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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 
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/cityarts-retrospective-celebrating-20-years-opens-in-the-austin-commercial-gallery-on-june-18/
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/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Pitch Side" Opens at CityArts on July 16
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 \n \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/pitch-side-opens-at-cityarts-on-july-16/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Speakeasy-Inspired Portfolio Exhibition by H. Gorlitz Scott Presented by Art For All Spaces at CityArts Side Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Art For All Spaces proudly presents Bookaholic\, a captivating solo exhibition by Orlando artist H. Gorlitz Scott\, opening during the CityArts Third Thursday celebration on Thursday\, July 16\, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Side Gallery at CityArts in Downtown Orlando. \nPart speakeasy\, part creative sanctuary\, Bookaholic is a richly imagined portfolio exhibition that invites viewers into the mind of one fantasy-loving creative whose passions for reading\, writing\, and illustrating collide in visually compelling ways. Drawing inspiration from literature\, imagination\, storytelling\, and the atmosphere of hidden literary lounges and old-world intrigue\, the exhibition reflects the artist’s deep affection for narrative worlds both written and illustrated. \nFor H. Gorlitz Scott\, books are more than objects—they are portals. Bookaholic explores the intimate relationship between story and image\, where characters\, imagined realms\, whispered adventures\, and the visual echoes of fantasy culture come alive on the gallery walls. Whether you are a devoted reader\, fantasy enthusiast\, or simply someone who appreciates imaginative art\, this exhibition offers a welcoming escape into creative wonder. \nH. Gorlitz Scott has developed a distinctive artistic voice that blends illustrative storytelling\, fantasy influences\, and personal narrative into a compelling visual language. This portfolio-style exhibition serves as both an introduction and an immersive experience into the artist’s world. \n“Some exhibitions are about viewing artwork. Others are about stepping into someone’s imagination\,” said Brad Biggs\, Director of Art For All Spaces. “Bookaholic feels like being invited into a secret creative hideaway where literature\, fantasy\, and visual storytelling all sit at the same table.” \nCityArts\, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando\, remains one of Central Florida’s premier destinations for contemporary visual art\, drawing collectors\, creatives\, and curious visitors alike for its monthly Third Thursday events. \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nExhibition Details:\nExhibition: Bookaholic\nArtist: H. Gorlitz Scott\nVenue: CityArts – Side Gallery\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, July 16\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nLocation: CityArts\, Downtown Orlando\nPresented by: Art For All Spaces
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/a-speakeasy-inspired-portfolio-exhibition-by-h-gorlitz-scott-presented-by-art-for-all-spaces-at-cityarts-side-gallery/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Día de los Muertos & Monster Party
DESCRIPTION:Día de los Muertos & Monster Event is a themed exhibition at CityArts Orlando and an outdoor experience with live performances\, vendors\, and more! Now\, in its 17th year\, the Día de los Muertos & Monster Art Exhibitions will showcase Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional\, national\, and international artists. This unique art exhibition will be paired with an outdoor experience on opening night that will feature food\, drinks\, entertainment\, and spooky art vendors. \nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nCityArts (39 S Magnolia Avenue) \nExhibits: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nStreet Party: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \n  \nCost to enter CityArts: Free \nSuggested Donation: $5 \nCost of the SUGAR SKULL EXPERIENCE: $50 \n\nEntrance to CityArts\nOne meal voucher valid at the street party food trucks\n(2) drink tickets that can be redeemed at the indoor bar or street party bar\n\nEnjoy throughout the night: \n\nArt installations\nFace Painting\nArt vendors\nMusical and Visual Performances\nFood trucks\nAnd more!\n\nEXPERIENCE NEW ART OPENING AT CITYARTS FOR DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS AND MONSTER ART SHOW! \n____________________________________________________ \nThank you to our event sponsors: \n\nCasa de Mexico\nCABETCAL\n\nThank you to our sponsors and partners \n\nUnited Arts of Central Florida\nAustin Commerical\nCity of Orlando\nDowntown Development Board\nOrange County Arts and Cultural Affairs\nRemixed
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/17th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-monster-party/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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