Recruitment For Broward County 'Cultural Concierges'

Cultural Concierges 

Become a Part of a Great Program AND Make a

Contribution to the Arts and Cultural scene in Broward County 

The Broward County Cultural Division's Cultural Information Center (CIC,) is seeking recruits for its Cultural Concierge program.  

Cultural Concierges are citizens of the Broward community who dedicate their time to educating the Broward population and its visitors on the cultural riches of the County. In 2007, more than 2,000 hours were donated by these committed local citizens. 

Located on the first floor of the Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, in the heart of the arts and entertainment district in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the CIC offers visitors a stream of information about the current goings-on in Broward County including ticketing prices and availability, the latest exhibits, festivals, theater, musicals and any unique, diverse and/or international festivities that might be taking place. The CIC also offers cultural, signature merchandise from Broward County arts organizations. Cultural Concierges are the backbone of this operation. 

Since October 31, 2001, when the CIC opened, more than 75 percent of the concierges who started with the program still remain. This tightly knit group of cultural leaders share monthly field trips to become familiar with the many cultural facilities across Broward County, and sometimes even beyond. From boat rides, to backstage jaunts, Butterfly World, The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, Chihully at Fairchild Gardens, and the Norton Museum in Palm Beach, they travel together and learn first-hand about the products about which they are informing the public.           

To sign up to become a Cultural Concierge, e-mail hawilner@broward.org, or by phone 954-357-7979. Go to www.broward.org/arts to learn more about the Cultural Information Center. 

Hours of operation are: Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday, Noon – 5:00 pm.  

"A people's art is the genesis of their freedom."

                              Claudia Jones, Founder

                               London Carnival, 1959

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