Chronicle of Philanthropy Hails UA’s Collaborative Campaign as a National Example
ORLANDO, Fla. – (February 5, 2026) — The Chronicle of Philanthropy, one of the nation’s most influential publications serving nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, has featured United Arts of Central Florida and the Collaborative Campaign for the Arts as a national example of how collective action can strengthen local arts ecosystems during a period of widespread […]
UNITED ARTS INVESTS $2.45 MILLION IN LOCAL ARTS & CULTURE
OMA Executive Director and CEO Cathryn Mattson receives a General Operating Support grant check from John Ruffier, United Arts Board and Executive Committee Member ORLANDO, Fla. –(January 14, 2026) – Arts and culture are essential to what makes Central Florida a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Yet as the region continues to experience […]
United Arts Receives $75,000 from Pabst Steinmetz Foundation to Launch Social Prescribing Pilot Using Art to Improve Patient Health
ORLANDO, Fla. – (January 12, 2026) – Scientific medical research shows that participating in the arts can reduce stress, reduce social isolation, and improve cognitive function. At the same time, Central Florida continues to face challenges in public health that require new, creative approaches. United Arts of Central Florida is launching an innovative Social Prescribing […]
United Arts Receives $100,000 Grant from Universal Orlando Foundation to Expand Arts Education Access
ORLANDO, Fla. – (December 2025) – United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $100,000 program-focused grant from the Universal Orlando Foundation during its Fourth Annual Celebration of Giving. This significant investment will help expand artist residencies in Title I schools, strengthen arts programming, and provide enhanced training opportunities for educators […]
LOCAL ORGS PARTNER FOR ART IN SENIOR CARE HEALTH PILOT
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2025) – Four organizations – Share the Care, Senior Resource Alliance, United Arts of Central Florida and AdventHealth – have teamed up to launch the Art in Health Teaching Artists Residency, a pilot program that leverages art to enrich the lives and overall health of local seniors. Starting in October, Share […]
United Arts Invests $100K to Power 20 Artist-Led Projects
United Arts of Central Florida is investing $100,000 directly into individual professional artists and creative entrepreneurs to ignite innovation and foster creativity throughout the region’s arts community. Driven by a vision of a thriving arts ecosystem that promotes lasting prosperity, creativity, and well-being, United Arts is proud to announce the 2025-2026 recipients of its annual […]
UNITED ARTS ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD
Central Florida’s vibrant arts and culture scene is what makes our community come alive! It brings people together, sparks creativity, and fuels our local economy. At United Arts of Central Florida, we believe that a thriving arts community benefits everyone—and with strong leadership, we can do even more to strengthen our region. That’s why we’re […]
UNITED ARTS PARTNERSHIP WINS GAME CHANGER AWARD
DTOLive! has been honored for transforming downtown Orlando through free arts and culture programming. ORLANDO, Fla. – (May 8, 2025) United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts), in partnership with the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board (DDB), Creative City Project, and the Downtown Arts District, is proud to announce that the DTOLive! initiative has […]
UNITED ARTS 2025 COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN RAISES $9 MILLION+
ORLANDO, Fla. – (May 1, 2025) – Today, United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) proudly announced that the 2025 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts (“Collaborative Campaign”) raised more than $9 million from donors, surpassing its $6.5 million fundraising goal. With the addition of a campaign matching pool of $750,000 from United Arts and $500,000 […]