Sweet Strokes: Painting Desserts in Impasto
2026-05-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Cottage at Lake Lily, 701 Lake Lily Dr., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Monica Diaz
Location: Cottage at Lake Lily
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.
Indulge your senses in this deliciously textured painting workshop where desserts take center stage—not just as subjects, but as sculptural expressions of joy. Using the luscious technique of impasto, you’ll learn to build thick, expressive layers of paint that mimic the swirls of frosting, the gleam of glaze, and the irresistible peaks of whipped cream.
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Last Wednesdays at A&H
2026-05-27 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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 from 6-7pm! Find your creative community every Last Wednesday at the Art & History Museums of Maitland.
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All 2025-26 free programs at A&H are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.

Music in the Gallery (collab. with Howie Music + CFC2)
2026-05-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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In this rare event in Maitland, the Art & History Museums of Maitland (A&H) invites the Central Florida Composer’s Forum (CFCF) and the Howey Music Series (HMS) into our current gallery exhibition a loom, a fence, a wire, a thread by Mär Martinez. Local composers will take inspiration from the art in our galleries to create new short compositions that pair with Martinez’s artistic visions.
Held during our regular free Last Wednesday hours when we offer a cash bar and complimentary admission to our gallery from 5:30-8pm (learn more here).
Admission, to this event is FREE! However, donations of any size are gratefully accepted with your order or at the event, in order to support our many free community programs.

Performing the music: TBD
Composers and their pieces: TBD

This evening is a collaboration with Howie Music Series and the Central Florida Composer’s Forum, presented during our monthly Last Wednesday hours, when our gallery is open free of charge with cash bar from 5:30-8pm.
All 2025-26 free programs at A&H are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.

Stories in Stone: A Walking Tour of the Maitland Art Center
2026-05-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Step behind the gates of the Maitland Art Center and into a world shaped by vision, imagination, and legacy.
This one-hour guided tour takes you through the gardens and courtyards of a campus like no other—founded in the 1930s by American artist and architect J. André Smith as a haven for modern experimentation and creative freedom.
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Experience the Tour
As your guide leads you through the campus, you’ll trace the story of Smith’s life—from his childhood in Hong Kong to his service in World War I to the founding of the Maitland Art Center, which he called “Espero,” a Spanish word for hope. These experiences—and his Episcopal faith—influenced the extraordinary design of the campus: a blend of Mayan Revival architecture with embedded Christian symbolism and East Asian motifs. The result is a surreal, immersive environment—at once spiritual, exotic, and modern—where over 2,500 carvings, sculptures, and reliefs adorn nearly every surface.
Along the way, you’ll learn about the community of artists who lived and worked here between the 1930s and 1950s—names like Milton Avery, Ralston Crawford, and Doris Lee—and how this hidden Florida enclave became one of the state’s most forward-thinking creative centers.

Included with the Tour

Maitland Art Center Gallery
Maitland History Museum
Telephone Museum

Tickets

$4-$6 (includes 3 museums & grounds)
Free for members
Suitable for all ages; recommended for ages 13+

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Watercolor Journal Workshop
2026-05-28 18:30 - 21:00 | The Cottage at Lake Lily, 701 Lake Lily Dr., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Jami Akins
Location: Cottage at Lake Lily
Cost: $125
Perfect for artists ready to loosen up, reconnect with their creative voice, and tell stories through expressive painting. All levels welcome. Leave the workshop with something created by your emotions.
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Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 1: Friendship Sculptures
2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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Kids can stay creative all summer long at A&H’s FREE Summer Family Art Workshops on our National Historic Landmark campus!
At the Art & History Museums of 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 art workshops, families can drop-in and create a new art project every week at their own pace.
On June 3, we’re kicking off six weeks of summer fun by celebrating friendship! You’re invited to join us as we create “new friends” from 3-dimensional sculpture materials – think wooden blocks, fabrics, beads, pipe cleaners, yarn and so much more! Families can also visit our “Plein Air” (Outdoor) Playspace with new surprise art stations set up each week! So bring a friend, make a friend, and spend the morning getting creative with us!
Space and supplies are limited (one sculpture per child), so reserve a spot for your family today!
Be sure to check out all six weeks of our FREE Summer Family Art Workshops!

