July 26 - October 5, 2025
A Return to Espero unveils the profound metamorphosis of our founder, J. André Smith, whose near-death experience served as a catalyst for artistic reinvention. This exhibition chronicles the profound personal journey underlying the creation of the avant-garde haven of the Research Studio, known today as the Maitland Art Center.
Instructor: Ynon Mabat Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10 Cost: $140 This is a workshop for adults who want to learn about digital painting. This workshop is the basic level…
Instructor: Tony Armendariz Location: Cottage at Lake Lily Cost: $300 + Supply List Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7 | This is a 2-day workshop. This workshop, designed for…
Instructor: Ryan Price Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10 Cost: $80 + $20 material fees Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the day of the workshop. Participants will learn how to make a Japanese-style book. They will learn how to organize the materials needed for the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
During this artist talk, Curator of Collections Katie Benson will explore the history of modernism and André Smith’s contributions to the movement as an artist, architect, and founder of the…
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…
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…
Registration is currently unavailable. More information about this event is TBD. For more information, email JCohen@artandhistory.org for details. Bring your whole family to say goodbye to summer and hello to…