The 2022 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts Unifies the Arts Community in Central Florida
ORLANDO – February 2, 2022 – United Arts of Central Florida’s (United Arts) annual Collaborative Campaign for the Arts has begun and reaching this year’s $4.38 million campaign goal is more important than ever to the arts community. This year’s Collaborative Campaign is unifying 32 local arts and cultural organizations to raise funds in support […]
United Arts of Central Florida Awards $2.375 Million in Operating Support Grants
ORLANDO – December 17, 2021 – On December 8, 2021, the Board of Directors of United Arts of Central Florida (United Arts) approved the recommendations to award $2,375,400 in Operating Support grants to 37 Central Florida nonprofit cultural institutions. “It is critical to the mission of United Arts to invest these essential unrestricted operating dollars […]
United Arts of Central Florida Receives $500,000 Grant From National Endowment for the Arts
ORLANDO, Fla. — November 18, 2021 — United Arts of Central Florida is pleased to announce that the agency has won a competitive grants process to receive $500,000 from National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan. This grant will allow United Arts to expand its existing grants program to keep […]
United Arts of Central Florida Announces New Finance Director
ORLANDO, Fla. — November 17, 2021 — After an extensive search, United Arts of Central Florida is pleased to welcome David Whitfield as its new finance director. His start date is November 30, 2021. “We are incredibly excited to have David join the team at United Arts,” said Jennifer Evins, president and CEO of United […]
United Arts of Central Florida Awards Project Grants to 17 Arts and Cultural Organizations
ORLANDO – September 21, 2021 – United Arts of Central Florida announced the recipients of its September cycle of Project Grants. Seventeen organizations were awarded Project Grants totaling $27,000. “This grant process ensures that Central Florida residents are receiving inspired programming from cultural institutions, no matter their size.” said Jennifer Evins, president and CEO of […]
United Arts welcomes New Grants Program Officer
ORLANDO, Fla. — September 15, 2021 —United Arts of Central Florida is pleased to welcome Elyse Jardine as the new grants program officer. This role was previously titled manager of grants and arts education. “I am proud to say that the future of United Arts is even brighter with Elyse joining our team,” said Jennifer […]
United Arts of Central Florida has Opened the Application Process for the Project Grants Program
ORLANDO – July 1, 2021 – United Arts of Central Florida has opened the application process for its Project Grants program (previously known as the Mini-Grants program). The Project Grants program deadline is 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021, for projects starting on or after September 1. This grant program funds up to $3,000 for […]
United Arts of Central Florida has Opened the Application Process for the 2022 Operating Support Grants
ORLANDO – July 1, 2021 – United Arts of Central Florida has opened the application process for the 2022 Operating Support Grants. The deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021, for 2022 funding Operating support is essential funding for arts and cultural nonprofits, which helps “keep the lights on” by funding a portion of […]
2021 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts Raised Over $3.8 Million for Arts and Culture in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — MAY 19, 2021 — United Arts of Central Florida announced today that the 2021 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts successfully raised $3,889,032 for local arts, science and history organizations. With an aggressive goal of $3.2 million set to unlock a $500K Challenge Grant generously provided by Orange County Government for a second […]