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ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 The Orlando Museum of Art is rolling out three new exhibitions this fall, with openings beginning Sept. 11 and continuing through late September.<\/p>\n
The lineup includes original children\u2019s book illustrations, more than 130 pieces of vintage Florida material culture and 70 photographs documenting the state\u2019s wildlife and landscapes.<\/p>\n
\u2018Hello Sophie: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall\u2019<\/p>\n
The first exhibition opens Sept. 11 and features original artwork by Sophie Blackall, the illustrator behind more than 50 children\u2019s books, including the \u201cIvy and Bean\u201d series.<\/p>\n
Blackall won the Randolph Caldecott Medal for \u201cFinding Winnie\u201d in 2016 and \u201cHello Lighthouse\u201d in 2019.<\/p>\n
She is scheduled to visit the museum Oct. 3 for a presentation, question-and-answer session, book signing and meet-and-greet.<\/p>\n
The exhibition runs through Jan. 3.<\/p>\n
\u2018Floridiana\u2019 explores Florida\u2019s tourism past<\/p>\n
\u201cFloridiana: Material Culture from The Sunshine State\u201d opens Sept. 17 and examines how tourists experienced Florida during the mid-20th century.<\/p>\n
The exhibition includes more than 130 objects from the collection of photographer, author and educator Gary Monroe.<\/p>\n
Items include hotel ashtrays, rubber alligators, roadside attraction brochures and other souvenirs reflecting Florida\u2019s tourism culture.<\/p>\n
The exhibition opens during OMA\u2019s monthly Access for All free-admission day and runs through Feb. 1.<\/p>\n
Florida Wildlife Corridor featured in photography exhibition<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Wild Path: Connecting the Florida We Don\u2019t See, Photographs by Carlton Ward Jr.\u201d opens Sept. 25.<\/p>\n
The exhibition features 70 photographs by National Geographic Explorer and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Carlton Ward Jr., who founded the Florida Wildlife Corridor project in 2010.<\/p>\n
Ward has traveled about 2,000 miles on foot during expeditions focused on protecting the corridor and supporting Florida panther conservation. His work also helped lead to the documentary \u201cPath of the Panther.\u201d<\/p>\n
An opening celebration is scheduled for the evening of Sept. 24, with Ward expected to attend.<\/p>\n
The exhibition runs through Jan. 3.<\/p>\n
The museum will also offer gallery talks, docent-led tours and other programming connected to the exhibitions throughout the fall.<\/p>\n
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