The purpose of the Promotions Committee is to promote Okeechobee as a destination for shopping, dining, arts and culture.  The Promotions Committee also works hand and hand with our other committees to promote each of our events in advertising and sponsorship.  Events our Promotions Committee is involved in are Top of the Lake Art Fest & Taste of Okeechobee, The Art & Wine Walk, Labor Day Celebration, Top of the Lake Christmas Festival & Parade, Speckled Perch Festival & Parade, Oktoberfest City Walk and Festival of Trees. info@okeechobeemainstreet.org

 

The purpose of the Design Committee is to shape the physical image of our community as a place that is attractive to shoppers, business owners and visitors, while maintaining its functionality and historical integrity.  The Design Committee should provide design assistance and encourage building improvements by working with business owners, county and city officials. They design ways to improve public spaces and to encourage preservation of historical resources. Our Design Committee is responsible for the entrance way signs to the city, wayfair signs and the “Adopt a Median” project. info@okeechobeemainstreet.org

 

The purpose of the Arts & Culture Alliance, a county local art agency, is to bring the visual, musical and theatrical arts to Okeechobee.  They are dedicated to serve the creative needs of our community by developing and supporting art organizations and individual artists and to present their cultural diversity for the benefit of Okeechobee.  Exposing the arts to our community, especially our children, inspires lifelong imagination and creativity.  Some of the Arts & Culture Alliance projects are the annual Top of the Lake Art Fest and Taste of Okeechobee, Art & Wine Walk on Park Street, Oktoberfest City Walk. The Alliance also presents Artist's Series Art Exhibits at the Historical Okeechobee County Courthouse and oversees the Public Art and Mural Programs.

 

The Arts & Culture Alliance offers a place for Artists and Art Lovers!  The Art Center includes an Art Gallery, Gift Store, Art Consignment, Art Workshops and Classes.
art@okeechobeemainstreet.org

 

Our Volunteer Committee is the backbone of our organization, helping to maintain the many events we sponsor.  You can volunteer for one event, one time or for every event if you wish.  We have opportunities from assisting with the Main Street tent, laying out the parks for various events, assisting with parade line-up, selling various products, etc.  If you haven’t an interest in one of our other committees but feel you can help in other ways, please contact the Main Street office. info@okeechobeemainstreet.org

 

The purpose of the Community Partner / Membership Committee is to find innovative ideas to not only increase but retain Main Street members, now considered as Community Partners. Okeechobee Main Street’s only source of income is fundraising and membership which makes this an imperative part of the success of this organization.  The committee is responsible for working to promote our organization in the community with the goal to acquire new members.  This committee will work closely with the Executive Director to produce Community Partner materials. info@okeechobeemainstreet.org