The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) will host its monthly Access for All event on Thursday, June 18, offering free admission from 10 am to 8 pm. The event, supported by the Art Bridges Foundation, will unveil two newly acquired artworks: David LaChapelle's 'Annunciation' (2019), gifted to the museum, and Kandy G Lopez's 'Hispaniola II – Mia' (2024), purchased by OMA. The day includes hands-on activities, gallery talks, sketching sessions, and a highlights tour, alongside current exhibitions such as the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, now in its 12th edition with 12 artists.
This event matters because it underscores OMA's commitment to making art accessible to the Central Florida community through free monthly programming, removing financial barriers to cultural engagement. The unveiling of new acquisitions and the Florida Prize exhibition highlight the museum's focus on contemporary art that addresses themes of memory, identity, and heritage, while the partnership with Art Bridges Foundation models how philanthropic support can expand public access to museums.