Company Profile
The Arts Council
Company Overview
The Arts Council, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with a 45 year history of making the arts accessible to visitors and residents of the Brazos Valley with the vision of making the quality of life in the Brazos Valley the best that the state has to offer. Supporting over 65 affiliate arts, culture, and heritage organizations, 300,000 residents in 7 counties, Texas A&M University, Blinn College and over 3.5 million Brazos Valley regional visitors annually, The Arts Council is poised for exciting growth with a new centrally located arts facility that will serve as the hub of the arts in the region.
Company History
The Arts Council of Brazos Valley, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1971 by a group of visionary local arts patrons with the purpose of establishing a leadership role in organizing local arts advocacy efforts and fostering a true community for the arts. Over 45 years later, The Arts Council has grown to serve the 5,000 square mile Brazos Valley region and, since 2008, has provided over $3,000,000 in direct funding support to arts organizations throughout the Brazos Valley. Governed by a board of community leaders, The Arts Council continues to faithfully serve as the lead advocate for all arts and culture efforts in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties by providing innovative and impactful artistic opportunities to residents and visitors of the region.
Benefits
The Arts Council offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Package includes generous
vacation and holiday allowances. Retirement benefits include 3% company match in company hosted
retirement account, beginning after six months of employment.