{"id":23857,"date":"2026-04-13T12:57:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=23857"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:57:34","slug":"art-in-the-multicultural-center-opening-reception-standing-firm-by-robert-rell","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/art-in-the-multicultural-center-opening-reception-standing-firm-by-robert-rell\/","title":{"rendered":"Art in the Multicultural Center Opening Reception: \u201cStanding Firm\u201d by Robert Rell"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orange County, FL<\/strong> \u2014 Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs<\/a> will present \u201cStanding Firm\u201d by Robert Rell<\/a> in the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. “Standing Firm” will be displayed through Tuesday, May 12, 2026. \"\"<\/p>\n

Rell<\/a> describes himself as a self-taught artist born in Newark, New Jersey, whose love for art began at a young age while reading comic strips, drawing his own imaginative characters, and adding storylines. As he grew older, his passion for art only intensified, inspired by local graffiti artists who exemplified creative freedom and the unrestricted nature of artistic expression.<\/p>\n

WHEN:
\n<\/strong>Opening reception on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
\nDoors open at 4:30 p.m.
\nProgram begins at 5:10 p.m.
\nDisplay continues through Tuesday, May 12, 2026<\/p>\n

WHERE:
\n<\/strong>The Multicultural Center Art Gallery
\nOrange County Multicultural Center
\n7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818<\/p>\n

HOW:
\n<\/strong>Admission to the reception is free, but advance registration is requested<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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