A&H - Art & History Museums Maitland

Date Night at Maitland Art Center
2019-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Tired of the same old date night? Come to the romantic Maitland Art Center and get creative! Each night features a different project designed for fun, laughter and getting to know each other, plus time for drinks and to enjoy the scenery. Guidance provided, as well as room to experiment and play! Each attendee takes home their own original artwork.
Friday, February 15 | 6-8pm
Germaine Marvel Building at the Maitland Art Center
Cost per couple for each event: $35 in advance; $45 day-of/walk-up
(A&H members, you can use your Art School discount code on advance purchase!)
Includes light snacks | A cash bar with wine & craft beer will be available
Click here to purchase advance tickets

Coffee with the Curator - Afternoon Gallery Tour
2019-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join A&H Curator, Dr. Rangsook Yoon, on a guided afternoon tour of our newest exhibition: Maitland and African American Experiences. Uncover the history of Maitland’s African-American community with an inside look at the creation of this meaningful exhibition. Coffee will be provided.

Studio Conversation with Carole d'Inverno, Artist-in-Residence
2019-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
A&H’s Artist-in-Residence, Carole d’Inverno, in her Brooklyn studio
Join us for an evening with our Artist-in-Residence, Carole d’Iverno. The Italian-born, Brooklyn-based abstract artist describes her work as being rooted in history. Hear from Carole herself about how our historic 1930s campus and surrounding Maitland area is informing her latest work on Florida’s rich natural and human history.
This is a free event, open to the public!

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

Culture Pop! Maitland and African American Experiences
2019-01-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join us for celebrating cultural diversity and inclusion at Culture Pop! Guests are invited to connect with the artists and the art itself. You’ll enjoy:

Preview new Maitland Art Center and Historical Museum exhibitions
Pop-up exhibition by, and Q&A with, A&H’s 2018-19 Artists-in-Action

Open Art School classrooms & demonstrations

Live Music

Cash bar with wine & beer

Admission: free for A&H members; $7 for Not-Yet-Members in advance; $10 at the door. Click here to purchase advance tickets

Culture Pop! Maitland and African American Experiences is made possible by: Kindred Optics at Maitland Vision
About the new exhibits:
The Art & History Museums–Maitland opens two exhibitions highlighting resident African American experiences and the intertwined histories of Maitland and Eatonville: Maitland and African American Experiences Then & Now: J. André Smith and Jane Turner at the Maitland Art Center, and Maitland and African American Experiences: Marked, Unmarked, Remembered at the Maitland Historical Museum.
André Smith and Jane Turner features oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings by J. André Smith and two “Bok Fellows,” Carlson Davenport and H. H. Shaw, along with acrylic paintings and sculptural works by the self-taught artist, Jane Turner, residing and working in both Maitland and Eatonville. While the works created by Smith and his contemporaries portray images of African Americans from the point of view of outsiders, Turner’s portraits and works inspired by historical events and figures counter them by offering glimpses of her rich, multifaceted experience as a community member.
African Americans have lived and worked in Maitland and its neighboring communities for nearly 150 years, yet this historic black presence is rarely acknowledged in the city’s pictorial displays, roadside markers, and civic narratives. Researched and curated by University of Central Florida historian Scot French, Marked, Unmarked, Remembered addresses that omission by examining the hidden history, culture, and experiences of African Americans across the decades—from their first arrival in Lake Maitland as pioneer homesteaders and grove workers in the 1870s, through the Jim Crow Era of segregation, exclusion and erasure, to the desegregated (yet not fully integrated) civic and commemorative landscapes of today.

Make & Take @ A&H
2018-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Florida, 231 W Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Make & Take Fridays:
Select Fridays, 6pm-8pm

Enjoy this family friendly event exploring our museums and grounds. Create your own artwork or craft inspired by works in our permanent collection and special exhibitions.
In December, create a modern wreath for your holiday season inspired by the flora and fauna surrounding our campus. You’ll also learn a relief printmaking technique to create your very own set of Holiday Printed Postcards to give to your loved ones this season.
Come enjoy what the A&H has to offer!
Recommend for ages 5 and older, but entire families and groups are encouraged to participate.
Up Next:
Friday December 7th
2019 Dates:
Friday February 1st
Friday March 1st
Friday April 5th
Friday May 3rd

$15 per person, advanced
$20 per person, day of event

Tickets

Christmas Countdown Kids Mini Session
2018-12-06 10:00 - 10:45 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Bring your little ones and get ready for Christmas in this 3 week toddler/preschool 2D & 3D art class! Each week will be a new project!
(For toddlers/preschool ages 2-5 years old)
Thursdays, 10am-10:45am
3 weeks – begins December 6th
Instructor: PJ Svedja
Cost: $45

Holidays at the Waterhouse
2018-11-17 11:00 - 2019-01-06 16:00 | A&H’s Waterhouse Residence Museum, 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Step in to Christmas past and explore Christmas traditions of the Victorian era with all of its décor and charm. See how Maitland’s early residents celebrated the holidays as the Waterhouse Residence Museum converted for this annual tradition. Special Candlelight Tours will be offered the evening of December 1, 5:00-8:00pm, to coincide with the city of Maitland’s tree lighting event.

Admission includes entry to the Carpentry Shop Museum.

WWI Armistice Centennial
2018-11-11 10:45 - 11:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
A&H invites our fans and neighbors to visit us in recognizing the WWI Armistice Centennial on Nov 11, 2018 at 11am EDT as we ring the bell and join Americans across the nation in remembrance of those who served and sacrificed.

Curator's Happy Hour Tour
2018-11-08 17:45 - 18:45 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Sip on wine or craft beer as Director of Experiences and curator Dr. Rangsook Yoon takes you on a tour of the current exhibition — Veterans’ Art in Central Florida — in the Maitland Art Center galleries.
Cost: $3 A&H members / $6 general / cash bar

Haunted Waterhouse
2018-10-06 11:00 - 2018-10-28 16:00 | A&H’s Waterhouse Residence Museum, 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Home to one of Maitland’s founding families, the Waterhouse Residence has long been considered inhabited, even after becoming a museum. Take a guided tour with our hosts, and learn Victorian and local lore. You’ll see intriguing artifacts such as a wreath artistically made of human hair and a 19th century funerary plaque, as well learning lighthearted superstitions and practices that were early explorations of science and medicine.
These are family friendly events that run each weekend in the month of October during our regular hours.
Days: Saturday & Sunday, throughout October.
Times: 11:00am-4:00pm
Special evening tours will be offered from 6:00-9:00 on October 20. Click here to purchase advance tickets for the evening tours.

Visit the Plan Your Visit page for hours & pricing. Admission includes entry to the Carpentry Shop Museum.

Fall Family Day
2018-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Art of Camouflage exhibit in the Historical Museum
PLEASE NOTE THAT FALL FAMILY DAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED! A new date will be announced soon!
Join us for child-friendly tours of the Maitland Art Center and Historical Museum exhibits, along with related art activities for the whole family, including creating camouflage tote bags and Yellow Ribbon Project keychains! Our Education staff will present these exhibits in a child-appropriate way: Soldier’s Home: Veterans’ Art in Central Florida, J. André Smith and the Art of Camouflage, and Central Florida Yellow Ribbon Project.
Macramé Momma makes it easy for all ages to make a keychain!
For more information, contact education@artandhistory.org.
In partnership with:

2nd Thursday Gallery Tours
2018-09-13 12:00 - 12:30 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join us on 2nd Thursdays of the month for guided lunchtime tours of the Soldier’s Home: Veterans’ Art in Central Florida exhibition in the Maitland Art Center galleries, usually given by Director of Experiences and curator Dr. Rangsook Yoon. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in our gardens afterward!
Cost: regular admission — click here for details
FREE to Maitland residents on 2nd Thursdays of every month, and always free for A&H members!

J. André Smith and the Art of Camouflage
2018-09-06 11:00 - 2019-01-06 16:00 | A&H’s Maitland Historical Museum, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
In 1917, upon America’s entry into World War I, J. André Smith, founder of the Maitland Art Center (formerly known as the Research Studio), enlisted in the Army Reserve and received officer’s training. He first served with a camouflage unit and then joined as the senior officer and commander in a war art program, consisting of eight professional artists to document the activities of the American Expeditionary Force in France. Smith designed the Distinguished Service Cross, and after the war, he published In France with the American Expeditionary Forces, which included many of his wartime drawings. Timed to coincide with the centenary of the end of the First World War on November 11, Art & History Museums—Maitland presents two exhibitions: Soldier’s Home: Veterans’ Art in Central Florida in the Maitland Art Center and J. André Smith and the Art of Camouflage in the Maitland Historical Museum.
J. André Smith and the Art of Camouflage provides an overview of André Smith’s experimentation with camouflage methods during World War I, with objects recreated to bring several of his ideas to life and to explore the intersection of art with the mechanics of war. This exhibit is curated by Danielle Thomas and Dan L. Hess.
Visit the Plan Your Visit page for hours & pricing. Admission includes entry to Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Museum and the Telephone Museum.
These exhibitions are made possible by:

Soldier's Home: Veterans’ Art in Central Florida
2018-09-06 11:00 - 2019-01-06 16:00 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
J. A. Smith, Untitled (Peace), 8×8”, 1918
In 1917, upon America’s entry into World War I, J. André Smith, founder of the Maitland Art Center (formerly known as the Research Studio), enlisted in the Army Reserve and received officer’s training. He first served with a camouflage unit and then joined as the senior officer and commander in a war art program, consisting of eight professional artists to document the activities of the American Expeditionary Force in France. Smith designed the Distinguished Service Cross, and after the war, he published In France with the American Expeditionary Forces, which included many of his wartime drawings. Timed to coincide with the centenary of the end of the First World War on November 11, Art & History Museums—Maitland presents two exhibitions: Soldier’s Home: Veterans’ Art in Central Florida in the Maitland Art Center and J. André Smith and the Art of Camouflage in the Maitland Historical Museum.
Soldier’s Home: Veterans’ Art in Central Florida in the Maitland Art Center showcases Smith’s works that record his wartime experience. In addition, honoring his legacy as a veteran artist, it also exhibits art works by local veteran artists William Gura, Michael Moffett, and Jim Hosner. This exhibition provides an opportunity to take a look at the impact of war on individuals as well as the various meanings of artmaking for these artists working in diverse media and styles. This exhibit is curated by Dr. Rangsook Yoon.

Click here to download the exhibition catalogue

Jim Hosner, Blue Diamond, 65×34, acrylic on canvas
Visit the Plan Your Visit page for hours & pricing. Admission includes entry to Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Museum and the Telephone Museum.
These exhibitions are made possible by:

Culture Pop! Veterans Art in Central Florida
2018-09-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Not your typical exhibition opening, Culture Pop! connects guests with the artists and the art itself. You’ll enjoy:

Preview new Maitland Art Center and Historical Museum exhibitions
Pop-up exhibition by, and Q&A with, A&H’s 2018-19 Artists-in-Action

Literary readings by the Orlando chapter of Florida State Poets Association

Open Art School classrooms & demonstrations

Live jazz by The Steamin’ Trio

Complimentary light bites by John Michael Events

Cash bar with wine & craft beer

In addition to being among the first to see new exhibitions, guests also enjoy live music by , literary readings by the Orlando chapter of Florida State Poets Association, open classrooms & demonstrations, complimentary food by cash bar, and more. Plus, meet the new 2018-19 Artists-in-Action at their group pop-up exhibition in the Germaine Marvel Building!
Admission: free for A&H members; $7 for Not-Yet-Members in advance; $10 at the door. Click here to purchase advance tickets

Culture Pop! Veterans Art in Central Florida is made possible by: Duke Energy, Kindred Optics at Maitland Vision, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, and Yelp.
About the new exhibits:
Soldier’s Home: Veterans’ Art in Central Florida – This exhibition showcases Maitland Art Center founder J. André Smith’s works that record his WWI experiences. Honoring his legacy as a veteran, it also exhibits works by local veteran artists William Gura, Jim Hosner, and Michael Moffett. The exhibition provides an opportunity to take a look at the impact of war on individuals as well as the various meanings of artmaking for these artists working in diverse media.
J. André Smith and the Art of Camouflage – This exhibition provides an overview of André Smith’s experimentation with camouflage methods during World War I, with objects recreated to bring several of his ideas to life and to explore the intersection of art and the mechanics of war.

