The following articles are only excerpts. For the full text, click on an article's title.“Remember treasure hunts? Here’s one that’s good for adults, families and people of all ages.”
Those are the words of the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs office regarding the Public Art Treasure Caches they have hidden near pieces of public art all around Orange County. These Caches have been hidden in an effort to let […]
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Looking back on the history of Central Florida, there are a few common threads. American Indians, the growth of the citrus industry, the great freeze of 1894-1895, the two World Wars and the explosion of the tourist industry all shaped the area into the towns and cities we know today. But while there are many […]
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If you missed out on the Great Public Art Challenge, here’s a video that has been posted on YouTube. Below the video is a press release regarding the event.
Last Saturday, April 12, downtown professionals, young urban dwellers, families and art enthusiasts gathered together to participate in The Great Public Art Challenge. The event was hosted […]
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Have you ever heard of the Red Chair Project?
If you don’t live in Orlando, probably not. And even if you do, it’s not very likely.
The Red Chair Project is a public service designed to increase participation in the Central Florida arts and cultural community by providing methods to increase ticket sales, increase arts education opportunities […]
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One of my favorite pieces of public art in Orlando is the bronze sculpture, “Bunk Baxter, Alligator Wrestler”, which sits near the fountain of Heritage Square in the front courtyard of The History Center. If you’ve never seen the piece, it is a remarkably realistic life-sized sculpture of a man wrestling an alligator, with two […]
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If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this weekend, plan a trip to The Orange County Regional History Center. Since January, The History Center has had two exhibits that people of all ages, but especially kids, would love to see.
“Kid Stuff: Great Toys from Our Childhood” features toys from the past 50 […]
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