Maitland and African American Experiences
2019-01-24 11:00 - 2019-05-12 16:00 (America/New_York) | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
J. André Smith, Churchgoers, Eatonville, oil on Masonite, ca. 1940, 35 ¼ x 29 ¼, Collection of Art & History Museums–Maitland, CM72.02.09
The Art & History Museums–Maitland opens two exhibitions highlighting resident African American experiences and the intertwined histories of Maitland and Eatonville: Maitland and African American Experiences Then & Now: J. André Smith and Jane Turner at the Maitland Art Center, and Maitland and African American Experiences: Marked, Unmarked, Remembered at the Maitland Historical Museum.
J. André Smith and Jane Turner features oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings by J. André Smith and two “Bok Fellows,” Carlson Davenport and H. H. Shaw, along with acrylic paintings and sculptural works by the self-taught artist, Jane Turner, residing and working in both Maitland and Eatonville. While the works created by Smith and his contemporaries portray images of African Americans from the point of view of outsiders, Turner’s portraits and works inspired by historical events and figures counter them by offering glimpses of her rich, multifaceted experience as a community member.
African Americans have lived and worked in Maitland and its neighboring communities for nearly 150 years, yet this historic black presence is rarely acknowledged in the city’s pictorial displays, roadside markers, and civic narratives. Researched and curated by University of Central Florida historian Scot French, Marked, Unmarked, Remembered addresses that omission by examining the hidden history, culture, and experiences of African Americans across the decades—from their first arrival in Lake Maitland as pioneer homesteaders and grove workers in the 1870s, through the Jim Crow Era of segregation, exclusion and erasure, to the desegregated (yet not fully integrated) civic and commemorative landscapes of today.
Visit the Plan Your Visit page for hours & pricing. Admission includes entry to Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Museum and the Telephone Museum.

Afternoon Art Tours
2019-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Spend the afternoon on a guided tour of the Maitland Art Center’s spring exhibition: Maitland and African-American Experiences. Coffee will be provided! This is the final tour of the spring exhibition.

Culture POP | A Celebration of Printmaking
2019-06-01 13:00 - 22:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
A full day of art activities and experiences, in honor of our summer exhibition – “Pressed Edition: Experimental Contemporary Prints.” This exhibit-opening event is bigger than ever before, with a craft market, live performances, printmaking demos and workshops, an evening film in the garden, and more! Complete event schedule coming soon. Culture POP is sponsored by AdventHealth and Kindred Optics.
Tickets on sale now! Members save $5 on all tickets.

All Access (Ages 21+) – $30
Includes full day admission to all activities
Evening Only (Ages 18+) – $20
Includes entrance to all activities after 5pm: Maitland Stage Band performance, screening of “Pressing On: The Letterpress Film” presented by Enzian, Artists-in-Action pop-up exhibition and Q&A, access to the museums, and evening screenprinting activity.
Daytime Only (Ages 18+) – $15
Includes entrance to all activities until 5pm: Printmaking activities for families, Central Florida Community Arts performances, access to the museums.
Kids All Day – $10
For kids under 17 years old

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Pressed Editions: Experimental Contemporary Prints
2019-06-02 11:00 - 2019-09-08 16:00 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Pressed Editions: Experimental Contemporary Prints presents the rich complexity of, and technical and material innovations in contemporary printmaking. It showcases works by innovative individual printmakers based in Central Florida and by UCF’s Flying Horse Editions, a nationally acclaimed printmaking-publishing research studio that has collaborated with internationally renowned artists. This exhibition comprises mixed media works, 3D multiples, and prints made with experimental processes of such traditional printmaking techniques as intaglios and photogravures, as well as with a use of digital technologies and unconventional handling of materials. In conjunction, J. André Smith’s printing press and some of his etching plates, which have rarely been shown before, will be also on view.

Etched in Time
2019-06-02 11:00 - 2019-09-08 16:00 | A&H’s Maitland Historical Museum, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Left: J. André Smith, Santa Maria Della Salute, etching on paper, ca. 1914 | Right: etching plate used to make the print.
Explore the history of nineteenth and twentieth century etchings used in print as a way to share images long before the age of Instagram. The exhibition features J. Andre Smith’s printing press used to create prints from etched metal plates, which include images of Smith’s experiences in WWI and several trips throughout Europe. The exhibit also contains several etchings created by Smith’s contemporaries like Ernest Roth, Milton Avery and Thomas Hart Benton, as well as etchings inspired by the Florida landscape.

