![Chase Padgett, whose "6 Guitars" debuted at Orlando Fringe, performs during a celebration of World Fringe Day at Orlando Family Stage on July 11. At the event, arts leaders and advocates called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to support a reinstatement of arts funding in the state budget. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel) Chase Padgett, whose "6 Guitars" debuted at Orlando Fringe, performs during a celebration of World Fringe Day at Orlando Family Stage on July 11. At the event, arts leaders and advocates called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to support a reinstatement of arts funding in the state budget. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tos-l-world-fringe-day0204_deee11.jpg?w=602)
Orlando and Tampa Fringe festivals challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis: Restore funding to the state's arts groups and they'll give their money back.
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