United Arts of Central Florida

06/19/2026

Apply now at ArtsinOrlando.com/Call

06/19/2026

Wishing everyone a joyful freedom day! The United Arts offices will be closed in observance of this important day, honoring our ongoing journey to equality and justice. Let’s celebrate freedom and continue to work towards a brighter future for all.

06/18/2026

Orange County, get ready to make music.
The global Make Music Day celebration returns this Sunday, June 21, with live performances happening across the county.
Don’t miss the DTOLive! performance of Jace Magee, powerhouse vocalist and frontman of Lovestruck Robot, from 12:00–2:00 PM at Eola House. From national television to touring with major artists, Jace is one of Central Florida’s most dynamic live performers.
Visit makemusicday.org/orangecounty to plan your day of local music discovery.

06/17/2026

Join Orange County for Make Music Day on June 21 — a free, countywide celebration of music performed by anyone and open to everyone.
From parks and sidewalks to local venues and community spaces, it’s a day to celebrate the musicians, neighbors and creative energy that make our region sing. This Sunday! https://makemusicday.org/orangecounty/

Music will fill parks, museums, restaurants, theaters and other community spaces across Orange County on June 21 as residents join a global celebration of creativity during Make Music Day.

06/17/2026

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the artists, storytellers and cultural organizations creating space for LGBTQ+ voices across Central Florida.

We’re proud to spotlight organizations whose work uplifts q***r stories, builds belonging and reminds us that art is one of the most powerful ways we see, honor and understand one another:

🌈 Orlando Gay Chorus
🌈 Renaissance Theatre Company
🌈 Descolonizarte

We’re also grateful for the many United Arts partners and community organizations who create q***r-centered programming, inclusive spaces and opportunities for LGBTQ+ artists and audiences throughout the year.

Art belongs to all of us.
And Central Florida is stronger, brighter and more alive when every voice has room to be heard.

Happy Pride Month. 🖤🌈

06/12/2026

What an inspiring evening celebrating the people who make art possible across Central Florida.

At United Arts’ Annual Celebration, we gathered with artists, cultural organizations, donors, board members, elected officials, partners, and community advocates to reflect on a year of momentum and look ahead to what’s possible when we invest in arts, science, history, and culture.

This work is about more than events and performances. It is about strengthening the creative ecosystem that supports artists, connects communities, fuels learning, builds belonging, and helps our region thrive.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to every person who continues to support a more vibrant, creative, and connected Central Florida.

Read the full Spotlight story:
https://unitedartscfl.org/spotlight/united-arts-annual-celebration-highlights-regional-momentum-for-arts-and-culture/

Together, we make art possible. Together, we make art thrive.

06/12/2026

Today, we remember the 49 lives taken at Pulse on June 12, 2016.

We hold close the survivors, families, friends and LGBTQ+ community forever changed by this tragedy.

In the years since, Orlando has carried their memory forward through unity, compassion, creativity and care. Today, we honor their lives and recommit to building a community where everyone belongs.

With love, we remember.



Muralist: Kim Murphy | Location: 946 N. Mills., Orlando

06/11/2026

All donors can help create big, visible change.

Through United Arts’ Community Vibrancy Program, donor support is helping bring a new public mural to East End Market in the Audubon Park Garden District — turning an everyday neighborhood space into a place for art, connection, and community pride.

This project was made possible through the generosity of Zac and Becca Wolf, whose story reminds us that building the community we want to live in takes all of us.

Now, we’re looking for a local artist to help bring this mural to life.

Call for Artists: Public Mural Commission
📍 East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando
🎨 Theme: Florida birds, with a preference for endangered Florida birds
💰 Budget: $8,000
📅 Deadline: July 17, 2026 at 5 p.m.
✅ Open to professional visual artists in Lake, Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties

Apply through the United Arts Grants Portal.
https://unitedartscfl.org/grants/community-vibrancy-mural-call-for-artists/

Because when donors, artists, neighborhoods, and partners come together, art becomes part of the place we call home.

06/10/2026

We’re honored to be nominated in Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando! 🎉

United Arts of Central Florida is nominated for Best Local Charitable Group, and our President & CEO, Jennifer Evins, is nominated for Best Arts Advocate.

These nominations belong to the artists, organizations, educators, donors, partners and neighbors who believe what we believe: the arts matter, and Central Florida is stronger when they thrive.

You can help us bring it home by voting here:

Best Local Charitable Group:
https://vote.orlandoweekly.com/local-notables/best-local-charitable-group

Best Arts Advocate:
https://vote.orlandoweekly.com/arts-and-entertainment/best-arts-advocate

Thank you for helping us make art possible. 🖤

06/08/2026

June Open Office Hours

Looking to strengthen your fundraising efforts?

Join United Arts for our June Open Office Hours on Wednesday, June 10 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (ET) on Zoom.

This session is great for organizations looking to enhance their fundraising strategy, build stronger donor relationships and better understand the development process.

Topics will include:
Philanthropy vs. fundraising
Corporate, foundation and individual giving
Restricted and unrestricted funds
Prospect research and relationship mapping
Grant writing and funder relationships
Fundraising events, stewardship and cultivation
Building and maintaining donor trust

Bring your questions. Bring your roadblocks. We’re here to help.

🔔 Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6p6WS1pAQ2KEynmTlj78DA

Office Hours are held every second Wednesday of the month and are open to artists, nonprofits and community members across Central Florida.