Downtown Art Gallery Hosts Reception for Scholarship Winner Mariana Ojeda

public reception set Aug. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m.

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA — The Downtown Art Gallery will hold a special exhibition and reception celebrating Mariana Ojeda, the 2025 North Brevard Art League Scholarship recipient and a gifted emerging artist.

The Downtown Art Gallery, located at 400 Orange Street in Titusville’s historic district, is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Her exhibit will be on view from August 9 to 30, with a public reception in her honor on Friday, August 22, from 5 to 8 p.m.

A recent graduate of Edgewood Jr/Sr High School, Mariana has distinguished herself through exceptional creativity, dedication, and award-winning work in both traditional and digital media.

This vibrant young artist began her journey at Sculptor Elementary under the guidance of art instructor Michelle Akimenko, who later mentored her through an ambitious senior project: the creation of a full-scale mural at her alma mater.

Mariana has gone on to receive numerous accolades, including honors from the Scholastic Art Awards and the Florida Junior Classical League.

Though proficient in many mediums, Mariana currently finds her passion in digital art and character design, with plans to major in Studio Art at the University of Central Florida. Her dream is to pursue a career in comic illustration, breathing life into stories through color, expression, and imagination.

The Downtown Art Gallery invites the public to this free event. Experience her work, meet Mariana, and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. Learn more about the mission of the North Brevard Art League, which awards this annual scholarship to a graduating senior pursuing a future in the visual arts.

The North Brevard Art League, a nonprofit organization, is committed to supporting local artists and fostering creativity in the community. Its scholarship program is made possible through the generosity of supporters like the Parrish Medical Foundation and other community donors.

For more information, call 321-268-0122, find them on social media, or visit www.thedowntownartgallery.com. To learn more about the North Brevard Art League, visit: www.northbrevardartleague.com