The American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, also known as the Cuban Museum, is a cultural institution located in Miami, Florida, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and heritage of the Cuban diaspora in the United States. Its live theater and performing arts line up, as well as its gallery of rotating exhibits, showcase the works of the Cuban Diaspora’s greatest artists, thinkers, and creators, igniting compelling narratives that transcend borders.

Embark on a captivating journey through Miami Beach’s rich architectural heritage and vibrant community culture at the Art Deco Museum, thoughtfully designed and presented by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL). The museum proudly offers an educational and engaging experience that highlights the essence of Miami Beach’s past and present, infusing it with the city’s signature fun and glamor.

We believe in the transformative power of art, science and technology and are committed to:

Inspiring a new generation of genre-pushing artists to create with technology.
Educating the public about these new, exploratory mediums.
Empowering artists and partners with tools and platforms that support and amplify their work.

“ARTECHOUSE has no walls, we are a constellation of spaces, people, platforms, ideas, products.”
-Tati, Co-Founder and Managing Director

We strive to provide the most advanced exhibition platforms so that pioneering new media artists can create and show their work without limitations, and so that the public can have the most enhanced experiences of this new type of art.

We are an incubator, working hand-in-hand with artists to develop new commissions and re-imagine ambitious presentations of previous work, as well as regularly producing art experiments and experiences ourselves!

The mission of ArtSouth is to inspire understanding and appreciation of the arts for historically underrepresented communities by providing inclusive cultural access to exhibitions, performances and educational programs. ArtSouth opened its doors to the public with a core group of under 10 artists. Since 2000, ArtSouth has impacted thousands of families and generated vitality into struggling Miami Dade County neighborhoods lacking cultural resources by supplying award-winning arts programming, educational opportunities and community-based cultural enrichment activities.

Bakehouse envisions a world that supports and values artists and recognizes their ability to shape, reflect, and transform our world. Its mission is to address the need for affordable live, live-work, and work spaces for artists in Miami’s urban core.

Founded in 1985 by artists and for artists in a former industrial Art Deco-era bakery, Bakehouse Art Complex provides studio residencies, infrastructure, and community to enable the highest level of artistic creativity, development, and collaboration for the most promising talent.

The Bakehouse is comprised of approximately 100 resident and associate artists, deriving from a rich diversity of backgrounds. Their work represents a broad range of media and practices, from painting to performance, from traditional to experimental.

Bakehouse is one of the oldest artist-serving organizations in Miami, with studios of varying sizes, two galleries, a classroom, print room, photography lab, ceramics facilities, and woodworking, and welding areas. These spaces, unavailable outside of university campuses, has and continues to enable artists to work, make, discover, learn, and share their practices and work with each other and the broader community.

Bakehouse now is positioned for its next stage of development, seeking to play a more critical role in the collective efforts to build a strong and sustainable ecosystem in Miami in which artists and the arts can thrive. A master plan is currently underway to determine the highest and best use of its impressive 2.3-acre campus to better serve the needs of Miami’s cultural community.

Chromatic Induction in a Double Frequency
Artist: Cruz-Diez, Carlos

Artist Website: Carlos Cruz-Diez

Location: Marlins Park, West Plaza

Year: 2012

The optical paving designs for the West Stadium Entrance Plaza are the vision of Venezuelan kinetic and op artist Carlos Cruz-Diez. Internationally recognized for his work in color investigations, light installations, street interventions and architectural integrations, this monumental plaza marks the largest, site specific public artwork created by the artist. Constantly changing according to the intensity of light and the distance between the work and the spectator, the design of the paving system is a tribute to Cruz-Diez’ life long experiments in color theory, science and kinetics. Entitled Chromatic Induction in a Double Frequency, the paving designs are described by artist as “Chromatic Events in continuous transformation, which alter as pedestrians walk by and as the conditions of sunlight or artificial light vary.”

Visitors to the Coral Gables Museum can learn about the unique history and character of this planned community, its architectural landmarks, and the vision behind its creation. It's a place where history, art, and culture converge to provide a deeper appreciation of Coral Gables and its significance in the Miami metropolitan area.

Dan Graham’s project for the new pedestrian part of Lincoln Road recalls the ‘kidney’ shape of the 1950’s Miami Beach hotel swimming pools. Both concave and convex lenses, the pavilion’s surfaces create mirroring an anamorphic ‘fun-house’ reflection of people inside perceiving themselves and other superimposed of people outside. The surfaces are simultaneously reflective and transparent.

The pavilion’s form is more baroque than minimal – as people move, their bodies are distended and in motion.

The work is child-friendly, as well as providing photo opportunities for parents and children.

This commemorative artwork recalls the enormous MIAMI ORANGE BOWL sign from the stadium that stood on this site from 1937 until its demolition in 2008. The letters from the sign are reconstructed at their original ten-foot height and scattered throughout the east plaza of the Marlins Ballpark. Their positions capture an ambiguous moment between destruction and rebuilding: some letters stand vertically, others submerge themselves in the ground, and others lay horizontally as if at rest. As visitors move through the plaza, they create new alignments between the letters, spelling out different words as they glimpse the new stadium through fragments of the old.

