Orlando Museum of Art launches Community Scavenger Hunt to celebrate Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

The scavenger hunt features 110 rubber flamingos, each symbolizing one of the 110 Florida Prize artists featured over the past 11 years, dropped at iconic locations across Orlando.

The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) today announces the launch of a whimsical and community-driven scavenger hunt to build excitement for its marquee summer exhibition: the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, running May 31 through August 24. This year marks the 11th edition of the acclaimed annual showcase celebrating the most innovative and dynamic artists across the state.

The scavenger hunt will feature 110 rubber flamingos dropped at iconic locations across the greater Orlando area – such as Winter Park, Mills 50, Loch Haven Park and Lake Eola – each symbolizing one of the 110 Florida Prize artists featured over the past 11 years. 

“We wanted to create a campaign that not only honors our legacy of presenting groundbreaking Florida artists but also invites the community to celebrate with us in a playful, innovative way,” said Cathryn Mattson, CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art. “The flamingo is a nod to Florida’s identity – and this scavenger hunt is our way of sparking joy and engagement around the arts.”

Every flamingo includes a QR code to scan for a prize. Prizes range from museum memberships to eye-catching merchandise. Six lucky winners will receive tickets to the exclusive Florida Prize Preview Party on Friday, May 30, from 6-9 p.m.

The Florida Prize Preview Party is a ticketed, high-energy evening that brings together art lovers, collectors, and creatives. Guests will enjoy culinary creations from 10 local chefs and caterers, each presenting a dish inspired by a featured Florida Prize artist – blending visual art with culinary expression. One artist will be awarded the $20,000 Florida Prize.

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To participate in the community scavenger hunt, locals are encouraged to:Follow OMA on Instagram and turn on post notifications for drop updatesSearch for flamingos at designated drop locationsPost a photo of their found flamingoTag @orlandomuseumofart and use the hashtag #FloridaPrizeFlamingosScan the QR code on the bottom of their flamingo to discover and redeem their prizeRunning from May 31 to August 24, Florida Prize will feature 10 artists presenting a body of recent work or site-specific installations that highlight their unique vision and reflect the cultural vitality of Florida today. Selected artists are Nathalie Alfonso, Eddie Arroyo, Leo Castañeda, Kelly Joy Ladd, Amanda Linares, Kandy G. Lopez, Jiha Moon, Troy Simmons, Cornelius Tulloch, and Lisu Vega.For images of the Florida Prize flamingos, click here.

For more information on the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, the artists, OMA’s sponsors, and the opening Preview Party, please visit www.omart.org. Funds from the event will support the Florida Prize exhibition and education programs.   

About the Orlando Museum of Art: Founded in 1924, the Orlando Museum of Art is a leading cultural institution in the Southeast, dedicated to stimulating creativity and intellectual curiosity by connecting people from all backgrounds and experiences with compelling art and new ideas.

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