Orange County teamed up with the City of Orlando to develop CANVAS, a cultural plan to strengthen the arts and creative scene across the region.
This blueprint will guide the growth of cultural vibrancy and ensure everyone has access to the arts over the next decade.
Orange County, Florida government is excited for “Canvas: A Cultural Plan for the City of Orlando and Orange County.” Orange County said this initiative aims to celebrate and grow the region’s vibrant arts and cultural assets through a shared roadmap.
Currently in the Engagement and Research Phase, the plan relies on inclusive community input, with opportunities for residents to share ideas and shape future goals. To join the conversation, take the CANVAS community survey and help build a sustainable vision for arts, culture, and creativity across the region.
The survey will be open for responses until January 31, 2025.
The local governments want to hear from residents. Share your thoughts and ideas in the quick 5-minute survey.
To date, the planning team has conducted numerous stakeholder interviews and discussion groups, with more to come. They have also reviewed background plans and studies relevant to the cultural plan and are reviewing various City-County related plans and studies relevant to the overall planning effort.
CANVAS is guided by a Steering Committee, with representation from arts and culture, plus tourism, education, healthcare, philanthropy, social services, and more reflecting on the many roles arts and culture play in the local community.