Community Rummage Sale
2019-06-22 08:00 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
A&H invites our neighbors to shop this indoor rummage sale of donated goods, with all proceeds benefitting the organization.
Art & History Museums – Maitland is Greater Orlando’s only National Historic Landmark, and we need your support! Whether you have items to donate or are hoping to score a deal on some gently used goods, all funds raised will directly benefit Art & History Museums – Maitland, and the preservation of our historic grounds.
Accepted Donations
We accept gently-used games, sporting goods, housewares, shoes, and more. We cannot accept clothing or used children’s toys.
Donation Drop-Off
Donated items to be sold at the rummage sale may be dropped off between June 17-21 from 9am to 5pm. After the sale, remaining items will be disposed of by A&H (we are unable to accommodate item pick-up after the event).

Painting - Plein Aire
2019-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | The Cottage, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, 32751, United States
Learn to paint like a master from the masters of Plein Aire.

Drawing - Portraiture
2019-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

Date Night at the Maitland Art Center
2019-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
April 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $35 – $45
A different kind of date night – come to the romantic Maitland Art Center and get creative! Each night features a different project designed for fun, laughter and getting to know each other, plus time for drinks and to enjoy the scenery. Guidance provided, as well as room to experiment and play! Each attendee takes home their own original artwork. Light snacks are included, and a cash bar for beer and wine will be available.
April’s project:
Create a ‘watercolor inspired’ spring tablescape | Create a dip-dyed table runner, watercolor candle, and a vase or planter. Using multiple art techniques, you’ll leave with a few beautiful handmade accessories to decorate your table for spring!
Located in the Germaine Marvel Building at the Maitland Art Center
Get your tickets | $35 per couple in advance, $45 at the door
(Members: you can use your Art School discount code to save on Date Night!)

Afternoon Art Tours
2019-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join our Experiences Team (and occasional special guests, like featured artists) for a midday tour of the current exhibitions. Coffee is provided, along with an in-depth look at the artwork on display. Tour is complimentary with gallery admission.

Participation!
2019-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

Culture Pop! (May 2019)
2019-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

Works of Dalí
2019-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

The Stardust Ball
2019-09-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Art & History Museums – Maitland invites you to step into the year 1927 for the evening! Our annual gala promises an immersive experience in art and history, featuring live music, period-style games, a delicious dinner, silent auction, and more!
Learn more on our official Gala webpage.

Date Night at the Maitland Art Center - Fall Edition
2019-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | A&H’s Germaine Marvel Building, 210 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
One of our best-loved events is back for a Fall edition, and this time we’re making planters! Complimentary light bites will be served and a cash bar is available. All tools and materials are provided. $35 per couple. This event is open to friends, families, and anyone who wants to spend quality time with their loved ones making art!

Purchase Tickets – $35 per couple!

Citrus POP!
2019-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Kick off our Fall exhibition, “Sweet, Fresh, Juicy: Florida Citrus in Art and History,” with a celebration of all things Citrus! Get a first look at the exhibitions and enjoy live entertainment and citrus-inspired light bites and beverages. Citrus-inspired attire is encouraged!

Sweet, Fresh, Juicy: Florida Citrus in Art and History
2019-09-28 11:00 - 2020-01-26 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
The citrus industry had an enormous impact on Central Florida and Maitland in particular during the mid-20th century. This exhibition, which spans the Maitland Art Center Gallery and the Maitland Historical Museum, celebrates the region’s finest export.
In the Maitland Historical Museum, examine the rise and fall of the Central Florida citrus industry through a collection of historic citrus labels from some of Central Florida’s growers and packers, many on loan from the Orange County Regional History Center’s vast archives.
In the Maitland Art Center Gallery, we embrace Florida’s premier citrus while honoring the farmworker through a collection of citrus-themed artwork from local and national artists, as well as Maitland Art Center founder J. André Smith’s interpretations of the orange groves that once surrounded his studio.
Sweet, Fresh, Juicy is sponsored by:

