Sweet, Fresh, Juicy: Florida Citrus in Art and History
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesThe citrus industry had an enormous impact on Central Florida and Maitland in particular during the mid-20th century. This exhibition, which spans the Maitland Art Center Gallery and the Maitland Historical Museum, celebrates the region's finest export. In the Maitland Historical Museum, examine the rise and fall of the Central Florida citrus industry through…
Haunted Tours at the Maitland Art Center
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesGreater Orlando's only National Historic Landmark has quite the history. Named "one of the most haunted spots in Central Florida" by the Orlando Weekly, it holds more than 80 years of stories within its walls. On this tour, you will hear the history and ghost stories of the facility from its staff and students. The…
Paranormal Investigations at the Waterhouse Residence Museum
A&H's Waterhouse Residence Museum 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, United StatesBuilt in 1884 by pioneer settler William Waterhouse, the Victorian-style home on the shore of Lake Lily was lovingly restored to its former glory and showcases what life may have been like in the early days of Maitland. Over the years, staff and guests have reported strange experiences in the home, so we invited a…
An Evening with Richard Munster
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesWinter Park-based ceramic artist Richard Munster is known for his thought-provoking work, including an installation in the current Sweet, Fresh, Juicy exhibition at the Maitland Art Center. On Friday, December 6, meet Munster and hear from the artist himself about his creative process, the symbolism behind his work, and the big questions he attempts to…
Beginning Drawing
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesMondays, 6pm-8:30pm (January 13 – March 9) Instructor: Calixto O’ Neill Location: The Studios at Lake Lily Cost: $185 + supplies list Explore line, shape, form, distance and angles while developing skills in drawing and developing your artistic eye.
Encaustics for All
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesThursdays 12:30-3:30pm, January 16-February 20 Instructor: Shelley Jean Location: The Studios at Lake Lily Cost: $225 + $45 materials fee These open studio sessions are designed to focus on your growth and interests as an artist working with Encaustics. You can explore painting, photo techniques, mixed media, or monotype printmaking. Shelley can help you discover your voice, problem solve,…
Friday the 13th Paranormal Investigation at the Waterhouse Residence
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesMaitland’s most popular Halloween event is back for a special Friday the 13th edition! Join one of the investigators from American Ghost Adventures to check in on the activity at the Waterhouse Residence Museum. This one-night-only event is likely to sell out, so get your tickets today! The Waterhouse Residence was built in 1884 by pioneer and…
Drawing With Conte
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Building Maitland
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesFeb. 14 - Aug. 16, 2020
The city of Maitland’s architectural landscape has changed seemingly with each decade. The orange groves of the early 1900s gave way to new businesses and homes, springing up to support the families moving to the area in droves. In the Maitland Historical Museum, Building Maitland examines the architectural evolution that the city has undergone in the last century. From Victorian houses, to mid-century modern shopping plazas, to ultra-modern apartment buildings, the story of the city’s growth can be told by the buildings of each era.
The Exotic Realms of Jules André Smith
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesFeb. 14 - July 26, 2020
The Exotic Realms of Jules André Smith explores Smith’s extensive body of work, including paintings, watercolors, sculptures, concrete reliefs, theatre set designs, architectural drawings and architectural ornamentation. Through this exhibition, we hope to understand more about his 1937-1942 designs for the Research Studio, which he called “Espero,” or Hope. Awarded the National Historic Landmark distinction for being one of the last remaining examples of Mayan Revival architecture in the southeastern United States, the Center features hundreds of relief carvings depicting Christian and Pagan gods and figures from a variety of religions and cultures. Exotic Realms invites you to step into these fantastical worlds, and learn more about the man who created them.