Category: Art Walk

Where to be: 8/15-8/21

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Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be” post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hash tag!

Friday, August 15, 2014 6:00pm – 3:00am

A Caffeinated Friday Night

Cafeina Wynwood Lounge

297 NW 23rd Street,

Miami, Florida 33127

Cost: FREE

Facebook Link

Saturday, August 16, 2014 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Downtown Hollywood Monthly Artwalk

Downtown Hollywood

Art and Entertainment District that stretches for several blocks along Harrison Street, Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway,

Hollywood, Florida 33020

Cost: FREE

Webpage Link

Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:00am

Gables Bike Tour: Coral Rocks!

Coral Gables Museum

285 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables, FL

Price: $10

http://coralgablesmuseum.org

Monday, August 18, 2014

Magnum Mondays with DJ Obscene

STK Miami

2377 Collins Ave.

Miami Beach, FL

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 2:00pm – 11:00pm

Samba & a Movie

Sushi Samba

180 Aragon Avenue – in the Westin Colonnade Hotel,

coral gables, Florida 33134

Cost: $39

Webpage Link

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:00pm

Ladies Night

Jazid

1342 Washington Ave.

Miami Beach, FL

Cost: FREE

Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:00pm

Metal Meets Wood

Wood Tavern

2531 NW 2nd Ave.

Miami, FL

Cost: FREE

Bird Road Art Walk 8/16/14

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Bird Road Art Walk -Saturday, August 16th (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 08/16/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
August-September-ad-for-Art-Districts_edited-3Bird Road Art District
Conveniently located just east of the Palmetto Expressway & south of Bird Road (SW 40th St). Most studios are locates along SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join us on Saturday, August 16th for the Bird Road Art Walk and meet a vibrant community of Miami-based artists, as diverse as the City of Miami itself.

Go behind-the-scenes and explore the creative process in the many artists’ studios and alternative spaces, normally not open to the public, experience new exhibits, engaging conversations with the artists, fall in love with an original work of art, enjoy live demonstrations, live music, nibbles & tastings as you go from one venue to the next.

Now in its third year, the Bird Road Art Walk, continues to bring artists and collectors together. On the third Saturday of each month, artists’ open their studios, along with the alternative spaces and galleries that dot the industrial area along SW 74 Ave & SW 75 Ave. The event features a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums ranging from stained glass, mixed media, photography, digital art, painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, metalwork, ceramics etc…

The Bird Road Art Walk is FREE & OPEN to the public.

Cover Photo: Courtesy of James Echols & Soul of Miami

Please share this event on your Facebook page and/or invite friends.

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized and funded by the Bird Road Art District, Inc., a non-profit volunteer based organization.

Click here to view highlights for this months Bird Road Art Walk. http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Downtown Hollywood Monthly Artwalk 8/16/14

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Downtown Hollywood Monthly Artwalk
Saturday, 08/16/2014 – 08/16/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AWFlyer_2014-08Downtown Hollywood
Art and Entertainment District that stretches for several blocks along Harrison Street, Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The next Downtown Hollywood Artwalk will take place Saturday, August 16th from 7-10pm. During the monthly event, participating Downtown Hollywood galleries and shops stay open late, offering complimentary drinks and appetizers for visitors while hosting artwork from an array of artists who display their work on-site for the night’s special event. Don’t be surprised to hear the sounds of a harp, a harmonica or a trio of ukuleles as live music on street corners complement the event, adding magical sounds to the eclectic scene.

During July’s ArtWalk, ArtCenter 2020, located on Harrison Street, featured artist Daniel
Pontet, who, by popular demand, has become an ArtWalk staple. Pontet entertained the
on-looking crowd with his impulse art, a fusion of music and painting, accompanied by
the rhythmic beats of performers from Hollywood’s own Resurrection Drums. The
dynamic team will excite on-lookers again with fresh work on Saturday, August 16th.

This month’s upcoming Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk features many exciting artists
including Victor- Hugo Vaca II, showing at the Cinema Paradiso Theater on Hollywood
Boulevard. Victor- Hugo Vaca II will be present and will be available to answer any
questions about his art. Internationally acclaimed artist Jose Rementeria will be featured
at the ArtsPark Gallery in Young Circle. Rementeria is best known for his work “Human
Beans,” traveling around the globe as part of the Coexistence Collection by the Museum on the Seam, Jerusalem. The artist will be present to discuss and show his new work.

Gallery 2014 will feature “Nature in Another Perspective” by Mago’z. Several artists will
be painting live in the gallery during Artwalk for visitors to watch.

