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SUMMARY:Maitland's Attic: A Journey Through A Small City's Past
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis exhibition is an interactive\, hands-on exploration into the history of Maitland and its surrounding areas! \n\nThere were a lot of things that did not happen in Maitland. There were no great battles fought on the soil\, nor was it home to any infamous individuals. The town was not the epicenter of any great social movements\, nor was it home to discoveries that would better humankind. Maitland was\, and continues to be\, a small town\, like so many others.\n\nThe story of Maitland is a story of seemingly ordinary people who lived through extraordinary times\, a place where people made their homes while dramatic events unfolded in other parts of the world. People labored here\, raised their families\, loved\, lost\, thought\, and created. The objects in the museum’s collection reflect the brightness of these lives against the backdrop of a changing and often troubled world.\n\n\nEach artifact tells a story specific to a place and time. They are the carriers of the memories of the people who owned them\, who felt that they were important enough to their own story to preserve them. Many of them are the prototypes of the objects that we use and hold dear today\, objects which will one day carry our own memories forward.\nWelcome to Maitland’s Attic\, a gathering place of the unique items that tell of Maitland’s past. From the everyday to the downright weird\, these objects and their stories open a window onto important moments throughout the history of the town\, and the people who called it home.\n\n\n\n¡Esta exhibición es interactivo y de primera mano adentro de la historia de Maitland y las áreas cercanas! \nEn Maitland no ocurrieron muchas cosas. En su suelo no se libraron grandes batallas\, ni fue cuna deindividuos infames. No fue el epicentro de grandes movimientos sociales ni de descubrimientosrevolucionarios. \nLa historia de Maitland es la historia de personas aparentemente corrientes que vivieron tiemposextraordinarios\, un lugar donde la gente estableció su hogar mientras se desarrollaban acontecimientosdramáticos en otras partes del mundo. La gente trabajaba aquí\, criaba a sus familias\, amaba\, perdía\,pensaba y creaba. Los objetos de la colección del museo reflejan el brillo de estas vidas en el contextode un mundo cambiante y a menudo turbulento. \nCada artefacto cuenta una historia específica de un lugar y una época. En conjunto\, son portadores delos recuerdos de las personas que los poseyeron\, que consideraron que eran lo bastante importantespara su historia como para conservarlos. Muchos de ellos son prototipos de los objetos que usamos yapreciamos hoy\, objetos que un día serán portadores de nuestros propios recuerdos.Bienvenido a Maitland’s Attic\, un lugar donde se reúnen objetos únicos que hablan del pasado deMaitland. Desde los más cotidianos hasta los más extraños\, estos objetos abren una ventana amomentos importantes de la historia de la ciudad y a las personas que decidieron llamarla su hogar.
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/maitland-history-museum-permanent-exhibition-debut/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Avenue\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:a loom\, a fence\, a wire\, a thread
DESCRIPTION:About the Exhibition \nMär 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. \nThe 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. \nPlan your visit >> \n 
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/a-loom-a-fence-a-wire-a-thread/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 1: Friendship Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nKids can stay creative all summer long at A&H’s FREE Summer Family Art Workshops on our National Historic Landmark campus! \nAt 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. \nOn 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! \nSpace and supplies are limited (one sculpture per child)\, so reserve a spot for your family today! \nBe sure to check out all six weeks of our FREE Summer Family Art Workshops! \n  \nSummer 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. \nBecome 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
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/summer-family-art-workshops-week-1-friendship-sculptures-2/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Stories in Stone: A Walking Tour of the Maitland Art Center
DESCRIPTION:Step behind the gates of the Maitland Art Center and into a world shaped by vision\, imagination\, and legacy.\nThis 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. \nClick here to reserve your tickets>>\nExperience the Tour\nAs 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. \nAlong 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. \n\nIncluded with the Tour\n\nMaitland Art Center Gallery\nMaitland History Museum\nTelephone Museum\n\nTickets\n\n$4-$6 (includes 3 museums & grounds)\nFree for members\nSuitable for all ages; recommended for ages 13+\n\nClick here to reserve your tickets>>
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/stories-in-stone-a-walking-tour-of-the-maitland-art-center-23/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Lithography Printing
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ryan Price \nLocation: Cottage at Lake Lily \nCost: $60 + $10 material fees.  \nMaterials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor\, and are due on the day of the workshop. \nParticipants 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! \nRegister Here! \n 
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/kitchen-lithography-printing-8/
LOCATION:The Cottage at Lake Lily\, 701 Lake Lily Dr.\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000
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SUMMARY:First Saturdays Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Connect with our Studio Resident Artists and see what pieces they’re currently working on! \nOn 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. \nBonus: Enjoy FREE admission to our museums on these days! \nThis new program comes directly from your feedback asking for more predictable opportunities to engage with our artists and community. \nGrab your FREE tickets here! \nPlus\, receive a 10% discount when you sign up for a membership during First Saturday events!