In the late 1980’s, Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz started collecting from their home which they opened to the public by appointment only. From 2001 to 2007, Rosa founded and chaired the non-profit Moore Space, a kunsthalle located in the Design District. It was then that Rosa and Carlos started planning and building the present de la Cruz Collection on 41st Street, a 30,000 square foot museum which opened in 2009.

The Collection also organizes lectures, educational scholarships in NY for high school students of DASH, educational travel to Europe for college students of New World School of the Arts, and summer workshops for grade school children.

The de la Cruz Collection is a private museum and is not government funded.

The Deering Estate is a historic and cultural treasure located in Miami, Florida. Situated along the shores of Biscayne Bay, this sprawling estate encompasses lush gardens, natural preserves, and historic buildings, including the iconic Charles Deering Mansion. Visitors to the Deering Estate can explore its stunning natural beauty, take guided tours of the mansion to learn about its history, and enjoy educational programs and events that celebrate the area's rich cultural heritage.

In 1965 Buckminster Fuller designed and patented the Fly’s Eye Dome, which he called an “autonomous dwelling machine” Prototypes began to be built by hand in 1977 and by 1983; three of the fiberglass spheres in various sizes (12-foot, 24-foot, 50-foot) had been produced. Fuller died before he was able to realize his vision for the structure. However, almost 50 years later, the design, a Monohex variation of the geodesic dome, can clearly be seen as a forerunner of today’s green building movement. In 2011, collector Craig Robins acquired the 24-foot prototype with the intention of exhibiting it and using it as inspiration for a key element of the Miami Design District. The following year, The Buckminster Fuller Institute, in partnership with Goetz Composites, ConformLab and DRDesign, began the development of a program to complete Fuller’s vision, using advanced technologies and materials not available to Fuller in the 1970’s. BFI was then commissioned to produce a Fly’s Eye Dome utilizing state-of-the-art materials, intelligence and techniques, to be prominently incorporated in the Miami Design District.

Dimensions Variable is a contemporary art space located in Miami, Florida, dedicated to showcasing innovative and experimental art forms. This dynamic cultural hub provides a platform for emerging and established artists to push boundaries and engage with the local community. Through a rotating series of exhibitions, events, and collaborative projects, Dimensions Variable fosters a vibrant artistic dialogue, making it a vital part of Miami's thriving art scene.

Edge Zones is a dynamic arts organization based in Miami that plays a vital role in fostering creativity and cultural exchange in the city. This non-profit organization focuses on promoting multidisciplinary art, urban revitalization, and community engagement. Edge Zones hosts a wide range of artistic events, exhibitions, and collaborative projects that showcase both local and international talent.

El Espacio 23 is a contemporary art space founded by collector and philanthropist Jorge M. Pérez. Located within a repurposed 28,000 square foot warehouse in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood, El Espacio 23 serves artists, curators and the general public with regular exhibitions, residencies and a variety of special projects drawn from the Pérez Collection.

Bent Pool is shaped like an inverted “U” and stands upright on a two-tier plinth. The pool seems to have somehow been lifted out of the ground and stretched into a curved form. With a turquoise blue interior, one of Elmgreen & Dragset’s signature colors, and a matte white exterior, the work both stands out against the greenery of Pride Park at the Miami Beach Convention Center and creates a synoptic connection to the park as a leisure area. The work draws on the Minimalist reductive tradition and use of geometric forms, as much as it does on Pop-art and Conceptualism’s use of ready-made objects and imagery. Yet, on closer inspection one will discover that this is not an altered ready-made, but a carefully crafted object. Identified by details such as its ladder, its diving board and pool lamps, the abstracted object can easily be recognized as a swimming pool even though its bowed shape prevents it from carrying water.

Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM) aims to promote an understanding and appreciation of art that reflects the rich diversity of nationalities present in the City of Doral. DORCAM actively engages with the local community through a variety of exhibitions showcased in various venues, including Dorcam Pop Up and Dorcam Beyond Dorcam. These exhibitions not only foster social cohesion but also facilitate a deeper understanding of diverse cultures. Additionally, DORCAM provides innovative educational programs that take a cross-disciplinary approach to break down barriers within the art world, encouraging the free exchange of ideas and fostering inclusivity.

The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, located in Miami, Florida, is a lush oasis of botanical wonders. This world-renowned garden spans 83 acres and features an astonishing diversity of tropical plants, including rare and endangered species. Visitors can wander through meticulously curated gardens, explore a tropical rainforest, and admire exotic orchids, palms, and cycads.

