ArtsFest At the Library.

The Orlando Public Library has been a huge supporter of ArtsFest for years. They are continuously spreading the word about ArtsFest and hosting numerous events for children and families. This year United Arts is proudly teaming up with the Orlando Public Library for ArtsFest again to offer a wide range of performances, workshops and activities for children, parents and the whole family. You can expect to see organizations like The Wondermakers, International Folk Dance Ensemble and the UCF Opera all at the library, every weekend of ArtsFest. Look for the ArtsFest 2012 Schedule of Events, coming soon on our website to see these events. Bring the family to the Library every weekend in February and immerse in to art, dance, music and culture, all at your neighborhood Downtown Public Library.

Tree Of Light--Exercise Your Creativity

Cole NeSmith has discovered the power of collaboration in the arts and is sharing it with ArtsFest 2012. On Kickstarter, a website dedicated to supporting new, creative projects, Cole talks about his inspirations for his Tree of Light project and his desire to encourage people to band together and become participants of the art versus just viewers. Standing over 20ft, this original, interactive sculpture, will bring visual and audible art to life by the pull of a string from your own hands. Illuminate Orlando together this February by experience Cole NeSmith's Tree of Light for ArtsFest 2012.

Post on our wall and let us know where you would like to see the Tree of Light sculpture during ArtsFest.

DRIP : Watch Art Come Alive

DRIP! Is going to create big buzz come February. This arts entertainment company formulates a unique blend of performing and visual arts that will heighten all your senses. If you're a fan of performances like Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil, you will undoubtedly enjoy DRIP's combination of dance, music and messy mediums. Leave the kids at home, these late night performances will be a perfect date night come February.

Jazz Meets Hip Hop at the Eden Bar!

Who doesn't love the feeling of discovering new music and talented artists? Although The BLU-TET is no stranger to the local music scene in Orlando, this energetic, full fledged, jazz quartet is "the new guy" at ArtsFest 2012. Enjoy the "Digital Journey" of unique improvisations along with trance-like beats from The BLU-TET, two separate nights, at the always welcoming, Enzian's Eden Bar. Continue following our blog for more hightlights and insights of the endless, FREE events we have planned for this year's ArtsFest.