“The Downtown Hollywood monthly Artwalk provides another opportunity for the
community to visit the Downtown Hollywood businesses, meet working artists and
purchase affordable artwork. This event has a great vibe and pulls in a nice crowd
including art lovers, locals and visitors who enjoy a night out,” comments Lisa Liotta,
Redevelopment & Operations Manager for the Hollywood Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA).

The event continues to grow and is complemented by The Downtown Hollywood Mural
Project, another Hollywood CRA place-making initiative, where contemporary outdoor
murals are painted at key locations in Downtown Hollywood in an effort to enhance and
enrich the existing cultural fabric of the Downtown Hollywood community, thereby
attracting more art related activities, businesses and events. During the monthly
ArtWalk, mural artists can often be seen painting their murals live. This is a very cool
enhancement that has been noted throughout the South Florida arts community.
For more information, go to: www.visithollywoodfl.org/artwalk

Between Two Worlds 8/16/14

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Between Two Worlds
Saturday, 08/16/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
two-wo7432 sw 42 st
Miami,
Florida, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free`

Between Two Worlds is the combination of two spectacular Cuban artists, their works are different but beautiful, Floyd is rock movement with a musical energy, pop art, vibrant colors, Antonio is peace and quiet, in his imaginary world everything is possible, shadows fall according to nature’s intent, trees grow from earth, and triangles refract light in a realistic manner.

Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina Wynwood 8/9/14

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Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina Wynwood
Saturday, 08/09/2014 – 08/10/2014 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
aug9Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5

Presenting the grand public opening of Rhapsody in Black by Artist: Ronnie Olabarrieta, 7-9pm. An exhibition of abstract expressionism. Stay tuned for Cafeina Wynwood’s monthly after party, celebrating the opening with dance-worthy music by resident Dj Sk1tty and Cafeina’s artisanal cocktails all night. $5 cover after 10pm Advanced Table Reservations highly recommended for large groups. More information at (305) 438-0795 or info@cafeinamiami.com

5K Park Fest 11/2/14

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5K Park Fest
Sunday, 11/02/2014 – 11/02/2014 06:00 am – 04:00 pm
5KPublicCalendarNorth Shore Bandshell Park
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Webpage Link
Cost:

The 5K Park Fest is a one-of-a-kind, award winning fundraising event that inspires people to PARK for the cause that moves them.

The award winning 5K PARK Fest – a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind, large scale community event that serves as a vehicle for all students to gain hands-on service learning, community hours and fundraise for their school, club or favorite non-profit organization. The 5K PARK Fest donates half of every parkticipant’s $40 Registration fee directly to that individual’s cause of choice. The inaugural event aims to have at least 5,000 service-driven people celebrating their fundraising achievements as well as promoting a healthy & active lifestyle.

Join us on November 2nd to make your mark and PARK.

PAMM Staff Art Exhibition Opening Reception 8/9/14

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PAMM Staff Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Tuesday, 08/05/2014 – 08/30/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
University of Miami’s Wynwood Project Space
2750 NW 3rd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

This summer, PAMM will present the first PAMM Staff Art Exhibition, showcasing the great talents of our artistically-inclined staff.

Exhibition dates are August 5–30, 2014. The official opening will coincide with Wynwood’s Second Saturday Art Walk on August 9.

Photographs of Bird Road Art Walk on 7/19/14

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Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, July 19, 2014.  What a great wonderful art walk, this art walk is mostly artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space where they create their art.   Click here for a list of the participating Bird Road Art District Studios and see you all next month

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Art Walk and After Party Encore Featuring Fena Gonzalez 7/12/14

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Art Walk and After Party Encore Featuring Fena Gonzalez
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
july12Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00

This ‘Second Saturday’, Cafeina presents an encore reception for Venezuelan born artist, Fena Gonzalez, from 7-9pm. This artist is new to Miami and is exhibiting her first solo show in the magic city. Come by, meet the artist and enjoy her mixed media, multi-layered works. Stick around for this Wynwood original lounge-gallery-eatery to bring you dance-worthy beats and tasty cocktails specials until 3am. The after party cover is just $5 after 10pm.

Fordistas Presents Materia Prima by Pastel.Elian 7/12/14

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Fordistas Presents Materia Prima by Pastel.Elian
Sunday, 07/12/2014 – 08/08/2014 07:00 pm –
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2311 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, FL, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Fordistas is pleased to present Materia Prima, a collaborative exhibition by Argentine artists Pastel and Elian at the Yo♥305 Gallery in Wynwood. The Opening Night reception is slated for Thursday July 10, 2014.

