The Homer Council on the arts is a private, non-profit arts organization that strives to make the visual, performing and literary arts and cultural activities an integral part of life in the Homer area. Incorporated in 1975 it serves the diverse artistic need of the community through a variety of programs and services that include a performing arts series as well as annual events such as the local production of the Nutcracker Ballet, Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair, the community sing of the Messiah, the Spring Arts Festival and the Summer Street Fair. The arts council office is at 355 West Pioneer Avenue and is open Monday through Friday, or call 907-235-4288.