CRAYONS TO CAREERS: WHY THE ARTS MATTER
Remember when a blank sheet of construction paper was transformed into a masterpiece under your small, determined hands? Maybe it was a lopsided house with crooked windows or a family portrait where everyone had rainbow-colored hair. Those childhood art moments weren’t just about creating something—they were about discovering possibilities. This March, during National Arts Education […]
GRANT PROCESS ENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY
In addition to leading the annual Collaborative Campaign for the Arts, did you know that in 2024 United Arts of Central Florida managed and awarded more than $10 million in grants using our “Arts for All” funds and funds dedicated to arts and culture from Orange County and the City of Orlando? United Arts does […]
United Arts’ Grantee Page 15 Talks About Power of Literary Arts
Beth Perell of WMMO’s “Perspectives” radio program interviewed Paul Driscoll of United Arts grantee organization Page 15, highlighting the work of the organization dedicated to enriching Central Florida’s cultural landscape by developing and growing educational and creative literary arts programs. Said Driscoll: There’s a real joy that [students ] find when they discover that what […]
WESH 2 News Features United Arts as a Community Champion
United Arts of Central Florida was recently featured on WESH 2 News as a “Community Champion,” highlighting our dedication to fostering creativity and our support for the arts across the region. UA CEO Jennifer Evins shared her passion for ensuring the arts remain at the heart of Central Florida. For 35 years, United Arts has […]
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 […]