Our Sponsors 2026

Cuban-born Sonia Mueller, features her oil paintings in her series “Follow the Line”. Sonia’s presentation is the result of how she creates her compositions. Sonia says, “Art is easy. I like lines and to start a painting, I start by drawing lines. I draw one here, then there, then another here, and before you know it, I have a composition I can work with”.

Sonia participated in the first anniversary of the “Pulse” nightclub tragedy in Orlando, and the Orlando Weekly magazine featured her painting “Embrace” in honor of that event.  It was the first public showing of her work, and she had 165 offers to buy her painting. 

Prominent venues such as the Art Factory Gallery and the Crealde School of Art have featured her paintings.  In 2020, Sonia was selected to exhibit at a Hispanic Heritage event in Orlando. Most recently, in January 2024, she held a solo exhibit at City Art on 39th S. Magnolia Ave in Orlando to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Crealde School of Art. 

Reception - Friday, April 10- 6:00 - 8:30

Meet Sonia and see her incredible work at her reception. Witness firsthand how Sonia’s “easy” lines create her excellent compositions. The Studios is located at 65 Minutemen Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. See you there!

Octopus and Friends

Call for Artists - Open Exhibition - June 2026

This unique event welcomes up to 20- 25 artists to interpret the theme in their own creative ways. While the title may evoke the image of the elusive octopus, artists are encouraged to expand their perspectives — from colorful fish and majestic whales to graceful sea birds and other ocean-inspired creatures. The goal is to explore connections, and stories above and beneath the waves through diverse artistic expressions.

Entries for “Octopus and Friends” are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, making this an accessible and dynamic opportunity for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work.