History
Established in 1955, Arts United is the third oldest united nonprofit arts fund in the United States and the second largest arts council in the State of Indiana.   As the umbrella organization for nonprofit arts groups in northeast Indiana, Arts United provides leadership to the local arts community and is the largest single source of financial support for the arts in the region.

Mission
Arts United's mission is to provide support to arts and cultural organizations and to unite and coordinate arts efforts in northeast Indiana.   Advocacy, allocations, facilities, and fundraising are at the core of Arts United's mission.