We make art possible
Our work makes art more accessible to all, so that everyone, from our neighbors to our future generations, can live in a more inspiring and enriching community.
Because The Arts Matter
Beyond the shows and exhibits we love, the arts shape our community — they open young minds, drive our economy, and bring cultures together.
Our United Efforts
As Central Florida’s local arts agency, United Arts raises and distributes funds for arts, science, and history organizations in our region. Our grants, programs, and resources fuel local arts and culture.
Bring arts to more classrooms
All kids deserve to be inspired. We keep field trips going and art programs alive so our kids can learn with imagination and creativity.
Keep arts for everyone
Because art belongs to all of us. Our funding allows more museums, theaters, and events to stay free or affordable.
Keep culture vibrant
More public art. More cultural festivals. More experiences that enrich our diverse communities.
Power diversity and inclusion
Representation is everything. Our DEIA programs bring more diverse perspectives into the board rooms and committees that shape our community.
Our Story
In 1989, Central Florida business and community leaders united under one vision to ensure the future of our region as a place of inspiration and diversity.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, United Arts has become the leading resource for 125+ local nonprofit arts organizations. And while we’ve grown, our mission has always stayed the same — to enrich communities by investing in arts, science, and history.
The Vision: All people of Central Florida have access to arts, science, and history.
Our values
Thrive Unite with Excellence
We are not here just to admire, we are here to inspire. We take pride in serving the arts and we are always seeking ways to be the best possible resource for our partners, our people, and our community.
Unity Unite with Purpose
We bring intention and determination to what we exist to do – unify our community around the impact of the arts. We embrace the challenge of always pursuing the best paths to achieve our goals and to engage our mission
Inclusion Unite with Fairness
We acknowledge the systemic obstacles that our diverse communities face and understand our responsibility to help break down barriers. The arts exist for everyone, no questions asked except one – how are we creating more access, every day?
Warmth Unite with Care
With every interaction, every relationship built, and every person met, we lead with warmth and kindness. We listen to others and to each other with an open mind to our differences in thought and an open heart to what’s possible.
Impact Unite with Transparency
While the Arts may be abstract, our impact will be clear. All that we do will be rooted in transparency and open communication.
Our Strategic Plan
United Arts was born by dreaming big. And beyond dreams we have a strategic plan to make this vision a reality:
VISION: ALL PEOPLE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HAVE ACCESS TO ARTS, SCIENCE AND HISTORY
EXPAND OUTREACH
Develop and grow United Arts’ grants and outreach programs that are inclusive, equitable, impactful, and sustainable.
Central Florida’s cultural sector is more inclusive of the diverse community that we serve.
INTENTIONAL DEI + A
VISION: ALL PEOPLE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HAVE ACCESS TO ARTS, SCIENCE AND HISTORY
INCREASE AWARENESS
Increase awareness of United Arts as a trusted resource for arts, science and history in the region.
Bolster United Arts’ capacity to meet the growing needs of the cultural sector in the Central Florida region.
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