Orange County and the City of Orlando are proud to announce the development of a comprehensive cultural plan aimed at harnessing the power of the region's diverse cultural assets and creating a roadmap for the future. This initiative, titled "Canvas: A Cultural Plan for the City of Orlando and Orange County," seeks to align and celebrate the area's unique and robust creative sector while fostering greater opportunity and sustainability.

A cultural plan is a long-term strategy to advance arts, culture, and creativity for the benefit of both residents and visitors. The plan will be based on inclusive listening, public engagement, and thorough research into current conditions and opportunities within Orange County.

Throughout the planning process, Orange County residents will have multiple opportunities to contribute their ideas and help shape the plan's aspirations and goals.

The project will unfold in four phases:

1. Project Initiation: May-July 2024
2. Engagement and Research: July 2024 - January 2025
3. Findings and Results: February - March 2025
4. Plan Development: April - August 2025

The planning process, scheduled to take place countywide during 2024 and 2025, is a collaborative effort led by the City of Orlando and Orange County. The Cultural Planning Group, a national firm specializing in arts and culture planning, has been engaged to lead the process.

For more information about the cultural plan or to learn how you can participate, please contact:

Vicki Landon, Administrator
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1393
Orlando, Florida, 32802-1393
Offices: 450 E. South St., Suite 345
Orlando, Florida, 32801

Email: ArtsandCulturalAffairs@ocfl.net
Phone: (407) 836-5540
Fax: (407) 836-5554

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