SAVE THE DATE: September 17, 2026
History Fort Lauderdale, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and foster-ing a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, will present its Hispanic Heritage Month fifth anniversary exhibit, “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture.” The free fine art exhibit, running from Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, October 25, will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela). New this year will be sculptures from Norman Silva (Nicaragua). The exhibit will open with a free artist meet and greet reception and preview at 6 p.m. on September 17 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).
“History Fort Lauderdale is proud to present its fifth anniversary ‘Viva Fort Lauderdale’ exhibit featuring the talent and influence of South Florida’s foremost Hispanic creators and resident artists,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “These award-winning multinational visionaries capture the heart and soul of our culturally diverse community through color, texture, portraiture and modernist sculptures that reflect life experiences. We hope this spirited showcase will inspire the next generation of budding artists to pursue their dreams.”
Born and raised in southern Spain, Florencia Clement de Grandprey is a self-taught mixed media figurative artist whose mission is to empower and inspire through meaningful and uplifting artwork.
Fine artist Isabel Perez Salazar believes art is a powerful tool of expression and a way to share inner emotion. She uses a kaleidoscope of techniques to transform every day and unusual elements into art pieces and mixed media compositions.
Award-winning artist Lifrancis Rojas is known for her highly textured paintings projecting a sense of movement and vibrant colorful surfaces. Utilizing organic materials, she achieves the appearance that defines her style.
History Fort Lauderdale, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and foster-ing a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, will present its Hispanic Heritage Month fifth anniversary exhibit, “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture.” The free fine art exhibit, running from Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, October 25, will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela). New this year will be sculptures from Norman Silva (Nicaragua). The exhibit will open with a free artist meet and greet reception and preview at 6 p.m. on September 17 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).
“History Fort Lauderdale is proud to present its fifth anniversary ‘Viva Fort Lauderdale’ exhibit featuring the talent and influence of South Florida’s foremost Hispanic creators and resident artists,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “These award-winning multinational visionaries capture the heart and soul of our culturally diverse community through color, texture, portraiture and modernist sculptures that reflect life experiences. We hope this spirited showcase will inspire the next generation of budding artists to pursue their dreams.”
Born and raised in southern Spain, Florencia Clement de Grandprey is a self-taught mixed media figurative artist whose mission is to empower and inspire through meaningful and uplifting artwork.
Fine artist Isabel Perez Salazar believes art is a powerful tool of expression and a way to share inner emotion. She uses a kaleidoscope of techniques to transform every day and unusual elements into art pieces and mixed media compositions.
Award-winning artist Lifrancis Rojas is known for her highly textured paintings projecting a sense of movement and vibrant colorful surfaces. Utilizing organic materials, she achieves the appearance that defines her style.
Norman Silva was born in Nicaragua. Escaping a tumultuous political and oppressive environment, his family arrived in the United States via the Mexican border. Settling in Miami, Silva’s immigrant family literally built new lives “starting from scratch.” This traumatic journey, along with the civil war he experienced, sowed the seeds of artistic expression.
History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boat-building along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”
Since 1962, History Fort Lauderdale has been committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history. Through dynamic exhibitions, engaging educational programs, and meaningful community initiatives, we strive to connect individuals of all ages and backgrounds with the stories, artifacts, and experiences that shape our shared past, present, and future. Guests to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1907 Pioneer House Museum, the 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910 – present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints. History Fort Lauderdale is located at 231 SW Second Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.