Nearly 50 Florida artists will feature works in new downtown Orlando exhibition

Works by nearly 50 Florida artists will be featured in a new exhibition opening next month in downtown Orlando.Jessy Jones Collections will present Collection Retrospective from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 19 at 103 E. Pine St. The opening is part of downtown Orlando’s monthly Third Thursday arts event.The exhibition features pieces from curator Alexandria Trevor’s personal collection. Organizers said the works were acquired at several price points to show that people can begin collecting original art with a single purchase and build a collection over time.The collection includes abstract and figurative pieces in a variety of mediums. Many of the participating artists are expected to attend the opening to discuss their work, creative processes and available commissions.Featured artists include Selfismo, Jonathan Tyson, Michael Lusk and Bob Smedley. The four artists will display and sell additional work at tables outside the gallery.Trevor will be available to introduce visitors to artists and pr