Gainesville Seeks Artists for City Hall Sculpture
The city is accepting submissions from professional artists for a $15,000 sculpture to be installed on City Hall's exterior wall by Dec. 16.
Gainesville Arts and Theater News
In Gainesville, arts and theater news means dance company seasons, live music and theater performances, and museum exhibitions. Coverage captures new productions, festivals and the creative events animating the city.
Fine Art
Harn Museum to Open New Gallery and Study Center
The Gainesville institution unveils its expanded facilities and a new exhibition on October 27, 2026.
Dance
Live Poll
Do you believe local arts and dance programs improve cohesion in your community?
Gainesville Hosts Statewide Young Dancers Workshop
The annual event brought together hundreds of student dancers from across Florida for three days of training.
Children’s Theater
Live Poll
Do you believe intergenerational community programs improve life in your local area?
Nathan Wynn Founds Ripple Theatricals in Gainesville
The Gainesville organization brings together performers of all ages to share the stage in community theater productions.
Puppetry
Gainesville Library Receives Holocaust-Era Puppets
The Cohen family has donated 13 handcrafted puppets created while they were in hiding to the University of Florida.
Comedy
Live Poll
Do you feel that university traditions and homecoming celebrations are important for building local community spirit?
Nikki Glaser to Headline Gator Growl October 9
Comedian Nikki Glaser will lead the University of Florida's homecoming event.
Gainesville reporting spans live theater and opera seasons, dance performances, museum gallery openings and classical music festivals. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Season announcements and exhibition dates drive the calendar, while venue capacity dictates the scale of major events. Audience demand and production costs often determine which shows are scheduled each year.