Downtown Arts District

3rd Thursday Opening Night at CityArts
2024-02-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate arts, culture, and history on the third Thursday of every month in downtown Orlando from 6-9 p.m. Presented by the Downtown Arts District, the 3rd Thursday Orlando series features art exhibitions, live performances, access to the History Center, and so much more.
Third Thursday Orlando’s continued popularity has sparked new and exciting partnerships with some of downtown Orlando’s most influential organizations including City District Main Street and the Orange County Regional History Center. Third Thursdays’ footprint now extends down the block from CityArts Orlando to the Orange County Regional History Center and Heritage Square.

Arts.

Check out the latest featured exhibitions at the CityArts 3rd Thu Opening Night Reception. Rotating monthly, there’s always something new for everyone at this historic downtown Orlando landmark.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

History.

Enjoy free admission to the Orange County History Center on event nights. Discover four floors of Central Florida history across an array of rotating and permanent exhibits, immersive displays, and interactive experiences.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

CityArts Café Grand Opening
2025-11-12 08:00 - 15:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
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.
Stop 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.
Whether 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.
Celebrate the blend of art, culture, and coffee with us at CityArts Café!
CityArts 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

Third Thursday Opening Night Reception
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
On the third Thursday of every month, CityArts opens its doors for audiences to experience new artwork featured in seven different galleries.
CityArts is a proud partner of 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.

3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception at CityArts
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Event

Austin Commercial Gallery: Bloomberg Pollinators Artist Exhibition
CityArts Cafe Gallery: “It’s All About Florida” Duo Exhibition by Holly Tharp & Heather Dartez
Upstairs Signature Gallery: “Thank you, Shadow, For Now I Am Free” Solo exhibition by Laura Buitrago
The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery: Solo Exhibition by Matt Duke
Side Gallery: Solo Exhibition by Daeu Angert
New Exhibitions in the Young Artists Gallery & Redefine Gallery!

Enjoy curator conversations!

CityArts 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.

Thank you to our event partners:
– 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

"Thank You, Shadow, For Now I Am Free" Exhibition by Laura Buitrago
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
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.
The 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.
That’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.”
The 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].”
But 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.
Even 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.
Buitrago’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.
Her 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.
“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?”
CityArts 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.
Written by Cheri Henderson

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"Beyond the Box" Exhibition by daeuArt
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
“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.

"Silence is a Symphony" Exhibition by Hannah Howells Opens at CityArts January 15
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Hannah Howells began photographing live music at an early age, drawn to the people and moments that exist beyond the stage, and has continued documenting through years of presence in local music communities. Her work is guided by closeness, finding meaning in shared moments, friendships, and the intimacy of being present.

Howells translates motion and feeling without excess. Each band, song, and moment is allowed to stand on its own, guided by its own energy. Her photos preserve the scene as it exists, honest, fleeting, and alive.

Silence is a Symphony runs January 15th – February 14th 2026 at CityArts in downtown Orlando.

Curated by Kyle Eagle, with a special thanks to Patrick Kahn

3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception - March 2026
2026-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for Third Thursday at CityArts. Enjoy drink specials, curator conversations, artist connections, and seven new exhibitions. Meet the artists and explore what’s new in the galleries.
CityArts is a proud partner of the newly expanded 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.
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Featured exhibitions at CityArts include:
Austin Commercial Gallery – Group Exhibition by the Asian Cultural Association
Upstairs Signature Gallery – H2Show Group Exhibition
Side Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Martha Sanders
CityArts Cafe Gallery – “faces” Solo Exhibition by Juan Sostre
The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery – Duo Exhibition by Paul Columbus and Jennifer Columbus
New Art in the Young Artists Gallery and Redefine Gallery!
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PARKING
CityArts provides parking validations for the Plaza Parking Garage ONLY. The validation reduces the parking fee to $4. The Library Parking Garage is closer, but CityArts does not provide parking validations for that garage. Metered street parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
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Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors:
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs
City of Orlando
United Arts of Central Florida
Downtown Development Board
Remixed

