“Orlando’s original art party” is the award-winning 1st Thursdays presented by the Associates, the OMA’s volunteer support group committed to expanding OMA membership and encouraging the appreciation of the visual arts. From 6 - 9 pm on the first Thursday of each month, OMA showcases a new theme with works by local artists, live music, cash bars serving wine, beer and soft drinks, and café offerings from area restaurants.
Plus, 1st Thursdays guests receive free entrance to the OMA’s exhibitions. Admission to 1st Thursdays is free for OMA members and $10 for non-members. Parking is free at Orlando Loch Haven Park and overflow parking is available at the Orlando Science Center's parking garage for $5 per vehicle.
For more information about events or to volunteer at 1st Thursdays, please call 407 896 4231 x260, or click here to email.
Click here to submit work.
2009-2010 Season
July 2, 2009
Collaboration: The Good, The True, The Beautiful
Some things just seem to work together. Artists ‘team up’ to create works that demonstrate the value of cooperation, dazzle the eye and intrigue the mind.
August 6, 2009
Found
It’s art created from found objects, whether it is all one object or an assemblage of multiple found objects. The Junkman had a busy day!
September 3, 2009
Eclectic Knights – UCF Alumni & Faculty
The newly-formed UCF Art Alumni Chapter will feature selected works created by UCF Alumni and Faculty in a variety of mediums.
October 1, 2009
“Rach”-tober: Music Meets Art
From Rachmaninoff to Rockabilly. How do sound and vision unite in your world? The focus is on music, musicians and art influenced by music.
November 5, 2009
Interiors/Exteriors
Fine art does go with your sofa. Florida artists and designers show how to personalize the home and enrich your life with fine and functional art inside and out.
December 3, 2009
The Line Art Party
An exhibition of pencil, charcoal, pen and ink works, as well as the use of markers and sharpies.
January 7, 2010
Diverse Talents of the National League of American Pen Women
The Orlando/Winter Park Branch of NLAPW showcases the creative talents of its members who are award-winning visual artists, published poets, authors and music composers.
February 4, 2010
Art from the Heart
A themed event having to do with love and all things of and from the heart.
March 4, 2010
Wheels in Motion
Does it have wheels, is it mobile, is it custom? Presenting custom cars, bikes, skateboards, scooters, etc. as well as interpretations of transportation, travel and mobility in other art media.
April 1, 2010
The Happy Show
From the sincerely sweet to the somewhat saccharin, this show highlights the sunny side of life.
May 6, 2010
Go Large!
Large in scale, scope or spirit, works that push the envelope in every direction.
June 3, 2010
Printmakers Unite!
Today, images spread through print and electronic media at light speed…do traditional media like etchings and woodcuts still have meaning? This event provides fine art printmakers from all over Central Florida an opportunity to share their etchings, woodcuts, lithographs and other print media.
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1st Thursdays
Found
It’s art created from found objects, whether it is all one object or an assemblage of multiple found objects. The Junkman had a ... - 9/3/2009
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1st Thursdays
Eclectic Knights – UCF Alumni & Faculty
The newly-formed UCF Art Alumni Chapter will feature selected works created by UCF Alumni and Faculty in ... - 10/1/2009
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1st Thursdays
“Rach”-tober: Music Meets Art
From Rachmaninoff to Rockabilly. How do sound and vision unite in your world? The focus is on music, musicians and ... - 11/5/2009
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1st Thursdays
Interiors/Exteriors
Fine art does go with your sofa. Florida artists and designers show how to personalize the home and enrich your life with fine ... - 12/3/2009
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1st Thursdays
The Line Art Party
An exhibition of pencil, charcoal, pen and ink works, as well as the use of markers and sharpies....
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- Artist
- Adults