Fountainhead was founded in 2008 by collectors and passionate art appreciators Kathryn and Dan Mikesell, who believe connecting people intimately with artists impacts how we move through this world, treat one another and confront today’s most critical issues. They created Fountainhead to positively impact the lives and careers of artists and nurture and grow their local arts ecosystem. Establishing a residency program for visiting national and international artists alongside an artists’ studios complex to serve the local artist community, Fountainhead has served over 450 artists from 47 countries and engages thousands of art lovers each year. In 2019, Fountainhead launched Artists Open, a countywide open studios event that welcomes the public into over 300 artists studios all over Miami.

Fountainhead’s approach empowers artists by making connections that lead to growth in their work and careers, providing time and space to experiment and challenge their practice, and mentorship and business skills to help them lead thriving careers. In its 13-year history, Fountainhead has become a pioneering force in the arts and culture landscape developing innovative artist and community engagement programs, and cultivating key relationships with leading art institutions in South Florida and beyond.

Our Mission
Fountainhead elevates the voices, visibility, and value of artists in our society and makes their work accessible in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Our mission is to inspire new ways of thinking by looking into the human experiences and stories that connect us all.

Harnessing the power in our diversity, we’re building a global family of artists and appreciators, one personal connection at a time.

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum's mission is to provide transformative experiences through art; collect, exhibit, and interpret art across cultures; and advance FIU’s stature as a top tier research university.

As a Smithsonian Affiliate and one of the largest academic art museums in South Florida, the Frost Art Museum provides the community with free access to world-class art that spans cultures and time periods.

The Frost Art Museum’s permanent collection includes over 6,000 objects with a strong representation of American printmaking from the 1960s and 1970s, photography, pre-Columbian objects dating from 200-500 AD, and a growing number of works by contemporary artists, especially from Latin American and Caribbean countries.

The museum presents an exhibition schedule as diverse as Miami’s population. We showcase artists from around the world and across cultures, disciplines, and genres. As a free museum, we provide our Miami community with access to a phenomenal arts education. In addition, the museum also showcases emerging and established local artists in select exhibitions throughout the year.

Education
The Frost Art Museum serves as a core component of Florida International University, the fourth largest university in the nation and the largest public university in South Florida. With more than 58,000 students and over 260,000 alumni, FIU is committed to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity.

In its role as the university’s main on-campus center for the exhibition of the visual arts, the museum provides students the opportunity to study their discipline and enhance their collegiate experience in an engaging setting. Students can join the Museum Insiders Program for exclusive access to the Frost and other FIU Museums 100% free.


Our Home
The Frost Art Museum has become a major cultural destination in Miami, one of the foremost artistic centers in the world. Every December, the museum welcomes hundreds of national and international guests during Miami Art Week, and throughout the year the museum draws tourists to the museum because of its exceptional exhibitions.

The museum started as a small space in FIU’s Primera Casa building in 1978. As the collection and programming grew, the university recognized the need for a dedicated museum space. The museum now resides in a beautiful 46,000 square foot building designed by Yann Weymouth and situated in the heart of FIU’s Avenue of the Arts. The museum opened its doors in 2008.

In 2018, the museum celebrated its 10th year anniversary in its new facility and 40th year anniversary since the founding of the collection.

Futurama was established in 2011 as a creative workspace in the heart of Little Havana. The space houses 12 artist studios and five offices. Monthly events include art openings, music productions, and business & networking events. The mission is to advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture in Little Havana through education, exhibition and public outreach programming, and to provide affordable work-space for outstanding visual artists in all stages of career development. 

Founded in 2004 to commemorate Haiti’s Bicentennial, the Haitian Heritage Museum (HHM) is a 501c3 organization that is committed to highlighting and preserving Haiti’s rich culture and heritage globally. Our goal is to provide a cultural Mecca for Little Haiti where individuals outside of our community and within our community boundaries can come to enjoy beautiful Haitian art, historic artifacts, ethnic sounds of Haitian music, view Haitian films and enjoy a collection of Haitian literary works.

By providing this platform as a linkage to Haitian Americans all over the Diaspora and educating the public about the phenomenal contributions that Haitians have made as a people, this will in turn create a legacy for future generations of young Haitian Americans.

The Haitian Heritage Museum (HHM) was inspired by the need to link all Haitian people in the Diaspora together. HHM will serve as a catalyst for urban revitalization and will inspire community development and participation in Little Haiti. The development will foster the new emerging identity of Little Haiti, which will promote economic growth and urban vitality. This platform will continue to enlighten and enrich South Florida’s rich dynamics of cultural diversity in the arts.

HHM has been in the community for 17 years now! In those 17 years we have showcased over 35 exhibitions, seen over 10,000 students and have created over 100 job opportunities to create culturally relevant partnerships that have benefited Haitians, Haitian-Americans and non-Haitians alike.

