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| | | | Exhibitions |  Tony Robbin: A Retrospective 07·30·11 - 10·30·11 View amazing kaleidoscopic layers of geometric forms animated by patterns of color. |
| OMA Trip: Spectacular Spain, April 20-29, 2012 | The Orlando Museum of Art is offering a "behind the scenes" trip to Spain - Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao and Toledo. Experience the art and architecture of the Prado, the Picasso Museum, the Miro Foundation, and the Sorolla Museum with escorted visits. Plus visit private homes of art dealers, architects, designers and Spanish royalty. All of this is on top of meals at trendy restaurants and stops at chic boutiques. Call 407 896 4231 x261 or jclanton@omart.org for additional information or to register. |
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| | | The Original Art Party - Tonight! |  Eclectic Knights III 09·01·11 6-9pm This UCF Visual Arts and Design Alumni Chapter annual event features selected works created by UCF Alumni and Faculty in a variety of media. Listen: Mike Dunn Learn: Orlando Improv Festival
Florida Artists Registry and Red Chair Project Mingle: UCF Visual Arts and Design Alumni Chapter and Fellow Alumni Celebrate: Wear Black and Gold. Go Knights! Eat: Foodie Catering Interact: Caricatures by Maria
Vote on "Best of Show"
Picture Yourself as Art
View: Film Shorts by Pier Productions, Inc./ Christopher E. Weed
IDEAS for ARTS
$10 Admission, Always free for OMA members
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| For Families | Grandparent's Day* September 11 / 2:00pm. Bring your grandparent or your favorite grand-friend and create some fabulous and functional art! In this class you will learn how to transform an ordinary tote bag or plain casing for a throw pillow into a work of art. Art Encounters
September 18 / 1:30pm. This drop-in program provides an opportunity for visitors of all ages to create a "make and take" work of art. Participants will be inspired by the OMA's art treasures on view and then create their own work. A different project will be offered each month. Cost: $3 non-members, $2 members. Gallery admission is not necessary to participate. Art Adventures* September 23 / 9:30am. Portraits - A look at who we are and those around us: Visit the OMA galleries and view portraits of people in the past. Have fun creating your own portrait through drawing, painting and collage. *Programs require advance registration. Please call 407 896 4231 x262, or visit www.omart.org. |
| For Adults | Gallery Talks September 7 / 1:30. Examine the OMA's collections with associate curator of adult programs, Jan Clanton. Tours are free with gallery admission. Art's the Spark @ OMA September 17 / 10:30-noon. For those with memory impairment and their caregivers. This fun experience includes interactive guided tours and studio activities that offer an expressive outlet and a forum for adult dialogue. This free program was funded in part by a grant from the Funds of the Community Foundation of Central Florida, Inc., one of more than 300 charitable funds established since 1994. Additional support has been provided by the Winter Park Health Foundation. To register for this program, call 407 896 4231 x262. 
Video Series: Contemporary Art
Sep 28 / Noon-1pm. Video series introduces viewers to contemporary artists as they offer their thoughts on art today. Bring your own bag lunch; we will supply the coffee and cookies! Cost: $3; $2 for OMA members. Arts Society: Tricks of the Trade 2011/2012 This monthly art appreciation program, held from 10:30am to 12:30pm six times per year, September through April, begins with a light brunch, followed by a lecture led by Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs, and concludes with an exclusive tour of the galleries. Register now with a friend to secure your spots, call 407 896 4231 x262. Cost $180 for the series; $125 for OMA members. Docent Training Program at the OMA Docents are a special and valued group of museum volunteers who help visitors learn about and enjoy great art. Attend training sessions on Wednesday afternoons from mid-September to mid-December, eleven weeks in all. Informational session on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 1pm. This meeting, held at the OMA, will provide basic information about becoming a docent and give you an opportunity to have questions answered before committing to the program. |
Highlights
| DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR Ambassador Challenge Grant The OMA has received a generous Challenge Grant from The Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation to match DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR all new or increased Ambassador contributions received by November 1, 2011! Join the OMA Ambassadors today
The OMA Ambassadors provide annual operating support for special exhibitions and hundreds of creative educational programs for children and adults. For their generous support, Ambassadors enjoy discounts on the OMA's facility rentals, exciting travel opportunities, educational tuition vouchers and public recognition year-round with the OMA. We hope you will join other generous Patrons who are bringing exceptional art and educational programming to the community by becoming an OMA Ambassador today. Call 407 896 4231 x234 for more information or to join the Ambassadors. |
| Festival of Trees |  25th Annual Festival of Trees November 12-20, 2011 Mark your calendar for the 25th annual Festival of Trees, Hip Holidays! This ten day celebration, presented by the Council of 101, is Central Florida's favorite tradition to begin the holiday season. Be inspired by beautiful designer decorated trees, wreaths and vignettes, all available for sale. Proceeds benefit the Orlando Museum of Art. |
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Membership Membership has great benefits for you & the community You get: 365 days of the OMA 75+ reciprocal museums 12 nights out @ 1st Thursday 10 percent off in the Museum Shop 2+ OMA gift admission passes 1 year of inspiration & more! You give: 1 membership gift that gives 365 days of support to the OMA & 243,000+ people experience art! Join or renew your membership today!
Please call the Membership Office at 407 896 4231 x235 with your membership questions, or email kwalz@omart.org. |
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Orlando Museum of Art
2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
Phone 407 896 4231
www.omart.org
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Orlando Museum of Art is supported by earned income, the Council of 101, donations from individuals, corporations and foundations, and sponsored in part by United Arts of Central Florida with funds from the United Arts campaign, State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts, and by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.
Images: (top to bottom)Dale Chihuly, Citron and Cobalt Tower, 2004, glass on steel armature, 246 in. x 78 in. x 78 in., Shared with the community by the law firm of Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed in commemoration of its 35th anniversary.Tony Robbin, 1979-1,1979, acrylic on canvas, 56 x 70 in., Collection of William D. and Norma Canelas Roth. |
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