{"id":244828,"date":"2026-04-24T14:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/244828\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T14:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:54:10","slug":"orlando-artist-heather-dartez-opens-florida-landscape-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/244828\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando artist Heather Dartez opens Florida landscape exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Orlando artist Heather Dartez will debut a new solo exhibition next month featuring Florida-inspired landscapes that capture sunrises, sunsets and scenes from across the state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The exhibition, titled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meredithsanddesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.meredithsanddesigns.com\/\">From Sunrise to Sunset<\/a>, opens May 2 at Mosaic Studio &amp; Blowout Bar in Ivanhoe Village. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Organizers say the collection highlights Florida\u2019s natural scenery through watercolor and acrylic works that focus on light, color and atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Dartez, who lives in Orlando, has received recognition from the Florida Watercolor Society and has exhibited work through the Orlando Museum of Art and other Central Florida venues. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">She also serves as director of graduate studies at Full Sail University.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The opening event will include a meet-and-greet with the artist, along with cocktails and light bites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The exhibition is presented through Meredith Sand Designs Studio &amp; Gallery in partnership with the salon venue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Organizers say the event is designed to bring local art into one of Orlando\u2019s busiest creative districts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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