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SUMMARY:CityArts Café Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand opening of CityArts Café\, a new creative space nestled inside the historic Rogers Kiene Building—home to CityArts\, downtown Orlando’s vibrant hub for arts and culture. \nStop by throughout the day to enjoy live music\, art activations\, coffee tastings\, free samples\, and exclusive merch giveaways. Experience a taste of Lavazza\, Italy’s world-renowned coffee brand\, now proudly served at CityArts Café. \nWhether you’re visiting between gallery tours or simply looking for a cozy spot to unwind\, CityArts Café offers a perfect place to sip\, connect\, and be inspired. Partial proceeds from the café will directly support local artists\, helping sustain Orlando’s creative community. \nCelebrate the blend of art\, culture\, and coffee with us at CityArts Café! \nCityArts Café Grand OpeningWednesday\, November 12\, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Ribbon Cutting & Remarks: 11:00 a.m.37 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/cityarts-cafe-grand-opening/
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:"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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