PBS NewsNight – The Year in Central Florida’s Art Community
In this year-end review, key Central Florida figures will explore the diverse facets of the local artistic landscape, shedding light on how the creative community has evolved and influenced our community. This thought-provoking analysis on the role of the arts in fostering cultural vibrancy, community engagement, and individual expression proves how necessary it is to […]
United Arts’ CEO Travels to Capitol Hill
Jennifer Evins, President and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida, traveled to Washington, D.C. on October 16 with Americans for the Arts (AFTA) to advocate for local arts and culture. This two-day event featured a highly anticipated congressional briefing that served as a platform for the presentation of findings from the 2023 Arts and […]
Cultural Tourism Initiative Announcement
One of the greatest claims we can make in Central Florida is that both the tourism industry led by Visit Orlando and the creative industry led by United Arts of Central Florida share the same desire — to leverage our fantastic cultural ecosystem to create authentic and unique experiences to increase tourism. Which in turn […]
FY24 Individual Artists Grant Recipients
This year, United Arts of Central Florida announced the return of a grant program to intentionally support professional artists in our community and lead toward a stronger local arts ecosystem. With the help of the National Endowment for the Arts, Verizon, and the Athletes for Artists program, United Arts was able to fully fund 26 […]
President’s Letter: Lessons Learned from 25 Years Ago
It was 25 years ago… yes, 25 years ago that United Arts funded a study by ArtStrategy of Longwood that evaluated the organization’s role and the financial stability of existing arts organizations in Central Florida back then. Along with the need for improved fundraising and building the capacity of United Arts, the study delivered a […]
Artistry Editor: For Our 25th Birthday, We Got a Brand-New Name
This is always such an exciting issue — anniversaries to celebrate, new seasons including a few premieres, inaugural partnerships and people who are making a difference every day in our cultural community. No one is resting on their laurels. And, you may have noticed, we have a bit of news of our own — a […]
United Arts Rebrand: A Bolder, More Vibrant Future Ahead
New brand, same soul Over the last 34 years we’ve grown from an ambitious dream into a leader for the arts community. Alongside us, Central Florida grew into one of the most diverse communities in the region. It was time our brand matched that growth. Allow us to reintroduce ourselves: we’re United Arts, Central Florida’s […]
United Arts of Central Florida Announces New Office in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fl. – July 24, 2023 — United Arts of Central Florida is pleased to announce its relocation to a new business location at 3025 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32804, effective today. The move represents a significant milestone for United Arts as it continues to expand its outreach and impact within the vibrant arts community. […]
2023 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts Reached $6 Million Goal for Arts and Culture in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — MAY 4, 2023 — United Arts of Central Florida announced today that, with the determination of 33 campaign partners, the 2023 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts successfully raised over $6 million for local arts, science and history organizations. With an aggressive goal of $6 million, this is the fourteenth consecutive year the […]