The Garland Cultural Arts Commission was formed in 1986 by the Garland 
City Council to serve as a liaison between City and community-based arts
 and historic groups. The Commission's primary goal is to increase visibility
 of the arts in Garland. The GCAC sponsors the Arts In Action 
Newsletter, an annual Senior Art Show with the GISD, and the annual 
Business for the Arts Award in association with the Garland Chamber of 
Commerce. The GCAC, Inc. administers a Sub-Grant program for local 
groups. These activities are made possible through 15% of the 
hotel/motel tax revenues. Cultural organizations designated by the 
Garland Cultural Arts Commission as Affiliates/Associates are: