{"id":22647,"date":"2025-06-13T10:53:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=22647"},"modified":"2025-06-13T10:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:54:32","slug":"orange-county-arts-cultural-affairs-to-host-opening-reception-for-art-in-the-chambers-featuring-the-art-and-activism-of-pj-svejda","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2025\/06\/orange-county-arts-cultural-affairs-to-host-opening-reception-for-art-in-the-chambers-featuring-the-art-and-activism-of-pj-svejda\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs to Host Opening Reception for Art in the Chambers Featuring \u201cThe Art and Activism of PJ Svejda\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\"\"Orange County, FL<\/strong> \u2013 Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Orange County Public Art Review Board, presents Art in the Chambers<\/a> featuring “The Art and Activism of PJ Svejda.”<\/p>\n

According to her website, PJ Svejda<\/a> started her career as an artist and instructor in Atlanta before relocating to Central Florida. PJ is most recognized for her passionate narratives, illustrating ideas of coexistence between man, beast, and planet.<\/p>\n

The exhibit will be on display in the Chambers Gallery through September 23, 2025. The Administration Center is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except for holidays.<\/p>\n

WHO:
\n<\/strong>Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Orange County Public Art Review Board<\/p>\n

WHAT:
\n<\/strong>Art in the Chambers Opening Reception for \u201cThe Art and Activism of PJ Svejda\u201d<\/p>\n

WHEN:
\n<\/strong>Monday, June 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Doors open at 5:00 p.m. \u2013 Program begins at 5:45 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

WHERE:
\n<\/strong>Orange County Commission Chambers
\n<\/strong>Orange County Administration Center
\n<\/strong>201 S. Rosalind St.
\nOrlando, FL 32801<\/p>\n

HOW:
\n<\/strong>Tickets are free.
\nRSVP here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2k95u6ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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