Art For All Spaces proudly presents Hidden Florida, a special exhibition opening Thursday, September 17, 2026, with a public reception from 6-9pm at CityArts in downtown Orlando. The exhibition will remain on view through October 11, 2026.
Florida is known around the world for its beaches, theme parks, and famous tourist destinations. Yet beyond the familiar attractions lies another Florida...one filled with remarkable places, forgotten history, hidden natural landscapes, unique architecture, overlooked businesses, and cultural treasures that most people never experience.
In Between, Samantha Levine
Hidden Florida celebrates those places and stories. Rather than depicting what appears on travel brochures, participating artists were challenged to discover the extraordinary in the overlooked. Visitors will encounter artwork inspired by secluded parks, quiet neighborhoods, little-known museums, family-owned diners with virtually no advertising, foreign consulates hidden in plain sight, independent art galleries, historic landmarks, and countless other locations that reveal the rich diversity of the Sunshine State.
Bat Sanctuary, Vera Gubnitskaia
The exhibition encourages residents and visitors alike to look beyond Florida's famous attractions and appreciate the remarkable places that exist just outside the spotlight. Every artwork serves as an invitation to explore, ask questions, and discover something new about the state many call home.
Participating artists include Patricia Byron, Eric Wise, H. Gorlitz Scott, Jolie Spelman, Samantha Levine, Ken Cashon, Cathy Hempel, Teri Chin, Vera Gubnitskaia, Bob Smedley, Joyce Hayes, Natasha Schaidt, Cheryl Ceullar, John Baker, Juliana Davidson Ross, Dafeney Josue, Debra Knispel, Parker Sketch, and Belina Wright.
Art For All Spaces gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Donna Dowless, Roberta Alfonso, Vicki Green, Doug Powell, Ken Cashon, Baxter Systems, and the many additional sponsors and supporters whose contributions continue to make ambitious community art exhibitions possible.
The opening reception on Thursday, September 17, from 6-9pm, offers visitors an opportunity to meet many of the participating artists, discuss the stories behind their work, and experience a side of Florida that often goes unnoticed.
Admission to the exhibition and opening reception is free and open to the public.
Your Safe Heaven, Jolie Spelman
About Art For All Spaces
Art For All Spaces (AFAS) is an independent Central Florida arts organization dedicated to producing innovative visual art exhibitions that connect artists with the community through education, collaboration, and creative engagement. By partnering with galleries, museums, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations, AFAS creates exhibitions that inspire conversation, celebrate artistic excellence, and make the visual arts accessible to audiences of all backgrounds.
All art courtesy and copyright the artists, published with permission