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OFA provides a comprehensive schedule of programming that connects people of various backgrounds & interests to the exciting world of architecture & design. Programs are available for personal enrichment and/or professional growth. Programming areas focus on design, new construction, historic preservation, environmental sustainability, design for improved health, community culture & identity, and featured works of member architects and firms.
Upcoming Events
Wed, Sep 28UF CityLab
Sat, Oct 08Atlantic Center for the ArtsOct 08, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMAtlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, USAJoin OFA and the Florida Foundation for Architecture for a presentation and tour of the Atlantic Center for the Arts building and celebrate the 25 year Test of Time award. Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) is a non-profit multidisciplinary artist residency facility located in New Smyrna Beach.
Wed, Oct 26Orlando Museum of Art
Sat, Sep 24Women's Club of St. CloudSep 24, 2:00 PM – Sep 25, 4:00 PMWomen's Club of St. Cloud, 1012 Massachusetts Ave, St Cloud, FL 34769, USAOFA and the St. Cloud Woman’s Club Heritage Museum are proud to announce a St. Cloud Premiere of “Two Women and Pavilion in the Water”. Light refreshments will be served. This film explores the futurist vision of the female architect who worked for Frank Lloyd Wright.
Sat, Sep 24Sanford Information CenterSep 24, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMSanford Information Center, 230 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771, USAOFA is partnering with Sanford Tours and Experiences to present a day of Trolley Tours of Historic Sanford on September 24th. There will be three 90-min tours covering the Historic Residential District and Downtown Sanford.
Tue, Sep 13Orlando Museum of ArtSep 13, 12:00 AMOrlando Museum of Art, 2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USAThe OFA Art Show is a professionally juried event that takes place at the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) on October 26th and 27th. There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places with the opportunity to enter the Nov. 3rd First Thursday event at OMA. Deadline to apply is September 12, 2022.
Tue, Aug 23Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
Thu, Aug 04Discover DowntownAug 04, 8:15 AM – 10:00 AMDiscover Downtown, 201 S Orange Ave suite 102, Orlando, FL 32801, USAJoin us at Discover Downtown to learn more about the 1924 Lake Eola Bandstand. In the 1920s, Isabel Roberts and Ida Ryan were historic trailblazers and designers of that bandstand, as one of the first all-female architecture practices in the country. Learn about historic women in architecture.
Fri, Jul 22Howey MansionJul 22, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMHowey Mansion, 1001 Citrus Ave, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737, USAJoin OFA for a tour of the historic Howey Mansion located in Howey-in-the-Hills. Come see the progress as they work to restore the Howey Mansion Estate to its original grandeur. Experience a brief history of the area, a self-guided tour the Mansion and grounds. FREE to OFA Members.
Wed, Jun 22Winter Park Library, Edyth Bush TheatreJun 22, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMWinter Park Library, Edyth Bush Theatre, 1052 W Morse Blvd Winter Park , FL 32789Two 8-minute documentary films on Isabel Roberts and Ida Annah Ryan - their all female firm during the 1920's, their careers and buildings in Central Florida. Clare Vickery will provide background information on the grant from the Florida Historic Resources Board, and her other micro-documentaries.
Wed, Jun 08FalkBuilt
Sat, May 141807 Beacon St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169May 14, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM1807 Beacon St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169Join OFA for a walking tour of homes designed by Kevin Schweizer and Will Miller. The tour will follow with food and wine/ beverages on the pool deck of one of the beautiful homes and culminate with an interview of Beverly Schweizer Gurtis.
Tue, Apr 12Dr. Phillips Center for Performing ArtsApr 12, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PMDr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USAJoin the Orlando Foundation for Architecture, UCF, the University of Florida, and Valencia College for an evening of student presentations, scholarship awards, and a talk with nationally known architect, Pascale Sablan, FAIA, of the New York office of Adjaye and Associates.
Sat, Feb 19Rollins CollegeFeb 19, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ESTRollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USAPlease join the Orlando Foundation For Architecture hosting their first walking tour of 2022 at Rollins College in Winter Park. Our tour guide will be Bruce Stephenson, Rollins faculty and author of “John Nolen, Landscape Architect and City Planner”.
Thu, Jan 13CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Sat, Nov 13Market SquareNov 13, 2021, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ESTMarket Square, Celebration, FL 34747, USALearn about Celebration’s unique history and architectural style through a walking tour with New Urbanism! This tour is part of Celebration's 2021 Founders’ Day (part of 25th Anniversary) and organized by the Celebration Foundation. Geoffrey Mouen, AIA and Mark Jones, AIA will lead groups.
Wed, Oct 27C I Group Orlando
Fri, Oct 22Winter Park Public LibraryOct 22, 2021, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMWinter Park Public Library, 1050 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789, USAJoin us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the new 21st century, state-of-the-art library and events center designed by world-renowned architect Sir David Adjaye of Adjaye Associates in conjunction with HuntonBrady Architects and is in its final stages of construction by Brasfield & Gorrie.