UNITED ARTS of CENTRAL FLORIDA
COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN
FOR THE ARTS 2026

Campaign Overview

United Arts of Central Florida, together with 45 local arts, science, and history organizations, is kicking off the 2026 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts, a regional fundraising effort to strengthen and sustain the arts and cultural community across Central Florida.

Running December 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, the campaign invites residents, visitors, businesses, and community leaders to unite under the theme “When Art Thrives, We All Thrive.” The theme reflects the power and impact of the arts on the region’s education, economy, and quality of life.

Following a record-breaking 2025 campaign that raised more than $9 million, vastly surpassing the $6.5 million goal, United Arts and its partners have set a new goal of $10 million for this year’s campaign. The higher target reflects the critical need for sustained funding to ensure arts and cultural organizations can continue to thrive, innovate, and serve Central Florida’s expanding population and evolving community needs. Only 12% of the arts are supported by public dollars, and this campaign allows the public to show up in a big and impactful way.

• Collaborative Campaign contributions made between December 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026 to the 46 local organizations listed here are eligible to access a matching pool of up to $1,250,000.

• Participation in the campaign unlocks an available $1.25 million in matching dollars. $750,000 from United Arts and $500,000 if you are in Orange County for new and increased funds.

• The United Arts Match dollars shall be allocated to Agency Partners based on each organization’s percentage of the total raised.