United Arts of Central Florida, the region’s local arts agency, has surpassed its $10M goal for the 33rd Annual Collaborative Campaign for the Arts, raising $11.6M.
This year’s result marks a major milestone for the region’s largest and most impactful arts fundraising effort. Building on a record breaking 2025 campaign that raised more than $9M and exceeded its $6.5M goal, the 2026 campaign set an ambitious $10M target and surpassed it, reinforcing strong and sustained philanthropic support for arts and culture across Central Florida.
The 33rd Annual Collaborative Campaign for the Arts, which included 45 local arts, science, and history nonprofit partners, remains the largest campaign of its kind in Florida and one of the largest in the nation. Designed to inspire collective giving, the campaign brings together individuals, businesses, and community leaders to invest in a vibrant and resilient cultural ecosystem.
Running from December 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, the campaign rallied the community around the theme “When Art Thrives, We All Thrive,” underscoring the critical role arts and culture play in shaping a dynamic region. 100% of the funds raised through the campaign directly support organizations that drive economic growth, create jobs, expand arts education, and strengthen community connections for all. Participating organizations were able to access a matching pool of up to $1,250,000 from United Arts and Orange County Government. A full list of the participants are here.
“This year’s results demonstrate what is possible when a community comes together to invest in the arts,” said Jennifer Evins, president and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida. “Surpassing $11M is not only a testament to the generosity of Central Floridians, but also a powerful statement about the value placed on creativity, innovation, and access to arts and culture across the region.”
The impact of these investments is significant. Arts and culture in Central Florida generate more than $500M in economic activity, support more than 9,400 local jobs, and provide 600,000 arts education experiences to children each year.
The Collaborative Campaign for the Arts continues to serve as a critical funding source for organizations of all sizes, helping to expand programming, grow donor bases, and ensure long term sustainability across the sector.
