Introducing the United Arts Empower the Arts Campaign
United Arts of Central Florida is launching a new fundraising campaign to help support small and midsize arts and cultural organizations in Orange County! The 2020 Empower the Arts Campaign will run from July...
Zebra Crossing Becomes “Street Fighter” Battlefield
French street artist OakOak has already surprised us with his very simple but clever street art before. This time, the French street artist is using the white strips of the pedestrian crossing as his canvas. OakOak is...
Japanese Mom Makes Adorable Cartoon Characters Bento
Bento is a part of Japanese culture and is gaining popularity all over the world. It is not just a daily meal packed in a box, but sometimes it is art, other times is...
Matsuriza Taiko Keeps Japanese Culture Alive at Epcot for 25 Years
The traditional Japanese Taiko drumming group, Matsuriza, was founded in the United States in 1988. Matsuriza, which means “Festival of Drumming” was named in hopes that the festive performance would bring joy and energy to its audience, transcending cultural boundaries. It...
Asian Lantern Festival illuminates Central Florida
The Asian Lantern Festival is coming back to Central Florida this holiday season. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens host an evening wonderland of lights during the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the...
FusionFest 2019 is coming up on November 30 & December 1!
FusionFest is coming back to downtown Orlando on Thanksgiving weekend. Come share a smile and your heritage and “you may discover just how different other people really aren’t!” Discover the world through interactive experiences and contests...
MFA Boston & UNIQLO Launch T-Shirt Collection Inspired by Ukiyo-e Prints
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), and global apparel retailer UNIQLO announced on Aug 6th the launch of the Edo Ukiyo-e UT Graphic Tee Collection, inspired by ukiyo-e woodblock prints from the Museum’s preeminent holdings...
Luma Native Taiwanese Leadership Council starts its one-month long cultural exchange at United National...
Luma is a biennial enrichment program for the Taiwan Indigenous Youth to conducts overseas study tour in North America. This program enables the Taiwan Indigenous Youth to perform cultural exchange with American Indians, expand their...
THIS IS “US”: IDENTITY AND INCLUSION IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
FusionFest is seeking performers, vendors and volunteers to participate in the second year of Central Florida’s multicultural celebration. The free two-day event at Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2019 is an opportunity...
FILIPINO ARTIST FROM TAMPA, FLORIDA GETS HIGHEST RECOGNITION
Albuquerque, New Mexico - Filipino Artist from Tampa, Florida EDGAR "GARY" CARABIO received the highest recognition as a member of the "Masters Circle" after winning the top 75 out of 3000 entries at the...