Our History

The Cultural Arts Coalition (CAC) developed as an outgrowth of the Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival in 1979. CAC incorporated in 1983 as a not-for-profit organization to use the as vehicle to uplift and educate the community.


During our first year, we presented a summer cultural enrichment youth program at the Thomas Center and a theater production at a local club on NW 5th Avenue...more

The Annual Arts Festival is a celebration of the rich African American culture of Gainesville through the arts. The Festival is held the weekend of Malcolm X birthday (May 19k") The Festival is a two-day street event which host gospel, blues, jazz, R & B, Rap, modem and African dance performances throughout the day...more. If you are a vendor who wishes to participate you may find applications here: [pdf] [online]