A Return to Espero

For nearly a century, the story of the Maitland Art Center’s founding seemed complete.

Then, the letters surfaced.

Recently discovered in the archives of the Curtis Institute of Music, an extraordinary trove of correspondence between artist J. André Smith and philanthropist Mary Curtis Bok reveals a deeper, more compelling origin, born of a powerful creative alliance and a shared vision for what Central Florida’s art community could become. Illustrated by Smith and brimming with artistic and philosophical exchange, these letters illuminate the origin of the Research Studio as never before. Paired with rarely seen works from Smith’s evolving career, A Return to Espero reframes the birth of the site as a profound creative partnership.

On view from Saturday, July 26 - Sunday, October 5 | 11-4pm

This exhibition is generously supported by a grant from the Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation.

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• Next Wednesday, 16th July, 10:00 am, Little Creatives & Me in Maitland

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