Feb 25, 2026
Orlando's Historic Communities Reflected in Exhibition of Fresh Photographs by (re)Frame Collective
ORLANDO, Fla. – In a new community exhibition, Orlando International Airport features a collection of people, culture, and lived experiences from established Central Florida communities as seen through the eyes of photographers who belong to the (re)Frame collective, a platform that seeks to foster a deeper understanding of photography as a vital medium for artistic expression.
The Beauty of Orlando’s Historic Communities is in observance of Black History Month with 27 photographs by 12 local emerging and established artists with (re)Frame, many of whom have never had their work on exhibit in a public space. The photographers’ focus is on representation, storytelling, and perspective, and includes images from Parramore, Eatonville, Washington Shores, Sanford, Maitland, Winter Park, and Kissimmee.
(re)Frame co-founders Barbara Chandler and Mariah Roman helped to curate the exhibit.
The photographs range from a thoughtful portrait of visual artist Jane Turner, a longtime and beloved resident of Eatonville by Davvon Branker, to a familiar outdoor chess game in “Rap-aerobics” at the Eatonville Community Pool (2025) by photographer Tony “Ramzy” Hicks. Washington Shores by Cynthia Slaughter, to a powerful ballerina on pointe shoes in Maitland by Kadeem Stewart.
(re)Frame celebrates the broad range of lens-based art through curated exhibitions, artist panels, and educational programming. Their mission is to promote photography as a vital medium for artistic expression, cultural storytelling, and social dialogue, empowering artists, and inspiring communities.
“Through this exhibition, we recognize historic communities in the Orlando area as well as the community of photographers in the (re)Frame collective,” said Lance Lyttle, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA). “It is our honor to share their visual storytelling to educate and inspire travelers.”
“The Beauty of Orlando’s Historic Communities” is on display through April 7, 2026, in the Community Exhibition Gallery area in Terminal A, Level 3, near the GOAA Executive Offices.
About Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is proud to operate Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), two of Florida’s premier air travel gateways. MCO is a world-class global connector, serving nearly 58 million annual passengers across its three terminals, A, B and C. Connected to an Intermodal Terminal Facility that offers high-speed passenger rail service, Terminal C is an inventive structure that elevates the customer experience with 100% automated screening lanes at TSA checkpoints. ORL is conveniently located just miles from downtown Orlando and provides vital general aviation access to the heart of the region.
For more information, please contact the Office of Public Affairs at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority at 407-825-2055 or email us at MCOPIO@goaa.org for further assistance.