts to be available to all area children. They recognized the positive relationship among education in the arts, academics, and self-esteem. In small workshops, usually 8 to 10 children, GACA creates a non-pressured atmosphere where creativity can flourish.

We offer programs in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer for Adults and children ages 3 to 18. Children do not need special attire–just comfortable clothes so they can feel free to participate.

For more information about the GACA, to donate a scholarship, or download a Scholarship Application.   Please write or call:

William J. Eyerly, M.Ed., Ph.D.

William J. Eyerly, Executive Director
Gainesville Association for the Creative Arts
P.O. Box 12246
Gainesville, FL 32604
(352)284-2495

Questions and comments may be sent to the Gainesville Association for the Creative Arts by e-mail: info@artsgaca.org

Board Members
William Eyerly – Executive Director
Angela Terrell – President
David Fitzgerald – Vice President
Nina Sutherland – Program Director
Murray Laurie
Karen Fielding
Kevin Mack
Howard Anderson
Jason Stahl
Michael Deall
Sueli Cavalcanti

With appreciation to:
* Katherine Munn, Principal, Littlewood Elementary School
* Publix Supermarket Charities
* The State of Florida, Department of Cultural Affairs
* City of Gainesville, Division of Cultural Affairs
* Alachua County Board of Commissioners
* Visitors and Convention Bureau of Alachua County
* University of Florida Medical Guild
* The Gainesville Sun
* The Gainesville Woman’s Club
* McDonalds

Sponsored by: The City of Gainesville Department of Cultural Affairs, the Arts Association of Alachua County, Friends of the Library, and the Alachua County Library District. These workshops have been financed in part by a Tourist Development Tax grant from the Alachua County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Alachua County Tourist Development Council. The program is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council.