We have been fortunate enough to be able to document these achievements over the past decade

Neon, water jet cut aluminum, water jet cut mirror polished stainless steel, exterior latex paint



We all have more things in common than we have things that separate us. “I See Myself In You” is a public multimedia installation dedicated to the dynamic, diverse community of Liberty City and Miami-Dade County. The Audrey M. Edmonson NW 7th Avenue Transit Village and Sandrell Rivers Theater Center will serve as the intersection for community engagement and participation. Inspired by the cultural heritage of Liberty City and photographic images of African American beach bathers from the 20th Century, this unique installation reflects on the rich traditions of both past and present with the intention of always looking forward. The 3-dimentional metal wall sculpture of an elegant woman wearing mirror reflective sunglasses with her gaze slightly to the sky, is both nostalgic and ever-changing. The handwritten neon text “I See Myself in You…” creates a sense of intimacy rarely found in public art. The phrase invites the reader to engage with the piece, perhaps to fondly recall someone they adore or something they love about their city. This installation will be a source of pride and make a unique personal connection with everyone who engages with it, and will be an iconic locus within the 7th avenue corridor.

HistoryMiami Museum, located in downtown Miami, is a cultural institution that offers a captivating journey through the rich and diverse history of South Florida. With its engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and an extensive collection of artifacts and documents, the museum invites visitors to explore the region's past, from its Native American heritage and Spanish colonial era to its pivotal role in trade, immigration, and modern development.

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) is dedicated to promoting continuous experimentation in contemporary art, advancing new scholarship, and fostering the exchange of art and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally. Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions and programs, and its collection, ICA Miami provides an important international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of the most innovative art of our time. The museum is deeply committed to providing open, public access to artistic excellence by offering year-round free admission.

Slide Mantra Maquette
c. 1985
Marble
I am ever mindful of the notion that to discover or rediscover the true meaning of sculpture, the experience of sculpture has to be expanded. Here the tactile quality of sculpture is paramount—a chance for people to slide!

Slide Mantra is a massive 29-ton sculpture carved from Carrara marble by the late Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi. This lyrical and playful work is more than ten-feet tall and functions as a slide with steps winding up the back which descend into a spiral. Noguchi designed Bayfront Park in 1986 and created Slide Mantra that same year to represent the United States at its art pavilion in the Venice Biennale. In this piece, appropriately sited in a city park, Noguchi wished to show his long held belief that play could lead to a new appreciation of sculpture.

The Jewish Museum of Florida, located in Miami, is a cultural institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of the Jewish community in Florida. Housed in a beautifully restored historic synagogue, the museum features a diverse range of exhibits, artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that tell the story of Jewish life in the region.

Envisioned by artist Jim Drain, The Bollard Project uses bright, expressive color combinations to transform the utilitarian function of bollards into a signature work of public art for PortMiami. The artist-designed bollards are thoughtfully arranged in color sequences and rigorous geometries that reference maritime flag signage. Viewed as a whole, the installation’s vibrant colors and rhythmic patterns recreate the celebratory ‘bon voyage’ moments experienced by all cruise passengers.

The Little Haiti Cultural Complex broke ground in 2006, as a result of a long awaited vision of the late City of Miami Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Since then it has become a key engine in Downtown Little Haiti and nearby neighborhoods to spur economic and community growth. Over 100,000 people per year visit or take part in programs at the cultural facility.

LHCC offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to gain exposure to Afro-Caribbean culture, expand their knowledge of the arts and develop new talents. The complex is committed to fostering imagination, creativity and positive experiences for children and adults year round.

The mission of the City of Miami's Little Haiti Cultural Complex is to present and preserve Afro-Caribbean cultures‚ inspire the next generation of leaders and leverage arts and culture as tools for transformation and community building.

Our vision is to be a cultural hub where the community can meet to create‚ dialogue‚ and collaborate to build an equitable reality for Afro-Caribbeans and their descendants.

MISSION AND VISION
MISSION: Locust Projects is an arts incubator producing and presenting exhibitions, programs and projects. Our mission is to…

CREATE opportunities for visual artists at all career stages

INVITE risk taking and experimentation

ACTIVATE conversations around new art and ideas

ADVOCATE for artists and creative practices

VISION: LOCUST PROJECTS ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ART AND ARTISTS ARE SEEN AS ESSENTIAL TO SOCIETY.

ABOUT
Founded by artists for artists in 1998, Locust Projects is Miami’s longest running nonprofit alternative art space. We produce, present, and nurture ambitious and experimental new art and the exchange of ideas through commissioned exhibitions and projects, artist residencies, summer art intensives for teens, and public programs on contemporary art and curatorial practice. As a leading incubator of new art and ideas, Locust Projects emphasizes boundary-pushing creative endeavors, risk-taking and experimentation by local, national and international artists. We invest in South Florida’s arts community by providing artists with project grants and empower creative careers by supporting the administrative work of being an artist through an onsite artist resource hub and access to pro bono legal services.

On February 22, 1950, the University of Miami inaugurated what would later become the Lowe Art Museum in the former’s newly completed Merrick Classroom Building. As the City of Miami’s first professional art exhibition space, the “University of Miami Art Gallery” was founded to serve faculty, students, scholars, researchers, and members of the general public throughout the region.

