Mount Dora Center for the Arts, art museum in Mount Dora, Florida
Mount Dora Center for the Arts is a museum in Mount Dora, Florida, displaying paintings, sculptures, and craft works from artists in the community. The building includes classrooms for instruction, an arts resource library on the second floor, a community room for events, and an outdoor garden with sculptures and plantings.
The center opened in 1985, growing out of the large Mount Dora Arts Festival which brought the local art community together. This successful festival led to the establishment of a permanent institution dedicated to supporting local artists and art enthusiasts.
The center serves as a gathering place for artists and art enthusiasts in Mount Dora, providing local creators with a space to display their work. Visitors and residents alike come together to participate in creative activities and connect over their shared interest in making and viewing art.
The center is located on Fifth Avenue in Mount Dora and is easy to find from the main street. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11 in the morning to 5 in the evening, and visitors can call ahead on other days to arrange a visit or ask about current exhibits.
The center has an arts resource library on the second floor where visitors can borrow books about art or learn about local artists. This lesser-known feature gives art enthusiasts an opportunity to explore art history and local creative practices more deeply than typical gallery visits.
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