Haunted Tours at the Maitland Art Center
2019-10-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Greater Orlando’s only National Historic Landmark has quite the history. Named “one of the most haunted spots in Central Florida” by the Orlando Weekly, it holds more than 80 years of stories within its walls. On this tour, you will hear the history and ghost stories of the facility from its staff and students. The Maitland Art Center, originally named the Research Studio, was built by artist J. André Smith during the final years of his life, from 1937-1959. The high walls of the center were created to keep curious minds from encroaching on Smith’s territory during his life, before being officially opened to the public many years after his death. A&H staff still feels the presence of André 58 years later, keeping an eye on the grounds and letting it be known when he is not happy.
Advance tickets: $10 member, $15 general;
Walk-up (limited): $15 A&H members; $20 general
Tours run every half hour from 6:30-9pm. Space is limited to ensure a great tour experience for all guests. Advance purchase is recommended as this event typically sells out!
Looking for more haunts? Join us at the Victorian-era Waterhouse Residence Museum for a paranormal investigation!

Paranormal Investigations at the Waterhouse Residence Museum
2019-10-04 18:30 - 22:00 | A&H’s Waterhouse Residence Museum, 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Built in 1884 by pioneer settler William Waterhouse, the Victorian-style home on the shore of Lake Lily was lovingly restored to its former glory and showcases what life may have been like in the early days of Maitland. Over the years, staff and guests have reported strange experiences in the home, so we invited a group of paranormal investigators to check on some of the claims. Join the team for a full investigation of the home using their detection equipment – there’s no telling who or what you may encounter.
Three tours per night at 6:30, 8:00, and 9:30.
Advance tickets: $25 member, $30 general;
Walk-up (limited): $30 A&H members; $35 general
Looking for more haunts? Join us at the Maitland Art Center for a haunted historical tour!

An Evening with Richard Munster
2019-12-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Winter Park-based ceramic artist Richard Munster is known for his thought-provoking work, including an installation in the current Sweet, Fresh, Juicy exhibition at the Maitland Art Center. On Friday, December 6, meet Munster and hear from the artist himself about his creative process, the symbolism behind his work, and the big questions he attempts to address with his work.
Tickets
General Admission: $10
Members and Students (with ID): $5

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Beginning Drawing
2020-01-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Mondays, 6pm-8:30pm (January 13 – March 9)
Instructor: Calixto O’ Neill
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $185 + supplies list
Explore line, shape, form, distance and angles while developing skills in drawing and developing your artistic eye.

Encaustics for All
2020-01-16 12:30 - 15:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Thursdays 12:30-3:30pm, January 16-February 20
Instructor: Shelley Jean
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $225 + $45 materials fee
These open studio sessions are designed to focus on your growth and interests as an artist working with Encaustics. You can explore painting, photo techniques, mixed media, or monotype printmaking. Shelley can help you discover your voice, problem solve, expand into working larger and create a series. You are welcome to bring your own photos, images, and specialty papers to incorporate.

Friday the 13th Paranormal Investigation at the Waterhouse Residence
2020-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Maitland’s most popular Halloween event is back for a special Friday the 13th edition! Join one of the investigators from American Ghost Adventures to check in on the activity at the Waterhouse Residence Museum. This one-night-only event is likely to sell out, so get your tickets today!
The Waterhouse Residence was built in 1884 by pioneer and carpenter William H. Waterhouse, as a home for his family. The Waterhouse family was a critical part of the development of Maitland: William’s son Charles was the architect behind the Maitland Public Library, where his mother Sarah (and later his sister, Stella) was the head librarian. The home remained in the family for generations until the 1980s, when it was donated to the City of Maitland. Today, it operates as a museum dedicated to showcasing life in the earliest days of Maitland.
Now restored to peak Victorian charm, the home has had reports of unusual occurrences that some visitors believe are proof of paranormal activity in the home. Using real paranormal investigation equipment, decide for yourself on this exclusive tour.
Tour Times:
6:30pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm

Drawing With Conte
2020-02-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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Building Maitland
2020-02-14 - 2020-08-16 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
The city of Maitland’s architectural landscape has changed seemingly with each decade. The orange groves of the early 1900s gave way to new businesses and homes, springing up to support the families moving to the area in droves. In the Maitland Historical Museum, Building Maitland examines the architectural evolution that the city has undergone in the last century. From Victorian houses, to mid-century modern shopping plazas, to ultra-modern apartment buildings, the story of the city’s growth can be told by the buildings of each era.
Building Maitland will appear in the Maitland Historical Museum, while The Exotic Realms of Jules André Smith is featured in the Maitland Art Center gallery.

