When Art Speaks: A Note to Self by Verlese Pender coming to the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery
- Alastair Mac
- 2 hours ago
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The Art in the Multicultural Center exhibition is free for all to enjoy!
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs has announced its latest exhibition, presenting "When Art Speaks: A Note to Self" by Verlese Pender in the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery.
An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 5 to 6 pm, with the display continuing through Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Verlese Pender is a PhD candidate in Human Services, specializing in Mental Health, with nearly two decades of professional experience in children’s mental health, behavioral health, and youth engagement.
According to the Pender, "As an artist and mother of two, my journey into creative wellness began personally, discovering how art offered clarity, healing, and resilience during life’s most challenging moments. That personal connection to the healing power of art ultimately shaped my professional path, leading me to develop When Art Speaks— a trauma-informed, healing-centered creative wellness program that helps youth, professionals, and communities use art as a tool for emotional expression, self-awareness, and personal growth.”
"When I create, I’m telling a piece of my story. My process is deeply intuitive and emotional, allowing me to express what I often can’t put into words. Revealing who we are and opening doors to who we can become. My hope is that when people see my work, they don’t just look, they feel. Because in my world, art speaks louder than words.”
– Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs will present "When Art Speaks: A Note to Self" by Verlese Pender in the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
WHEN:
Opening reception on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Program begins at 5:10 p.m.
Display continues through Tuesday, July 14, 2026 The Orange County Multicultural Center is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for holidays.
WHERE:
The Multicultural Center Art Gallery
Orange County Multicultural Center
7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818
HOW:
Admission to the reception is free, but advance registration is requested.
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