In Materia Prima, Pastel and Elian explore the true meaning of collaboration by using individual aesthetics to find points of intersection in their work. While Pastel uses symbolism to tell the story of a 19th century battle and its socio-political tensions, Elian explores the geometric properties of art by analyzing form through the use of primary colors and space.

By definition, “materia prima” are raw elements taken from nature that are later transformed into consumer goods. 

“With elements I talk about stories and I talk about cultures.” – Pastel

During the joint exhibition, a special, limited-edition quantity of hand printed scarves by the artists will be made available for purchase. Ranging from $40-$100 (at buyer’s discretion), the complete proceeds will benefit a South Florida Ford linked charitable cause.

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MiamiMixer Art Meets Nature Closing Reception 7/11/14

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MiamiMixer Art Meets Nature Closing Reception
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
ArtMeetsNatureFlyer-closingEleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Art Meets Nature because nature IS art.

We have a fantastic group of artists for June’s remix of the MiamiMixer, each with a unique technique and focus to delight your optic palate.

Artist Lineup:

Jaime Ferreyros
Kelan Putbrese
Allenn Montilla
Michael Nelson Studio
Tim Roberts
AnthonyJordon Photography
Terry Arroyo Mulrooney
Eladio Ramos
Alejandro Posada Art
Artist Jake Cordero
Giselle Barroso

Miami Culinary Tours: Wynwood Food and Art Tour

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Today my wife and I did the Wynwood Food and Art Tour in Miami. This is a weekly event done by Miami Culinary Tours and is one of many versions around Miami set up to help you appreciate what the city has to offer. You can read a detailed review over at my DailyBeerReview.com website, but I decided to post an extensive gallery of photos here for you to see. Check out this and some of the other tours available! Enjoy!

Photograhs of Bird Road Art Walk on 6/21/14

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Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, June 21, 2014.  What a great wonderful art walk, this art walk is mostly artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space where they create their art.   Click here for a list of the participating Bird Road Art District Studios and see you all next month

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Wall 2 Wall Women : Miami’s Top Female Street Artists Collaborate On Massive New Mural & Group Art Show 6/21/14

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Wall 2 Wall Women : Miami’s Top Female Street Artists Collaborate On Massive New Mural & Group Art Show
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
WALL2WALINNVITEHarris Art
4432 SW 74 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

HarrisArt, Bird Road Art Walk & Mixed Media Collective Present

“WALL 2 WALL WOMEN” Miami’s top female street artists kick off the summer with an epic new mural & exhibition

Acclaimed street-art powerhouse, Diana “DidiRok” Contreras is kicking off the summer by inviting some of the cities top female artists to join her as they take back one of her first mural walls located in the Bird Road Arts District. The massive 300-foot wall located midway on 74th Avenue will have wall to wall women painting live on June 21st. The Bird Road Art District will host the all-female group exhibition, aptly named “Wall 2 Wall Women” at HarrisArt Gallery that evening.

Contreras, along with fellow Miami artists’ Aquarela, Delvs, Kazilla, Lulu107, Miss Lushy, Mars, Marvel, Erin Odea, Jenny Perez, Ruby, Amanda Valdes and Michelle Vazquez will collaborate on the wall as well as the exhibit at the warehouse style gallery. HarrisArt will display over 20 signature works from Miami’s most influential young female artists. Beat the summer heat with complimentary beer tastings by local craft brewery, Daddy Brews and tunes by Lady T of The Geishaz and The Original Jones.

The Bird Road Art Walk was dubbed “Miami New Times Best of 2011.” Free parking, food trucks and over two dozen working artists’ studios, make for a convenient adventure in a creatively thriving district. The district is a hidden gem located just east of the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826) and south of Bird Road (SW 40 St). Most of the studios are located on SW 75 and 74 Avenues between SW 41 St & SW 48 St.

Crowd favorite, HarrisArt , the working studio of Jane Harris and Joan Futscher, centrally located at 4432 SW 74th Ave. Miami, FL 33155, will open its doors for the all-female exhibition at 7pm. HarrisArt hosts exhibitions of new work during the monthly Bird Road Art Walk often including guest artists, special programs and interactive projects. Art enthusiasts will have an opportunity to view all the artists in action as they complete the epic 300-foot mural adjacent to the gallery.