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/first-saturdays-open-studios-8/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T120000
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SUMMARY:FREE Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 2: Nature Wands
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nKids can stay creative all summer long at A&H’s FREE Summer Family Art Workshops on our National Historic Landmark campus!\n\n\n\nAt 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. \nOn 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! \nSpace and supplies are limited (one wand per child)\, so reserve a spot for your family today! \nBe sure to check out all six weeks of our FREE Summer Family Art Workshops! \n\nSummer 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. \nBecome 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
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/free-summer-family-art-workshops-week-2-nature-wands-2/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T110000
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SUMMARY:Little Creatives & Me
DESCRIPTION:Songs\, stories and art time\, especially for babies and toddlers and their very special person. \nJoin 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! \nSpace is limited and registration will close 2 days before the program date. Pre-registration is required >> email Jcohen@artandhistory.org \nPlease 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. \n  \n2025-26 Free Family Programs at A&H are generously supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/little-creatives-me-15/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T120000
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SUMMARY:FREE Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 3: Soft Sculpture Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nKids can stay creative all summer long at A&H’s FREE Summer Family Art Workshops on our National Historic Landmark campus! \n\n\n\n\nAt 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. \nOn 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! \nSpace and supplies are limited (one soft sculpture per child\, while supplies last)\, so reserve a spot for your family today! \nBe sure to check out all six weeks of our FREE Summer Family Art Workshops! \n\nSummer 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. \nBecome 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
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/free-summer-family-art-workshops-week-3-soft-sculpture-bugs-2/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Avenue\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Last Wednesdays at A&H
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to reserve your spot>>\n  \n  \nAll 2025-26 free programs at A&H are supported by a grant from Duke Energy Foundation.
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/last-wednesdays-at-ah-13/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
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CREATED:20260506T185433Z
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SUMMARY:Free Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Chief Curator Dan L. Hess on a guided tour of a loom\, a fence\, a wire\, a thread by Mär Martinez \nGet your FREE tickets here >> \n\n\n\n  \nThis 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. \n  \n\nFor more information about our current exhibition a loom\, a fence\, a wire\, a thread: \nMär 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/free-curator-tour-5/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161722
CREATED:20250924T165546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T165546Z
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SUMMARY:Stories in Stone: A Walking Tour of the Maitland Art Center
DESCRIPTION:Step behind the gates of the Maitland Art Center and into a world shaped by vision\, imagination\, and legacy.\nThis 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. \nClick here to reserve your tickets>>\nExperience the Tour\nAs 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. \nAlong 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. \n\nIncluded with the Tour\n\nMaitland Art Center Gallery\nMaitland History Museum\nTelephone Museum\n\nTickets\n\n$4-$6 (includes 3 museums & grounds)\nFree for members\nSuitable for all ages; recommended for ages 13+\n\nClick here to reserve your tickets>>
URL:https://artandhistory.org/event/stories-in-stone-a-walking-tour-of-the-maitland-art-center-24/
LOCATION:Art & History Museums – Maitland\, 231 W. Packwood Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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