The Johnson City Area Arts Council (JCAAC) is a regional arts council, dedicated to preserving and nurturing the traditional arts and cultural communities of Johnson City and the surrounding five county area of Carter, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington. For 30 years, the JCAAC has been the official local arts agency of the Tennessee Arts Commission, serving these five counties through support of area artists and arts organizations; development of educational programs, workshops and technical assistance services; promoting and advocating for the arts through interaction with and among federal, state and local agencies.