Free History Talk

The Art & History Museums of Maitland (A&H) is a premier cultural destination and community gathering place in Central Florida, about 15 minutes from downtown Orlando. A&H is a group of sophisticated attractions that includes a contemporary art museum, 3 interactive history museums, and a stunning campus recognized as Greater Orlando's only National Historic Landmark. A&H also features a community art school nestled among its beautiful gardens and unique architecture. Founded in 1937 as an artists’ retreat, our space still fulfills this mission today with multiple artist residencies serving both local and international artists. A&H provides the Central Florida community with many activities every month, including free family programming, affordable site tours, and free presentations on art and history from visiting experts. Learn more atartandhistory.org.Maitland residents, did you know you can sign up for a FREE membership to A&H?  Claim yours:https://artandhistory.org/get-involved/membership

The Art & History Museums of Maitland

A&H invites lifetime learners like you to join us for a talk about history anchored in Central Florida's ONLY National Historic Landmark!

Art & History Museums of Maitland

Mayan Revival &amp; J. André Smith: In the 1920s and 1930s, American architects drew on the ancient Mesoamerican art and culture to create a new style, one they hoped would feel distinctly their own. Mayan Revival architecture appeared on theaters, skyscrapers, and homes across the country, but few places capture its spirit quite like the Maitland Art Center. <h3>On Wednesday, September 30, Katie Benson, Collections Curator at the Art &amp; History Museums of Maitland, traces the style from its roots in 19th-century exploration through the work of architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Robert Stacy-Judd. She then turns to J. André Smith's campus in Maitland to explore how and why it stands as a remarkable example of the style. Along the way, she'll look at Smith's inward-facing courtyards, monumental gateways, stepped forms, and the roughly 3,500 reliefs he designed, all shaped to suit his own artistic vision and the Florida landscape.</h3> This 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. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1074970027289" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1074970027289" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more here.</a>Admission, to this event is FREE! However, donations of any size are gratefully accepted with your order or at the event, in order to support our many free community programs!

Free History Talk

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