ARP Grant Spotlight: United Arts of Central Florida (Orlando, FL)

young orchestra musicians performing

Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra’s the Overture Strings Orchestra introduces young string players to the orchestra experience, encouraging responsibility and practice along the way, and helping instill a love for orchestral play. Photo by Lindsay Parks.

Here's a look at how United Arts of Central Florida, a local arts agency, used NEA American Rescue Plan funding to keep its arts and culture community thriving.

The International Association of Blacks in Dance

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Denise Saunders Thomspon accepting the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden on behalf of the International Association of Blacks in Dance. Photo by Cheriss May

Arts Association

The Billie Holiday Theatre

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Blondel Pinnock accepting the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden on behalf of the Billie Holiday Theatre. Photo by Cheriss May

Performing Arts Theater

Vera Wang

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Vera Wang accepting the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden. Photo by Cheriss May

Fashion Designer

Bruce Springsteen

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Bruce Springsteen accepting the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden. Photo by Cheriss May

Singer, Songwriter

Joan Shigekawa

Older white male in blue suit posing with older Asian woman in colorful dress in front of flags and gold curtain.

Joan Shigekawa accepting the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden. Photo by Cheriss May

Arts Leader

Antonio Martorell-Cardona

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Antonio Martorell-Cardona accepting the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden. Photo by Cheriss May
Visual Artist, Writer

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus accepting the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden. Photo by Cheriss May

Actor, Producer

Gladys Knight

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Gladys Knight accepting the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden. Photo by Cheriss May

Singer, Songwriter

Mindy Kaling

Older white male in blue suit posing with Indian woman in purple dress in front of flags and gold curtain.

Mindy Kaling accepting the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden. Photo by Cheriss May

Writer, Actor, Director
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