For more information contact Mixed Media Collective at connect@mixedmediacollective.com

Art Walk & After Party Featuring Fena Gonzalez 6/14/14

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Art Walk & After Party Featuring Fena Gonzalez
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 06/15/2014 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
CafeinaFB-Artwalk-June-2014Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00

Kick off your evening with the World Cup, view England vs Italy and stay tuned with the grand public opening of ‘Words to Live By,’ from emerging Venezuelan talent, Fena Gonzalez! Reception in the gallery from 7-9pm. Stay tuned for Cafeina’s monthly after party soirée with resident Dj Killaka5 and special music-video set by Tom Laroc! $5 cover after 10:00pm

Downtown Miami Gallery Night- Second Edition 6/6/14

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Downtown Miami Gallery Night- Second Edition
June 6th, 2014, Opening Reception 4-8 pm
official_miami_art_walk_final_062014The Historic Lobby
200 SE 1st. St., Building
(a lobby displaying exquisite architecture from the 1960s)
Ultra Smile Dentistry
168 SE 1st St. Unit 1B
Historic Huntington Building
Historic Ingraham Building
25 SE 2nd. Ave.
(a lobby displaying exquisite neoclassical architecture)
Carole’s Restaurant and Gelato-Go at 360 SE 1St St.
Downtown Miami, FL

R.S.V.P. by June 4th 2014 to 305-416-6868

On Friday, June 6th, 2014 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, internationally acclaimed South Florida artists and designers will present their work in the form of a pop-up gallery in Downtown’s Historic District, marking the Second Downtown Miami Gallery Night.

The lobbies will have art featured by artists and atisana: Chy Tea, Gary Fonseca, Nzingah, Kelan Putbrese, Drew Smith, Amauri Torezan and Go Shopping to name a few. Among the art will be music by LGEM Duo (on flute and guitar) and Leo Casino on sax, and tasteful lite bites provided by Lee’s Sushi, La Granja, Garden Juice, DeSole Metro Pizza Bar and Gelato-Go.

This is an initiative by the innovative cultural tour operator, The Urban Tour Host, which features over 40 styles of tours of South Florida, including the renowned Urban Arts & Mural Tour.

David Brown, founder and president of The Urban Tour Host, believes Downtown Miami Gallery Night will connect art with residents and businesses throughout the year and for years to come.

“Downtown Miami remains the historical and architectural jewel of Miami-Dade County. Downtown Miami Gallery Night will showcase this marvelous quarter” – Paul George, PhD.

About the Organizer:
The Urban Tour Host is an innovative cultural tour operator and purveyor of special events best known for “Miami’s Cultural Community Tours”, since 2003 offering over 50 styles of customized tours of South Florida- including a Downtown Miami Interactive Walking Tour. The Urban Tour Host also presents “The Downtown Miami Gallery Night”. The very successful first edition took place in the beautiful lobby of the Downtown Miami Ocean Bank on April, 2013. The Seventh Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade will feature Asia and the Middle East this year and take place on Nov 15, 2014.

Sponsors Include: South Florida Parking Association, Fons Inc.-Architects, Ultra Smile Dentistry
Smoke Shop, Hamsa , Integra, 200 SE 1st Street Building, Ingraham Building,
Go Shopping, Life is Art and Zipcar.

Media Sponsors include: Soul of Miami, South Florida Nights, Miami DDA and www.DowntownMiami.com
Other Collaborating Venues around Downtown Miami include: Seafair, Artisan Lounge, McCormick Place and Nina Torres Gallery

First Friday Downtown Art Walk Anniversary Celebration 6/6/14

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First Friday Downtown Art Walk Anniversary Celebration
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 06/06/2014 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
First-Friday-Art-Walk-JuneMcCormick Place Miami
111 sw 3 street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

McCormick Place Miami invites you to celebrate our Anniversary with participating in the First Friday Downtown Art Walks!

June marks one year since we began participating in the Arts & Culture appreciation night so this month’s event is packed with fun-filled Art & Culture activities!

