A&H - Art & History Museums Maitland

Little Creatives & Me
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Last Wednesdays at A&H
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.

Free Curator Tour
2026-06-24 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 a loom, a fence, a wire, a thread by Mär Martinez
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This A&H curator-guided gallery tour offers a deep dive into the current exhibition a loom, a fence, a wire, a thread, 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 a loom, a fence, a wire, a thread:
Mär Martinez, a Syrian American artist and Fulbright scholar, presents new work developed during her 2025–26 Fulbright research in Istanbul. Her project investigates traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern textile techniques while reflecting on themes of urbanization, surveillance, and cultural memory. Drawing from nighttime walks through Istanbul’s neighborhoods, Martinez transforms architectural barriers, barbed wire, fences, hostile design, into motifs of resistance and reweaving. Her haunting wood paintings explore personal heritage, global textile history, and contemporary social commentary in poetic, layered form.
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.

Stories in Stone: A Walking Tour of the Maitland Art Center
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-24 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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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
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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 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

Bloom in Abstraction
2026-07-11 09:30 - 12:00 | 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.
Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this workshop dives into techniques for transforming vibrant blooms into stunning works of abstract art. You will learn how to simplify the essence of flowers into dynamic shapes and bold colors.
By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with your very own abstract floral masterpiece and the confidence to let your imagination guide your art. All materials will be provided—just bring your enthusiasm!
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Encaustic Painting Revival
2026-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Cottage at Lake Lily, 701 Lake Lily Dr., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Hazel Griffiths
Location: Cottage at Lake Lily
Cost: $100 + $40 material fees
Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop.
Unleash your creativity with one of the world’s oldest and most versatile mediums. This immersive workshop invites you to go beyond the brush; you’ll start by blending your own unique paints from scratch using natural beeswax and damar resin. Under expert guidance, you will explore the mesmerizing process of “fusing” layers of wax to create depth and texture. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced artist, you will enjoy a day of tactile exploration and walk away with a unique, finished masterpiece.
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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
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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
“Ours is the wide-open mind with gusts of ideas blowing through it and demanding manifestation.”
Drawing inspiration from Jules André Smith’s 1939 essay, “An Insanitorium of Art,” US embraces Smith’s vision of an artistic practice rooted in inquiry and intellectual openness, and examines how generations of artists have engaged with the Art Center as a site for creative exploration.
The exhibition brings together works by six Bok Fellows from the 1930s and 40s, artists who spent their winters working at the Center, alongside selections by Smith himself. Named in honor of Mary Curtis Bok, whose support was instrumental to the establishment of the Art Center, these historical artists’ works are presented in dialogue with works by nine of our contemporary resident artists, the intellectual and artistic heirs of Smith’s Bok Fellows program.

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.
Free Tickets Here

About the Exhibition
“Ours is the wide-open mind with gusts of ideas blowing through it and demanding manifestation.”
Drawing inspiration from Jules André Smith’s 1939 essay, “An Insanitorium of Art,” US embraces Smith’s vision of an artistic practice rooted in inquiry and intellectual openness, and examines how generations of artists have engaged with the Art Center as a site for creative exploration.
The exhibition brings together works by six Bok Fellows from the 1930s and 40s, artists who spent their winters working at the Center, alongside selections by Smith himself. Named in honor of Mary Curtis Bok, whose support was instrumental to the establishment of the Art Center, these historical artists’ works are presented in dialogue with works by nine of our contemporary resident artists, the intellectual and artistic heirs of Smith’s Bok Fellows program.
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Automatic Drawing
2026-07-26 11:00 - 14:00 | The Cottage at Lake Lily, 701 Lake Lily Dr., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Ryan Price
Location: Cottage at Lake Lily
Cost: $60 + $5 material fees
Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop.
No drawing experience is required! Open to all levels. Automatic drawing is a technique named by and commonly used by the Surrealists, which involves the artist directly and randomly moving the pen or drawing tool with no preconceived image or plan. This technique is similar to what writers termed “Stream of consciousness” writing, where, through a mental shift, drawing automatically allows participants to let their subconscious flow through their hands.
Participants will be encouraged to draw their hearts’ content out and learn to unshackle themselves from hesitation caused by the anxiety of being confronted by a blank sheet. Students will create many drawings using many different materials to get them out of their heads and out of their comfort zones. Students will learn about processes like automatism, frottage, and responsive drawing. The drawing doesn’t ever have to be quote-on-quote finished; it can be left as a single deposit of personal memory. There is no right or wrong way to practice automatic drawing.
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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.

First Saturdays Open Studios
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!

Creating Impasto Flowers
2026-08-08 09:30 - 12:00 | 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.
Let your creativity blossom in this richly textured painting workshop where flowers become vibrant, sculptural works of art. Using the expressive technique of impasto, you’ll learn to build thick, dimensional layers of paint that capture the curl of petals, the glow of sunlight, and the lush movement of a blooming garden.
Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exploration, you’ll experiment with palette knives, bold color mixing, and dynamic mark-making—transforming simple floral forms into lively, touchable textures. Whether you’re inspired by wildflowers, roses, or abstract botanical shapes, this workshop invites you to loosen up, play with depth, and celebrate the beauty of organic form.
Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a joyful, tactile approach to painting that lets your flowers leap off the canvas.
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Kitchen Lithography Printing
2026-08-16 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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Beautiful Café Scenes
2026-08-20 18:00 - 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: $150
Thursday, August 20 & August 27 | This is a 2-day workshop that spans two weeks!
In this workshop we will be creating a bright café scene over two evenings. We will be using a combination of wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry watercolor techniques. You will also learn how to use a waterproof ink pen to draw line work, which will bring your painting to life. Come create a beautiful watercolor painting without being an expert. Cost is $150 per person. Materials will be provided, and students will be able to take home.
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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

DIY Papermaking
2026-08-30 11:00 - 13:00 | The Cottage at Lake Lily, 701 Lake Lily Dr., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Abbey Kish
Location: Cottage at Lake Lily
Cost: $50 + $15 material fees
Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop.
Learn how to make your own paper using recycled materials. We’ll walk through the papermaking process, including sourcing materials, creating pulp, forming & drying sheets. Handmade paper can be used for cards, tags, collage, or other artmaking.
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The Art of the Portrait from Life
2026-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Maitland Art Center Studio 10, 210 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Amanda Cortés
Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10
Cost: $110 + $10 material fees
Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop.
Unlock the secrets to capturing likeness, beauty, and raw emotion in this fast-paced 3-hour workshop! Discover how to transform simple charcoal marks into vibrant, soulful portraits. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on class breaks down complex proportions into easy, actionable techniques. Come ready to smudge, sketch, and create a portrait! Participants will need to bring or purchase an 18 x 24 or 20 x 26 in clipboard (or a thin board with gator clips). Modeling fee is included.
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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.
