Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer cuts the ribbon during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

“The Purple One”, by artist Mark D. Pacich, is on display during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Marcia Hope Goodwin, City of Orlando Chief Service Officer, speaks during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

“King James”, a piece by artist Jordan Jones, is on display during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A packed house watches during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Patty Sheehan, Orlando City Commissioner, watches during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Orlando city commissioner Shan Rose speaks during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A buffet awaits attendees during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Several of the artists are pictured during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyers speaks during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Visitors view art during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

“Embrace” by artist Natosha Nichelle, is on display during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

The crowd is viewed in the reflection of a security camera dome during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Visitors take photos of some of the artists during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Visitors view art on display during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Visitors watch speakers during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Visitors rush in to view art on display during the Opening Reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition at Orlando City Hall on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. On display from February 3 through March 31, this year’s exhibition showcases 52 works by 28 local visual artists. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)