Originally an artist's colony founded in the 1930s, The Maitland Art Center is a historic site, art museum and teaching facility dedicated to the memory of its founder, Jules Andre Smith. Today, the Art Center is a dynamic institution which focuses on museum exhibitions, art classes taught by professional artists, and community-related programs and lectures scheduled throughout the year. The uniquely-designed complex, circa the 1930s, includes 23 buildings decorated with fantastic murals, ba s-reliefs and carvings after the Aztec and Mayan styles. Walkways wind through courtyards and gardens; guided tours are available. Admission is free to the public. Gallery and museum open daily; closed major holidays.
Location:
231 W Packwood, Maitland Florida 32751
Telephone
407-539-2181 Fax 407-539-1198
Other Art nearby:
(DeLand) African American Museum of Arts
(Winter Park) Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
(Orlando) Bella Photo Studio
(Cocoa) Black Dog Gallery
(Melbourne Beach) Brevard Museum of Art and Science
(Melbourne Beach) Brevard Museum of Arts and Science
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06/09 Coming to The Maitland area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
Santa Fe Comm College Spring Arts Festival Gainesville FL April6-7 The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. It is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 130,000 visitors are anticipated each year.
New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest New Smyrna Beach FL April5-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest features world class air shows .....day and night! As well as amazing live music on stage and all of the fun in the Entertainment Theater
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
UCF Book Festival Orlando FL April13 The UCF Book Festival showcases 60 renowned authors, exhibitors, free book appraisals, special children’s activities and more.
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