About this Event
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Orange County Convention Center, proudly presents the Highwaymen Collection. This initiative aims to preserve both the art and history of the Highwaymen while sharing these remarkable artworks with visitors from around the world. Since its inception in 1983, the Orange County Convention Center has emerged as a leader in the meetings and events industry and has developed an impressive art collection that highlights creators from various disciplines who share a common focus on Florida’s rich flora and fauna.
The Highwaymen, also referred to as the Florida Highwaymen, are a group of 26 African American landscape artists in Florida who overcame numerous racial and cultural challenges.The Highwaymen were mostly self-taught painters, who mentored each other. Originating from the Fort Pierce area, they painted landscapes and made a living selling them door-to-door to businesses and individuals throughout Florida from the mid-1950s through the 1980s. They sold them in towns and cities and along roadsides throughout Florida, often still wet, out of the trunks of their cars.
This permanent artwork collection was first conceived 2020, but due to the Pandemic had to be delayed, and now, we are very pleased to invite you to a night filled with art, culture, and history. Come explore this stunning collection of paintings by the legendary Highwaymen on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West Building, 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
Parking: (map)
- Enter West Building at International Drive and Convention Way or International Drive and Exhibit Drive.
- Follow the road down past the pedestrian bridge(s).
- Guest parking is in front of the West Halls D, E and F – Bus and POV lanes.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, United States
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