Orlando Museum of Art Awarded United Arts Grant

The museum is one of 42 grant recipients for 2023

Orlando - December 22, 2022 – The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has been awarded an Operating Support grant of $159,400 from United Arts of Central Florida.

“This is a proud moment for OMA.” says Joann Walfish, Interim Chief Operating Officer, “It is a testament to our organization’s dedication to core values. These funds ensure that Central Florida residents and visitors will continue to have access to inclusive and innovative programming offered by the museum.”

OMA met and exceeded the eligibility requirements of financial stability, sustainability, and management set by the United Arts Standards and Allocation Committee. In addition, a review panel composed of Central Florida community members scored OMA on artistic merit, governance, fiscal responsibility, outreach, and education.

“The vision of United Arts is to increase access to the arts for all people of Central Florida by 2025.” said Jennifer Evins, president, and CEO of United Arts. “Operating dollars are very hard to come by, and we know these dollars will be used to strengthen our entire cultural sector.”

United Arts issued Operating Support grants to 41 other Orlando cultural organizations, including Orlando Ballet, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando Science Center, and the Orlando Shakes. For the complete list of recipients, visit https://unitedarts.cc.

Funding for Operating Support grants comes from the support of United Arts Trustees, including Orange County Government and the City of Orlando, and community support of the United Arts – Arts for ALL Fund. To donate, visit https://unitedarts.cc/support/give-now/.

Contact Marketing and Communications Manager Maureen Walsh for more information via email at mwalsh@omart.org.