We make art possible
Our work makes art more accessible to all, so that everyone, from our neighbors to our future generations, can live in a more inspiring and enriching community.
Because The Arts Matter
Beyond the shows and exhibits we love, the arts shape our community — they open young minds, drive our economy and bring cultures together.
Our Brand
Our United Efforts
As Central Florida’s local arts agency, United Arts raises and distributes funds for arts, science and history organizations in our region. Our grants, programs, and resources fuel local arts and culture.
Bring arts to more classrooms
All kids deserve to be inspired. We keep field trips going and art programs alive so our kids can learn with imagination and creativity.
Keep arts for everyone
Because art belongs to all of us. Our funding allows more museums, theaters and events to stay free or affordable.
Keep culture vibrant
More public art. More cultural festivals. More experiences that enrich our communities.
Power CULTURAL RELEVANCY
Representation is everything. Our programs bring more perspectives into the board rooms and committees that shape our community.
Our Story
In 1989, Central Florida business and community leaders united under one vision to ensure the future of our region as a place of inspiration.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, United Arts has become the leading resource for 125+ local nonprofit arts organizations. And while we’ve grown, our mission has always stayed the same — to inspire and enrich communities by strengthening arts, science, history, and culture through strategic collaborations and investments.
The Vision: A thriving arts community that fuels lasting prosperity, creativity, and well-being for all in Central Florida.
Our values
Excellence
Take pride in serving the arts and always seek ways to be the best possible resource for our partners, our people, and our community.
Impact
Stay focused on our goal. Make a difference. Move the needle.
Fairness
Ask, 'how can this be more inclusive for everyone?'
Care
Keep inspiration flowing. Do everything with deep care and intention.
Transparency
Build trust through clear communication. Always maintain the highest standard of integrity.
Our Strategic Plan
United Arts was born by dreaming big. And beyond dreams we have a strategic plan — informed by the 8 Indicators of a Thriving Arts Ecosystem — to make this vision a reality:
Strengthen United Arts
Build capacity to be great and bold through programs, marketing, fundraising, and revenue growth.
- Programs & Services: Modernize systems, invest in staff, adopt strong governance, foster innovation, and reimagine the Collaborative Campaign.
- Marketing: Expand institutional marketing, grow ArtsinOrlando.com and the newsletter subscriptions, use AI to reach new residents and visitors.
- Fundraising: Strengthen systems, launch a major annual event, expand corporate partnerships, deepen stewardship, and cultivate generational giving.
- Revenue: Monetize assets, increase earned income, reduce costs with technology, and budget annual surpluses for reinvestment.
Strengthen the Arts & Culture Sector
Empower artists and organizations to thrive, build audiences, and secure balanced funding.
- Artists: Invest in creatives and nonprofits, provide technical support, create networking and funding opportunities.
- Organizations: Offer grants, strengthen leadership, and expand earned revenue options.
- Audiences: Grow through innovative marketing, cultural tourism, and creative placemaking.
- Policy & Funding: Advance advocacy, support the Orange County and the City of Orlando Cultural Master Plan, and leverage data to demonstrate impact.
Strengthen the Community through Cross-Sector Partnerships
Use arts and culture to build prosperity, drive social impact, enrich lifelong learning, and enhance place.
- Economic Prosperity: Support creative entrepreneurs, convene a Creative Industry Council, expand placemaking, and advocacy.
- Social Impact: Increase community impact grants, champion arts intersections, and use arts for health and wellness.
- Arts Learning: Expand early childhood arts integration, teaching artist residencies, creative aging, and workforce development.
- Placemaking: Advance policy, activate public spaces, expand cultural vibrancy grants, and grow creative clusters.
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