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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDawn Knight
\nEmail: Dawn.Knight@ocfl.net\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Orange County, FL \u2014 Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs<\/a> presents \u201cMass Mixed Media\u201d by A.J. Barbel<\/a> in the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Admission is free, but advance registration is requested<\/a>. \u201cMass Mixed Media\u201d will be displayed through Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The Multicultural Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.<\/p>\n \u201cI create work that blends abstraction with Afro-surrealism to explore truth, memory, and cultural identity,\u201d said Barbel. \u201cMy art connects personal storytelling with collective experiences, inviting audiences to see the familiar in new and thought-provoking ways.\u201d<\/p>\n Achille \u201cA.J.\u201d Barbel<\/a> describes himself as a multidisciplinary artist and designer driven by a passion for visual storytelling. His work examines the intersection of culture, media, and identity. Born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and raised in Florida and Chicago, A.J. developed a keen eye for detail at an early age. Art became a creative outlet and a means of self-expression. Through murals, installations, and animation, he reimagines history and everyday life in ways that spark reflection.<\/p>\n WHEN: WHERE: HOW: About Orange County Government:\u00a0Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation\u2019s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.OCFL.net<\/a>\u00a0or go to\u00a0Orange County Government\u2019s social media channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Opening reception on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Program begins at 5:10 p.m.
Display continues through Tuesday, April 14, 2026<\/p>\n
The Multicultural Gallery
Orange County Multicultural Center
7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818<\/p>\n
Admission to the reception is free, but advance registration is requested<\/a>.<\/p>\n