Central Florida Yellow Ribbon Project
2018-09-05 - 2018-11-30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
The first fiber bombing for the project is located in the field next to A&H’s main campus
In conjunction with the A&H’s Soldier’s Home and Art of Camouflage exhibitions, Victoria Walsh (aka Macramé Momma) will lead “fiber bombing” community-based art installations, titled Central Florida Yellow Ribbon Project. It aims to usher awareness about homeless veterans and their needs. Installations are planned at Lake Lily, Orange County Regional History Center, UCF, Mills50 and more, with the help of volunteers and fiber groups.
This project is curated by Art & History Museums – Maitland, in collaboration with:

Click here to learn more about the project

Another Mud: Ceramics Exhibition & Sale
2018-08-10 17:30 - 21:30 | A&H’s Germaine Marvel Building, 210 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join us for a one night pop-up exhibition of ceramic works, with many for sale. 20% sales are donated to the A&H. This show is curated by Richard Munster and Dan L. Hess, and will feature the works of 15 ceramic artists. A cash bar with wine, craft beer and soft drinks will be available.
Artists include: Jeremie Bates, Jim Belcher, Todd Fox, Michael Galletta, Julie Harbers , Gabriel Issac, Devan Jimenez, Ian Jones, John Link , Cindy McDowell, Jesus Minguez, Richard Munster, Hiep Nguyen, Tammy Truong, and Lynn Warnicke.

Bruce Marsh’s Artist Talk
2018-07-20 17:30 - 19:00 | A&H’s Germaine Marvel Building, 210 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Bruce Marsh — whose works are included the Enchanted Florida exhibition in Maitland Art Center — will present a talk titled “Populating the Landscape”, to discuss & show the development of his painting over the past few years, along with historical images & facts.
Dinner by Swine & Sons Provisions (including a vegetarian option) will be available for purchase to enjoy before and during the talk.
Afterwards, curator and Director of Experiences Dr. Rangsook Yoon will take us to the Art Center galleries to discuss Marsh’s works and introduce other Enchanted Florida artists’ works.
Admission: $3 A&H members / $6 general / cash bar & food
About the artist: Bruce Marsh is a professor emeritus of art from the University of South Florida, whose work focuses on closely observed expanses of landscape. His artwork reflects the inherent problems and opportunities of working and painting on site, while creating a raw glimpse into nature’s most beautiful, but hard to capture places. His works have been featured in many museums nationally, including multiple exhibitions in Tampa Museum of Art; and three of his massive oil paintings can be seen at the Orlando International Airport, among many other commercial buildings nationwide.

Summer Evenings with André
2018-07-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Did you know that J. André Smith, founder of the Maitland Art Center, was not only an architect and artist, but also a playwright?! This Summer, the A&H — in partnership with Central Florida Community Arts — will regale you with his tales of romance, murder, comedy and drama! Three Saturday evenings of play readings will be offered, each followed by a Q&A session. All proceeds benefit the Art & History Museums – Maitland’s National Historic Landmark.
Please note, due to the adult themes, these plays are recommended for ages 13 and up, with parental discretion.

The first of the three play readings (July 14) was a fabulous treat. — one of the attendees had this to say:
“Tonight I attended a Summer Evening with André…I was embarrassed that as a 23 year Maitland resident it has taken me this long to spend an evening with André Smith. What an incredible man, artist, writer, thinker, creator Smith was… Director Kaitlyn Harrington and her band of actors did an outrageous job of bringing to life such edge-of-your-seat, funny, deplorable, sad human life stories that incredibly could all be any of our life stories. I found myself sucked into each character and each act.” -Margaret

