History

Public Arts and Music (PAM) was formed in 2000 by a group of people that desired to share their passion for art with the people of Eustis. They took their idea for the first piece of public art to the City Commission --McCulloch’s Alley Arch--- and in 4 months presented to the City the first in the Eustis Public Art Collection. Now a committee of Eustis Main Street, PAM is comprised of individuals with a common mission to create and support public arts and music venues in Eustis.

Eustis was the first city in Lake County to have art on the streets---we have 9 pieces plus the work on loan from the artists in The Fountain Green. The 15th Annual Lake County Folk Festival will be held in October 2012- brought to the city by PAM in 2004.  It is now one of the top 5 music festivals in the state and the only one free to all. This festival assembles nearly 100 musicians performing at 8 venues. This year, PAM will produce its 6th “Art in the Air” banner project.  Hand painted works by professional and emerging artists will be exhibited on the downtown light poles January 9th through February 10th. In 2011, the "Art in the Air" Banner project was awarded the  "Best Image Campaign" by Forida Main Street. 

Eustis Vision 2025 calls for Eustis to be “A Center For Arts and Culture”. We congratulate the city for action ---and the acknowledgement that the arts contribute not only to an enhanced quality of life, but also to higher educational levels, cultural tourism, employment of a viable workforce and creating higher values for property and business. Public Arts and Music is thrilled to play an important role in helping Eustis achieve its Arts & Cultural vision.

If you are a fan of public art and music, please participate with us as a PAM volunteer or donor.  Contact us for more information.