In 1951, Miami philanthropists Joe and Emily Lowe underwrote the construction of a stand-alone facility on UM’s campus to absorb the Gallery’s rapidly growing collections: The new “Lowe Art Gallery” was formally dedicated on February 4, 1952. Four years later (1956), Alfred I. Barton donated to the Lowe his extensive collection of Native American art, which was accommodated in a 1,300 square-foot purpose-built addition.

In 1961, the Gallery was selected as a repository for 43 works from the Samuel H. Kress Collection of European Renaissance and Baroque art, which was housed in a new wing built specifically for this purpose.

In 1968 the Lowe Art Gallery was renamed the “Lowe Art Museum,” which in 1972 became the first museum in Miami-Dade County to be professionally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

In 1985, the Lowe was recognized by the State of Florida as a Major Cultural Institution, the first museum in Miami-Dade County to be thus honored. The Lowe continued to make important art acquisitions (primarily through gift acceptance) in the intervening years, which necessitated a major expansion of its facility in 1991. Miami architect Charles Harrison Pawley was selected for this project, which—when completed in 1996—added 13,000 additional square feet of temporary and permanent exhibition gallery space to the Museum, bringing its total footprint to over 36,000 square feet. This project also addressed the Lowe’s need for new HVAC, security, and fire protection systems.

The Museum’s most recent expansion, the Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion for Contemporary Glass and Studio Arts, opened in 2008 and added another 4,500 square feet of exhibition space. The Lowe’s comprehensive collection now comprises more than 19,250 objects, which collectively represent more than 5,000 years of human creativity on every inhabited continent.

Inspired by a family legacy of women in the arts, Miami artist Lydia Rubio has transformed the West Flagler Street entrance of Women’s Park into a visual tribute to the women of Miami-Dade County.

A prolific artist for over 25 years, Lydia Rubio was born in Havana, Cuba, and has resided and worked in Miami since 1987. In describing the intention of the installation, Ms. Rubio states, “Throughout history, women have been represented as symbols of fantasy and virtue, bearers of the cosmic forces. The sculptural fences and artworks for The Women’s Park are structured as a linear narrative, running West to East of the Flagler Street park boundary. My intention is to use this fence to generate questions about women, their symbols, and provoke thought to both young and old visitors.”

The compositions for the three gates, which serve as the focal points of the 1000 linear foot fence design, are based on various poetic words alluding to women, including ‘Courage,’ ‘Love’ and ‘Wisdom.’ As pedestrians enter the park through the central Gates of Love, they will discover a 12’ x12’ porcelain mosaic medallion embedded in the sidewalk designed by Ms. Rubio and inscribed with a verse by Cuban poet and Cervantes Price winner, Dulce Maria Loinaz, that reads, “What will I do with this spark, that thought it was the sun, with this sigh that thought it was the wind.” Accompanying these words is the depiction of a wind gust on the right side of the medallion, suggesting the creation of woman, and open hands on the left, suggesting the warmth of love.

Marquez Art Projects is an innovative art space in Miami, Florida, dedicated to showcasing contemporary art and fostering creative exploration. Located in the heart of Miami's vibrant art scene, Marquez Art Projects is known for its dynamic exhibitions and collaborations with emerging and established artists from around the world. This cutting-edge gallery provides a platform for artists to experiment with different mediums and concepts, pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.

MCAD: A PLACE FOR CHANGE

The Miami Center for Architecture & Design is the place for everyone interested in design and the built environment, with community meeting space and educational programs to enhance public appreciation for architecture and design.

MCAD is home to AIA Miami as well as the Downtown Miami Welcome Center, in partnership with the Miami Downtown Development Authority. The Welcome Center is “everything Miami” – cultural events, attractions, maps, history and more!

MCAD houses flexible exhibit/gallery space that accommodates lectures, seminars and meetings.

The Miami Center for Architecture & Design is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and collaborators, including: Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State Cultural Affairs, and The Miami Foundation.

Mission Statement
MOCA North Miami presents contemporary art and its historical influences through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections. Inspired by its surrounding communities, MOCA connects diverse audiences and cultures by providing a welcoming place to encounter new ideas and voices, and nurturing a lifelong love of the arts.

Vision
MOCA aspires to be a welcoming center at the heart of North Miami where art and art experiences flow in and out of the building — activating parks, schools, homes, and civic spaces; and connecting local and global conversations about art.

MOCA will tap into the cultural energy of the region to bring new art and perspectives to the public, building on North Miami’s legacy as a cultural destination. Visitors and the community can expect thought-provoking exhibitions that feature underexplored art and artists, and lift up diverse voices and stories.

MOCA will become known and respected locally and nationally for its innovative curatorial approach and research-driven exhibitions that are supported by educational programs for all ages. As a meeting place for cultural expressions and exchanges, MOCA will become a center for cross-cultural understanding and inclusion, connecting diverse communities through the arts.

