Art & History Museums of Maitland — Where Imagination and Heritage Meet
Tucked within the tree-lined streets of Maitland lies one of Central Florida’s most extraordinary cultural gems — the Art & History Museums of Maitland (A&H). A National Historic Landmark and creative hub, A&H celebrates the intersection of art, architecture, and community connection, continuing a legacy that began nearly a century ago. Founded in 1937 by […]
Arching Oaks Art & Culture Center
For founder Sabastian Velilla, the story of Arching Oaks Art & Culture Center began as a personal journey, from growing up in New York in the 1980s to discovering peace, purpose, and discipline through Japanese martial arts. What started as a way to find balance became a lifelong passion to share the beauty and mindfulness […]
Nadia Garzón & Descolonizarte Teatro
Art has the power to move us, connect us, and spark change. For Nadia Garzón, founder and executive director of Descolonizarte Teatro, theater is more than performance. It is a tool for social change, cultural pride, and accessibility. With support from United Arts, Nadia has been able to create spaces where all voices are celebrated, […]
4th Annual Athletes for Artists Golf Tournament
The sun was shining, the greens were perfect, and the energy was high as community members gathered for the 4th Annual Athletes for Artists Golf Tournament at the beautiful Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. This isn’t just any golf outing. Hosted on a championship course designed by Tom Fazio, the tournament brings together athletes, […]
Fall Live + Local Music Season
This fall, the sounds of Central Florida came alive through the Live + Local Music Season, a celebration of culture, connection, and creativity produced by United Arts of Central Florida in partnership with Visit Orlando. From September through October, audiences experienced 100+ performances that brought folk, Latin jazz, Afrobeat, classical, and more to stages and […]
Spotlight: Orlando Youth Chamber Ensemble
Music has the power to transform young lives. Which is why Orlando Youth Chamber Ensemble gives students the chance to learn, grow, and shine through performance. With support from United Arts, this ensemble has MORE resources to nurture the next generation of musicians and to make sure every note they play reaches our community. When […]
UA-Osceola Teaching Artist Residency Brings Art into Classrooms
Think back to your early school days. Chances are, the moments that really stuck with you weren’t tied to a test or a textbook. Maybe it was the day your class took a field trip to a museum. Or when your teacher rolled a cart of instruments into the classroom for music time. These are […]
A NEW APPROACH TO ARTS-INTEGRATED LEARNING
The last five years have been particularly challenging for the 400,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students enrolled in local public schools. The pandemic disrupted their chance to learn classroom behaviors, advance social skills and develop emotional resilience. The process of leaving traditional classroom spaces and adjusting to virtual home-schooling environments created a set of never-before-seen challenges […]
THE ORIGINAL INFLUENCERS: THREE LEGENDARY PROFESSORS
These days, almost anyone can watch (or, sometimes, become) a social-media influencer. Our look-at-me culture and ubiquitous smart technology supports achieving such instant fame, for better or worse. That wasn’t always the case. There was a time when we carefully curated our influencers as mentors and thought leaders—and when influencers were more impactful than teachers. […]