3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception - April 2026
2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for Third Thursday at CityArts. Enjoy drink specials, curator conversations, artist connections, and seven new exhibitions. Meet the artists and explore what’s new in the galleries.
CityArts is a proud partner of the newly expanded 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.
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Featured exhibitions at CityArts include:
Austin Commercial Gallery – “Echoes of US” Group Exhibition in Collaboration with Ecos Fest & CityArts
Upstairs Signature Gallery – Japanese Artists Exhibition
Side Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Roland Cruse
CityArts Cafe Gallery – “Echoes of US” Group Exhibition in Collaboration with Ecos Fest & CityArts
The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Julio “Julsan” Sanchez
Young Artists Gallery – “The Art of Hope” An Exhibition Benefitting Runway to Hope
New Art in the Young Artists Gallery and Redefine Gallery!
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PARKING
CityArts provides parking validations for the Plaza Parking Garage ONLY. The validation reduces the parking fee to $4. The Library Parking Garage is closer, but CityArts does not provide parking validations for that garage. Metered street parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
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Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors:
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs
City of Orlando
United Arts of Central Florida
Downtown Development Board
Remixed

Mind, Body and Color: Orlando Health Arts in Medicine Exhibition
2026-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Mind, Body and Color

For 30 years, artists have connected with Orlando Health cancer patients through the Arts in Medicine program. Whether writing, dancing, or painting, patients take their minds off treatment and focus simply on creating. For many, this reconnects them with who they are—not simply a patient, but a person.

Since 2013, the Arts in Medicine program has hosted an annual exhibition at City Arts Gallery, celebrating the creative works of patients at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute.

This year’s theme, “Mind, Body and Color” celebrates how creativity provides a wholistic approach to wellness. Each piece offers a glimpse into how patients use art to transform their personal challenges into expressions of wholeness, vitality, and the world they aspire to see.

From May 21 through June 13, this inspiring exhibition will feature over 50 works created by cancer patients and their loved ones. Join us at City Arts Gallery to experience the healing power of creativity and honor those on their journey to wellness.

3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception (May)
2026-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for Third Thursday at CityArts. Enjoy drink specials, curator conversations, artist connections, and seven new exhibitions. Meet the artists and explore what’s new in the galleries.
CityArts is a proud partner of the newly expanded 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.
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Featured exhibitions at CityArts include:
Austin Commercial Gallery – “Mind, Body and Color”: Orlando Health Arts in Medicine Exhibition
Upstairs Signature Gallery – Osceola County School for the Arts Student & Alumni Exhibition
Side Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Brian Strigel
CityArts Cafe Gallery – “Mind, Body and Color”: Orlando Health Arts in Medicine Exhibition
The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Stemberger
New Art in the Young Artists Gallery & Redefine Gallery
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PARKING
CityArts provides parking validations for the Plaza Parking Garage ONLY. The validation reduces the parking fee to $4. The Library Parking Garage is closer, but CityArts does not provide parking validations for that garage. Metered street parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
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PARTICIPATING VENUES IN THIRD THURSDAY
Interstruct ArtCube
On Thursday, May 21 from 5–8 p.m., Parramore Arts presents a double-header exhibition at Interstruct Design + Build, 814 W. Church Street, during Third Thursday Orlando.
● CONNECTION by Angelo the Artiste is a multimedia installation debuting at ArtCube, a glass-fronted shipping container micro-gallery. Curated by Pat Greene.
● FUTURE PERSPECTIVES welcomes four artists debuting at Parramore Arts to transform U-Haul trucks into pop-up galleries for one night only, featuring work by Roberto Sébastien, Dessary Francis, Robb Johnson and Ishaan Vadhera. Curated by Damany Cruickshank.
The public is invited to the opening on Thursday, May 21, from 5–8 p.m. at Interstruct, 814 W. Church Street in Parramore, featuring an Artists Talk beginning at 7:15 p.m. Free onsite parking will be available, along with a complimentary shuttle from CityArts (Pine & Magnolia) in Downtown Orlando.
Eola View
Join us as part of the Third Thursday Art Walk with a featured stop at Eola View.
Eola View will be hosting a casual evening of art and community as part of the Third Thursday venue lineup. Visitors can explore a variety of local creative activations throughout the space in a relaxed setting. Learn more.
This month includes:

