ArtsFest is an annual art festival held in Central Florida. The mission of ArtsFest is to raise awareness of and drive participation to arts and cultural offerings in the Central Florida community.
The first known ArtsFest happened in 2002. Produced by United Arts of Central Florida, this annual community festival offers 10 days of free arts and culture within four counties of the Central Florida area. In 2010, United Arts of Central Florida's ArtsFest provided 205 events in 75 venues across 4 counties. The tag line for ArtsFest is All Arts, All Week, All FREE!
In celebration of its 10 year anniversary, ArtsFest 2012 will be All Arts, All MONTH, All Free! All ArtsFest events are free and open to the public, and most events do not require reservations.