Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Meetings – May-June 2023

Advisory Council & committee meetings are free and open to the public. May 2023: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 9:30-11:00 a.m., Orange County offices, 450 E. South Street, Orlando, FL 32801, Largo Training Room (1st floor) Advisory Council meeting, Thurs., May 18, 2023, 8:30-10 a.m., Orange County offices, 450 E. South Street, Orlando, […]
What is the Collaborative Campaign for the Arts?

United Arts of Central Florida is a prime example of how collaborative fundraising can effectively support local art, science and history programs. United Arts hosts one of the largest annual collaborative campaigns in the nation, with a 15% match for all donations designated to campaign partners. This year, United Arts and 33 campaign partners are […]
United Arts of Central Florida Announces New Grant Program to Advance Community Vibrancy

ORLANDO, Fla. – April 25, 2023 — United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) announced a new grant program to invest in the intersection of arts and culture and economic and social impact in Central Florida. The Community Vibrancy Grant Program, funded by the Ginsburg Family Foundation, is a placebased pilot program that will engage […]
United Arts Awards Project Grants to Fourteen Arts, Science and History Organizations

ORLANDO, Fla. – APRIL 24, 2023 – United Arts of Central Florida announced that fourteen organizations were awarded a total of $64,500 through the March cycle of Project Grants, funded by United Arts. This competitive grant program amplifies diverse cultures and voices, acts as a catalyst for change through arts and culture-based community development, and […]
United Arts of Central Florida Announces the Return of Grant Program to Benefit Individual Artists

ORLANDO, Fla. – March 30, 2023 — United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) announced the return of a grant program to intentionally support professional artists in our community and lead towards a stronger local arts ecology. The Individual Artist Grant Program will provide up to $5,000 for artistdriven projects that have a public benefit […]
2023 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts has Already Raised Over $3.3 Million for Local Arts & Culture

ORLANDO – March 7, 2023 – United Arts of Central Florida announced today that five weeks into the annual Collaborative Campaign for the Arts, donations total over $3.3 million. United Arts and the 33 campaign partners (listed below) are working together to unite the community and raise $6 million in support of local arts and […]
The 2023 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts Unifies the Arts Community in Central Florida

ORLANDO – February 2, 2023 – United Arts of Central Florida’s (United Arts) annual Collaborative Campaign for the Arts has begun. United Arts and 33 campaign partners (listed below) are working together to unite the community and raise $6 million in support of local arts and culture. As Central Florida continues its rapid growth, so […]
United Arts of Central Florida Awards 2023 Duke Energy Diversity in The Arts Program Recipients

ORLANDO, Fla. – January 24, 2023 — United Arts of Central Florida announced the recipients of its 2023 Diversity in the Arts program sponsored by Duke Energy. Fifteen organizations were awarded grants totaling $100,000 with 5 applicants receiving two years of funding. Relaunching as a mission investment grant program, the Diversity in the Arts program […]
United Arts of Central Florida Awards $2.475 Million in Operating Support Grants to Local Arts and Cultural Organizations

ORLANDO – December 20, 2022 – On December 14, 2022, the Board of Directors of United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) approved the recommendations to award $2,475,400 in Operating Support grants to 42 Central Florida nonprofit cultural organizations. “The vision of United Arts is to increase access to the arts for all people of […]