Orlando’s City Hall is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant art exhibit that opens to the public at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The free showcase, located in the Terrace Gallery inside City Hall, will run through Nov. 5 and features the work of nearly 30 local Latino and Hispanic artists.
Celebrating Culture Through Art
Among the featured creators is Orlando‑based painter Melina Alegría, whose Puerto Rican roots inspire her mixed‑media piece “Las Playas Son Del Pueblo.” Alegría blends acrylic paint with fabric to render the flowing skirts of traditional bomba dancers in three dimensions. “It is a cultural, folkloric delicacy of my country, really,” she explained. “Sometimes we actually do it on the beaches themselves… I wanted to celebrate that.”
Another Puerto Rican artist, Rafael Delgado, presents a work titled “Collective Strength,” echoing this year’s theme “unidos, somos más” – “together, we are more.” Delgado’s piece combines classic figures with a colorful, futuristic backdrop, symbolizing the growth of Hispanic culture both in Orlando and worldwide. “When you see the picture, you see the world on top of all those hands,” he said. “It represents us as a Hispanic culture growing not only here in Orlando, but in the rest of the world.”
Photography and Personal Stories
Peruvian‑born singer, songwriter and photographer Flavio Sanguinetti contributes a series of black‑and‑white photographs that capture everyday moments and individual stories. “I tried with these pictures to have people recover this love for the people,” he said. “You take a little bit of my life, their life, and you go home and people enjoy this moment.” Sanguinetti expressed his excitement at seeing the exhibit space: “Today I walked in, I saw City Hall, I walked in a circle and I said, ‘Oh my God, I’m so glad.’”
How to Visit
The public opening ceremony will take place on Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. in the Terrace Gallery. After the ceremony, the exhibit will remain open weekdays and weekends during regular City Hall hours, with no admission fee. Visitors are encouraged to explore the diverse artistic expressions that reflect the rich heritage of Orlando’s Latino community.
Why It Matters
Orlando’s Hispanic population is one of the city’s largest demographic groups, contributing to the cultural, economic and civic fabric of Central Florida. By providing a platform for local artists, the city reinforces the value of family, faith and community—principles that resonate with many Orlando families. The exhibit also offers a family‑friendly outing that aligns with the city’s commitment to celebrating the traditions that strengthen neighborhoods.
For more information on exhibit hours or to arrange a group visit, contact the City Hall communications office.
Original reporting: WESH Orlando — read the source article.
