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.
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…
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 autumn at our Fall Family Day! As the new season unfolds, the fall days, touched by less sunlight, wake up new colors in nature! When…
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…
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…
Celebrate the opening of this new contemporary art exhibition with live music by Shine and Kappy's Subs food truck, a cash bar, and honoring our featured artist on our beautiful National Historic Landmark campus! This exhibition features the art of Isobel Francisco. Admission, to this event is FREE! However, donations of any size are gratefully accepted with…
October 18, 2025 - January 4, 2026 ---
Pangarap: Espero Reimagined transforms The Maitland Art Center gallery into a canvas of speculative storytelling under Filipino artist Isobel Francisco’s guidance.
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…
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…
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…
Get your FREE tickets here >> This A&H curator-guided gallery tour offers a deep dive into the current exhibition Pangarap: Espero Reimagined, from its conception through creation to the decisions…
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…