Faith Arts Village Orlando (FAVO) announced on April 9 the launch of “The Acclaimed Exhibition” with a public opening reception scheduled for Friday, April 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Gallery in Orlando City Hall. The free event aims to showcase a wide range of artwork created by local artists and provide an opportunity for community engagement.
The exhibition is intended to highlight the diversity and collaborative spirit of Orlando’s arts scene. Organizers say visitors will have access to paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed media works produced by artists who use FAVO’s unique studio spaces, located in repurposed motel rooms on Highland Avenue. Attendees can also learn about the stories and creative processes behind each piece.
Featured artists include John Baker, Will Benton, Denisse Berlingeri, Patricia Byron, Valerie Capuzzi, Rona Castiglione, Mirjana Cesar, Marsha De Broske, Marion Fague-Bass, Alice Fortunato, Cathy Gatti, Chris Gray, Geoff Gregory, Jim Hobart, Robin Johnson, Diane Martens, Thom Meaders, Richard Munster, Bethany Myers, Bob Smedley, Mark Snedeker, Bonnie Sprung; Chuck Stecker; Kathryn Stecker; Vicki Taylor; Holly Tharp; Byron Walker; and Scott White. Admission is free to all visitors. Those interested are encouraged to attend FAVO’s monthly open studio nights held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month from 5 – 9 p.m., located at 718 Highland Avenue.
Orlando’s City Hall at 400 South Orange Avenue serves as the primary hub for administrative offices and services according to the official website. The city seeks to support its residents through comprehensive services such as community development and urban planning in order to promote a secure environment according to the official website.
Orlando operates under a structure led by a mayor and six-member City Council with four-year terms according to the official website. Its municipal framework covers governance responsibilities for all residents within city boundaries including infrastructure projects and public safety initiatives according to the official website.
In addition to supporting arts events like this exhibition through civic engagement programs such as the Mayor’s Matching Grant program that collaborates with neighborhood groups and nonprofits according to the official website, Orlando follows standard practices found in most municipalities across Florida according to the official website.