The Exotic Realms of Jules André Smith
2020-02-14 - 2020-07-26 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
The Exotic Realms of Jules André Smith explores Smith’s extensive body of work, including paintings, watercolors, sculptures, concrete reliefs, theatre set designs, architectural drawings and architectural ornamentation. Through this exhibition, we hope to understand more about his 1937-1942 designs for the Research Studio, which he called “Espero,” or Hope. Awarded the National Historic Landmark distinction for being one of the last remaining examples of Mayan Revival architecture in the southeastern United States, the Center features hundreds of relief carvings depicting Christian and Pagan gods and figures from a variety of religions and cultures. Exotic Realms invites you to step into these fantastical worlds, and learn more about the man who created them.
Exotic Realms will appear in the Maitland Art Center gallery, while Building Maitland will be featured in the Maitland Historical Museum.

Saturday Painting Workshops: Florida Landscapes
2020-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Saturday, March 7 | 1pm-4pm
Instructor: PJ Svejda
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $50 + $20 materials fee
Join artist PJ Svejda for Saturday Painting Workshops, a blend of painting and mixed media techniques that allow you to explore a looser style of painting and greater expression! The March edition is Florida Landscapes: we’ll focus on brush work and color to create the most dynamic and interesting painting of a Florida-inspired landscape. These workshops are appropriate for learners of all ages and skill levels.
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Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Tube Setting Stones
2020-03-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Sunday, March 8 | 1pm-4pm
Instructor: Jim Hosner
Location: Studio 5 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $50 + materials fee (ranging from $10-50 depending on project, cash only due at start of workshop)
Learn to tube set stones adding to the design of your jewelry. Familiarity with hand tools and jewelry-making is beneficial.
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Second Sundays Macramé Series: Wall Hanging Knot Sampler
2020-03-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Sunday, March 8 | 1pm-4pm
Instructor: Victoria Walsh aka Macramé Momma
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $30 + $10 materials fee
Learn ten beautiful, beginner macramé knots in this knot sampler wall hanging course with Macramé Momma. Macra-MAKE something special for your home and learn all the basic knots to get started on most macramé projects! Learn about the different kinds of macramé cord and rope available and receive a hand-illustrated instructional guide for each knot so you can recreate them at home! Materials and light snacks, as well as a studio and campus tour, are all included.
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Studio Conversation with Wade Schaming
2020-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join Wade Schaming, the first Artist-in-Residence of 2020, on a tour of his on-campus studio and hear about his process and inspiration behind his found-object sculptures. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Admission is free when you sign up online! Click here to reserve your ticket. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 per person.

About the Artist-in-Residence Program
A&H is proud to host artists from all over the world through our Artists-in-Residence program! During their residency, Artists-in-Residence (AiRs) live and work in the historic Maitland Art Center, receiving inspiration from the historic artists’ commune and the surrounding community. Learn more >>

About Wade Schaming
Wade Schaming (b. 1984; Pittsburgh, PA) lives and works in New York City. His sculptures are painstakingly assembled solely through processes of stacking. The materials remain unchanged – used as is/found – and are unfixed to each other: as such, he creates delicate juxtapositions perilously balanced, like thought given concrete form. From discarded and forgotten objects, which memorialize hope, the assembled forms aspire to return dignity to the bearer and evoke empathy in the viewer. This process is site-specific and confined to the present moment: because he works only with found and discarded materials (nothing used is purchased), his pieces reflect their origins while reinforcing a desire to create impermanence.
Schaming studied at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (BA 2006) and the School of Visual Arts, New York, NY (MFA 2010). His work has been exhibited throughout the United States, including at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx, NY, Field Projects, New York, NY, The Museum of Human Achievement, Austin, TX and Primary Projects, Miami, FL. He has been profiled/interviewed by Paper Magazine, International Sculpture Center and The New York Times. Residency awards include the Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) program, Bronx, NY (2012), Residency 108, Clermont, NY (2014), the Keyholder Residency at the Lower East Side Printshop, New York, NY (2015), Yaddo, Saratoga Springs, NY (2016), Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, Ithaca, NY (2017), The Edward F. Albee Foundation, Montauk, NY (2017), Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, Nebraska City, NE (2017) and Jentel Foundation, Banner, WY (2018).
