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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.

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.

WE NEVER LEFT

This exhibition focuses on Native American artists who are descendants of the indigenous peoples who survived and continue to thrive in some portion of their Southeastern homelands despite most of their populations being relocated in the 19th Century.

Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints

Celebrating the 100th birthday of Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000), this exhibition features 26 graphic works done between 1917-1997.

My Hero! Contemporary Art & Superhero Action

Experience the escapades of iconic superheroes with this pumped-up collection of international artworks in a variety of media.

Healing Hearts - Caring Hands

Red Cross volunteers seen through the lens of photographer Charles Hodges, capturing the essence of the heartfelt, selfless individuals that without them, the Red Cross would not be.

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.

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.

WE NEVER LEFT

This exhibition focuses on Native American artists who are descendants of the indigenous peoples who survived and continue to thrive in some portion of their Southeastern homelands despite most of their populations being relocated in the 19th Century.

Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints

Celebrating the 100th birthday of Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000), this exhibition features 26 graphic works done between 1917-1997.

My Hero! Contemporary Art & Superhero Action

Experience the escapades of iconic superheroes with this pumped-up collection of international artworks in a variety of media.

Healing Hearts - Caring Hands

Red Cross volunteers seen through the lens of photographer Charles Hodges, capturing the essence of the heartfelt, selfless individuals that without them, the Red Cross would not be.

MOAS Blog

Faces of the Past: Portraits from the MOAS Collection

For centuries artists have created portraits of people. The portrait dates back thousands of years and was usually reserved for people of importance like the wealthy, kings, queens, nobility, generals, ancestors, and other individuals deemed worthy. The magnificent portrait is a creative collaboration between the artist and the sitter and can mean many things to different people. 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.