AUGUST 4:
Unnamed WWI Play: A soldier, left for dead, returns to reveal the truth about another man who has been labeled a war hero.
Pumpkin Pie – A Shadow Play: When two children go looking for a pumpkin, they encounter a wicked witch. This charming tale of adventure and dismemberment will be sure to delight your children. (If they are age 13 & up!)
The Bandit of the Var: A medieval tale of a prince who has lost his throne, and the woman who can help him regain it. Sure, he kidnapped her, and yes, she’s engaged to his brother, but all is fair in love and war, right?
August 4th’s readings directed by Kaitlyn Harrington | Stage directions read by CC Smith & Kendall Smith
Unnamed WWI Play cast: Nicholas D’Alessandro, Jim Cundiff, Holland Hayes, Stelson Telfort, Donald Johnston, and Austin Humphrey
Pumpkin Pie, A Shadow Play cast: Kaitlin Elizabeth Baxter, Donald Johnston, Ana Eligio, and Missy Barnes
The Bandit of the Var cast: Josh Melendez, James Blaisdell, Austin Humphrey, Arius West, Gabriella Bivona, and Donald Johnston

AUGUST 25:

The Golden Tomb: On a journey to leave New York for a digging party in Egypt with the assistance of an Egyptian Prince, what could go wrong? This group is faced with a battle between power and love. Who will end up lovers and who will love betray?

Advance pricing:
Series (all 3 performances), A&H Members $60
Series (all 3 performances), Non-Members $70
Single Performance, A&H Members $22
Single Performance, Non-Members $25
At-The-Door Admission:
Single Performance, A&H Members $25
Single Performance, Non-Members $28
50% of your ticket price is tax deductible as a donation!
Click here to purchase tickets

Artists Critique & Conversation
2018-06-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
These events bring together art professionals, arts leaders and artists.

The A&H proudly hosts Artists Critique & Conversation. These events bring together art professionals, arts leaders and artists. Each event focuses on an aspect of the artist’s development, as seen through the combined experience of a panel of established professionals and the guidance they provide to the audience. There’s no charge to participate as an artist in the review or as an audience member. Selected artists will receive constructive comments from artist, professor and mentor Lilian Garcia-Roig. The public is welcome to attend and learn how art professionals evaluate artistic skill, process and content.
Prior to the Critique, Garcia-Roig — whose works are included the Enchanted Florida exhibition in Maitland Art Center — will give a talk about her acclaimed body of work, plein air techniques and more.
Talk: 6:00pm | Critique: 7:00-8:30pm
A bar is available with beer, wine and water.
***Call to artists of any medium & style for June 6th Critique***
Share a portfolio selection (a body of work or samples of range of works) for viewing, professional review and public discussion. To be considered, please email images of completed work, artist bio & statement, and link to artist website to education@artandhistory.org no later than June 1st. This annual opportunity has benefited emerging, and established artists as they seek to raise visibility of their artwork, processes, and build connections.

Family Summer Saturdays
2018-06-02 10:00 - 2018-07-28 12:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join us for these unique Family Summer Saturdays, and explore, play and grow together in creativity! This summer, we’ll discover the elements of Earth, Water, Wind, Fire, and Metal together.
Each session includes a 2D project and a 3D project — while providing chances to work on your own, as a family, and as a group! We’ll do some projects that may seem familiar, but quickly begin to experiment — just as the artists did at the Maitland Art Center in the past! Families of all ages invited — bring open minds, a willingness to experiment and laugh together!
Every other Saturday in June & July, 10am-12pm
Advance cost: $8 A&H members, $10 general — per family member. Discount available if you book all five dates in advance!
Walk-up cost: $15 per person day of event (limited)
Click here for dates, descriptions and to register!

Curator's Happy Hour Tour of Enchanted Florida
2018-05-23 17:30 - 18:30 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Sip on wine or craft beer as Director of Experiences and curator Dr. Rangsook Yoon takes you on a tour of the galleries, featuring the Enchanted Florida: Picturing Contemporary Landscape exhibition, with works by notable Florida artists Alexander Diaz, Lilian Garcia-Roig, Corey George, and Bruce Marsh.
Cost: $3 A&H members / $6 general / cash bar

2nd Thursday Tours of Enchanted Florida
2018-05-10 12:00 - 12:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join us on 2nd Thursdays of the month for guided lunchtime tours of the Enchanted Florida exhibition in the Maitland Art Center galleries. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in our gardens afterward!
Cost: regular admission — click here for details
FREE to Maitland residents on 2nd Thursdays of every month, and always free for A&H members!

