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October 2024 Events and Exhibitions at Orlando Museum of Art

Updated: Oct 3

OMA hosts a regular scheduled program of popular community events, together with an innovation selection of exhibits.

October 2024 Highlights at Orlando Museum of Art

Orlando Museum of Art features a wide selection of exhibitions and monthly events, providing visitors with opportunities to engage with art in a variety of ways. All are welcome to attend and experience the beauty and wonder of art in a welcoming and inclusive environment.


The mission of the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is to stimulate creativity and intellectual curiosity by connecting people from all backgrounds and experiences with compelling art and new ideas.


Annually, the museum presents about a dozen exhibitions consisting of special and visiting exhibitions, as well as ones curated from the museum’s collections.


Each exhibition inspires and is enriched by programs as varied as gallery tours, art appreciation lectures, studio classes for youth and adults, bespoke community access programs designed for special populations, and community events like family days and cultural celebrations. OMA welcomes more than 130,000 visitors annually, and the museum’s education programs serve 16,000 annually.



Regular events include Family Day featuring hands-on art and gallery activities, storytelling, and music, Creative Connections, a program for visitors of all ages with developmental and learning disabilities, and Arts The Spark, a program for those living with memory or cognitive impairments and their healthy caregivers.


Monthly highlights include Access for All at OMA, a program offering FREE admission to the museum! Access for All at OMA is a monthly free day dedicated to the community. Each event features live performances, educational experiences, and more!


Read on for October's highlights at OMA.

 

For more information about OMA's exhibitions and programs, please visit www.omart.org.




ONGOING OMA

Torn Apart: Punk + New Wave Graphics, Fashion & Culture, 1976-86

September 20 - January 5

Torn Apart at Orlando Museum Of Art brings together for the first time Andrew Krivinen"s extensive collection of punk graphics and ephemera, Malcolm Garrett, MBE's collection of Vivienne Westwood garments and Sheila Rock's photography. Torn Apart is recognized as one of the most comprehensive punk exhibitions to date.


PUSH: 80s Skateboarding Photography by J. Grant Brittain

September 20 - January 5

J. Grant Brittain is one of the most widely recognized and influential skateboard photographers on the planet. This exhibit at Orlando Museum Of Art is the acclaimed photographer's very first museum exhibition retrospective and a chance to see this collection of works from the 1980's which has inspired so many generations.


Front Row Center at Orlando Museum of Art

September 20 - January 5

Front Row Center at Orlando Museum of Art grants viewers an all-access pass to some of the most memorable performances in popular music history, bringing together over 70 iconic images of legendary musicians and singers across three genres and generations. This exhibition charts renowned photographer Larry Hulstกฏs extraordinary path through the pulsing heart of the most exciting live music of the last century,.


Step into a world of childhood nostalgia at Orlando Museum of Art with Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books

September 6 - December 1, 2024

Step into a world of childhood nostalgia at Orlando Museum of Art with Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books. This exhibition showcases over sixty original illustrations from the Random House archives, featuring timeless classics like The Poky Little Puppy, Tootle, Home for a Bunny, The Color Kittens, I Can Fly, and so many more! 




OCTOBER OMA EVENTS

OCT 1

School Holiday Workshops are available for students in grades 1-5.


OCT 5 & 6

FREE admission at OMA for BofA cardholders! Bank of America "Museums on Us" Weekend



OCT 5

Join us for a day filled with family fun!


OCT 5

For artists of all ages, supplies provided


OCT 6

This docent-led tour provides opportunities for meaningful conversations with your entire family.


OCT 6

A program for visitors of all ages with developmental and learning disabilities


OCT 6

Enjoy a docent-led tour of the “Highlights of the Collection.”



OCT 12

A program for those living with memory or cognitive impairments and their healthy caregivers


OCT 13

Enjoy a docent-led tour of the “Highlights of the Collection.”


OCT 14

School Holiday Workshops are available for students in grades 1-5.


OCT 16

Feed your hunger for art with this informal lunchtime program held monthly with coffee and cookies provided.


OCT 16

Each exciting evening features a different theme.


OCT 17

OMA is thrilled to introduce this all-new program offering FREE admission to the museum!



OCT 17

Join Museum Curators for an informal tour of the Museum galleries.


OCT 17

A collaboration between OMA and Enzian with generous support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All program.


OCT 19

Join us for an introduction to mindfulness and concentration practices that support meditation.


OCT 20

Enjoy a docent-led tour of the “Highlights of the Collection.”


OCT 20


OCT 24

Join us for a highlights tour of the galleries followed by a yoga practice led by College Park Yoga.


OCT 25

School Holiday Workshops are available for students in grades 1-5.


OCT 27

Enjoy a docent-led tour of the “Highlights of the Collection.”


For more details on OMA: https://omart.org.



October 2024 Highlights at Orlando Museum of Art

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