Q) What is ArtsFest?

A) ArtsFest is a celebration of Central Florida arts and culture that takes place for 10 days over four counties. Presented by Bank of America, ArtsFest includes hundreds of FREE arts and culture events held in various locations throughout Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. ArtsFest provides you with a taste of everything the arts community has to offer in your own backyard!

Q) Who is United Arts?

A) United Arts of Central Florida is a dynamic collaboration of businesses, governments, foundations, arts and cultural organizations, school districts, artists and individuals. This partnership works to enhance the quality and variety of cultural experiences available throughout Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Since its inception in 1989, United Arts has invested more than $107 million in local cultural organizations and cultural education.

Q) Do I need to reserve tickets to attend ArtsFest events?

A) All events are free and open to the public, although some events have limited seating and capacity. Watch for the events that say "Tickets Are Limited" throughout the ArtsFest schedule. Thanks to our friends at RedChairProject.com, a limited number of tickets will be available in advance at ArtsFestFL.com on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 am on Tuesday, February 1. To make these reservations, simply click on the "Tickets Are Limited" icon to be taken to the box office to make your FREE reservations. The "Tickets Are Limited" icons WILL NOT BE ACTIVE until February 1 @ 10 am. You must have a valid email address and there is a four-ticket limit per email address to all "Tickets are Limited" events. Please plan to arrive to "Tickets are Limited" performances early to redeem your tickets as there is a 30-minute no-show policy that will be strictly enforced. A small quantity of tickets will be available to "Tickets are Limited" venues the day of the performance and will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis. All ArtsFest events without a "Tickets are Limited" icon are open to the public without a reservation. Just show up and enjoy!

Q) Are all ArtsFest events free?

A) Yes! All ArtsFest events are free, although parking may not be. Plan to pay for parking, food and gift shop items, unless it is noted as part of the event in the schedule.

Q) What is the ArtsFest Passport?

A) The Orlando Sentinel-sponsored ArtsFest Passport is a great way to win prizes from your favorite local arts and cultural organizations. Get your ArtsFest Passport stamped at ArtsFest venues to win! The more stamps you collect, the bigger your chances are at winning prizes!

Q) How can I help support local arts and culture?

A) We hope that attending ArtsFest events will prompt you to buy a ticket, membership or season subscription to a local cultural venue this year. We hope you will consider United Arts in your philanthropy as well. Orlando Arts Magazine (yours with a $50 donation) will keep you informed about all things arts and culture. And a United ArtsCard, (yours with a $100 donation), gives you over $600 worth of discounts for an entire year. Visit UnitedArts.cc to make a donation on-line, or ask for information at the ArtsFest table at any ArtsFest venue.

Q) Can kids attend ArtsFest events?

A) Yes! Look for events with the Family-Friendly icon. We do recommend that events that say High School and Above are best for mature audience only.

Q) Who do I contact if I have more questions?

A) If you have general questions about ArtsFest, please visit www.ArtsFestFL.com or call 407-628-0333 x28 or email us at Events@UnitedArts.cc.

Q) What is "10 Days of ArtsFest Magic?"

A) The Orlando Magic believe in supporting the arts in Central Florida! Thanks to the Orlando Magic, United Arts will presented "10 Days of ArtsFest Magic" during the 10 days of ArtsFest 2010. The ArtsFest blog (currently found on the "news" tab of the www.ArtsFestFL.com website was transformed into "10 Days of ArtsFest Magic." Miranda Williams, a UCF Film student, was chosen by United Arts to cover ArtsFest 2010. Ms. Williams took video and photo footage of at least two ArtsFest events per day and posted them to the blog. You can access the blog by clicking on the "news" tab of www.ArtsFestFL.com. Ms. Williams was seen using a FLIP video camera provided by the Magic and wore a special Orlando Magic ArtsFest jersey while attending the events. Thanks to the Orlando Magic for continuing to support the arts in Central Florida! BE CREATIVE, BE MAGIC!

Q) What type of groups can apply to participate in ArtsFest?

A) Now through June 23, arts and cultural organizations within the four-county region of Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties are welcome to register for ArtsFest 2011. Qualifying organizations are eligible to receive funding for events and services in order to showcase their event to the community free of charge. Please visit www.ArtsFestFL.com to register.