Enchanted Florida: Picturing Contemporary Landscape
2018-05-02 18:00 - 2018-08-26 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
‘Banyon as Metaphor: Grounded Paths’ by Lilian Garcia-Roig
The Enchanted Florida exhibition in A&H’s Maitland Art Center presents paintings, photographs, and video art by Florida artists whose works show that they search and long for pristine nature, only to encounter a changing landscape blighted by urban and suburban developments. Featured artists include Lilian Garcia-Roig, Bruce Marsh, Alexander Diaz, and Corey George. They represent Florida’s land- and seascape inspired by their real experiences, as well as through the historical lens of early-twentieth-century renditions of untouched tropical nature. Their evocative works provide an opportunity to contemplate upon the impacts of human intervention on nature.
Visit the Plan Your Visit page for hours & pricing.
Don’t miss the Culture Pop! exhibition opening party on May 2nd, 6-9pm! Click here for details.
Untitled, by Alexander Diaz

Culture Pop! Enchanted Florida
2018-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Not your typical exhibition opening, Culture Pop! is Central Florida’s original interactive art happening. This event will feature:

Preview Enchanted Florida exhibition
Q&A with the artists
“Elemental Arts” activity for kids & adults
Pop-up exhibition by A&H’s Artists-in-Action
Live music by The Moss Park Trio
Experimental sound performance in the Ixchel Song Garden
Light bites and cash bar with wine & craft beer

Admission: free for A&H members; $7 for Not-Yet-Members in advance; $10 at the door. Click here to purchase your tickets
About the exhibition, on view May 2 to August 26: The Enchanted Florida exhibition in A&H’s Maitland Art Center presents paintings, photographs, and video art by Florida artists whose works show that they search and long for pristine nature, only to encounter a changing landscape blighted by urban and suburban developments. Featured artists include Lilian Garcia-Roig, Bruce Marsh, Alexander Diaz, and Corey George. They represent Florida’s land- and seascape, inspired by their real experiences, as well as through the historical lens of early twentieth-century renditions of untouched tropical nature. Their evocative works provide an opportunity to contemplate upon the impacts of human intervention on nature.

Jack Fields’ Artist Talk & Movie Screening
2018-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | A&H’s Germaine Marvel Building, 210 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Multi-talented artist Jack Fields will discuss the development of his unique puppets, including Godrick, and his works on film, and the many ways he uses fiber arts techniques in his storytelling. His short film Happy Memories will be screened, and several puppets will make special appearances in this unforgettable Artist Talk. Jack will discuss his experiences performing as Godrick, and about puppetry arts in general. Following, his first puppet film, Happy Memories, will be screened.
FREE event + cash bar

Art31: Fiber Finale
2018-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Enjoy a performance by Accidental Music Festival (AMF), have a last chance to meet “Godrick”, and the Art31: Fiber exhibition in Maitland Art Center galleries will be open for viewing. Plus, check out the pop-up exhibition by Orlando Modern Quilt Guild members, and participate in a new community art installation Indigo Waves!

Ensemble AMF is a group of musicians equally at home in the worlds of classical and improvised music. The group will present premiers of several new open-form, open-instrumentation compositions based on different meanings of the word fiber.
As the traveling portion of Art31: Fiber, celebrated puppetry artist Jack Fields will pop up at busy locations throughout Orange County, as Godrick, “a cosmic creature made of dreams, spider silk, eyes and hat molecules,” creating interactive performance experiences as fibers given life.
Admission: $5 for A&H members; $10 for non-members + cash bar
Art31 Fiber Finale is sponsored by our friends at:

Modern Quilt Guild Demonstrations
2018-03-24 12:00 - 15:00 | A&H’s Waterhouse Residence Museum, 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Celebrating the American quilt-making tradition in conjunction with Art31: Fiber, Orlando Modern Quilt Guild members will demonstrate quilt-making at the Waterhouse Residence Museum. Interacting with visitors, they will showcase how quilt-making with beautiful abstract patterns continues to flourish as an art form today.

Art31 Family Days at Winter Park Art Festival
2018-03-16 10:00 - 2018-03-18 16:00 | Winter Park’s Central Park, 251 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Free art activities at the Children’s Workshop Village by the Art31 tent at The 59th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. Enjoy hands-on activities for the entire family. The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals.
