# Event Details - **Event Name**: Opening | "Mass Mixed Media" by AJ Barbel | Art in the Multicultural Center - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs invites you to the opening reception for “Mass Mixed Media” on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 5-6 pmAbout this EventAchille “A.J.” Barbel is a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a passion for visual storytelling. Born in St. Thomas, USVI, and raised in Florida and Chicago, A.J. developed a keen eye for detail early on, using art as both a creative outlet and a means of expression. His work examines how culture, media, and identity intersect. Working in both physical and digital mediums, he explores layered narratives.With an Associate of Fine Arts from Valencia College and a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Media Arts from Southern New Hampshire University, he merges traditional illustration with digital craftsmanship. Inspired by artists like Salvador Dalí, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Pablo Picasso, his work often incorporates symbolism—subtle or bold—to provoke thought and emotion.A.J. believes that art, like life, is open to interpretation, and his mission is to create work that resonates. As writer Cesar Cruz once said, “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”Barbel shares, “I create work that blends abstraction with Afro-surrealism to explore truth, memory, and cultural identity. Through murals, installations, and animation, I reimagine history and everyday life in ways that spark reflection. My art connects personal storytelling with collective experiences, inviting audiences to see the familiar in new and thought-provoking ways.”WHEN: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Program begins at 5:10 p.m.WHERE: The Multicultural Gallery Orange County Multicultural Center 7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818RSVP: Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.Mass Mixed Media by A.J. Barbel will be on display through Wednesday, April 14, 2026. The Orange County Multicultural Center is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for holidays.For more information, please contact Dawn.Knight@ocfl.net. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5fbff640-1be6-11f1-b26e-0b9773d2f47a-rimg-w878-h740-dcfffcfb-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5ff02e00-1be6-11f1-b4a3-4d8ed598a78c-rimg-w756-h740-dc2d302f-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/orlando/opening-|-mass-mixed-media-by-aj-barbel-|-art-in-the-multicultural-center/100001984653950391 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, storytelling, fine-arts, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Orlando - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Orange County Multi-Cultural Center - **lat**: 28.5537171 - **long**: -81.47702939999999 - **full address**: Orange County Multi-Cultural Center, 7149 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Opening | "Mass Mixed Media" by AJ Barbel | Art in the Multicultural Center - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d9eca942e254fff9dcff05c5dab92bccf015e2c7adc6497cc5e386ccd7fb9e61-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1773081182 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Opening | "Mass Mixed Media" by AJ Barbel | Art in the Multicultural Center being held? - **A:** Opening | "Mass Mixed Media" by AJ Barbel | Art in the Multicultural Center takes place on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Orange County Multi-Cultural Center, 7149 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Opening | "Mass Mixed Media" by AJ Barbel | Art in the Multicultural Center? - **A:** Opening | "Mass Mixed Media" by AJ Barbel | Art in the Multicultural Center is organized by Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Opening | "Mass Mixed Media" by AJ Barbel | Art in the Multicultural Center is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Orlando, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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