In Lake Nona, this time of year\u2019s mild days and near-perfect starry nights pair perfectly with something that makes our community unique: enjoying art in the open air.<\/p>\n
Outdoor art has always been part of the story here, shaping a sense of place that feels lived-in and approachable rather than confined to gallery walls. You might pass a sculpture on a morning walk, spot a mural near your favorite restaurant or find an installation that quietly becomes a local landmark.<\/p>\n
Art is also essential for creating moments of connection. That\u2019s intentional. Through Tavistock Development Company\u2019s placemaking approach, it helps shape how the community moves, gathers and comes to life. This approach has helped turn Lake Nona into a place where creativity and culture show up naturally in daily life.
\nHere are six of Lake Nona\u2019s most popular outdoor (and open to the public) art exhibitions. If they\u2019re not on your weekend plans or part of your next date night, you\u2019re missing out.<\/p>\n
1. Sculpture Garden<\/a> 2. The Glass House<\/a> 3. The Beacon<\/a> 4. Prismatic Mural<\/a>
\nA 50,000-square-foot open-air landscape of discovery, the Sculpture Garden presents a curated selection of works from The Lewis Collection. Designed as an immersive outdoor setting, it invites guests to explore these large-scale sculptures as they stand in contrast to \u2013 and complement \u2013 nature.<\/p>\n
\nPart of Brooklyn-based artist Tom Fruin\u2019s ICON Series, this commissioned work is crafted from reclaimed materials and informed by the language of sustainable design and American folk tradition. The result is a resplendent stained-glass structure that glows and shifts with the changing light.<\/p>\n
\nA six-story landmark, \u201cThe Beacon\u201d blends video, music and interactive light into a layered nighttime experience. Nearby, \u201cCode Wall\u201d features dichroic glass embedded with imagery and messages rendered in binary code. Created in collaboration with Lake Nona artist JEFRE, New York\u2013based Michael Counts and 3-Legged Dog.<\/p>\n
\nCreated alongside the launch of an 8,500-square-foot chiller plant designed to meet the community\u2019s growing demand for central cooling, the Prismatic Mural brings color and scale to essential infrastructure. Composed of more than 20 distinct hues and realized with 225 gallons of paint, it stands as one of the newest additions to Lake Nona\u2019s public art collection.<\/p>\n