Uniting Collier County And Its Art Community

United Arts Collier (UAC) is the heart of the arts in Collier County—where creativity catalyzes community.

As the county’s official Local Arts Agency, UAC serves as Collier’s arts umbrella and a unifying cultural force. We are in service to all of Collier through all the arts, harnessing their transformative power to cultivate meaningful partnerships among individuals, organizations, businesses, and civic entities—positively impacting lives across the county and beyond.

As a uniting thread through the full spectrum of the arts, UAC enriches the lives of residents and visitors alike through robust arts education programs, exhibitions, performances, outreach initiatives, special events, art therapy, and more.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, UAC depends on the generosity of corporate sponsors, grantmakers, and individual donors to fulfill our mission of enriching lives through the power of the arts.

Key Art Programs And Initiatives

• Arts Education: Delivering programs to at-risk students and expanding access for those who might otherwise miss out.
• Community Events: Hosting fundraisers like the Seaside Soirée at Seagate Beach Club, featuring live music, art-making, culinary delights, and sunset views over the Gulf. We have hosted events such as those honoring journalist Harriet Heithaus for her contributions to local arts coverage.
• Artist Support: Showcasing emerging and established talents through exhibitions, like the “Sense of Home” artist showcase at Naples Airport, and calls for submissions (e.g., NIFF poster designs themed around film as multidisciplinary art).
• Collier Arts Archive: Preserving the county’s cultural history.
• Membership and Fundraising: Annual memberships start with benefits like event invites and recognition, fueling programs through campaigns like “$25k for the Arts.”