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SUMMARY:Yoga Classes in the CityArts Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Find your flow surrounded by art at Yoga in the Gallery at CityArts! Breathe\, stretch\, and unwind in a creative space that inspires both body and mind. Join us for a session that’s equal parts movement and mindfulness. \n  \nFor Inquiries about classes contact (407) 927-5814 or Alex.PLA.Yoga@gmail.com \n  \nDrop-in: 15$ \n6 Class Pack: 75$ \nUnlimited Monthly: 90$ \nAcro Fun: 5$ \n  \nAll yoga & acro classes are designed for all levels of yogis from beginner to advanced.  \n 
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/yoga-classes-in-the-cityarts-gallery/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Opening Night Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 3rd Thursday at CityArts. Check out the seven new exhibitions\, listen to live music\, and meet the artists!\n\nCityArts is a proud partner of 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.\n\n______________________________________\n\n\nPARKING\n\nCityArts provides parking validations for the Plaza Parking GarageONLY. The validation reduces the parking fee to $4.\n\nThe Library Parking Garage is closer\, but CityArts does not provide parking validations for that garage.\n______________________________________\n\nFeatured galleries at CityArts include:\n-Austin Commercial Gallery-Upstairs Signature Gallery-The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery-Side Gallery-CityArts Cafe Gallery-Redefine Gallery-Orlando Magic Young Artists Gallery_______________________________________\n\nThank you to our event partners:\n– City of Orlando- Downtown Development Board– Orange County Government: Arts and Cultural Affairs– United Arts of Central Florida– Remixed- Austin Commercial– Florida Department of Arts & Culture
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/third-thursday-opening-night-reception/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Opening Night Reception
DESCRIPTION:On the third Thursday of every month\, CityArts opens its doors for audiences to experience new artwork featured in seven different galleries. \nCityArts is a proud partner of 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History. \n  \n3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception at CityArts\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025\n6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Event\n  \nAustin Commercial Gallery: Bloomberg Pollinators Artist Exhibition \nCityArts Cafe Gallery: “It’s All About Florida” Duo Exhibition by Holly Tharp & Heather Dartez \nUpstairs Signature Gallery: “Thank you\, Shadow\, For Now I Am Free” Solo exhibition by Laura Buitrago \nThe Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery: Solo Exhibition by Matt Duke \nSide Gallery: Solo Exhibition by Daeu Angert \nNew Exhibitions in the Young Artists Gallery & Redefine Gallery! \n  \nEnjoy curator conversations! \n  \nCityArts provides parking validations for the Plaza Parking GarageONLY. The validation reduces the parking fee to $4.The Library Parking Garage is closer\, but CityArts does not provide parking validations for that garage. \n\nThank you to our event partners:\n– City of Orlando– Downtown Development Board– Orange County Government: Arts and Cultural Affairs– United Arts of Central Florida– Remixed- Austin Commercial– Florida Department of Arts & Culture\n 
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/third-thursday-opening-night-reception-2/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Thank You\, Shadow\, For Now I Am Free" Exhibition by Laura Buitrago
DESCRIPTION:The peak of COVID-19 was a time of devastating loss worldwide—but for Laura Buitrago\, it was also a time of rebirth and reimagining who she was and what she had to offer the world. \nThe Colombia native had tried other things—among them being an au pair in France and working with students in Cambodia—which led her to pursue a master’s degree in international development in Madrid. \nThat’s where it all fell apart for Buitrago\, who formerly signed her work as Lajubu. “I was pretty disappointed in seeing the real world and how things were handled\, the primary motivations being political and economic and just not really caring about the actual locals.” \nThe pandemic hit during a visit with her family in South Florida\, making it an ideal time for a reset. She recalls: “During my travels\, I would always do sketching and writing\, but I never considered that as an option [for a career].” \nBut Buitrago’s friends believed in her talent and encouraged her to pursue art. She began painting\, discovering her style and her appreciation for the human form\, and soon started to receive commissions that supplemented her income as a scenic painter for an Orlando-based immersive experience company. \nEven more importantly\, however\, painting became a way for Buitrago to confront the “shadows”—which psychotherapist Carl Jung described as the inner world that we avoid and seek to hide from others—within herself