A&H - Art & History Museums Maitland

Participation!
2019-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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).

Studio Conversation with Wade Schaming
2020-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | FL
Join New York-based artist Wade Schaming in his on-campus studio to learn more about his process and inspiration.

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.

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.

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).

Friday the 13th Paranormal Investigations at the Waterhouse Residence
2020-03-13 18:30 - 22:30 | A&H’s Waterhouse Residence Museum, 820 Lake Lily Drive, 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!
3 Tours Available
6:30pm
8:00pm
9:30pm
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About the Waterhouse Residence
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.

Friday the 13th Paranormal Investigation at the Waterhouse
2020-03-13 18:30 - 22:30 | FL
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 75 minute exclusive tour.

Open Raku Firing
2020-03-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Sunday, March 15 | 11am-2pm
Instructors: Cindy McDowell & Jim Patterson
Location: Studio 4 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $40 + $10 materials fee
For those needing a place to raku, this is for you! We are holding monthly raku firings on the third Sunday of each month. Bring your bisqueware, we will provide the glazes. You may bring up to five pieces, each no taller than 10″ and no wider than 6″.
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Basic Lifecasting/Bodycasting
2020-03-28 10:30 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Saturday, March 28 | 10:30am-2pm
Instructor: Michael Moffett
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $120 + $20 model fee
This is a basic lifecasting/bodycasting demonstration, covering the use of silicone and alginate mold-making on hands and faces, as well as casting into a positive hydrostone and other materials. Learn basic mold-making techniques for the beginner to advanced student using a live model. Build upon your skills next semester with a more advanced workshop!
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Welding Sculpture Workshop
2020-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 | FL
Venture into the Maitland Art Center’s Foundry Yard to create your own steel sculpture using welding techniques. Beginners welcome!

Students learn the basics of welding to create steel sculptures using arc welding, cutting and finishing techniques. Design concepts and safety procedures are covered during construction of piece. This workshop is led by Jim Hosner and Michael Moffett in the Foundry Yard at the Maitland Art Center.
Please note this workshop has a materials fee of $30, which can be paid in cash at the beginning of the workshop. This is in addition to the workshop registration fee.
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Sunday Macramé Series: Macramé Jewelry Workshop with Macramé Momma
2020-05-10 12:00 - 15:30 | FL
Join Macramé Momma to create three hand knotted heirloom jewelry pieces.

Macrame three different pieces of jewelry to keep or share! During this workshop you’ll learn to hand knot an adorable set of earrings. French-knit a chunky necklace and macra-make a knotty bracelet! All materials are provided along with light snacks and a guided tour of Macrame Momma’s studio and the historic Maitland Art Center. The workshop is recommended for adults and teens ages 14 and up.
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This workshop has a $10 materials fee, which is paid in cash to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
Located in Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center

Afternoon Art Tours - June Edition
2020-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
In 1937 the visionary architect, artist, and author, Jules André Smith opened the Research Studio, an artist village where artists could live and work. Smith designed the campus to be a place of work and contemplation, surrounding it with walls adorned with ornate reliefs and adjoining artist studios with lush gardens and private courtyards. Today the campus is home to the Art and History Museums – Maitland, where Smith’s dream of fostering a place for artistic creativity still thrives. Join us for our Afternoon Art Tour on June 11th from 1-2 pm to explore this beautiful campus and delve into the architectural design of one of Smith’s greatest artistic achievements.
Afternoon Art Tours – June Edition
Thursday, June 11 | 1pm
This tour is included with gallery admission, but pre-registration is recommended. You can register for the tour and purchase your gallery admission using the Eventbrite link below.
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Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Stackable Ring Set
2020-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | FL
Complete a different project in each Sunday Jewelry Workshop!

If you have little or no experience in metal work this class is for you. You learn the three steps of cut, weld, polish to create a set of three rings in your size and style. This workshop is taught by longtime Maitland Art Center instructor and artist Jim Hosner in Studio 4.
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Cost: $50; + Materials fee $10. Please bring cash materials fee to workshop.

100th Year Celebration of Artist Dorothy Gillespie
2020-06-25 11:00 - 2020-07-05 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Dorothy Gillespie
In honor of Dorothy Gillespie’s 100th birthday on June 29th, 2020, Art and History Museums – Maitland, in connection with the greater Central Florida celebration, will host a special exhibition featuring four of her sculptural works from the permanent collection. From June 25th through July 5th, the colorful metal sculptures will be on view in the Mayan Courtyard and at the Germaine Marvel Building.
