UNITED ARTS INVESTS $2.4 MILLION IN 62 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
ORLANDO, Fla. –(December 18, 2024) – On December 11, 2024, the board of directors of United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) approved the recommendation to award $2.45 million in operating support funds to 62 nonprofit cultural organizations across Central Florida. These grants are vital to ensuring the arts, history, and science organizations continue to […]
UNITED ARTS RECEIVES $225,000 EDYTH BUSH FOUNDATION GRANT
ORLANDO, Fla. –(October 24, 2024) – United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) is grateful to announce a $225,000 grant awarded by the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation to enhance the financial management and build internal capacity, including funding the search and salary of a chief financial officer, to handle the anticipated increase in tourism development […]
UNITED ARTS 2024 COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS $6 MILLION GOAL
ORLANDO, FL — MAY 2, 2024 — United Arts of Central Florida announced today that, with the generosity of 3,654 donors, the 2024 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts successfully raised more than $6.75 million for local arts, science and history organizations by its April 30th end date. This is the largest campaign to date and […]
UNITED ARTS RECEIVES $200,000 GRANT FROM DR. PHILLIPS CHARITIES
ORLANDO – April 2, 2024 – United Arts of Central Florida is pleased to announce it will receive a $200,000 multi-year grant from Dr. Phillips Charities for operating support to build the capacity of the organization and fund a new position, senior director of development. This grant will allow United Arts to expand its existing […]
UNITED ARTS CELEBRATES NATIONAL YOUTH ART MONTH
ORLANDO – March 11, 2024 – From now until March 31, United Arts is collecting supplies to help young creatives and youth arts programs thrive. The arts are vital to a vibrant community and United Arts is working to ensure each child discovers their creativity and has the tools they need in school and out […]
United Arts Announces New Cultural Tourism Department
ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 23, 2024 —United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) announced the addition of two cultural tourism directors to its staff – Deanna Kotch in marketing and strategy, and Thali Sugisawa in programs and partnerships – to support the development and implementation of a formal Cultural Tourism Department. Designed in partnership with […]
UNITED ARTS CELEBRATES THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARTISTRY MAGAZINE
January 16, 2024 – United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Artistry magazine (previously Orlando Arts) with public art installations by local artists that will take place throughout Central Florida and will be live throughout the month of January. Over the summer, United Arts sought proposals for five unique […]
United Arts Celebrates the Impact of Arts & Culture
ORLANDO, FL – January 10, 2024 — United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) celebrated the $264.9 million social and economic impact of local artists and cultural organizations of Orange County with a breakfast on January 9 at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. In addition to featured guest speakers Randy Cohen, vice president […]
United Arts Awards $2.3 Million in Operating Support Grants
ORLANDO – December 20, 2023 – On December 13, 2023, the Board of Directors of United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) approved the recommendation to award $2,329,700 in Operating Support grants to 44 Central Florida nonprofit cultural institutions. “As Central Florida’s local arts agency, United Arts raises and distributes funds for arts, science and […]