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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.

Volusia County

The Volusia County gallery contains paintings with the county as the subject. Volusia County has encouraged both well-known and less-known artists to portray the environments and people from the county from the last quarter of the 19th century and on.

"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 - a state that few northerners knew a lot about or would ever visit.

Upstairs, Downstairs: Porcelain and Pewter Decorative Arts from the Collection

This exhibition shows the everyday objects that helped define upper class and working-class lives.

The War to End All Wars

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, local artist Patricia BeBeau’s monumental collage/mixed media work will be on display.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Fifteen of the most non-traditional and exciting 21st century published versions of the illustrated poem by award-winning artists.

Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen

An exhibit featuring Katharine Hepburn's performance and screen costumes along with vintage posters, playbills, photos, and other Hepburn-related artifacts.

Cut Up / Cut Out

An exhibition of national and international artists who explore the captivating methods of decorative piercing and cutting, using a wide range of media.

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.

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.

Volusia County

The Volusia County gallery contains paintings with the county as the subject. Volusia County has encouraged both well-known and less-known artists to portray the environments and people from the county from the last quarter of the 19th century and on.

"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 - a state that few northerners knew a lot about or would ever visit.

Upstairs, Downstairs: Porcelain and Pewter Decorative Arts from the Collection

This exhibition shows the everyday objects that helped define upper class and working-class lives.

The War to End All Wars

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, local artist Patricia BeBeau’s monumental collage/mixed media work will be on display.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Fifteen of the most non-traditional and exciting 21st century published versions of the illustrated poem by award-winning artists.

Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen

An exhibit featuring Katharine Hepburn's performance and screen costumes along with vintage posters, playbills, photos, and other Hepburn-related artifacts.

Cut Up / Cut Out

An exhibition of national and international artists who explore the captivating methods of decorative piercing and cutting, using a wide range of media.

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.

MOAS Blog

ICON and Space News (Volume 1)

On November 2nd, I had the opportunity to participate in a media event for the launch of the ICON spacecraft at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. During a two-year mission, the Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) will study the frontier of space: the dynamic zone, high in our atmosphere, where Earth’s weather meets space weather. In this region, the thin gases at the edge of space... Read More

2018 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.