United Arts

Collaborative Campaign for the Arts

CENTRAL FLORIDA

Today, your donation to Bay Street Players will unlock matching funds! It’s an amazing chance to amplify the impact of your gift through the United Arts’ Collaborative Campaign for the Arts.

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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.