Come by The Gallery curated by Elvira Aedo-Dago and view our ongoing exhibition:

“Wild Soul”
The Photography of
Mario Haberfeld
Wildlife Conservationist
Proceeds go to Projeto Onçafari

Ongoing Exhibition:
Maestro Rafael Soriano
Maestro Mario Ayerbe
Derek Wilson
Stephen Gamson
Lloyd Goradesky
Miguel Rodez
Marianna Fox
Michael Halley
Diego Durand Neuhaus
M.A.D
Antiques by Luciano Antiques

Enjoy Hors d’oeuvres By MG Events
Cocktails By Ron Barcelo USA
All Natural Coffee & Waffles By Mad Chiller
Interactive games & activities By Nestle Nesquik USA & Pretzel Crisps Pretzel Crisps
Performance Arts & Theater By the Mobile Micro Theater MMT
Original Dark Electro House Music By Phantasman
Quality Photography By Bing Studios
FINE ART STUDIOS open to the Public

-7TH FLOOR-
Eleazar Delgado Studio
Monique Lassooij Art
Aquarela Sabol ART

-3RD FLOOR-
Andrea Beloff
Kenneth Gee
George McClements
Phantasman

-2ND FLOOR-
FaceBodyArts Inc by Eva Marcela Avila
Sidney Cooper
Gustavo Gonzalez
Karen Kim
Lee Da Graca Pinto
Kelan Putbrese
Oscar Javier Hernández Durán
Photography by Salup
Sharon Rauvola
Natalie Nocera Sarabella

Wynwood Brewing Co. Starts Artist’s Showcase with Works by Ernesto Kunde 6/14/14

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Wynwood Brewing Co. Starts Artist’s Showcase with Works by Ernesto Kunde
THE VAGABONDSaturday, June 14, 2014 at 5 pm.
The WBCo. Tap Room
565 NW 24th Street
Wynwood Art District, Miami, FL

The Wynwood Brewing Company recently announced plans to start a rotating monthly Artist’s Showcase at its Tap Room. The WBCo. will feature solo-exhibitions of renowned local artists. The first show will be dedicated to the art of Ernesto Kunde and will open during the June Wynwood Art Walk.

Since it’s opening in September 2013, the Wynwood Brewing Company has been known for its support of the local art scene. Its Tap Room and brewery are a mini gallery of Miami’s best known street artists like TrekSix, CP1, Krave Art, Eva Ruiz, Kazilla, Ruben Ubiera, and Ernesto Kunde. The mural by Kunde, located above the Tap Room bar, is part of the artist’s “Miami Series” and shows the street sign of I-95 going towards Miami Beach. Continuing with the tradition already started with this mural, Ernesto will be showcasing paintings from the “Miami Series” on the WBCo’s Tap Room walls.

“My Miami series is inspired by the vibrant and unique Deco architecture and by the daily rhythms of the city. When I first moved to Miami 8 years ago, I saw changes coming rapidly. Many of the old buildings were being torn down or remodeled. My goal in this series has been to preserve a bit of history while at the same time offering tribute to this exciting city in which we live.” – Kunde explained.

The father and son team – Luis and “Pops” Brignoni – couldn’t be happier about starting this art series in the Tap Room.

“We envision a monthly show with renowned local artists in order to showcase and promote their work. Our vision for the Tap Room and the Brewery has always been to be an extension of the artistic atmosphere of the Wynwood Arts District. From our tap handles to our walls we are inspired everyday to create our beers like works of art.”

As part of the exhibition, the artists will be asked to create a WBCo “tap handle” that will be a signature art piece to be kept in the tap room. The idea is to create a collection of “Handmade in Miami” tap handles that could be later exhibited as a group.

On Saturday, June 14th the WBCo. will also tap a special cask in honor of the opening. An oak-aged Father Francisco with key lime craft will be served for the first time.

Ernesto Kunde’s “Miami Series” will be on exhibit at the Wynwood Brewing Co. Tap Room from Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, July 6, 2014. The Wynwood Brewing is located at 565 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL. Hours of Operation are Tues -Thur 2 – 11 pm, Fri. 2 pm – midnight, Sat. 12 pm – midnight, Sun. 12 pm – 10 pm.

ArtScape-Closing Reception for Robert Zuckerman’s PORTRAIT’S 06/06/14

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ArtScape-Closing Reception for Robert Zuckerman’s PORTRAIT’S
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
zuckerman_morenos-3Moreno’s Cuba
318 20th St,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

ArtScape at Moreno’s Cuba Featuring Photographer Robert G. Zuckerman.

Acclaimed movie &portrait photographer Robert G. Zuckerman displays a selection of his beautiful, compelling portraits of actors, artists and cultural icons as well as selected pieces from Zuckerman’s TIME MACHINE series, dating back to the mid 1970’s. Presented in association with National School Superintendent of the Year, Alberto Carvalho.

Old School Cuban Live Music by Retro Son, Food and Drink Specials.

