44th Annual Summer ArtCamp Exhibition
Aug. 16, 2026 — Sep. 20, 2026
Location: Showalter Hughes Community Gallery
This vibrant exhibition showcases over 400 young artists, ages 4–17, who participate in Crealdé’s Summer ArtCamp.
Individual and collaborative works in ceramics, sculpture, painting, photography, and mixed media reflect the energy of Crealdé’s creative studios and lakeside campus. ArtCamp has nurtured young talent since 1982 and invites the community to celebrate imagination, joy, and discovery.
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Showalter Hughes Community Gallery
Tasanee Durrett: Sacred Vessels: Healing and Memory in the Black Diaspora
Sep. 4, 2026 — Dec. 13, 2026
Location: Hannibal Square Heritage Center Gallery
Tasanee Durrett: Sacred Vessels: Healing and Memory in the Black Diaspora
September 4–December 13, 2026
Orlando-based multidisciplinary artist Tasanee Durrett presents this exhibition examining the intersection of healing and identity within the Black Diaspora. Drawing from her architectural background, Durrett creates abstract figurative works that blend human forms with botanical elements, crafting a visual language that connects ancestral wisdom with psychological restoration.
Her mixed-media works investigate how environmental knowledge intertwines with mental wellness and cultural identity, focusing on the neck and head as sacred vessels of memory.
Through techniques of pointillism and one-line painting, vibrant flora and architectural elements serve as symbols of resilience, while intricate linework bridges the built environment, natural world, and human consciousness. Each piece advocates for a return to ancestral knowledge as a pathway to contemporary healing.
Emerge: New Works by 3D & Photography Fellowship and Studio Artists
Oct. 2, 2026 — Jan. 10, 2027
Location: Showalter Hughes Community Gallery
Emerge: New Works by 3D & Photography Fellowship and Studio Artists
October 2–January 10, 2027
This biennial exhibition showcases new work by artists in Crealdé’s Fellowship and Studio Artist Programs—residency-style opportunities that provide teaching experience, mentorship, and studio access. Participants are selected through a competitive process and work in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and photography.
The 2026 edition highlights the diverse practices and conceptual directions developed over the course of each artist’s time on campus. In addition to advancing their studio work, many artists contribute to Crealdé’s educational mission, creating a reciprocal environment that fosters both individual and community growth.
Panoramic Light: The Art of Hansen Mulford
Oct. 16, 2026 — Dec. 11, 2026
Location: Alice and William Jenkins Gallery
Panoramic Light: The Art of Hansen Mulford
October 16–December 11, 2026
This solo exhibition features the studio work of Hansen Mulford, offering a rare look into the personal artistic vision of one of Central Florida’s most respected arts professionals. Known for his contemplative compositions and evocative use of space and light, Mulford creates paintings that invite viewers into quiet moments of reflection, often drawing from themes of nature, memory, and mood.
Widely recognized for his 40-year tenure as Chief Curator at the Orlando Museum of Art, Mulford played a pivotal role in shaping and elevating Central Florida’s visual arts community.
This exhibition, his first solo show at Crealdé School of Art, turns the spotlight toward his own creative journey—presenting a body of work that complements his curatorial legacy with quiet resonance and artistic depth.
Shadows and Light: Photographs of September 11
Aug. 21, 2026 — Sep. 26, 2026
Location: Alice and William Jenkins Gallery
Shadows and Light: Photographs of September 11 is a poignant 25th-anniversary memorial exhibition featuring firsthand photographs taken by artist David Forrest in New York City on September 11, 2001.
Captured from Brooklyn as the attacks unfolded, these powerful black and white images document not only the tragedy that transformed a nation, but also the resilience, compassion, and quiet humanity that emerged in its wake. Through museum-quality prints, thoughtful interpretation, and opportunities for reflection, the exhibition offers an intimate and deeply personal perspective on a day that continues to shape our collective memory.
More than a historical record, Shadows and Light serves as a moving tribute to those affected by the events of September 11 and invites audiences to consider the enduring strength of the human spirit beneath even the darkest of skies.
The Shape of Her Story
Jan. 8, 2027 — Apr. 16, 2027
Location: Showalter Hughes Community Gallery
Presented in celebration of International Women’s Month, The Shape of Her Story features the work of the Women Artists Group, a collective of accomplished Central Florida artists founded in 2015 to foster artistic growth, collaboration, and creative exchange.
Composed of professional women artists with extensive exhibition records, including several who are faculty members, studio artists, and former students of Crealdé School of Art, the group brings together diverse artistic perspectives shaped by experience, curiosity, and a shared commitment to creative excellence.
Through painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, and other visual forms, the artists explore personal narratives, cultural influences, and contemporary issues through distinctly individual perspectives. Reflecting the strength, resilience, insight, and imagination of women artists, the exhibition celebrates the many ways women interpret and shape the world around them.
The Shape of Her Story offers audiences an opportunity to engage with a dynamic collection of artwork that highlights the richness of women’s creative voices and the enduring contributions they make to Central Florida’s cultural landscape.
Swoon: A Homecoming
Jan. 22, 2027 — Apr. 16, 2027
Location: Alice and William Jenkins Gallery
For more than 25 years, internationally acclaimed artist Swoon (Caledonia Curry) has been a pioneering force in contemporary art and one of the most influential voices in the traditionally male-dominated worlds of street art and muralism. Born in Florida, Swoon has achieved global recognition through exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, Tate Modern in London, and the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, and has been featured by PBS and other major cultural platforms.
This exhibition features prints from Swoon’s recently released divination deck, drawing upon archetypes, symbols, and characters from the richly imagined fairytale world she has spent years building. Rooted in storytelling and transformation, these works blend myth, memory, and personal narrative while reflecting the artist’s longstanding engagement with social and environmental issues that inspire meaningful conversation and reflection.
For Central Florida audiences, Swoon: A Homecoming celebrates a Florida-born artist whose international success stands as an inspiration to generations of artists. By bringing the work of one of today’s most significant contemporary artists to Crealdé School of Art, this exhibition connects our community to the broader art world while affirming the creative potential flourishing here at home.