Latest Past Events

SPARC Place: Artist Residency Kick-off Event

Oakview Park 810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville

Join SPARC352 as we kickoff SPARC Place: an artist residency pilot program providing studio space for community artists and musicians.  Meet the artists, enjoy art and performances, kid’s activities, and grab a slice of pizza! 

4th Annual Artist’s Conference

Extension Auditorium 22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry

Join SPARC352 at 9:15am for a dynamic story circle showcasing the SPARC352 Humanities in Place Project, featuring powerful video highlights of past work. Then, get moving with an interactive dance activity led by a local choreographer! The 4th Annual Artist’s Conference, presented by The Alachua County Arts Council, features a record 11 presentations on various […]

Free

CAME INNOVATIONS SUMMIT PANEL

UF Straughn Center

We Are SPARC: Partnership and Best Practices for Creative Placemaking and Community Wellbeing at the Center for Arts, Migration, + Entrepreneurship Innovations Summit 2025.This panel explores the lessons, opportunities, and impacts of the SPARC model, highlighting the role of institutional partnership, arts programming, and best practices in community-engaged research to cultivate relationships that center creativity […]