Now that the proposed Orlando Performing-Arts Center has an impressive $25 million bump thanks to the generosity of the Dr. Phillips Charities, it is time to build on that philanthropic goodwill.

Patrons of the arts -- as well as those with a passionate vision for a cultural renaissance in downtown Orlando -- should get involved to help the Orlando Performing Arts Center board reach the private- donation goal of $100 million.

The effort is off to an encouraging start -- about $45.5 million has been raised -- and the momentum can spread if a wider scope of people get enthusiastic about the project.

There is great opportunity here for this to be a collaborative community effort, stretching far beyond the big-ticket donations of a few arts visionaries.