Summer Family Workshops are generously sponsored by AdventHealth and by Massey Services. 2024-25 Free Family Programs including the Workshops are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.
Become a member of A&H to support free programs like Summer Family Art Workshops, and receive free unlimited museum admission and so much more: artandhistory.org/membership

Kitchen Lithography Printing
2026-06-06 11:00 - 14:30 | The Cottage at Lake Lily, 701 Lake Lily Dr., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Ryan Price
Location: Cottage at Lake Lily
Cost: $60 + $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 be using household items to learn how to make lithography prints. Each participant will receive a sheet of aluminum foil mounted to a wooden board and a Sharpie to draw images on. Once students have finalized their image, they will use Coca-Cola to “etch” the plate, rinse with water, dry, and apply canola oil, then buff it into the place. They can begin the inking to the plate, run it through the press, or create a rubbing with a wooden spoon. This workshop will provide participants with an idea of how the process of lithography works with a low-stakes and low-cost approach. Each person leaves with a new skill and a print. Open to all levels!
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First Saturdays Open Studios
2026-06-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-01 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Connect with our Studio Resident Artists and see what pieces they’re currently working on!
On the first Saturday of every month from 11am–4pm, all of our Studio Artists will open their doors and welcome you into their creative spaces. This is your chance to connect directly with the artists, explore their works-in-progress, and ask questions about their practice.
Bonus: Enjoy FREE admission to our museums on these days!
This new program comes directly from your feedback asking for more predictable opportunities to engage with our artists and community.
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Plus, receive a 10% discount when you sign up for a membership during First Saturday events!

FREE Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 2: Nature Wands
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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Kids can stay creative all summer long at A&H’s FREE Summer Family Art Workshops on our National Historic Landmark campus!

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 art workshops, families can drop-in and create a new art project every week at their own pace.
On June 10, we’re getting ready to say hello to summer by creating summer solstice pom-pom and nature wands – featuring twigs and sticks, yarn, glitter, beads, feathers and more. Families can also visit our “Plein Air” Playspace with new surprise art stations set up each week!
Space and supplies are limited (one wand per child), so reserve a spot for your family today!
Be sure to check out all six weeks of our FREE Summer Family Art Workshops!

Summer Family Workshops are generously sponsored by AdventHealth and by Massey Services. 2024-25 Free Family Programs including the Workshops are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.
Become a member of A&H to support free programs like Summer Family Art Workshops, and receive free unlimited museum admission and so much more: artandhistory.org/membership

Little Creatives & Me
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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 Museums. We’ll have a themed circle and story time plus an art activity especially for littles! A snack will be provided too. Recommend age: under 3, and their very special person (parent, grandparent, caregiver). Older siblings are always welcome!
Space is limited and registration will close 2 days before the program date. Pre-registration is required >> email Jcohen@artandhistory.org
Please arrive about 5 minutes early to give yourself time to park and walk over to the main garden. We will begin promptly at 10 am. If you’d like, please bring a picnic blanket for your family.

2025-26 Free Family Programs at A&H are generously supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.

FREE Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 3: Soft Sculpture Bugs
2026-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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Kids can stay creative all summer long at A&H’s FREE Summer Family Art Workshops on our National Historic Landmark campus!

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 art workshops, families can drop-in and create a new art project every week at their own pace.
On June 24, we’ll be creating soft sculptures in our garden! It’s is in full bloom – filled with flowers and all kinds of tiny creatures. We’ll be celebrating our creepy crawly friends by using all kinds of materials to make soft sculpture bugs! Families can also visit our “Plein Air” or outside playspace with new surprise art stations set up each week!
Space and supplies are limited (one soft sculpture per child, while supplies last), so reserve a spot for your family today!
Be sure to check out all six weeks of our FREE Summer Family Art Workshops!

Summer Family Workshops are generously sponsored by AdventHealth and by Massey Services. 2024-25 Free Family Programs including the Workshops are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.
Become a member of A&H to support free programs like Summer Family Art Workshops, and receive free unlimited museum admission and so much more: artandhistory.org/membership

FREE Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 4: Printmaking Party!
2026-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Register Here!
Kids can stay creative all summer long at A&H’s FREE Summer Family Art Workshops on our National Historic Landmark campus!

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 art workshops, families can drop-in and create a new art project every week at their own pace.
On July 1, join us in our garden as children experiment with printmaking! Children will first create their very own tie dye monoprints and then embellish them with a relief print, sequins, pom poms and confetti! Our printmaking party is inspired by A&H’s founding artist, J. André Smith, who was a master printmaker, and prints will be ready to take home after the workshop! Families can also visit our “Plein Air” or outside playspace with new surprise art and printmaking stations each week!
Space and supplies are limited (one tie dye monoprint per child, while supplies last), so reserve a spot for your family today!
Be sure to check out all six weeks of our FREE Summer Family Art Workshops!
Summer Family Workshops are generously sponsored by AdventHealth and by Massey Services. 2024-25 Free Family Programs including the Workshops are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.
Become a member of A&H to support free programs like Summer Family Art Workshops, and receive free unlimited museum admission and so much more: artandhistory.org/membership

FREE Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 5: Mini Yarn Tapestries
2026-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Register Here!
Kids can stay creative and engaged all summer long at A&H’s FREE Summer Family Art Workshops on our National Historic Landmark campus!