MOCA History
The Museum of Contemporary Art expanded from the original Center of Contemporary Art, which was inaugurated in 1981 in a modest single gallery space. The Museum opened a new building in 1996 designed by Charles Gwathmey of GSNY, who worked in conjunction with Miami firm Gelabert-Navia in the creation of the space. The museum is a site for discovering new artists, contemplating the work of contemporary masters, and learning about our living cultural heritage.

Located in Miami’s National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC offers groundbreaking exhibitions and programs that aim to foster a reimagined Miami. Exploring the challenges and opportunities we face locally and globally, MOAD convenes artists, designers, and thinkers to address the urgent questions of our time. As the flagship museum of Miami Dade College, MOAD strives to be a catalyst for action and a place that empowers people to remake their city. MOAD follows the College’s lead in operating across Miami with its Museum Without Boundaries initiative, which takes place in city neighborhoods and invites everyone to be a part of the conversation.

As stewards of the Freedom Tower and the MDC Special Collections, MOAD upholds the integrity of the building’s history.

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MOCAA) is an artistic institution located in Miami, Florida, dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art from across the Americas. MOCAA serves as a vibrant hub for artists and art enthusiasts, featuring a diverse range of exhibitions, installations, and multimedia presentations that explore the dynamic and evolving landscape of contemporary art in the Americas.

Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s in large cities all over the United States, children invented a new art form that started with writing their names on walls in their neighborhoods. Local governments launched cleaning campaigns and mandated that young writers be arrested for their vandalism, but the movement could not be stopped. Unrelenting young people forged ahead at a feverish pace with creative innovations and inspired generations of new practitioners.

In no time, the wall writings quickly developed to become more elaborate and decorative. Taking on unique and distinguishable signifiers like arrows, crowns and other innovations through design and color, this became the blueprint for tags, throw-ups, masterpieces, and the elaborate works seen today.

Fifty years later, the Museum of Graffiti was formed to preserve graffiti’s history and celebrate its emergence in design, fashion, advertising, and galleries. The Museum experience includes an indoor exhibition space, eleven exterior murals, a fine art gallery, and a world-class gift shop stocked with limited edition merchandise and exclusive items from the world’s most talented graffiti artists.

The Nader Art Museum works as a dynamic cultural center continuously presenting exhibitions, films, music, with an active and engaging educational program of lectures by prominent art critics aimed to attract permanent members as well as stimulate the art appreciation in the community. Hundreds of thousands of visitors have experienced the museum collection and diverse programs since it opened in 2014.

The artists represented include the masters of the modern era and the creations of mid-career artists that will demonstrate conclusively that Latin America is, and has been, a major part of a global history of art and that this great cosmopolitan city of Miami is a perfect location to celebrate its significance. After more than 40 years expanding global understanding of Latin American Art, The Nader Family Collection has become one of the most comprehensive of its class showcasing works of art by major Latin American artists.

Who We Are
Three decades ago, our founder, potter Ellie Schneiderman, sought affordable work spaces for our city’s visual artists. Today, Oolite Arts continues Schneiderman’s mission, to, as she said, “help artists help themselves.”

We are both a community and a resource, providing artists with the free studio space, exhibition opportunities, direct support and programming they need to advance their careers.

We also offer programming to the surrounding neighborhood and the wider community to help them better understand, and create, contemporary art.

New Home
Oolite Arts has just acquired a new home in the city of Miami, 75 NW 72nd St., so that we can expand to meet the needs of Miami’s growing visual arts community.

We want our new home to be a place where Miamians can come take a class and get to know some of the best artists in our city and their work. We’ll continue to offer our current 200-plus art classes in our new neighborhood, starting classes even before our new facility opens. This spring, we are also launching an award-winning video arts program for local teens there.

Over the next year, before we begin construction on our new home, we will be meeting with and listening to residents and stakeholders to formulate arts programming that is responsive to the neighborhood’s cultural character and needs.

The new space is scheduled to open in 2023. In the meantime, join us at 924 Lincoln Road on Miami Beach, which will continue to house our signature residency and arts programming until then.

New Name
Created in 1984 as ArtCenter/South Florida, the organization has changed its name to Oolite Arts to reflect both its roots and mission.

Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed by shells, corals and other organic material coming together. It is the bedrock of Miami, a fundamental part of our ecosystem.

Oolite Arts seeks to be the bedrock of the visual arts in Miami. Formed over time, it is composed of residents, alumnae, curators and visitors, coming together to build a community around contemporary art – a fundamental part of our arts ecosystem.

Oolite is also prevalent but quite porous, allowing for the continuous ebb and flow of water. We see our new home in the same way, as a place where people can explore the ebb and flow of new ideas.

The Paradox Museum in Miami, Florida, is a captivating and immersive experience that delves into the fascinating world of visual perception and illusion. As visitors step inside, they are transported into a realm where reality and illusion intertwine. The museum boasts an array of mind-bending exhibits and interactive installations that challenge the senses and spark curiosity.

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Our mission is to be a leader in the presentation, study, interpretation, and care of international modern and contemporary art, while representing and cherishing the unique diversity of Miami-Dade. Through our exhibitions and programs, we aim to encourage everyone to see art as an incentive for genuine human interaction, communication, and exchange.

