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Hispanic Heritage Month

Artwork from Hispanic Heritage Month Terrace Gallery

Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz with join our community to celebrate our community’s diversity by becoming a sponsor of the City of Orlando’s Hispanic Heritage Month festivities from September 15 to October 15, 2022.

The Hispanic Heritage Month national theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." The theme encourages us to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation.

The city celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean by hosting several activities, including a community celebration event with Hispanic food, music, and entertainment, an art exhibition at the City Hall's Terrace Gallery featuring art pieces from local Hispanic visual artists, and more.

Art Exhibit

The arts are an intrinsic part of the Hispanic heritage and culture, for this reason, the City of Orlando hosted an Open Call for local artists interested in showcasing the richness of Latin American history and heritage through their art.

After evaluating all the art submissions, a diverse group of 27 Hispanic visual artists were chosen to showcase their art pieces at the city’s Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition in the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall.

The art exhibition runs from September 16 – November 14, 2022, and residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the Terrace Gallery to enjoy a beautiful display that enhances the rich Latin American culture and heritage through the artistic creativity and lens of our beloved visual artists.

The visual artists participating in the exhibition are:

Andrea Castañeda (Honduras)
Anduy José Goliat Sánchez (Venezuela)
Carlos Azuaje (Venezuela)
Cecilia Torrejón (Argentina)
Christian Sánchez (Ecuador)
Daxel López (Puerto Rico)
Deymar Hansen (Venezuela)
Edwin Santiago (Puerto Rico)
Ernesto Torrejón de Ardoz (Argentina)
Eva Rocha (Ecuador/Puerto Rico)
Geraldo José De Simone Adrián (Venezuela)
Gisela Romero (Venezuela)
Jorge Álvarez (Cuba)
JJ González Acosta (Venezuela)
Juan Luis Martínez (Cuba)
Lilly Carrasquillo (Puerto Rico)
Lissy Marín (Puerto Rico)
Louis Nieves (Puerto Rico)
Luis Mazza (Perú)
Marisela Rodríguez (Cuba)
Melissa Botia (Colombia)
Nancy Rivera (Puerto Rico)
Natalia Thomaz (Brasil)
Nelson Cárdenas (Colombia)
Osmel Almora Miró (Cuba)
Patricia Cavazos (México)
Roberto Weil (Venezuela)

About the Terrace Gallery

Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 12 – 5 p.m.

Location:
Orlando City Hall, 1st Floor
400 South Orange Avenue

The City Hall Terrace Gallery opened in 1992. It features works from national and international artists and frequently spotlights Florida artists. The gallery's portable walls allow us to arrange each exhibit in a way that best highlight the artworks. The Terrace Gallery reflects the city’s dedication to the arts, and it provides a space where visual artists can share their insight with the community.