McRae Art Studios Holiday Open House & 40th Anniversary Party

Come Celebrate 40 Years of Creativity with Us!

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 6–10 PM

When was the last time you spent an evening surrounded by art that surprised you, people who inspired you, and creativity that made you feel more alive?

Consider this your invitation!

On Saturday, December 12, step into the colorful, imaginative world of McRae Art Studios for our Holiday Open House and 40th Anniversary Party.

Whether you're a longtime art collector, an occasional gallery-goer, or simply someone who believes life is better with more beauty and creativity, this evening is for you.

Come for the Art. Stay for the Celebration.

Discover something wonderful. Explore exhibitions in our Main Gallery and Tim Tyler Memorial Gallery, featuring original artwork by our 22 member artists.
Meet the makers. Wander through open studios, talk with the artists, and experience the creative energy behind their work.
Find art to love. Discover paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, mixed media, drawings and more—perhaps even a piece you'll want to take home.
Take a chance on big beauty in small packages. Enter our special 2026 Wall of Smalls raffle, featuring original 4" × 4" artworks donated by McRae artists.
Enjoy the festivities. Live music, a donation bar, and an evening filled with art, conversation, and creative energy.

40 Years of Creativity. And YOU are Part of the Story.

In 1986, artists George and Marty Whipple imagined a place where artists could flourish—a community offering affordable studio space, creative freedom, and the encouragement of fellow artists.

Forty years later, that vision is still alive and bearing fruit.

McRae Art Studios has become Central Florida's oldest artist collective, a place where generations of artists have created, experimented, and shared their work with the community.

But here's something we know after four decades:

A creative community doesn't thrive on artists alone. It thrives because of people like you.

This anniversary isn't just a celebration of our history. It's a celebration of everyone who has helped make that history possible—and everyone who will help shape what comes next.

We'd love for you to be part of it.