Contemporary Art

Modern Art

Installations

Literary Festivals

Performing Arts

Site Specific Works in all Media

We welcome applicants willing to serve

in various capacities whether it is

production/project specific or long term.

Board of Directors

Marlene Shaw, President

mshaw9@tampabay.rr.com

Mike McKee, Treasurer

and Production Director
  

Metria Jones, Secretary

Founder and Creative Director Emeritus

Program Directors:

~ Positions open ~  

MISSION~

To bring the widest range of the arts to Gulfport. 

In this context we can act on any project that involves creativity.  Projects in the visual arts, literature, collaborations and experimental works are all considered.  The aim is to act as a laboratory for artists as well as an educational organization for the public.

ORGANIZATION~

City of Imagination is a private not for profit, all volunteer corporation.  We work closely with the city government to provide arts service to the public.

A unique aspect of City of Imagination is that it does not follow the usual organizational model.  Although there is a Board of Directors, there are no membership structures or standing committees.  All of the energies of City of Imagination are directed toward the completion of specific art projects. Interests and skills are matched to specific projects.  This structure allows City of Imagination to use all of its resources to perpetuate the arts and not an organization.

PROGRAMS~

In this time of decreased funding of the arts by government and private sources, City of Imagination has created a program that increases the possibilities for artists to have their work seen and for the public to directly experience a wealth of creativity without the burden of having to maintain a physical building or an organizational bureaucracy.

The City as Museum is an innovative program that uses government and private properties as venues for the exhibition of art as well as spaces for performances. This allows the public and artists to experience creativity as a part of daily life.

ARTISTIC POLICY~

The main focus of City of Imagination is the art of our time.  As a laboratory for experimentation, City of Imagination gives preference to artists who are dedicated to exploring the human condition in a new and unique manner.

FUNDING~

It is truly amazing what can be accomplished with very little money and a lot of imagination.  City of Imagination holds a once a year fundraiser on New Years Eve at the Gulfport Casino.  The organization also receives generous donations of space and time from the community and the City of Gulfport.