Name: Free Art Opening: A Bright Light from the Embers
Start: 2024-07-26T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-26T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Art & History Museums of Maitland

Free Art Opening: A Bright Light from the Embers

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

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Celebrating the life, works, & memories of two of Central Florida's most legendary artists & advocates, Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse

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A Bright Light From the Embers: A Story of Love, Art and PlaceA tribute to the late Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse, including artwork by the couple as well as selections from their art collection and memorabilia from lives well-lived.This exhibition is a celebration of the life, works, and memories of partners Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse. Spanning careers as prolific artists, world travelers, and devoted arts advocates, the two had a profound impact on Central Florida's cultural landscape. Their diverse and evocative work bears witness to lives well-traveled. From the bustling, fragrant markets of Morocco to the serene peaks of Nepal, their journeys across five continents infused their art with a global perspective, bridging cultures and inviting viewers to explore the world through their eyes.On July 26, come celebrate the opening of this new exhibition with music by Alberto Irausquin, food by The Bruja's Table, and a cash bar on our beautiful National Historic Landmark campus!Admission to this event is FREE! Donations of any size are gratefully accepted with your order or at the event, to support our many free community programs.*Artwork in header is a portrait of Que and Cicero by Barbara Tiffany, from the Estate of Que Throm

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