MOAS - Museum of Arts & Science

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Florida history through art

Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art

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Special Current Exhibits

The Seminole and the Everglades

The Everglades is a region of tropical wetlands that occupies the southern portion of Florida. The Seminole nation emerged out of the groups of Native American's. Artists from the early 19th century on have found the visual characteristics of the people and the land compelling subjects for artwork.

Florida Weather

Florida is known for weather that changes with uncanny speed. Sun, rain, wind, clouds, storms, and fog all play a part in what the artists sees and wants to capture. Experience a myriad of Florida weather in just one day.

"The Latest News from Florida": Wood Engravings from 19th Century Periodicals

Wood engravings from 19th century illustrated magazines and journals documenting events in the remote land of Florida.

Gone Fishin'

This exhibition emphasizes Florida's reputation for being one of the greatest sport fishing areas in the world. From locals with simple cane poles to celebrities on yachts decked out for challenging sailfish and tarpon.

Fantastic! Decorative Fans from a Private Collection

A collection of over 50 fans from the 18th to the early 20th centuries.

Biodiversity in the Art of Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen

An exhibition of over 50 major works by this modern-day Audubon, celebrates the natural world at the critical moment when literally thousands of species on our planet are facing the possibility of extinction.

Volusia Wilderness Captured: Florida Paintings by Sandra Lloyd

Over 50 paintings that span the career of noted local painter Sandra DeArmas Lloyd and capture the beauty of the Volusia County Wilderness in both watercolor and oil paint.

Painting with Paper: The Art of Akiko Sugiyama

Works created by folding, rolling, twisting, cutting, painting, texturizing, sewing, wrapping, and spinning a range of papers.

Around the Bend: Plein Air Paintings fromthe Collection of Kevin Miller and Hal Stringer

An exhibit bringing together some of the best Florida painters working in the tradition of Plein Air painting today.

POP ART/OP ART from the MOAS Collection

An exhibition highlighting the Pop Art and Op Art movements so popular in the U.S. and around the world in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.

The Seminole and the Everglades

The Everglades is a region of tropical wetlands that occupies the southern portion of Florida. The Seminole nation emerged out of the groups of Native American's. Artists from the early 19th century on have found the visual characteristics of the people and the land compelling subjects for artwork.

Florida Weather

Florida is known for weather that changes with uncanny speed. Sun, rain, wind, clouds, storms, and fog all play a part in what the artists sees and wants to capture. Experience a myriad of Florida weather in just one day.

"The Latest News from Florida": Wood Engravings from 19th Century Periodicals

Wood engravings from 19th century illustrated magazines and journals documenting events in the remote land of Florida.

Gone Fishin'

This exhibition emphasizes Florida's reputation for being one of the greatest sport fishing areas in the world. From locals with simple cane poles to celebrities on yachts decked out for challenging sailfish and tarpon.

Fantastic! Decorative Fans from a Private Collection

A collection of over 50 fans from the 18th to the early 20th centuries.

Biodiversity in the Art of Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen

An exhibition of over 50 major works by this modern-day Audubon, celebrates the natural world at the critical moment when literally thousands of species on our planet are facing the possibility of extinction.

Volusia Wilderness Captured: Florida Paintings by Sandra Lloyd

Over 50 paintings that span the career of noted local painter Sandra DeArmas Lloyd and capture the beauty of the Volusia County Wilderness in both watercolor and oil paint.

Painting with Paper: The Art of Akiko Sugiyama

Works created by folding, rolling, twisting, cutting, painting, texturizing, sewing, wrapping, and spinning a range of papers.

Around the Bend: Plein Air Paintings fromthe Collection of Kevin Miller and Hal Stringer

An exhibit bringing together some of the best Florida painters working in the tradition of Plein Air painting today.

POP ART/OP ART from the MOAS Collection

An exhibition highlighting the Pop Art and Op Art movements so popular in the U.S. and around the world in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.

MOAS Blog

Water Use in Florida

Although it may seem that we have an infinite amount of water in our state and the quality of local water resources is pristine, our local water resources are in jeopardy as demand increases. Water resources, which includes groundwater, surface water, and saline, are vital to sustaining Florida’s society, economy, agriculture, and natural environment. Read More

2019 Exhibit Sponsors

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.