This exhibit will be on display starting in January at the Hart Memorial Library.

Osceola County Cuisine is a collection that reflects Osceola County’s culture – past, present, and future. One taste of a family recipe handed down through generations immediately connects us to our past and brings us together!

Preserving family recipes is so much more than just preserving food – it’s about preserving your family’s identity, history, traditions, and culture. From hearty meals that brought the family together to sweet treats made for special occasions, these recipes are more than just instructions—they are a window into the lives and legacies of those who came before us. We invite you to explore these culinary treasures, recreate these dishes, and celebrate the rich tapestry of family, food, and history that binds us all.

The exhibit includes invaluable recipes from residents of Osceola County and treasured cookbooks, Stove Pilot and Favorite Recipes.

Items in the exhibit are kindly loaned from Osceola History.

This exhibit is on display Saturday, October 12 – Monday, December 30, 2024.

Deivi Sanchez, originally from Venezuela and now based in Central Florida, is both a Computer Science graduate and a “painter of the spirit.” His artistic journey began in 2017 with a 24-hour drawing course at “La Madeja de las Ideas” in Cancún, followed by a hyper-realistic painting workshop led by Omar Ortiz in Mexico City in 2020. Since then, Sanchez has spent countless hours in solitude, accompanied by his dogs, cat, brushes, and colors from various mediums.

“My work is born from the soul and lives in constant change. At first, it was something incomprehensible. It was as if suddenly a silent stranger raised his voice. He seemed familiar to me, but he was still a stranger. My paintings are a representation of life itself, colors are a representative of my culture and identity. Nostalgia is my ally in my loneliness, silence guides my path.” says Sanchez.

For more information on the Arts in Public Places Program contact Marilyn@osceolaarts.org.

Questions or to purchase art contact Deivi at zahord@gmail.com.

This exhibit is on display Monday, November 11- Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

For more information on the Arts in Public Places Program contact diana@osceolaarts.org

This exhibit is on display Friday, November 22 – Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

For more information on the Arts in Public Places Program contact diana@osceolaarts.org

This exhibit is on display from Monday, October 7 – Monday, December 30, 2024.

Mariano is a self-taught artist who emigrated to the United States in the 1960s. In his youth, Mariano Herrera was influenced by several notable artists, including Salvador Dali, Wilfredo Lam, and Max Ernst. These artists are known for their contributions to surrealism and abstraction and shaped Herrera’s artistic style and techniques.

Today his artwork is inspired by his memories of the Isla de Pinos, his childhood home. He recalls the intense blue skies, the aquamarine colors of the sea, and the lush green colors of the island. These memories have translated into the brilliant colors and biomorphic shapes on his canvases. Mariano Herrera’s art is deeply rooted in his personal experiences, his Cuban heritage, and the artistic influences he has encountered throughout his life. His art is a joyful reflection of his memories and the beauty of the natural world, as seen through the lens of his unique abstract perspective.

For more information on the Arts in Public Places Program contact Marilyn@osceolaarts.org