Miami Mixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio Urban Rebirth 5/16/14

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Miami Mixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio URBAN REBIRTH
Friday, 05/16/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Promotional-image-provided-by-Paul-Morris-Morphoto-IncEleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Urban environments are constantly shifting their purpose and focus, sometimes organically and other times by force. What comes to mind when you think of Urban Rebirth? Eight talented artists step up to the plate & make a strong statement on this subject matter. Please join us for the opening reception where a lively visual debate just might challenge your perspective.

Artist Lineup:

Joanne Caballero
Wayne Dollemore
Joan Futscher
Jane Harris
Helen Kagan
Tim Roberts
Annie Y. Saldaña
Robin White

FREE parking on site!

Bottle and Bottega Launches Art Hunt Miami 5/12/14

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Bottle & Bottega Launches Art Hunt Miami
Monday, 05/12/2014 – 05/16/2014 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
Miami
Greater Miami,
1555 Crabtree Lane, Florida 
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Bottle & Bottega Launches Art Hunt Miami Sends Miami Art Lovers on an Adventure in Search of Coveted Collection of Paintings

WHAT: Beginning next week on Monday, May 12th, and running through Friday, May 16th, Bottle & Bottega is sending local Miami residents scavenging for artistic treasures. Hidden throughout many of Greater Miami’s chic dining venues, this community event features four local artists’ paintings. The Art Hunt is open to the public. Starting Monday, clues about where each of the four pieces of art is hidden will be posted to Bottle & Bottega Miami’s Facebook page: facebook.com/BottleBottegaMiami. Winners simply take a photo of their art discovery and post it to the Bottle & Bottega Miami Facebook page. The first to find a painting also wins two free tickets to an upcoming Bottle & Bottega public party. The art pieces will be in plain sight within each venue, and the posted clues will be fairly simple.

WHY: This is an opportunity for local art enthusiasts to experience an adventure in art unlike any before. Miami is sharing in a love of art that can now be seen all over the city – not confined to a studio or single section of the city.

WHO: Miami’s Art Hunt is open to everyone. Bottle & Bottega Miami invites all who seek to add a bit of adventure into their search for attractive art to join the fun and uncover the paintings in unexpected venues.  Interviews will also be available with Maris Bish, owner of Bottle & Bottega – Miami.

WHERE: Find out where to search at facebook.com/BottleBottegaMiami

DATE: Monday, May 12th through Friday, May 16th

COST: Free

ABOUT BOTTLE & BOTTEGA
A stroke of artistic genius paints a totally new picture of what is possible when friends, couples or colleagues get together for a Bottle & Bottega art party — an experience unlike any other. One part artistic adventure and one part cocktail party, Bottle & Bottega inspires the inner artist in everyone regardless of skill or practice, through a blend of hands-on art sessions, on-site professional instruction and, of course, a glass of your favorite wine. Bottle & Bottega paint and wine parties are perfect for individuals, couples and groups of all sizes for a variety of personal and professional occasions.

For more information about Bottle & Bottega – Miami and to book your next event, call (786) 505-9344, e-mail miami@bottle-bottega.com, or visit bottleandbottega.com/Miami.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jamie Izaks, (847) 897-7480 (office); (847) 975-2336 (mobile); jizaks@allpointspr.com

Art Walk Encore 5/10/14

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Art Walk Encore
Saturday, 05/10/2014 – 05/11/2014 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
may10-v3Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5

Encore Presentation of Scratching the Surface by artist Emil Bodourov at 7pm. Discover his exploration into texture; materializing objects, to and faux. Stick around for Cafeina’s monthly Art Walk soirée with dance-worthy sounds by Dj A-Train! Enjoy drink specials, tapas till midnight and let’s celebrate art together this Saturday night! $5 Cover after 10pm

1st year Anniversary of First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk on SeaFair Art Gallery Center 5/2/14

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1st year Anniversary of First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk on SeaFair Art Gallery Center
seafairartwalkFriday, May 2, 5-9 pm
Bayfront Park South Dock
Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
Complimentary Admission
RSVP Online

Twenty Two Galleries Exhibiting Contemporary Art, Photography, Sculpture, Urban Street Art, Studio Art Jewelry, Hand Painted Contemporary Fashions, Video Art, New Technology with Over fifty international and local artists

Join us in our Galleries Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Downtown’s First Friday Art Walk

After the Opening Cruise with us on the Art After Dark Skyline City Lights Cruise, 9-11 PM
Enjoy a spectacular two hour cruise on Biscayne Bay overlooking the city lights Miami’s Magic City
$59 per person
Complimentary Glass of Presco
Click for Tickets

First Friday Open Studio 5/2/14

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First Friday Open Studio
Friday, 05/02/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Studio_Promo_PicEleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Please join us at Eleazar Delgado Studio in the heart of Downtown at McCormick Place Friday, January 3rd and every 1st Friday for a night of beautiful Miami-inspired art with Selected Works on display. Visit the artist’s work space and maybe even catch him painting live as he walks you through his process.