and to find freedom from negativity and self-deprecation. \nBuitrago’s work\, which recently expanded into sculpture\, has gotten noticed: a People’s Choice award from Orlando Museum of Art\, a Curator’s Choice award from SOBO Art Gallery & Studio\, a grant from United Arts of Central Florida and an Artist-in-Action residency at the Maitland Art Center. \nHer exploration of her inner shadows culminated in a collection of works that will be featured in an immersive CityArts exhibition. Thank You\, Shadow\, for Now I Am Free will run from November 20 to December 13. \n“I believe our shadows exist to show us we’re not free\,” adds Buitrago. “I believe they’re here to inform us and not deter us. We decide how we treat their relationship. Are we victims of them\, or are we going to be empowered by them?” \nCityArts is located at 39 South Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando. For more information\, visit downtownartsdistrict.com. You can also visit laurabuitragoart.com to see the artist’s online gallery. \nWritten by Cheri Henderson \n  \nRegister for Third Thursday here
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/thank-you-shadow-for-now-i-am-free-exhibition-by-laura-buitrago/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Pollination: Local Artists Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The City of Orlando’s project\, Art Pollination: Building Food Justice through Creativity\, leverages temporary art installations to raise awareness and promote solutions around the shared challenges of food insecurity and hunger in our community. About 1 in 7 Central Floridians are food insecure — more than 500\,000 people who don’t know where their next meal will come from. Through murals\, performances\, and creative programming across Orlando\, local artists are using their voices and vision to spark dialogue\, build empathy\, and highlight the essential work of nonprofit food partners addressing hunger every day. \nThis exhibition brings together the work of 20 local artists whose installations have appeared across the city — from Parramore Main Street and the Orlando Urban Trail to the Mennello Museum of American Art\, community centers\, and food distribution sites. Together\, their projects demonstrate how creativity can inspire collective action and strengthen community resilience. \nCOMMUNITY PARTNERS\nThe mission of Art Pollination would not be possible without the dedication of our community partners\, who work daily to ensure\naccess to healthy food for all. \n• City of Orlando Departments: Public Art\, Office of Community Affairs\, Office of the Mayor\, Downtown Development Board\, CRA\, Families\, Parks and Recreation\n• Art Partners: Mennello Museum of American Art\, Downtown Arts District\, and FusionFest\n• Food Service Nonprofits: Black Bee Honey\, 4Roots • Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida • IDEAS for Us-Fleet Farming\n• Hebni Nutrition Consultants\, Inc.\, and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)\, Orange County \nTheir ongoing commitment to addressing hunger in Orlando provides the foundation for this project\, and the artists’ work shines a light on the community’s vital efforts. \nA companion exhibition featuring all 20 artists who have created new work is on view at Terrace Gallery in Orlando City Hall Through January 26\, 2026. \nPARTICIPATING ARTISTS\nAKYRØS • Shree Chauhan • Alexis Collum • Roxy Cousino • Kellie Delaney • Tasanee Durrett • Nathania Guerra • Peterson Guerrier • Ha’ani Hogan • Carlos Jefferson • Christopher Jones • Marquis Lee • Delia Miller • Luca Molnar • Sinuhe Vega • SKIP • Mado Smith • PJ Svejda • Gina Tyquiengco • Shawn Welcome \nABOUT THE BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES PUBLIC ART CHALLENGE\nThe Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge supports temporary public art projects that address civic issues. By engaging\nartists\, city leaders\, and residents\, the initiative fosters creative solutions that inspire action and strengthen communities
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/art-pollination-local-artists-exhibition/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Beyond the Box" Exhibition by daeuArt
DESCRIPTION:“Beyond the Box” is a bold\, conceptually driven installation by daeuArt. This immersive presentation explores identity\, self-perception\, and psychological constraints through a series of vignettes\, each examining themes like the inner child\, self-criticism\, and repressed trauma. The exhibition features textured oil paintings and sculptural forms\, with the symbolic “box” serving as both structure and metaphor. The gallery itself becomes part of the work\, inviting viewers to step inside\, confront boundaries\, and engage directly with the narrative. Through this interaction\, viewers move beyond the box\, becoming active participants in this experience.
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/beyond-the-box-exhibition-by-daeuart/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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