Dear Friends and Supporters:

I am pleased to share with you the City of Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) Fiscal Year 2012 (FY 2012) Annual Report. 

The Office of Cultural Affairs is committed to supporting the vital diversity of artistic and cultural expression.  We are an essential provider of that support, serving Atlanta’s artists and audiences through a range of educational programs, funding for the arts, and cultural experiences.

During the past year we continued to evolve, keeping pace with changes in the city’s cultural landscape through the development of new programs such as Elevate: Art Above Underground and our thought-provoking summer series at the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum. Additionally, we maintained support for local individual artists and arts organizations thanks to Mayor Reed’s restoration of our Contracts for Arts Services (CAS) budget.

In FY 2012, the OCA also worked closely with Americans for the Arts and led efforts to gather Atlanta/Fulton County specific data for the Local Arts Index and Atlanta specific data for the Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study.  We have always known that the arts and cultural organizations contribute to the quality of life, but the findings in these reports show that the arts also significantly impact the economic vitality of our City.  Please take a moment to view a synopsis of the report findings within the 2012 Annual Report or visit the Resources section of our website for detailed report information.

As a result of the hard work and commitment of the OCA staff, the leadership of a dedicated administration and the generous financial support from sponsors, we are able to report our success.  Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to providing you with an invaluable service for years to come.

Yours in art and culture,

Camille Russell Love,
Director

Please click the links below to access Annual Reports

Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report