CityArts first opened in June 2006 in the historic Webster Building at 29 S. Orange Avenue.\u00a0 Over the past 20 years, the organization has played a pivotal role in shaping Orlando’s creative landscape, supporting artists, cultivating new collectors and fostering a vibrant arts community.<\/p>\n
CityArts Impact by the Numbers<\/p>\n
\n\t20,000+ artists exhibited (1,000 annually)
\n\t36,000 artworks displayed (3,000 per year)
\n\tOver $1,000,000 in art sales and art services since 2006
\n\t1.2 million visitors welcomed
\n\t5,616 days open to the public
\n\t1,536 exhibitions presented
\n\t240 Third Thursday art activations produced
\n\t$50,768,000 in total industry expenditures
\n\t1,486.6 jobs supported
\n\t$35,036,977 in household income generated
\n\t$2,375,000 in local government revenue
\n\t$2,915,152 in state government revenue
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On March 21, 2019, CityArts relocated to the historic Rogers\u2011Kiene Building at 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, donated by Ford Kiene to the City of Orlando for use as an arts space.\u00a0 With its Queen Anne architectural style and cultural significance, the building inspired the transition from \u201cCityArts Factory\u201d to CityArts Orlando.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a result of Orlando’s large creative class, there’s an abundance of talent in Central Florida,\u201d says Barbara Hartley, Executive Director of the Downtown Arts District.\u00a0 \u201cWe celebrate all the artists and musicians who have participated, the leaders who have volunteered on the board of directors and committees, the dedicated staff and all of the individual and corporate sponsors and art buyers who have generously given their support.\u201d<\/p>\n
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