Giveaway: private party at Bar One ($100 bar tab and appetizer package for up to 20 people)
Cash bar
Pop-up portraits
Tarot readings
Custom clothing
Live painting
Balcony views overlooking “Achromatic Arte Fresca: An Ode to Harmony”

We look forward to welcoming guests as they move through the Third Thursday Art Walk and experience each participating venue.
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Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors:
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs
City of Orlando
United Arts of Central Florida
Downtown Development Board
Remixed

"State Flower Ladies" Exhibition by June Bunch Opens in the CityArts Café on June 18, 2026
2026-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
For State Flower Ladies, June Bunch transforms 50 state flowers into botanical ballerinas. Her illustrations combine figure drawing with floral theatrics, adding elements of vibrant colors and texture-rich embroidery to her work. In an instant, her images stretch the viewer’s eye past the present to see the blossom’s full-seasonal vitality, summarized in one frozen motion.

Bunch curates contemporary illustrations by studying plants’ “choreography” of growth, illuminating their dance with vibrant colors and clean lines. Her visual art remains rooted in botany and ballet, featuring postures that hold emotional richness, highlighting human nature and flora in a bold, empowering way.

The art is created first through expressive figure drawings and botanical sketches that are then translated digitally and drawn line-by-line with a pen-tool, tending to each marking with thoughtful detail.

To dive into the story behind each illustration, you can visit https://www.junebunch.com/illustration

About the artist:
June Bunch (@junebunchstudio) is a self-taught illustrator from St. Petersburg, FL. Her art focuses on natural growth, interpreting plants’ movement through human body language. She studied botany and illustrated for plant nurseries before moving to Juneau, AK as a naturalist guide. There, June grew inspired by the “choreography” of the natural world around her and humanized it, incorporating figure drawing paired with a love of dance.

Her work has won an honorable mention at the Morean Arts Center and has been on display at the Imagine Museum, Dunedin Fine Arts Center, Five Deuces Galleria, Art@400, The Werk Gallery, and the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Gallery. She has recently been awarded a micro-grant from the Gobioff Foundation which sponsored a portion of the State Flower Ladies exhibition.

Third Thursday Opening Night Reception - June 2026
2026-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for Third Thursday at CityArts. Enjoy drink specials, curator conversations, artist connections, and seven new exhibitions. Meet the artists and explore what’s new in the galleries.
CityArts is a proud partner of the newly expanded 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.
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Featured exhibitions at CityArts include:
Austin Commercial Gallery – “CityArts Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years” Exhibition
Upstairs Signature Gallery – Art-ivism Group Exhibition
Side Gallery – “Today (It’s Not OK)” A Special Exhibition by Parker Sketch
CityArts Café Gallery – “State Flower Ladies”: Exhibition by June Bunch
The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Roberto Gonzalez
New Art in the Young Artists Gallery & Redefine Gallery
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PARKING
CityArts provides parking validations for the Plaza Parking Garage ONLY. The validation reduces the parking fee to $4. The Library Parking Garage is closer, but CityArts does not provide parking validations for that garage. Metered street parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
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Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors:
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs
City of Orlando
United Arts of Central Florida
Downtown Development Board
Remixed

