- December 19, 2025
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Lindsay Merwin discussed her submitted piece, displayed to her right.
Ennica Mukomberanwa, a visiting artist from Zimbabwe, talked about her sculpture.
Women in the Arts Founder Maria Guerrero and Orlando Public Library’s Mike Donohue cast their attention to a slideshow of artwork from international artists.
Sandy Sheagren told the audience about her painting, “Daddy Makes Me Laugh.”
Zoraye Cyrus stood to talk about her drawings’ significance at the end of the hallway her they were displayed on.
Marianna Hamilton Ross was happy to share about her silk paintings.
Agata Powers won the People’s Choice Award for her photography.
Artists came up on stage to accept their awards.
The winner of this year’s awards ceremony was Orange County-based artist Zoraye Cyrus.
Maria and Nick Guerrero
Maruchi Carmona and Sridevi Rao
Leslie MacMillan and Linda Saracino
Xiomara Aleksic and Victoria Guerrero
John and Margie Merwin supported their daughter, Lindsay, who won an award for her artwork.
Alan and Suzanne Oberholtzer
Yellow tulips and awards ribbons lined a table on stage at the Orlando Public Library on Saturday, March 23, to be given out during an awards ceremony for women making a difference in the arts community. Each year, nonprofit organization Women in the Arts Inc. recognizes female artists — both local and international — for their works and contributions to the presence of women in the arts. The winner of this year’s awards ceremony was Orange County-based artist Zoraye Cyrus.
