The Hernando County Arts Council's mission is to encourage, promote, and support all the creative arts in Hernando County and provide a means to showcase the arts.  

The Hernando County Arts Council (HCAC) was created by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners pursuant to County Resolution 1987-31 and as authorized by Chapter 265.32, Florida Statutes. The Council consists of fifteen members appointment by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. Originally named the "Fine Arts" Council, the organization adopted the more inclusive name of Arts Council in recent years.