This month our resident artists, Monique Lassooij Art & Aquarela Sabol ART, will join Eleazar Delgado in the main gallery for a collaborative show.

FREE parking on site!

Follow on Twitter @EleazarDelgado #MiamiArt

For more information and to view Eleazar Delgado’s art please visit: http://www.eleazardelgado.com/.

Inside Faces at MAC Fine Art 4/26/14

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INSIDE FACES at MAC Fine Art
Saturday, 04/26/2014 – 06/23/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
inside-FACES-evite-revisedMAC Fine Art
833 NE 4th Avenue,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: Free

Inside FACES
curatorial statement
Rochi Llaneza

Most street artists early in the graffiti movement wouldn’t show their faces,
and their visual aesthetics was mainly a font-­‐based style. Much has
changed since then, for example, Gregos, a street artist from Paris uses his own face on walls across the world. In general, street art has become a rising creative industry with international influences.
But far from the common objectification we find in some of today’s street
art, this particular group of artists who are mainly street artists, have a
strong connection to these FACES.
The artists in this exhibition cite from iconic historical images as 2alas, to
controversial socio-­‐political references used by Claudia Calle, James Brutus
and Evoca1; to the anthropomorphic imagery created by Julie Friel’s
imagination. Dan Walker uses found objects and re-­‐uses them as palette to
create portraits of random ‘found’ people. Stefan Von Fouts recycles not only objects but also ideas in order to seduce the viewer to examine commercial fads and appetites. “The gorilla in the room” by Ruben Ubiera is a metaphor for what’s happening with street art today: “post graffism…the art no one wanted to call art, but its now staring right at you”.
With the fast paced world we live in, we sense that life is like a rat-­‐race existence where everything is temporary and transient, example, street art on exterior walls. By bringing the message these artists render inside the
walls of an art space, we try to hold the missive a bit longer.

Family Day at Bakehouse Art Complex 4/13/14

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Family Day at Bakehouse Art Complex
Sunday, 04/13/2014 – 04/13/2014 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
eflyer-2014Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd St.,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $5 per child

Join Bakehouse Art Complex for a fun-filled day of interaction with professional artists, creating your own artwork, family portraits, face painting, games, theater and musical performances, instrument petting zoo, live painting and bubble dance party. Produced by the Bakehouse with performances by Tuneful Tales and Alternative Space Theater. Samples provided by Bunnie Cakes and Nestle Quik, with more substantial fare available from the Slow Food Truck.

ArtScape Collins Park At Moreno’s Cuba Featuring Miami Artist Miguel Paredes 4/4/14

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ArtScape Collins Park At Moreno’s Cuba Featuring Miami Artist Miguel Paredes
Friday, 04/04/2014 – 04/04/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
artscape_march14Moreno’s Cuba at The Riviera South Beach Hotel
2000 Liberty Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

During the April 4th ArtScape Collins Park event Moreno’s Cuba will be featuring artwork by Miami artist, Miguel Paredes who will be bringing in pieces from his Wynwood gallery to Miami Beach!
The event will also feature live Latin music by Cordatido, $5 Saoco Cocktails and $5 Tostones Habanero’s!!

The Artisan Lounge Presents The Spirit Of Art In Miami 4/4/14

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The Artisan Lounge Presents The Spirit Of Art In Miami
Friday, 04/04/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
6907232555_f0422ffc34_bThe Artisan Lounge
500 NE 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

The Artisan Lounge, a burgeoning artistic community with over 8,000 square feet of studio and gallery space, has assembled a panel of visionaries to explore the age-old relationship between spirituality and art, its present-day iterations, and multifaceted impact on Miami’s thriving art and culture scene. The panel discussion, entitled “The Spirit of Art in Miami,” will take place at The Artisan Lounge during the Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk on April 4th at 7 p.m. It will be preceded by a reception starting at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Moderated by The Artisan Lounge Co-Director Giselle Delgado, an industry expert, panelists include:

o Vesna Vera, artist and resident at The Artisan Lounge

o Adriana Carvalho, artist and resident at The Artisan Lounge

o Danilo Gonzalez, artist and gallery owner of Wynwood Warehouse Project

o Abena Robinson, president elect of Dade Art Educators Association

o Jesus Manuel Rojas, art blogger and spirituality guru

Also, Artist Vesna Vera and Sculptor Adriana Carvalho will have their works featured in a joint and topically relevant exhibition. Vera will present “Meditations,” a colorful and ethereal series featuring a dozen timeless and classically inspired paintings; while Carvalho’s iconic metal dress sculptures are the center point of an interactive workshop that invites viewers to participate in her installation entitled “Faith.”

