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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Orlando Museum of Art<\/a> (OMA) today announces its upcoming Access for All event on Thursday, June 18, offering free admission from 10 am to 8 pm. Access for All reflects OMA\u2019s ongoing commitment to making art accessible to everyone. Made possible through generous support from the Art Bridges Foundation, the monthly program invites the community to experience free admission and engaging programming designed to inspire meaningful connections with art.<\/p>\n \u201cBy opening our doors for free each month, we are creating more opportunities for Central Florida residents and visitors to experience the power of art together,\u201d said Cathryn Mattson, CEO of OMA. \u201cAccess for All is central to our mission, and this month\u2019s event will invite the community to be among the first to see two important new additions to OMA\u2019s permanent collection.\u201d<\/p>\n Notably, the June 18 Access for All event will mark the unveiling of two newly acquired artworks in the Mr. & Mrs. Chesley Magruder II Gallery. Renowned photographer David LaChapelle has gifted OMA his work Annunciation (2019), and the museum has purchased Hispaniola II \u2013 Mia (2024) by artist Kandy G Lopez, winner of the 2025 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art People\u2019s Choice vote. Together, the works reflect OMA\u2019s commitment to collecting and presenting contemporary art that sparks conversation, connection and deeper understanding.<\/p>\n Additional events in the June 18 schedule include:<\/p>\n Guests are also encouraged to view the museum\u2019s current exhibitions, including the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art<\/a>, Echoes of the Ancient in Contemporary Voices<\/a>, Dennis Scholl: A Day of Four Sunsets<\/a>, and other permanent collection exhibitions.<\/p>\n Now in its 12th edition, the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art is OMA\u2019s signature annual exhibition honoring some of the most compelling artists working across the state. This year\u2019s exhibition, on view through August 23, features the largest number of selected artists in Florida Prize history, with 12 artists represented, including two collaborative duos. The 2026 lineup spans painting, photography, sculpture, assemblage, weaving, performance and large-scale immersive environments, offering visitors a dynamic snapshot of Florida\u2019s cultural vitality.<\/p>\n \u201cOMA\u2019s newly acquired artworks and this year\u2019s Florida Prize exhibition speak beautifully to the breadth of contemporary art being made today,\u201d said Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon, chief curator at OMA. \u201cFrom David LaChapelle\u2019s visionary photographic practice to Kandy G Lopez\u2019s powerful fiber portraiture and the diverse voices represented in the 2026 Florida Prize, Access for All visitors will encounter works that engage memory, identity, spirituality, heritage and connection.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to free admission, Access for All<\/a> events offer guided tours and engaging gallery activities, giving visitors the chance to connect with art in diverse and meaningful ways. Everyone is invited to join and experience the beauty and inspiration of art in a welcoming and inclusive setting.<\/p>\n