Art in Orlando: Where to Draw, Paint, and Play in the Clay
Orlando’s art scene is often overlooked by visitors, as it hides in the shadow of the city’s entertainment giants. But beyond the theme parks and attractions are tight-knit communities passionate about creating and sharing home-grown artwork. If you’re a cultural traveler in search of unsung art, let Orlando be next on your list.
1. Crealde School of Art
Park, School
Crealde School of Art is truly an invisible gem of Orlando, hiding humbly behind a Publix grocery plaza in all of its fairy-garden glory. This scenic art school offers art classes year-round for both children and adults. Students can study all sorts of visual art here with classes in painting, drawing, jewelry, ceramics, photography (the stuff of dark rooms), and even fiber arts. If Crealde’s location in historic Winter Park is far, take classes at their Winter Garden location in partnership with the Jessie Brock Community Center. Crealde is also home to many galleries that house artwork of its students, faculty, and visiting artists. If enrolling in a series of classes is too much of a commitment, attend one of their special events or workshops like “Date Night Ceramics,” or “The Business of Photography.”
Crealde School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd, Winter Park, FL, USA, +1 407 671 1886
Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N Dillard St, Winter Garden, FL, USA, +1 407 656 4155
Just passing through Orlando? Stop at Crealde’s sister site, the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, which features visual exhibitions that focus on preserving and displaying Winter Park’s African American heritage and southern folklore.
Hannibal Square, 642 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, USA, +1 407 539 2680
2. Casselberry Art House
In North Orlando, far from the fray of theme parks, Casselberry Art House and its community enjoy art classes amid an eclectic campus on Lake Concord. Bathed in Spanish Moss and Florida nature, the modest campus offers classes in watercolor, oil painting, drawing, ceramics, and pastels. Be sure to check out their public art exhibits and sculpture garden, open to the public for free, five days a week.
Casselberry Art House, 127 Quail Pond Cir, Casselberry, FL, USA, +1 407 262 7700
3. Downtown Arts District
Hear the voices of Orlando’s arts community and experience cultural tourism at its most authentic at Orlando’s designated arts district, nestled in the historic area of downtown. On these cobblestone streets are City Arts Factory and 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop, both of which showcase rotating local and international artists. The Downtown Arts District offers a call-for-artists featuring themes of political and social change such as climate change, water conservation, and women in the arts. Do not miss their upcoming show on June 12, 2017, showcasing local works inspired by the aftermath of the tragic Pulse shootings.
Downtown Arts District, 29 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, USA, +1 407 648 7060
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You’d be hard-pressed not to find inspiration on the grounds of the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. The historic home of famous Czech sculptor Albin Polasek is now a proud Winter Park attraction situated on beautiful Lake Osceola. Visit the grounds for a history lesson, or take part in some of the hands-on community art events such as “Plein Air Family Day,” Or “Paint Out Garden Party.”
Polasek Museum, 633 Osceola Ave, Winter Park, FL, USA, +1 407 647 6294
4. Orlando Museum of Art
Museum
5. Art & History Museums – Maitland
Museum, School
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