The Crealdé School of Art is a
non-profit arts organization in
Winter Park, Florida. Opened in 1975, the school offers
visual and
three-dimensional arts classes for all ages, a summer art camp, and a visiting artist workshop series.
Mission statement
Its mission is to stimulate the creative process inherent in each individual through hands-on visual-arts education and to cultivate a lifelong
aesthetic
Aesthetics, or esthetics, is a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty and taste, as well as the philosophy of art (its own area of philosophy that comes out of aesthetics). It examines aesthetic values, often expressed th ...
appreciation in people of all ages and backgrounds. This mission is realized through comprehensive studio art instruction and interaction with professional working artists, presentation of gallery exhibitions and related art activities that encourage art exploration, an extensive outreach program that services
at-risk minority youth and seniors, and fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity and the preservation of our cultural heritage.
Exhibits
The school features two exhibition galleries and an outdoor
sculpture garden that are open to the public at its main campus at 600 St. Andrews Boulevard. Exhibits include works by Florida artists, national and international artists, and the school's students.
Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Opened in 2007, Hannibal Square Heritage Center is a museum of
African American art, history and heritage that was founded by the Crealdé School of Art in partnership with area residents and the City of Winter Park. It is located at 642 West New England Avenue. The Center features photos and
oral histories, and changing exhibits of art, history and culture.
References
Website
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Hannibal Square Heritage Center website
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African-American museums in Florida
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Educational institutions established in 1975