Mission

To Grow the Arts in the Heart of Orlando

The Downtown Arts District is a dedicated nonprofit organization for advancing arts and economic development in the City of Orlando. Established in 2000, the Arts District represents and serves the arts community by providing promotional and financial assistance to art and cultural venues, public art projects, and signature events.

Comprised of a series of cultural communities, the Arts District encompasses the visual arts, literature, the performing arts including music, drama, film, dance, and arts and culture-related retail businesses.

Goals:

• To promote art and cultural venues
  and events in downtown Orlando
• To enhance Downtown’s uniqueness
  as a destination for local residents
• To enhance arts education
• To encourage development of arts
  organizations by providing financial
  assistance and incentives
• To promote cultural tourism

Strategic Plan:

• Supporting local art groups through facility rent subsidies
• Funding special events that will lead to a higher profile for the Arts district
• To gain the control and long-term use of real estate or facilities for visual and or performing arts, and art space for arts organizations.