How Gladys Wyant, 'First Lady of the Arts,' planted a creative culture in Gainesville - Gainesville Times

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.

How Gladys Wyant, 'First Lady of the Arts,' planted a creative culture in Gainesville

The Arts Council Executive Director Gladys Wyant is planning to retire this summer after leading the nonprofit for over 37 years. Wyant intends to serve as a consultant to The Arts Council to help with the new executive director’s transition. - photo by Scott Rogers

03132021 WYANT 1.jpg — The Arts Council Executive Director Gladys Wyant is planning to retire this summer after leading the nonprofit for over 37 years. Wyant intends to serve as a consultant to The Arts Council to help with the new executive director’s transition. - photo by Scott Rogers

Gladys Wyant, Gainesville’s “First Lady of the Arts,” is taking her last bow this summer, leaving a 37-year legacy of growing and promoting all facets of the arts in the region.