EXHIBIT: The Highwaymen—The Walker Collection of Florida Self-Taught Art

Orange County, FL – Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Public Art Review Board is very pleased to present The Highwaymen: The Walker Collection of Florida Self-Taught Art from May 23 to September 21, 2023. The Highwaymen captured America’s postwar spirit through the prodigious output of lively oil paintings that depicted tropical landscapes, a place where one looked at a land of bountiful possibilities. Their vintage works drew people to the art and to Florida as a state of mind, a great escape.

Many thanks to Lance Walker, the world’s leading collector of Florida Highwaymen paintings and Florida self-taught artists. He is the executive producer of the documentary, “The Highwaymen.” Mr. Walker’s mission is to recognize and celebrate Florida’s Self-Taught and so-called Outsider art and artists. His forward-thinking vision complements established art museums and humanistic culture by expanding the range of the fine arts with fresh and challenging artworks by those who are not formally and/or academically trained.

WHO:

Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Public Art Review Board

WHAT:

Art In the Chambers Exhibition of The Highwaymen: The Walker Collection of Florida Self-Taught Art

WHEN:

Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 23 to September 14, 2023, with the exception of Holidays

WHERE:

Orange County Administration Center 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

FREE:

Art in the Chambers is free for all to enjoy!

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The exhibit will be on display in the Orange County Administration Center (201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801) in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers Gallery from Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to Thursday, September 14, 2023.  The Administration Center is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with the exception of holidays.

Please contact Dawn.Knight@ocfl.net for more information.

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About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.

About Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Office: The mission of Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Office is to elevate Central Florida’s arts and culture to that befitting a diverse, world-class community.