As part of Positively Osceola’s 2026 — A New Year, A New Hope series, Osceola Arts reflects on a milestone year of artistic excellence and resilience while looking ahead to a reimagined, more accessible future that brings the arts to every corner of the community.

As we celebrated our 64th season in 2025, Osceola Arts proved that transformation happens both on stage and behind the scenes. While our Broadway Main Stage Series captivated sold-out audiences and our Young Actors Company nurtured the next generation of performers through stellar productions and record-breaking summer camps, our greatest achievement was launching the most ambitious project in our organization’s history—a comprehensive facility renovation that will reshape how our community experiences the arts.

This past year tested our resilience in the best possible way. Temporarily closing our main facility required creative problem-solving and deep community partnerships. We relocated education programming to Orange Gardens Community Center, expanded our ARTisNOW mural program throughout Kissimmee and St. Cloud, and brought art to public spaces across the county. Our community responded with overwhelming support—our annual Lip Sync Battle raised over $200,000 and our Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament generated more than $38,000 for arts education programs.

As we enter 2026, our hope is rooted in what this renovation represents: accessibility, innovation, and commitment to future generations. When we reopen our doors, we’ll welcome patrons to a fully accessible, state-of-the-art center with dedicated spaces for our Young Actors Company, expanded educational capacity, and modern amenities that honor our 65-year legacy while embracing tomorrow’s possibilities.

But beyond the building, we envision an Osceola County where every resident—regardless of background, ability, or zip code—sees themselves reflected in the arts. Where creativity isn’t a luxury but a cornerstone of community wellbeing. Where young people discover their voices and seasoned artists continue to inspire.

The arts have always been Osceola County’s heartbeat. In 2026, that heartbeat grows stronger.