The Art of Texture: Encaustic and Mixed Media
2026-10-14 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Education Classrooms Studio C, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Hazel Griffiths
Location: Studio C
Wednesday, October 14 & 21 | This is a 2-day workshop that spans two weeks!
Cost: $95 + $40 material fees
Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop.
In this two-day, all-level workshop, we will use encaustic and mixed media techniques to build up beautiful surfaces and textures to create an imaginative impression of a landscape you can create from your imagination or a real place that you hold a deep connection to: your garden, childhood home, or a favorite vacation spot.
All materials are provided; students are free to bring in their own substrate as long as it’s a solid surface (not canvas). Students are also encouraged to bring photo references or sketches of the landscape they’d like to create.
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Opening Reception: Vilomah: Against the Natural Order
2026-10-16 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 Soude Dadras, 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
Soude Dadras is an artist, curator, and educator currently living and working in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born in Iran and graduated from Islamic Azad University with a bachelor’s degree in Persian Rugs. Dadras was awarded her MFA from the Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State University in Atlanta. In her solo exhibition, Vilomah: Against the Natural Order, Dadras investigates the traumatic sociocultural experiences she encountered firsthand in Iran, as well the processes and rituals of healing which enabled her to turn her pain into positivity. This unique installation of traditional handwork, found objects, video, abandoned textiles, and discarded data will seek to centralize disparate voices in this multidisciplinary exhibition.

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

The Art of the Mural: From Sketch to Wall
2026-10-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Tony Passero
Location: TBD
Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18 and 24-25 | This is a 4-day workshop that spans two weekends!
Cost: $270 + Supply List
Ever wondered how small drawings become large-scale public art? This hands-on class focuses strictly on the physical execution of a mural. During the 4-day workshop, students will be painting an actual wall on the Art and History Museums Maitland Campus. Using a pre-selected design, you will learn about site prep, best practices for readying your wall, projector setup, grid mapping, precise outlining, and large-scale paint application. Perfect for studio artists to build real-world mural skills.
This course is designed to introduce you to the practice of large-scale public art. Participants should have basic experience with traditional painting and drawing. Please keep in mind this is a four-day workshop, weather permitting, happening on a Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM. In the end, this experience allows you to add your name to the site and to your portfolio.
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Vilomah: Against the Natural Order
2026-10-17 11:00 - 2027-01-03 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 16 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
Soude Dadras is an artist, curator, and educator currently living and working in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born in Iran and graduated from Islamic Azad University with a bachelor’s degree in Persian Rugs. Dadras was awarded her MFA from the Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State University in Atlanta. In her solo exhibition, Vilomah: Against the Natural Order, Dadras investigates the traumatic sociocultural experiences she encountered firsthand in Iran, as well the processes and rituals of healing which enabled her to turn her pain into positivity. This unique installation of traditional handwork, found objects, video, abandoned textiles, and discarded data will seek to centralize disparate voices in this multidisciplinary exhibition.
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Little Creatives & Me
2026-10-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-18 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.
This program is brought to you free of charge by the Art & History Museums of Maitland.
2025-26 Free Family Programs at A&H are generously supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.

Stories in Stone: A Walking Tour of the Maitland Art Center
2026-10-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-05 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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Last Wednesdays at A&H
2026-10-28 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
2026-10-28 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 the exhibition Vilomah by Soude Dadras
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This A&H curator-guided gallery tour offers a deep dive into the current exhibition Vilomah: Against the Natural Order, 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 Vilomah: Against the Natural Order:
Soude Dadras is an artist, curator, and educator currently living and working in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born in Iran and graduated from Islamic Azad University with a bachelor’s degree in Persian Rugs. Dadras was awarded her MFA from the Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State University in Atlanta. In her solo exhibition, Vilomah: Against the Natural Order, Dadras investigates the traumatic sociocultural experiences she encountered firsthand in Iran, as well the processes and rituals of healing which enabled her to turn her pain into positivity. This unique installation of traditional handwork, found objects, video, abandoned textiles, and discarded data will seek to centralize disparate voices in this multidisciplinary exhibition.
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.

