Explore Gwinnett has selected the City of Suwanee Public Arts Commission to receive a Gwinnett Creativity Fund (GCF) project grant to fund a mural on the side of the historic Pierce’s Corner building in the heart of Old Town Suwanee.
The GCF provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations that boost Gwinnett County’s economic development and further the community’s diverse cultural scene through funding from Gwinnett County. Now in its fourth year, the GCF awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to fund projects and operational grants in 2023., including:
• Suwanee Arts Center – operating grant for renovation and expansion, and support for summer camps
• Suwanee Performing Arts – project grant for Broadway in the Park
• African American Cultural & Arts Festival – project grant for event
"We are fortunate to be part of a community with such a flourishing arts and culture scene," said Lisa Anders, Explore Gwinnett's executive director, who leads the Gwinnett Creativity Fund. "The contributions of the local organizations who received a grant in 2023 have made a profound impact on our community's well-being, cultural growth and vitality.”
The City of Suwanee has been the recipient of past GCF grants for the Ultimate Participation Trophy (2022), the Town Center Park amphitheater stage wings project (2021), and the Buford Highway Mural (2020).