Oh Snap! A "School's Out" Family Day at A&H
2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
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Join us on Teacher’s Day for a special family art adventure! Children will create their own mini cameras, then explore our four museums and gardens to ‘snap’ photos by sketching on film strips. Afterward, we’ll ‘develop’ the sketches in the garden and turn them into a tiny accordion book that fits inside the camera. Enjoy a picnic afterward at Quinn Strong Park to extend the day!
This program is recommended for grades K–8, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger siblings may join at no cost, though the art activity is for registered participants.

Opening Reception: a loom, a fence, a wire, a thread
2026-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, featuring art by Mär Martinez, with music by DJ Nigel John, a La Patrona Tacos & Birria House 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!

Kendra Scott jewelry will have a pop-up shop with their most popular items at this event, and will donate 20% of their sales to A&H that evening!
Do a little shopping while you’re here, to treat yourself for a good cause!
They will also donate 20% of online sales to A&H from April 24-25 if you enter “GIVEBACK-LQTKS” as the promo code.
Check out their beautiful jewelry here: https://www.kendrascott.com/

About the Exhibition
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.

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

Pet Portraits
2026-04-25 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: $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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a loom, a fence, a wire, a thread
2026-04-25 11:00 - 2026-07-05 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
About the Exhibition
Mär Martinez, a Syrian American artist and Fulbright scholar, presents new work developed during her 2024–25 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, and centuries old textile patterns, into motifs of both resistance and resilience. Her haunting paintings explore personal heritage, global textile history, and contemporary social commentary in poetic, layered form.
The initial threads of this, her first solo museum exhibition, created in Istanbul and New York, began at the Art & History Museums of Maitland during her 2021–2023 Studio Artist Residency. This exhibition represents both a new artistic departure and an expanded exploration of the themes she began contemplating during her residency.
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Last Wednesdays at A&H
2026-04-29 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-27 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 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
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:00, 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.

Homeschool Day at the Telephone Museum
2026-05-01 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.

Stories in Stone: A Walking Tour of the Maitland Art Center
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-25 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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Automatic Drawing
2026-05-02 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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First Saturdays Open Studios
2026-05-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 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!

Spring Open House
2026-05-08 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 by Shine, 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.

Inner Terrain: Abstract Landscape
2026-05-09 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 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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A&H Book Club: May 2026 Meeting
2026-05-17 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.
May’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
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-17 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.

Sweet Strokes: Painting Desserts in Impasto
2026-05-23 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.
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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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.

The musical performance will start at 7PM, HMS artists will perform CFCF member compositions with guest musicians from Mudita America.
Performing the music:

Christine Honein, soprano
Eric Rokni, cello/santoor
Aysima Anik, violin
Christian Snedeker, percussion

Composers and their pieces:

Ryan McQuinn: Through Ebony to Ivory
Erik Branch: These Vulgar Spools
Nick Scout: Vibrant Colours in the Darkest Nights
Charlie Griffin: Ballad of the Wild Girl
Gerald Law II: Remnants of Home
Denise Broadhurst: Songs by Chrstina Rosetti

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.

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
All levels welcome. Together, we’ll explore the rewarding process of watercolor journaling through a variety of media and supplies. I’ll provide step-by-step instructions and different techniques to help you construct your journal. Leave the workshop with something created by your emotions and all the supplies necessary to continue your journal.
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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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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

FREE Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 3: Soft Sculpture Bugs
2026-06-24 10:00 - 12:00
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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
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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
