Take a tour through the Orlando Museum of Art 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Soak in some art, learn a bit about your community’s creativity and immerse yourself in all things inspirational at Orlando Museum of Art. Founded in 1924, the museum is home to a rotating series of temporary exhibitions and traveling shows complemented by mainstay works. Guests can also take advantage of the year-round workshops held on site, like art appreciation classes, lectures, films, guided tours, kids’ events and more. Credit: Photo via Orlando Museum of Art
This weekend sees the return of OMA’s signature arts event, the Florida Prize, for an 11th year. Even though the local museum has weathered a turbulent last few years, the Florida Prize has never experienced a drop in quality or vibrancy.

This year sees a curated lineup of thought-provoking and adventurous young and mid-career artists from all around Florida. Each artist brings to OMA either a selection of recent works or large-scale installations to fit the space. The 2025 artists are Nathalie Alfonso, Eddie Arroyo, Leo Castañeda, (Orlando’s own) Kelly Joy Ladd, Amanda Linares, Kandy G. Lopez, Jiha Moon, Troy Simmons, Cornelius Tulloch and Lisu Vega.

The winner of the titular Prize will be announced Friday evening at the always-glittering opening reception. The exhibition officially opens on Saturday, May 31, and runs through Aug. 24.

opening reception 6 p.m. Friday, May 30, Orlando Museum of Art, $50.

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2025 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

Through Aug. 24

Location: Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando

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Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL

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This article appears in Summer Guide 2025.