Orlando Museum of Art Opens Doors Wide on August 21 for FREE Access for All Event
- Alastair Mac
- Aug 18
- 5 min read
This Access for All marks one of the final days to see the 11th Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition.
The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is excited to announce its next Access for All event, presented in collaboration with the Art Bridges Foundation. On Thursday, August 21, guests can enjoy free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This initiative highlights OMA’s continued commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone can experience the transformative power of art.
“Our mission is to make art accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for everyone in our community,” said Cathryn Mattson, CEO of OMA. “Whether it’s through free admission days or innovative partnerships, we’re continually working to break down barriers and open up new ways for all visitors to experience the power of art.”
August 21 is one of the final days the 11th Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition will be open to the public. For the first time in its history, the Florida Prize People’s Choice Award, which comes with a $5,000 prize, has been open to public voting throughout the summer. Thousands of visitors cast their votes in support of their favorite among the 10 outstanding contemporary artists, each of whom is being celebrated for their exceptional work. Now, the moment everyone has been waiting for is here.
At 6 p.m., AdventHealth will present the live announcement of the People’s Choice Award winner, unveiling the artist who captured the hearts of the public.
The museum will also celebrate its third low-vision event in collaboration with eSight by Gentex Corporation, a wearable assistive technology designed to help individuals with visual impairments lead active and independent lives.
Museum goers will have the opportunity to check out the eSight Go wearable device, free of charge, allowing them to see art like never before.
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Additional events in the August 21 schedule include:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | eSight Activation
eSight Go units are available for checkout.
12-1 p.m. | Florida Prize Panel
Join Florida Prize artists Nathalie Alfonso, Amanda Linares, Lisu Vega and Eddie Arroyo, plus chief curator Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon for a panel discussion led by associate curator of education Christina Reinhardt.
2-3 p.m. | Sound Meditation
Join Caitlynn Rainey for a sound meditation session inspired by Florida Prize artist Kelly Joy Ladd.
2:30 p.m. | Gallery Talk
Learn more about selected works from the Florida Prize exhibition.
4-4:30 p.m. | Amanda Linares Activation
Special performance activation by Florida Prize artist Amanda Linares who brings her work Yo vengo de todas partes, y hacia todas partes voy to life. The artist has invited the public to participate in her final activation.
5-7:30 p.m. | Little Giant Pop-up
Little Giant will be onsite selling delicious international inspired food. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
5 p.m.-7 p.m. | Sketching in the Galleries
Drawing and sketching supplies will be available for artists of all ages to use as museum goers can enjoy an evening at the museum and be inspired by artwork in the galleries.
6 p.m. | Florida Prize People's Choice Winner Announcement
Be there for the exciting reveal of the $5,000 People’s Choice Award winner, presented by AdventHealth.
7 p.m. | Docent-Led Tour
This docent-led tour provides opportunities for meaningful conversations with the entire family. Follow along with a docent as they go from gallery to gallery, highlighting various works.
Guests are also encouraged to view Dawoud Bey’s Evergreen, which presents haunting images taken at the Evergreen Plantation in Wallace, Louisiana.
“Free access days offer a special chance for our community to connect through the shared language of art,” said Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon, chief curator of OMA. “And as the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art comes to a close, the People’s Choice Award offers a meaningful way to celebrate the impact these 10 incredible artists have had on our visitors – inviting the public to be part of the curatorial conversation and honor the work that moved them most.”
In addition to free admission, Access for All events feature guided tours and enriching gallery activities, providing visitors with opportunities to engage with art in a variety of ways. All are welcome to attend and experience the beauty and wonder of art in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
For more information about the event and OMA's exhibitions and programs, please visit www.omart.org.
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