07 November, 2023
Orange County Government Public Information Officer
Email: PIO@ocfl.net
Event set for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 5:30 pm
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Orange County Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs will honor the more than 40 organizations awarded cultural tourism grants made possible with Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funds.
The inaugural ACT (Arts, Culture, and Tourism) Awards highlight Orange County’s strategic investment of $4.2 million in TDT funds to support the arts. It’s the largest dollar amount ever awarded by the Cultural Tourism Funding Program.
The event is being held at Orange County’s new, state-of-the-art Multicultural Center, and each grant recipient will be individually honored. The awards ceremony kicks off with a reception, and there will be live performances by local arts groups throughout the evening.
The Cultural Tourism Funding Program supports organizations with projects that bring visitors to Orange County through TDT funds.
When:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Reception: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Program: 6:30 -8:00 p.m.
Where:
Orange County Multicultural Center
7149 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32818
To learn more about the Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Office, please visit https://www.orangecountyfl.net/CultureParks/ArtsCulture.aspx
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.