Pinecrest Gardens is a delightful botanical garden and cultural center nestled in the heart of Pinecrest, a suburb of Miami, Florida. Spanning 20 acres, it offers a lush and serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. The gardens feature a diverse collection of tropical plants, exotic trees, and vibrant flowers, making it a haven for nature lovers and photographers. Beyond its natural beauty, Pinecrest Gardens hosts a wide range of cultural events, including concerts, art exhibitions, theater performances, and educational programs for all ages.

Art became the Rubells’ passion and, since that first acquisition in 1965 they’ve built one of the most significant and far-ranging collections of contemporary art in the world, now encompassing 7,200 works by more than 1,000 artists—and still growing. The collection is further distinguished by the diversity and geographic distribution of artists represented within it, and the depth of its holdings of seminal artists. In 1993, their passion became their mission with the opening of the Rubell Family Collection/Contemporary Art Foundation in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami, which pioneered a new model for sharing private collections with the public and spurred the development of the neighborhood as one of the leading art and design districts in the U.S.

On Dec 4, 2019, Rubell Museum is expanding its commitment to serving as a public resource with the opening of a new 100,000 square-foot campus of which 80% will be publicly accessible. Housed in a former industrial building transformed by Selldorf Architects, the new museum features 53,000-square-feet of galleries, with 65% dedicated to long-term installations and 35% to special exhibitions, all drawn from the collection. The new museum is located in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami, less than a mile from its current home and a short walk from the Santa Clara Metrorail stop.

Since the beginning, the Rubells have focused on finding artists early in their careers and those who have been overlooked. They were among the first to acquire work by renowned contemporary artists, supporting them at a critical moment in their careers, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Cecily Brown, Keith Haring, Rashid Johnson, Hayv Kahraman, Jeff Koons, William Kentridge, Yoshitomo Nara, Cindy Sherman, and Mickalene Thomas, among others. They collect by visiting studios, art spaces, fairs, galleries, biennials, and museums, and by talking with artists, curators, and gallerists. If the work grabs them, they dig deeper—conducting intensive research and having extensive conversations before they welcome it into their collection. The result is a wonderfully expansive and deep collection that reveals both resonances and dissonances.

The collection provides an unprecedented roaming range which has enabled the Rubells to create 48 exhibitions drawn entirely from the paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos, and installations it holds. These have included such groundbreaking exhibitions as 30 Americans, Keith Haring: Against All Odds, and NO MAN’S LAND, which have toured to museums internationally and been accompanied by major publications. The Rubells’ nimble approach to collecting and agility in organizing exhibitions has provided many emerging and under-recognized artists with their first major museum presentations and introduced them to international audiences. This has included such artists as Nina Chanel Abney, Lucy Dodd, Thomas Houseago, Zhu Jinshi, and Oscar Murillo. The first exhibition in the new museum will feature a wide-ranging selection of work from the collection, filling all 36 of its galleries.

In anticipation of the opening of its new building, the Rubell Family Collection has formally been renamed the Rubell Museum to emphasize its public mission and welcome audiences to see its contemporary art. Since opening the Rubell Family Collection in Wynwood 26 years ago, the Rubells have added many public programs, including a partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which engages thousands of students every year. The museum also hosts curatorial training internships and artist residencies. In addition to Mera, Don, and Jason Rubell, the museum leadership includes Juan Roselione-Valadez, who is the director of the museum and has been part of the team for 21 years.

The Rubell Museum represents a new kind of institution serving as an advocate for a diverse mix of contemporary artists and resource for both the public and art world to engage in a dialogue with them. Since the Rubells moved to Miami 29 years ago, many museums and public collections have opened and the city has developed a vital arts ecology. They see their new museum as providing a context for art and exhibitions that are available to the public in South Florida and beyond. The new facility will also enable the Rubell Museum to show a unique sweep of contemporary art that cannot be found anywhere else, ranging from seminal works by artists the Rubells first met over 50 years ago and works by artists they just met last week.

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The power of art is needed now more than ever. That’s why our mission is to amplify artists’ voices on issues that matter to us all. Through collaboration with our founding partner, Emerson Collective, and strategic investor Therme Art, a subsidiary of global wellbeing leader Therme Group, our team combines its deep knowledge of art, audiences, and social change to make a true and lasting impact on how people see and understand the world.

The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse is a nonprofit institution located in a 50,000 square foot retro-fitted warehouse in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami. The Warehouse presents seasonal exhibitions from the collection of renowned collector Martin Z. Margulies as well as educational programs, special exhibitions and an international loan program. The Warehouse is operated and funded by the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation, a thirty-year resource for the study and enjoyment of the visual arts.