Creating Impasto Flowers
2026-10-31 09:30 - 12:00 | Education Classrooms Studio B, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Monica Diaz
Location: Studio B
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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Dreamscapes in Encaustic & Mixed Media
2026-11-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Education Classrooms Studio C, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Hazel Griffiths
Location: Studio C
Wednesday, November 4 & 11 | This is a 2-day workshop that spans two weeks!
Cost: $95 + $40 material fees
Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop.
In this engaging all-level workshop, participants will unleash their creativity by re-imagining what a surface can be. Learn to create a variety of textures from organic to abstract forms, using encaustic wax and mixed media techniques that can be incorporated into any painting style or subject matter.
All materials are provided; students are free to bring in their own substrate as long as it’s a solid surface (not canvas). Students are also encouraged to bring photo references of textures for inspiration if they’d like.
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Pet Portraits
2026-11-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Education Classrooms Studio B, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Monica Diaz
Location: Studio B
Cost: $65 + $10 material fees
Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop.
Have you ever dreamed of transforming your pet’s beauty into a stunning work of art? Join us for a delightful workshop that welcomes everyone, regardless of skill level, and lets your creativity shine as you paint a captivating portrait of your furry friend. Simply bring a printed copy of your favorite photo, and you’ll depart with a beautiful acrylic masterpiece on an 11 x 14 canvas, lovingly crafted by you. Unleash your artistic spirit and create a cherished keepsake that celebrates the bond you share with your pet! All materials provided.
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Kitchen Lithography Printing
2026-11-07 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 + $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
2026-11-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-02 11:00 - 14:00 | 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!

A Taste of Marbling on Glass Baubles and Papers
2026-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Education Classrooms Studio C, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Peggy Wertheim
Location: Studio C
Cost: $110 + $40 material fees
Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop.
Inspiring and Beautiful! Marbling with acrylics on carrageenen will reward you with instant gratification and success! Peggy teaches Traditional Marbling tips & tricks too. You will create 8 DECORATIVE GLASS BAUBLES (ORNAMENTS) and 9×12″ Marbled Papers! A $40 materials kit fee is paid directly to the teaching artist the day of the workshop. Bring your love of art, your creativity & your curiosity – everything else is included.
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Homeschool Day at A&H: Printmaking Workshop
2026-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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Spark a lifelong love of art and history when you step into the past with the Art & History Museums of Maitland! Explore our National Historic Landmark campus, delve into Victorian architecture at the Waterhouse Residence Museum, and discover communication technology at our Telephone Museum. After each tour, students will enjoy hands-on art workshops, including printmaking, outdoor sketching, 3D sculpture crafting, and architecture design. Join us just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando for a creative learning experience for your entire family!
If you have any questions about our Homeschool Day, please feel free to contact our education team at education@artandhistory.org.

Fall Open House
2026-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join us for a cozy, FREE celebratory evening filled with local art, live music, and creative inspiration in our gardens.
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A Cozy Evening in the Garden
Enjoy the lush, beautiful surroundings while you relax with friends, family, or even new acquaintances from the creative community. Our Main Garden will come alive with live music with the community, setting the perfect mood for a laid-back evening.

Explore our Art Studios

Discover our Studio Artists’ latest works
One-on-one chats with artists and instructors
Shop for unique gifts and handmade art by Art School students

Bring your own picnic food and blankets, or simply enjoy the atmosphere with a drink in hand:

Cash bar with beer & wine
Lawn seating and open space to relax and connect

With a cash bar offering beer, wine, and mixed drinks, you’re welcome to bring your own picnic foods and blankets, making our studio show the perfect opportunity to unwind, mingle, and experience the vibrant artistic energy of Central Florida.
Whether you’re planning a romantic date night, a creative family outing, or just hoping to meet fellow art lovers, this free fall event has something for everyone.

This is our gift to the community—and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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This free event is made possible by Massey Services.
All 2026-27 free programs at A&H are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.

