FLORENCE ARTS COUNCIL Organization
Established in 2004, the Florence Arts Council (FAC) is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization and a Colorado Enterprise Zone Designated Organization, supporting visual, performance, literary and historical disciplines. The success of the FAC depends upon the involvement of artists, volunteers, patrons, sponsors and other benefactors who understand the vital importance of support the arts in enhancing the vitality of a community.
BELL TOWER CULTURAL CENTER Building
The Bell Tower Cultural Center is housed in a historic church building located at 201 E Second Street, in Florence CO. The First Baptist Church of Florence sanctuary portion of the building was built at this location in 1893. A basement was added in 1927 to provide kitchen facilities and gathering space. In 1939, a bell, donated by a church in Pagosa Springs, was added to the bell tower. Continued growth resulted in the Annex being built onto the south corner, housing three floors of offices, education rooms and gathering spaces in 1956, Unfortunately the early 2000’s brought dwindling congregation membership making it difficult to maintain the building. The building was given to the Florence Arts Council by members of the church to be used as a center for learning for the community in 2013. Extensive fundraising has funded a new roof, and furnace along with planned brick and interior restoration.
Established in 2004, the Florence Arts Council (FAC) is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization and a Colorado Enterprise Zone Designated Organization, supporting visual, performance, literary and historical disciplines. The success of the FAC depends upon the involvement of artists, volunteers, patrons, sponsors and other benefactors who understand the vital importance of support the arts in enhancing the vitality of a community.
BELL TOWER CULTURAL CENTER Building
The Bell Tower Cultural Center is housed in a historic church building located at 201 E Second Street, in Florence CO. The First Baptist Church of Florence sanctuary portion of the building was built at this location in 1893. A basement was added in 1927 to provide kitchen facilities and gathering space. In 1939, a bell, donated by a church in Pagosa Springs, was added to the bell tower. Continued growth resulted in the Annex being built onto the south corner, housing three floors of offices, education rooms and gathering spaces in 1956, Unfortunately the early 2000’s brought dwindling congregation membership making it difficult to maintain the building. The building was given to the Florence Arts Council by members of the church to be used as a center for learning for the community in 2013. Extensive fundraising has funded a new roof, and furnace along with planned brick and interior restoration.
MONTHLY MEETING
Florence Arts Council Meetings are held at the Bell Tower Cultural Center at 8:30am on the second Friday of each month (January – November). This meeting is open to the public and you are cordially invited to join us as a visitor or new member!
Florence Arts Council Meetings are held at the Bell Tower Cultural Center at 8:30am on the second Friday of each month (January – November). This meeting is open to the public and you are cordially invited to join us as a visitor or new member!
2026 EXECUTIVE BOARD |
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President |
Terri Baker |
719/671-4104 |
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Vice President |
Gary Grindle |
262/745-8908 |
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Treasurer |
Lynn Lemmon-Oliver |
719/671-3581 |
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Secretary |
Sue Turnquist |
860/319-1108 |
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Volunteer Coordinator |
Open |
719/784-2038 |
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Public Relations Coor |
Denise Hood |
719/371-3196 |