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 art workshops, families can drop-in and create a new art project every week at their own pace.
On July 8, we’ll introduce children to the wonderful world of fiber arts! Families will explore yarns in different colors, textures and weights as well as beads and embellishments to create their own framed mini tapestry. Families can also visit our “Plein Air” our outside playspace for surprise art activities each week!
Space and supplies are limited (one mini tapestry per child), so reserve a spot for your family today!
Be sure to check out all six weeks of our FREE Summer Family Art Workshops!
Summer Family Workshops are generously sponsored by AdventHealth and by Massey Services. 2024-25 Free Family Programs including the Workshops are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.
Become a member of A&H to support free programs like Summer Family Art Workshops, and receive free unlimited museum admission and so much more: artandhistory.org/membership

A&H Book Club: July 2026 Meeting
2026-07-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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 10.
July’s Book: TBD
Book Club meetings are just $5 (which includes refreshments). Space is limited so you must register in advance.
This event is for A&H members only. If you’re not a current A&H member, you must join or renew before Book Club date.
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If you have any questions or need to verify your membership status, contact Jessi at jvanpelt@artandhistory.org.

FREE Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 6: Recycled Bird Sculptures
2026-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Register Here!
Kids can stay creative and engaged all summer long at A&H’s FREE Summer Family Art Workshops on our National Historic Landmark campus!

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 art workshops, families can drop-in and create a new art project every week at their own pace.
On July 22, we’re getting ready to say “so-long” to summer vacation as we “fly” into a new school year by creating bird sculptures right in our very own garden (and bird mobiles for littles)! We’ll be kind to the earth too by using recyclable materials in this colorful and creative process art activity, which is also a wonderful for children of all ages and littles too! Families can also visit our “Plein Air” our outside playspace for additional creative art stations each week!
Space and supplies are limited, so reserve a spot foryour familytoday!
Be sure to check out all six weeks of our FREE Summer Family Art Workshops!

Summer Family Workshops are generously sponsored by AdventHealth and by Massey Services. 2024-25 Free Family Programs including the Workshops are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.
Become a member of A&H to support free programs like Summer Family Art Workshops, and receive free unlimited museum admission and so much more: artandhistory.org/membership

Opening Reception: US
2026-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Celebrate the opening of Pangarap, our newest exhibition, featuring art by our Studio Artists, with live music, a food truck, and a cash bar on our beautiful National Historic Landmark campus!

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Admission, to this event is FREE! However, donations of any size are gratefully accepted with your order or at the event, in order to support our many free community programs!

About the Exhibition
US celebrates the intergenerational legacy of creativity at the Art & History Museums of Maitland. Featuring twelve new works from recent Artists-in-Residence and Artists-in-Action, the exhibition pairs contemporary pieces with historic works from Jules André Smith and the original Bok Fellows. Together, they form a conversation across nearly a century of creative experimentation, honoring the enduring impact of A&H’s residency programs and the vibrant community of artists shaping Central Florida’s cultural identity.

All 2025-26 free programs at A&H are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.

US
2026-07-25 11:00 - 2026-09-27 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, July 24 from 6:30-9pm: Meet the curator, enjoy live music, food truck, and a cash bar all just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando on our beautiful National Historic Landmark campus.

About the Exhibition
US celebrates the intergenerational legacy of creativity at the Art & History Museums of Maitland. Featuring twelve new works from recent Artists-in-Residence and Artists-in-Action, the exhibition pairs contemporary pieces with historic works from Jules André Smith and the original Bok Fellows. Together, they form a conversation across nearly a century of creative experimentation, honoring the enduring impact of A&H’s residency programs and the vibrant community of artists shaping Central Florida’s cultural identity.
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Free Curator Tour
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join Chief Curator Dan L. Hess on a guided tour of US by recent Studio Artists and Artists-in-Residence
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This A&H curator-guided gallery tour offers a deep dive into the current exhibition US, 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 complimentary food for the rest of the evening! Bring a friend, a date, or come by yourself to make new friends who share your interest in the arts.

For more information about our current exhibition US:
US celebrates the intergenerational legacy of creativity at the Art & History Museums of Maitland. Featuring twelve new works from recent Artists-in-Residence and Artists-in-Action, the exhibition pairs contemporary pieces with historic works from Jules André Smith and the original Bok Fellows. Together, they form a conversation across nearly a century of creative experimentation, honoring the enduring impact of A&H’s residency programs and the vibrant community of artists shaping Central Florida’s cultural identity.
This evening event is presented during our monthly Last Wednesday hours, when we open our gallery free of charge with a cash bar from 5:30-8pm. Learn more here.

Last Wednesday at A&H
2026-08-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States

Little Creatives & Me
2026-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | FL

A&H Book Club: September 2026 Meeting
2026-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 | FL
Make new friends at the A&H Members-Only Book Club! Share your opinions on fascinating topics in the realms of art and history. At the end of each meeting, we’ll vote on what book to read together next.
September’s Book: TBD
Book Club meetings are just $5 (which includes refreshments). Space is limited so you must register in advance.
This event is for A&H members only. If you’re not a current A&H member, you must join or renew before Book Club date.
Register now!>>
If you have any questions or need to verify your membership status, contact Jessi at jvanpelt@artandhistory.org.