A&H Book Club: November 2026 Meeting
2026-11-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Maitland Art Center Studio 10, 210 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.
November’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.

Inner Terrain: Abstract Landscape
2026-11-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Education Classrooms Studio B, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Monica Diaz
Location: Studio B
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 go of perfection! Paint what you feel! In this expressive, hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the emotional power of landscape through bold color, intuitive mark-making, and layered brushwork. We’ll move between what’s seen and what’s remembered and what is felt, capturing the shimmer of light, the rhythm of wind, the pulse of memory.
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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How to Draw Your Furry Friend
2026-12-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Education Classrooms Studio C, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Nancy Wozniak
Location: Studio C
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.
This intermediate drawing level class will allow the artist to focus on animal gesture, drawing of fur, and capturing expression. Using charcoal, graphite, or a mixture of the two, we will explore value, composition, and transferring your image to a substrate for future painting. While animal photos will be provided, feel free to bring a good photo to use or a mobile device with pictures of your pet.
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Sweet Strokes: Painting Desserts in Impasto
2026-12-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Education Classrooms Studio B, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Monica Diaz
Location: Studio B
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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Holiday Card Making with Watercolors
2026-12-12 10:30 - 13:30 | Education Classrooms Studio B, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Instructor: Jami Akins
Location: Studio B
Cost: $75
Make the holidays extra special with some homemade watercolor cards. This is a festive and beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn to create beautiful holiday cards with watercolors.
Each student will leave with 6 handmade watercolor cards that will be perfect for sharing with friends, family, neighbors, or anyone on your holiday list. Paint, brushes, tape, and paint markers will be provided for you to use, so you can simply show up ready to create. If you have favorite paints, brushes, or other supplies of your own, you’re welcome to bring them along.
Come on your own, bring a friend, or join as a group! We welcome friends, families, coworkers, and other groups looking to enjoy a creative and festive activity together. Ages 16 and up are welcome to participate.
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Stories in Stone
2027-01-02 10:30 - 11:15 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States

A&H Book Club: January 2027 Meeting
2027-01-17 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.
January’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.

Little Creatives & Me
2027-01-20 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.

Opening Reception: Between Starshine and Clay
2027-01-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Celebrate the opening of Between Starshine and Clay, our newest exhibition, featuring art by Osa Atoe and Kaabo Clay Collective, 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
Clay contains memories. It holds the impression of hands, the memory of fire, and the knowledge passed from one generation to the next without always being written down.
Between Starshine and Clay: Ceramics Across Diaspora, Land, and Lineage opens the 2027 season at the Art & History Museums of Maitland with a major exhibition exploring the enduring legacy of African and African American ceramics through contemporary studio practice. Rooted in themes of diaspora, memory, land, and shared cultural tradition, the exhibition brings together the work of artist Osa Atoe and the Kaabo Clay Collective in a conversation that moves across continents, centuries, and communities.
Atoe’s work begins with the ground beneath her feet. Her functional vessels and sculptural forms are shaped from locally sourced Florida clay, drawing equally from the state’s landscape and from traditional Nigerian water vessel forms. These are objects made for communal use, to be poured from, passed around a table, and integrated into the rhythms of everyday life. In honoring pottery as a collective cultural practice, Atoe connects the contemporary studio to a far longer arc of African craftsmanship and regional identity, insisting that beauty and utility have never needed to be separate.
The Kaabo Clay Collective extends that arc across generations. This section of the exhibition brings together influential elder Black ceramic artists whose contributions have shaped the field, including Florida-based ceramicists Yvonne Tucker and David Mack, alongside examples of Afro-Native colonoware that trace the intertwined ceramic histories of African and Indigenous peoples in the American South. In gathering these voices and forms together, the exhibition acknowledges that artistic lineage is not only inherited, but also actively tended.
Between Starshine and Clay offers a significant contribution to Florida’s cultural landscape and to the broader history of Black ceramics in the United States, providing a reminder that the knowledge carried in clay is older, and more resilient, than any single tradition.
