# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Shaping a Sense of Place: Historic Murals and the Aesthetic Character of Winter Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Shaping a Sense of Place: Historic Murals and the Aesthetic Character of Winter Park
This presentation explores the stories behind Winter Park’s murals, why they matter, and the challenges of preserving them, showing how these artworks are connected to the city’s buildings, shared culture, and sense of identity. The focus of this talk will be four historic murals and the artists that created them: Joe Testa-Secca’s Winter Park Post Office murals, Joy Postle’s Casa Iberia mural at Rollins College, Don Sill’s mosaic on the Winter Park Day Nursery, and a recently-uncovered Sam Stoltz fresco in a private home. 

In conjunction with the Winter Park History Museum’s current exhibit, Echoes of Expression: The History of Arts & Culture in Winter Park, this talk will be presented by Rick Kilby, award-winning author of Florida’s Healing Waters and recipient of the Rhea Marsh and Dorothy Lockhart Smith Winter Park History Research Grant.

The Rhea Marsh and Dorothy Lockhart Smith Research Grant is managed by Olin Library at Rollins College and the Winter Park Library.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-park/shaping-a-sense-of-place-historic-murals-and-the-aesthetic-character-of-winter-park/200029595552014
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winter Park
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States, Florida 32789
- **lat**: 28.59561
- **long**: -81.35228
- **full address**: 200 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States, Florida 32789

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Shaping a Sense of Place: Historic Murals and the Aesthetic Character of Winter Park being held?
  - **A:** Shaping a Sense of Place: Historic Murals and the Aesthetic Character of Winter Park takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 200 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States, Florida 32789.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Shaping a Sense of Place: Historic Murals and the Aesthetic Character of Winter Park?
  - **A:** Shaping a Sense of Place: Historic Murals and the Aesthetic Character of Winter Park is organized by Winter Park History Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Shaping a Sense of Place: Historic Murals and the Aesthetic Character of Winter Park is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winter Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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