The Orlando Museum of Art will offer free admission on Thursday, June 18, as part of its monthly Access for All day. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring family activities, a gallery talk, sketching in the galleries, and a docent-led highlights tour. The event includes the unveiling of two newly acquired works in the Mr. & Mrs. Chesley Magruder II Gallery: “Annunciation” by photographer David LaChapelle and “Hispaniola II – Mia” by artist Kandy G Lopez, who won the 2025 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art People’s Choice vote. The 2026 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition is also on view, showcasing 12 Florida artists with works in painting, photography, sculpture, weaving, performance, and large-scale immersive environments.
This event matters because it provides accessible community engagement with contemporary art, highlighting regional artists and recent acquisitions that reflect the museum's commitment to diversity and local talent. The free admission, supported by the Art Bridges Foundation, removes financial barriers, allowing broader public participation in cultural programming. The unveiling of works by David LaChapelle and Kandy G Lopez, alongside the Florida Prize exhibition, underscores the museum's role in promoting Florida-based artists and fostering dialogue around contemporary art practices.