Art-ivism Exhibition Opens in the Signature Gallery on June 18, 2026
2026-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for the opening night of the 2nd Art-ivism Exhibition! Located on the 2nd floor of the CityArts Gallery.
Art-ivism explores the merging of art and advocacy towards a cause or topic that resonates deeply. Individuals have been empowered to amplify their voices and creativity as a means for social change within their communities for decades, and it is just as important today. This show is intended to create space for that connection, conversation, and learning.
The exhibition will showcase original 2D and 3D artworks exploring topics of relevance and importance to the artists who submitted to the open call for art. Artists were encouraged to think of messages they wish to share and topics they wish to stimulate conversation about. This year explores concepts involving ethics, human rights, animal rights, environmental conservation, as well as personal and collective development.
Opening Night: June 18 6-9pm
On View through July 11th
Curated by Alexis Collum
Featured Artists:
Achille Barbel | acidicsheep | Adam Matthew Smith | Alexander Lee | Alexandra Gravett | Alexis Marie | Alexis Collum | Alina Blaga-Smith | Allyssa Cili | Angel Anaya | Angelina Palmisano | Angelo Vazquez | Anthony R. Smith | ARCANAS | Bethany Bennett | Bethany Ingerham | Billiva | Brandi Cumberbatch | Bray Mua (Straight to Voicemail) | Carolyn Schultz | Cei Jonez | Dave Giesbrecht | David Dexter | David Ussery | Eric Way | Frederick Goldstein | Genesis Muñoz-Vera | Ginger Haggbloom | Gina Tyquiengco | Halley Spencer | James Booth | Johnny Coleman | Jordan Jones | Jonas | Joshua D. McBride | Keri Darlington | Lamont White | Lena Phillips | Lucas Ksenhuk | Lynsie Conn | Mac De Sol | Madison Ansley | Madison Peterson | McKenna Lynn | McKenzie Blu | Megan Elizabeth | Megan Hernandez | Nelson Cárdenas | Omowura Adedayo | Pabloadan | Philip Ringler | Recycled Horrors by Bryan Murch | Rokibat Salako | Ronnell Mitchell | Ryan Parker | sally alexandres | Sanjana Deshmukh | Sara Hollamby | Scott Paul Ampel | Shaina Davidovich | Shree Chauhan | Sophia Lucia | Stevens’O’smoore | Straun Wagner | Tina (Thien-Thanh) Tran | Tonya Van Ry | Tyler Blum | Vanessa Watkins | Vanicha Suwansiri | Vanna Yang | Victor V Wilson | Yuliya Popkova

CityArts Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years Opens in the Austin Commercial Gallery on June 18
2026-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
The Downtown Arts District proudly announces the opening of CityArts Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years, a landmark exhibition honoring two decades of artistic innovation, community impact and cultural leadership in Downtown Orlando. The exhibition debuts on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 6pm-9pm at CityArts Orlando.

This milestone celebration marks the beginning of a year‑long series of special events, including the release of a limited‑edition CityArts Retrospective wine, curated in partnership with Assemblage Wine and world‑renowned artist Boy Kong. Guests attending the opening will have the opportunity to taste the wine and purchase commemorative bottles featuring Boy Kong’s art on the label, with an intricate design symbolizing CityArts’ layered history, its iconic green building and the map grid of its downtown location. In addition to the CityArts Retrospective exhibition, guests will enjoy five concurrent exhibitions; Artivism curated by Alexis Collum, Redefine Gallery, Young Artists Gallery, Café Gallery (June Bunch), Roberto Gonzalez and the Side Gallery (Parker Sketch). The celebration will also feature live entertainment, including a performance by June Bunch and music by DJ Nigel, along with new limited‑edition merchandise designed by local artists Dawrby, Johnathan Stemberger and Etch.

A Legacy of Creativity and Community
CityArts first opened in June 2006 in the historic Webster Building at 29 S. Orange Avenue. Over the past 20 years, the organization has played a pivotal role in shaping Orlando’s creative landscape, supporting artists, cultivating new collectors and fostering a vibrant arts community.

