In The Spotlight
After facing burnout and questioning his path as an artist, Orlando-based interdisciplinary artist Damon DeWitt found the courage to go all in. With support from United Arts, he reclaimed space to create—and brought his ambitious DREAM TEAM series to life.
United Arts recently piloted an Early Learning through the Arts professional development workshop for early childhood educators, using the nationally recognized Wolf Trap model. Supported by KPMG, the workshop equipped educators in the 32805 community with creative, arts-integrated strategies that strengthen kindergarten readiness and support whole-child learning.
Stained glass artist Jokeeta “Quita” found her breakthrough in a United Arts studio, where her vibrant work now stops people in their tracks. With space to grow, her art is shining brighter than ever.
Downtown Orlando comes alive November 29–30 as FusionFest returns to the Seneff Arts Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center. This free, two-day celebration of creativity and community brings together more than 110 cultural traditions through music, dance, food, and art—showing how imagination connects us all. Experience the art of joy at fusionfest.org.
In the News
- Orlando Shine: United Arts awards $2.35 million in Operating Support Grants to 62 local organizations
- WESH 2: Festivals around Central Florida in January, February
- Orlando Sentinel: 2025 in review: The year on the Orlando arts scene
- Orlando Sentinel: United Arts sets biggest-ever fundraiser goal: $10 million
- Triangle Sun: Mount Dora Center for the Arts: A new chapter for a community treasure
- Triangle Sun: $10 million arts campaign to benefit local organizations
- Triangle Sun: Four Central Florida Organizations Launch “Creative Aging” Pilot to Support Senior Health Through the Arts
- Orlando Sentinel: Growing struggle for public dollars worries Central Florida arts leaders
- Telemundo 31 Orlando: ‘Bailar para sanar’ : Programa piloto para adultos mayores en Orlando
- Orlando Magazine: Last Look: An Interview with Thali at United Arts
- Sanford Herald: Four Local Organization partner for Art in Health Pilot to redefine Senior Care through the Arts
- Bungalower: Calling All Orlando Artists: Turn Empty Storefronts Into Your Canvas