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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Opening Night Reception - June 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCityArts is a proud partner of the newly expanded 3rd Thursday Orlando: Arts. Making. History.\n____________________________________________________ \nFeatured exhibitions at CityArts include:\nAustin Commercial Gallery – “CityArts Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years” Exhibition\nUpstairs Signature Gallery – Art-ivism Group Exhibition\nSide Gallery – “Today (It’s Not OK)” A Special Exhibition by Parker Sketch\nCityArts Café Gallery – “State Flower Ladies”: Exhibition by June Bunch\nThe Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Roberto Gonzalez\nNew Art in the Young Artists Gallery & Redefine Gallery\n____________________________________________________ \nPARKING\nCityArts 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. \n____________________________________________________ \nThank You to Our Annual Sponsors:\nOrange County Arts and Cultural Affairs \nCity of Orlando \nUnited Arts of Central Florida \nDowntown Development Board \nRemixed
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LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art-ivism Exhibition Opens in the Signature Gallery on June 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening night of the 2nd Art-ivism Exhibition! Located on the 2nd floor of the CityArts Gallery. \nArt-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. \nThe 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. \nOpening Night: June 18 6-9pm \nOn View through July 11th \nCurated by Alexis Collum \nFeatured Artists: \nAchille 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
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/art-ivism-exhibition-opens-in-the-signature-gallery-on-june-18-2026/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:CityArts Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years Opens in the Austin Commercial Gallery on June 18
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis 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. \n  \nA Legacy of Creativity and Community \nCityArts 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. \n  \nCityArts Impact by the Numbers \n\n20\,000+ artists exhibited (1\,000 annually)\n36\,000 artworks displayed (3\,000 per year)\nOver $1\,000\,000 in art sales and art services since 2006\n1.2 million visitors welcomed\n5\,616 days open to the public\n1\,536 exhibitions presented\n240 Third Thursday art activations produced\n$50\,768\,000 in total industry expenditures\n1\,486.6 jobs supported\n$35\,036\,977 in household income generated\n$2\,375\,000 in local government revenue\n$2\,915\,152 in state government revenue\n\n  \nOn 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. \n  \n“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.” \n  \nEvent Details: \nCityArts Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years \nThursday\, June 18\, 2026 6pm-9pm \nCityArts Orlando 39 S. Magnolia Avenue Orlando\, FL 32801 \n  \nFor more information\, visit https://downtownartsdistrict.com/. \n 
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LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception - July 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n____________________________________________________ \nFeatured exhibitions at CityArts include:\nAustin Commercial Gallery – “Pitch Side” Group Exhibition\, Curated by Kyle Eagle and Ashley Taylor\nFeatured Artists:\nDennis 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 \nUpstairs Signature Gallery – Sensory Overload Group Exhibition\nSide Gallery – To Be Announced\nCityArts Café Gallery – Solo Exhibition by Vaughn Belak\nThe Mahesh Chaddah Family Trust Spotlight Gallery – Duo Exhibition by Peterson Guerrier & Christopher Jones\nNew Art in the Young Artists Gallery & Redefine Gallery\n____________________________________________________ \nPARKING\nCityArts 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. \n____________________________________________________ \nThank You to Our Annual Sponsors:\nOrange County Arts and Cultural Affairs \nCity of Orlando \nUnited Arts of Central Florida \nDowntown Development Board \nRemixed
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/3rd-thursday-opening-night-reception-july-2026/
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