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Maitland’s Attic: A Journey Through A Small City’s Past
March 3, 2023 - Ongoing
In the Maitland History Museum
LOSS
April 26 - July 13
Mike Massaro's LOSS is an abstract representation exploring nuanced themes of change, loss and rebirth. As the viewer navigates the physical objects and lighting, they will be provided with a contemplative space in which they can process their own personal experiences of the subjects.
3 events,
Summer Family Art Workshops – Week 4: Printmaking Party
Summer Family Art Workshops – Week 4: Printmaking Party
At the Art & History Museums Maitland, kids can stay creative and artistically engaged all summer long on our beautiful and historic campus, just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando! During these…
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Summer Family Art Workshops – Week 5: Mini Yarn Tapestries
Summer Family Art Workshops – Week 5: Mini Yarn Tapestries
At the Art & History Museums Maitland, kids can stay creative and artistically engaged all summer long on our beautiful and historic campus, just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando! During these…
Beautiful Café Scenes in Watercolor
Beautiful Café Scenes in Watercolor
Instructor: Jami Akins Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10 Cost: $150 + Supply list Wednesday, July 9 and July 16 | This is a 2-day workshop that spans two weeks! In…
4 events,
Inspired: The Art & Science of Creativity
Inspired: The Art & Science of Creativity
Instructor: Kim Morrow Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10 Cost: $100 + $10 material fees Saturday, July 12 and July 19 | This is a 2-day workshop that spans two…
Creating Personal Holiday Cards
Creating Personal Holiday Cards
Instructor: Gisela Romero Location: Cottage at Lake Lily Cost: $150 + $25 Material Fees Create your unique holiday cards! In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and create their unique…
2 events,
Little Creatives & Me
Little Creatives & Me
Songs, stories and art time, especially for babies and toddlers and their very special person. Join us in the main garden on the historic grounds of the Art & History…
2 events,
Creating Your Childhood Story Artist Book
Creating Your Childhood Story Artist Book
Instructor: Gisela Romero Location: Cottage at Lake Lily Cost: $150 + $25 material fees Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the…
3 events,
Painting the Landscape Within/Pintando el Paisaje Interno
Painting the Landscape Within/Pintando el Paisaje Interno
Instructor: Leo Cordovi and Mär Martinez Location: Cottage at Lake Lily Cost: $10 All materials are provided by the instructors. Join us for a one-day bilingual (English/Spanish) workshop where participants will…
A&H Book Club
A&H Book Club
Make new friends at the A&H Members-Only Book Club! Join A&H Director of Development Jessi VanPelt every other month to share your opinions on fascinating topics in the realms of art and history on our beautiful campus. At the end of each meeting, we’ll vote on what book to read together next. We will meet in Studio…
2 events,
Summer Family Art Workshops – Week 6: Recycled Bird Sculptures
Summer Family Art Workshops – Week 6: Recycled Bird Sculptures
At the Art & History Museums Maitland, kids can stay creative and artistically engaged all summer long on our beautiful and historic campus, just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando! During these FREE hands-on arts and crafts workshops, families can drop-in and create a new art project every week at their own pace. On July 23, we're…
3 events,
Nature meets Pattern Using Collage
Nature meets Pattern Using Collage
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the workshop has been rescheduled for Friday, July 25. Instructor: Njeri Kinuthia Location: Cottage at Lake Lily Cost: $35 + $12 material fees Time: 2-5pm Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop. This collage workshop invites you to…
Opening Reception: A Return to Espero
Opening Reception: A Return to Espero
Celebrate the opening of this exhibition with live music by Shine, food from Kappy's Subs food truck, a cash bar, and honoring our founder J. André Smith on our beautiful National Historic Landmark campus! About the Exhibition For nearly a century, the story of the Maitland Art Center’s founding seemed complete. Then, the letters surfaced. Recently discovered…
4 events,
A Return to Espero
July 26 - October 5, 2025
A Return to Espero unveils the profound metamorphosis of our founder, J. André Smith, whose near-death experience served as a catalyst for artistic reinvention. This exhibition chronicles the profound personal journey underlying the creation of the avant-garde haven of the Research Studio, known today as the Maitland Art Center.
Drawing Self-Portraits in Black & White
Drawing Self-Portraits in Black & White
Instructor: Gisela Romero Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10 Cost: $150 + $25 material fees Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop. This workshop invites participants to create expressive black-and-white self-portraits using a combination of drawing techniques. Participants will explore their identities,…
Lego Block Relief Printing
Lego Block Relief Printing
Instructor: Ryan Price Location: Cottage at Lake Lily Cost: $50 + $10 material fees Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop. Participants will use Legos as a base to create abstract designs that they will then use a brayer to ink up…
4 events,
Last Wednesday at A&H
Last Wednesday at A&H
Enjoy free gallery admission, grab a drink from our cash bar, and discover the beauty of our main garden after hours every Last Wednesday of the month. Jumpstart conversations with free tours of our current gallery exhibitions by our Chief Curator or a free lecture by a visiting expert in art or history every month…
Free Gallery Tour
Free Gallery Tour
Get your FREE tickets here >> This A&H curator-guided gallery tour offers a deep dive into the current exhibition A Return to Espero, from its conception through creation to the decisions that determine its presentation. We’ll begin the evening with a 45-minute tour led by our Chief Curator Dan L. Hess followed by conversation with…
3 events,
Bloom in Abstraction – Painting Abstract Flowers
Bloom in Abstraction – Painting Abstract Flowers
Instructor: Monica Diaz Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10 Cost: $75 + $10 material fees Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this workshop dives into techniques for transforming vibrant blooms into stunning works of…