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…
J. A. Smith, Untitled (Peace), 8x8”, 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…
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…
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…