Find out where to see art and how to be an artist!
If you are viewing the Virtual Gallery from home, you will need your Orange County resident library card to access some of the resources.
Art Museums of Central Florida
The Orlando Museum of Art houses three permanent collections: The American Art Collection, The Art of the Ancient Americas Collection, and The African Art Collection. The museum features a new theme during its "1st Thursdays" art parties from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art showcases the world's most comprehensive collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany's works, including Tiffany jewelry, leaded-glass windows, paintings, art
glass, and pottery.
The Mennello Museum of American Art features a gallery of Earl Cunningham's paintings, as well as exhibits that have included work by John James Audubon, Amanda Palmer, and self-taught Southern artists.
The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens promotes the legacy of Albin Polaske, N.A., the internationally known sculptor. The museum encourages the study, appreciation, and furtherance of representational art.
The Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College houses more than 6,000 works that include several Italian Renaissance paintings and both American and European art.
The Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts is located in Eatonville, Florida, the home of Zora Neale Hurston. The Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, Inc. (P.E.C.) sponsors the museum, which presents works by artists of African descent.
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Art Programs and Classes
Crealde School of Arts
600 St. Andrews Blvd.
Winter Park, Florida 32792
407.671.1886
Maitland Art Center
231 W. Packwood Ave. Maitland FL 32751
407.539.2181
Orange County Public Schools
Offers Personal Enrichment classes, including art classes, in over 60 neighborhood sites.
A.C. Moore
Colonial Marketplace
2999 - A E Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
407.898.5563
Michaels
At select stores
4268 E Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
407.897.1138
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Resources
Prices 4 Antiques
This database contains detailed
information on antiques, collectibles, fine art and historic Americana... sold at auction throughout North America. Search this extensive database of over 332,000 items to find out what your treasure is worth!
Biography Resource Center
This database will provide biographical information on many artists.
Local Places to Meet Artists
Meetups near Orlando
This online site lists groups that meet in the Orlando area to talk about art and artists.
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