CityArts Impact by the Numbers

20,000+ artists exhibited (1,000 annually)
36,000 artworks displayed (3,000 per year)
Over $1,000,000 in art sales and art services since 2006
1.2 million visitors welcomed
5,616 days open to the public
1,536 exhibitions presented
240 Third Thursday art activations produced
$50,768,000 in total industry expenditures
1,486.6 jobs supported
$35,036,977 in household income generated
$2,375,000 in local government revenue
$2,915,152 in state government revenue

On March 21, 2019, CityArts relocated to the historic Rogers‑Kiene Building at 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, donated by Ford Kiene to the City of Orlando for use as an arts space. With its Queen Anne architectural style and cultural significance, the building inspired the transition from “CityArts Factory” to CityArts Orlando.

“As a result of Orlando’s large creative class, there’s an abundance of talent in Central Florida,” says Barbara Hartley, Executive Director of the Downtown Arts District. “We celebrate all the artists and musicians who have participated, the leaders who have volunteered on the board of directors and committees, the dedicated staff and all of the individual and corporate sponsors and art buyers who have generously given their support.”

Event Details:
CityArts Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years
Thursday, June 18, 2026 6pm-9pm
CityArts Orlando 39 S. Magnolia Avenue Orlando, FL 32801

For more information, visit https://downtownartsdistrict.com/.

3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception - July 2026
2026-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for Third Thursday at CityArts. Enjoy drink specials, curator conversations, artist connections, and seven new exhibitions. Meet the artists and explore what’s new in the galleries.

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Featured exhibitions at CityArts include:
Austin Commercial Gallery – “Pitch Side” Group Exhibition, Curated by Kyle Eagle and Ashley Taylor
Featured Artists:
Dennis Ahearn | Taylor Battle | Reina Castellanos | Larry Cooper | Cristian Donoso | Victor Davila | Tyler Dumas | Steven Fessey | Lorna Galloway | Kyle Hager | Jennifer Izaguirre | Andres Isaza | Marcela Londono | Tom Macaluso | Alexis Montero | Christine McCarty | Dominik Pearce Chedier | Austin Petito | Nick Polania | Michael Scott | Mark Thor | Kath Reyes | Jason Scuilla | William Truran
Upstairs Signature Gallery – Sensory Overload Group Exhibition
Side Gallery – To Be Announced
CityArts Café Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Vaughn Belak
The Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery – Duo Exhibition by Peterson Guerrier & Christopher Jones
New Art in the Young Artists Gallery & Redefine Gallery
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PARKING
CityArts provides parking validations for the Plaza Parking Garage ONLY. The validation reduces the parking fee to $4. The Library Parking Garage is closer, but CityArts does not provide parking validations for that garage. Metered street parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
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Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors:
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs
City of Orlando
United Arts of Central Florida
Downtown Development Board
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"Pitch Side" Opens at CityArts on July 16
2026-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Pitch Side brings together artists shaped by the rhythm of the world’s game, where discipline, failure, and repetition become a language of making. Inspired by jogo bonito — the beautiful game — the exhibition captures the culture surrounding soccer, from street pitches to stadium lights, with a particular nod to the tactile energy of 90s play: oversized jerseys, heavy shin guards, worn fields, and long practices that blurred effort into identity. For many, the field was the first studio, a place where failure wasn’t an end but part of the process, where movement, timing, and instinct were learned through doing. Designers, photographers, videographers, and artists translate those experiences into visual form, exploring the moments just off the pitch where emotion gathers and the game reveals its deeper texture: passion, pride, frustration, and joy. Curated by Kyle Eagle and Ashley Taylor, Pitch Side is less about the spectacle of the game and more about its imprint, how it shapes the way we see, think, and create.
Featured Artists:
Dennis Ahearn | Taylor Battle | Reina Castellanos | Larry Cooper | Cristian Donoso | Victor Davila | Tyler Dumas | Steven Fessey | Lorna Galloway | Kyle Hager | Jennifer Izaguirre | Andres Isaza | Marcela Londono | Tom Macaluso | Alexis Montero | Christine McCarty | Dominik Pearce Chedier | Austin Petito | Nick Polania | Michael Scott | Mark Thor | Kath Reyes | Jason Scuilla | William Truran