History

In 1998, Martin Z. Margulies along with his longtime curator Katherine Hinds began looking for a suitable space to display the growing collection of photography, video and installation works, and sculpture of the Margulies Contemporary Art Collection. In 1999, the first phase of the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse opened to the public with an event to benefit the Lowe Museum at the University of Miami. After a series of expansions, the Warehouse now comprises 50,000 square feet of exhibition space with set hours each week. The Warehouse is open to the public October–April, during which time we welcome thousands of students and visitors from all over the world.

The Warehouse has presented some of the most significant artists of the 20th and 21st centuries including Joan Miró, Isamu Noguchi, Willem de Kooning, Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, George Segal, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, John Chamberlain, Tom Wesselman, James Rosenquist, Frank Stella, Sol LeWitt, Richard Serra, Donald Judd, Tony Smith, Jannis Kounellis, Pier Paolo Calzolari, Mark di Suvero, Michael Heizer, Richard Long, Nancy Rubins, Song Dong, Anselm Kiefer, Amar Kanwar, Do Ho Suh, Olafur Eliasson, Ernesto Neto, Susan Philipsz, and Franz West. Photography exhibitions have included the Vkhutemas and Bauhaus schools, Albert Renger-Patzsch, August Sander, Walker Evans, Helen Levitt, William Eggleston, Cindy Sherman, Stephen Shore, Thomas Struth, and Thomas Ruff, Doug Aitken, and Jeff Wall.

The Wolfsonian–FIU uses objects to illustrate the persuasive power of art and design, to explore what it means to be modern, and to tell the story of social, political, and technological changes that have transformed our world. It encourages people to see the world in new ways and to learn from the past as they shape the present and influence the future.

The Wynwood Walls was conceived by the renowned community revitalizer and placemaker, the late Tony Goldman in 2009. He was looking for something big to transform the warehouse district of Wynwood, and he arrived at a simple idea: “Wynwood’s large stock of warehouse buildings, all with no windows, would be my giant canvases to bring to them the greatest street art ever seen in one place.” Starting with the 25th–26th Street complex of six separate buildings, his goal was to create a center where people could gravitate to and explore, and to develop the area’s pedestrian potential.

The Wynwood Walls became a major art statement with Tony’s commitment to graffiti and street art, a genre that he believed was under appreciated and not respected historically. He wanted to give the movement more attention and more respect: “By presenting it in a way that has not been done before, I was able to expose the public to something they had only seen peripherally.” In 2010, building on the momentum of the year before, Goldman Properties added 10 more artists to their roster of Walls. They opened the Wynwood Doors, Tony Goldman’s nod to traditional portrait galleries and expanded the mural program outside the Walls.

The Wynwood Walls has brought the world’s greatest artists working in the graffiti and street art genre to Miami. Jeffrey Deitch co-curated the first successful year of the project in 2009, collaborating with Tony before his appointment as museum director of MOCA Los Angeles. “We have strived for a diverse representation of both American and international artists that encompasses everything from the old school graffiti artists to the newest work being created around the world. The project has truly evolved into what my friend Jeffrey Deitch calls a Museum of the Streets,” Tony had summarized.

Rehberger’s Artist Statement states “For my art proposal within South Pointe Park I would like to give this very special gateway to the City of Miami Beach a symbol that not only marks the area and greets all the visitors that pass through Government cut every day by boat but also brings together some of the key attributes the city stands for: a vital zest for life; art and design; a sculpture, which is designed as a modern playful interpretation of a beacon; including the moving lights at the top. However, the function of the light is not to guide the ships but to greet all the visitors to the City with cheerful, multi colored lighting that underlines the lively spirit of Miami Beach.”

The lighthouse has a total height of 55 feet and is an iconic; gateway; colorful and accessible art project that will continue to further the City’s Vision Statement as “a Cultural Capital and an International Center for Innovation in Culture.”

Ugo Rondinone’s Miami Mountain follows his iconic mountain series, recognizable for their brightly colored, fluorescent contrasting palates.

Miami Mountain is the latest in the series and has been acquired by The Bass. The work, towering 42 feet tall, is permanently installed in Collins Park, on the corner of 21st Street and Collins Avenue. It is the first of its kind to be acquired by a museum and signifies the launch of The Bass’ new acquisitions initiative, a ten year program to acquire contemporary works into the permanent collection.

Mediating between geological formations and abstract compositions, Rondinone’s Miami Mountain traveled across the country to Miami Beach this fall. The work finds its geological inspiration in the “hoodoo” rock formations of the North American Badlands. Hoodoos are naturally occurring stacks of rock which form as the silt and sediment at the edge of plateaus washes away over time, leaving only the densest earth behind.

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is a breathtaking cultural attraction located in Miami, Florida. Built in the early 20th century as the winter residence of industrialist James Deering, the estate is a stunning example of Italian Renaissance-style architecture surrounded by meticulously landscaped gardens overlooking Biscayne Bay. Visitors to Vizcaya can explore the opulent mansion with its richly adorned rooms, antique furnishings, and art collections. The lush gardens feature sculptures, fountains, and terraces, creating a picturesque and tranquil setting.