The opening reception for the Highwaymen Collection is scheduled on February 19, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center.
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Orange County Convention Center, are hosting an Opening Reception for a new, permanent collection of artwork from the Highwaymen Collection.
The reception is set for Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the West Building of the Convention Center, and the public is invited to this FREE event.
Enjoy a night filled with art, culture, and history! Come explore a stunning collection of paintings by the legendary Highwaymen at the Orange County Convention Center during this grand opening event
Since its inception in 1983, the Orange County Convention Center has emerged as a leader in the meetings and events industry and has developed an impressive art collection that highlights creators from various disciplines who share a common focus on Florida's rich flora and fauna.
This initiative aims to preserve both the art and history of the Highwaymen while sharing these remarkable artworks with visitors from around the world.
The opening reception for Orange County Convention Center's Highwaymen Collection permanent art display takes place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 pm.
The Highwaymen, also referred to as the Florida Highwaymen, is a group of 26 African American landscape artists in Florida who overcame numerous racial and cultural challenges.
The Highwaymen were mostly self-taught painters, who mentored each other. Originating from the Fort Pierce area, they painted landscapes and made a living selling them door-to-door to businesses and individuals throughout Florida from the mid-1950s through the 1980s. They sold them in towns and cities and along roadsides throughout Florida, often still wet, out of the trunks of their cars.
This permanent artwork collection was first conceived in 2020, but due to the pandemic had to be delayed.
Reserve your free tickets today!
Gotta Go Orlando offers the latest entertainment news, together with all the latest events and things to do throughout Central Florida. We feature concerts, theater, culture, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, festivals, events, and more.
With news and information being released on a daily basis, we encourage you to sign up for our newsletter and stay in the loop with all the latest exciting news from our local community. You can also join the local conversation on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Contact Us
Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.
Comments