“Art has elevated Miami and its collective conscience. There’s a heightened interest in creativity, innovation and community, which can be likened to a spiritual awakening,” said Vera, who played an integral role in the development of this upcoming panel discussion. The Artisan Lounge Co-Director Giselle Delgado added, “through content-rich events like these, we hope to further establish our presence as a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization.”

The Artisan Lounge is located at 500 NE 1st Avenue in the Christ Fellowship building. Free parking is available onsite and it is conveniently located across the street from the College North Metromover station.

For more information about the Artisan Lounge, please visit: theartisanlounge.com

Miami Mixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio 4/5/14

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Miami Mixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio
Friday, 04/04/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MiamiMixerFlyerAPRIL4_smallEleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

They say that the cultural makeup of Miami represents what the United States may look like in the next century. What does culture in Miami mean to you and what’s your take on the melting pot effect happening around us? Join us to check out 9 artists that dared to visually answer that question!

Artist Lineup
Tania Bilbao
BUGA
Joanne Caballero
Jaime Ferreyros
Eliane Harvey
Ileana Prosper Holman
Helen Kagan
Patricia Basiliades Lovay
Edub9 (Eric Walton)

We have some very well priced work so it’s a great opportunity to start or add to your collection.

Artist Nate Dee opening at Guild 5 Forty Five 3/29/14

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Artist Nate Dee opening at Guild 5 Forty Five
Saturday, 03/29/2014 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
GLD_140_MarPstcrdGuild 5 Forty Five
545 nw 1st ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: free

March 29th FAT Village Art Walk features the artwork of Nate Dee. His work is vibrant and evocative. This may prove to be among the biggest Art Walks of the year with the opening of the Art & Technology show. Come out for a great night.

Wynwood Night Time Graffiti Tour

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I recently went to an event in Wynwood thrown by Goose Island Beer Company. After it was over, Ed Roberts and I walked over to Wynwood Brewing for a beer (and back). I took a lot of pictures of the graffiti since I had never been in the area before. I know, I’m probably the first person to post a bunch of these pictures, right?

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Photographs of Bird Road Art Walk on 3/15/14

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Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, March 15, 2014.  What a great wonderful art walk, this art walk is mostly artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space where they create their art.   Click here for a list of the participating Bird Road Art District Studios and see you all next month

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Bird Road Art Walk 3/15/14

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Bird Road Art Walk -Saturday, March 15th (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 03/15/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
March-2014-flyer_edited-2Bird Road Art District
Conveniently located just east of the Palmetto Expressway & south of Bird Road (SW 40th St). Most studios are locates along SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Explore the creative process in the many artists’ studios and alternative spaces, fall in love with hundreds of original works of art, meet the artists and collect their work.

Now in its third year, the Bird Road Art Walk, continues to bring artists and collectors together. On the third Saturday of each month, artists’ open their studios, along with the alternative spaces and galleries that dot the industrial area along SW 74 Ave & SW 75 Ave. The event features a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums ranging from stained glass, mixed media, photography, digital art, painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, metalwork, ceramics, spoken word, poetry, live demonstrations, live music and more.

The Bird Road Art Walk is FREE & OPEN to the public. Enjoy ample free parking and our complimentary shuttle bus that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating venue approximately every 20 minutes.

Please share this event on your Facebook page and/or invite friends.

Click here to view highlights for this months Bird Road Art Walk. http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Studio Wynwood ArtWalk Session 3/8/14

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Studio Wynwood ArtWalk Session
Saturday, 03/08/2014 – 07:00 pm –
StudioWynwood_ArtWalk_InstagramStudio Wynwood
2750 NW 3RD AVE SUITE #9,
MIAMI, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Do you have plans for this Saturday night? BECAUSE WE DO! (and even you do you might want to change them) Join us at the grand opening of Studio Wynwood to enjoy great art, live music and free beers. The entire Wynwood area will be hosting an art walk session and you don’t want to miss it!

The Artisan Lounge presents Meditations 3/7/14

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The Artisan Lounge presents Meditations
Friday, 03/07/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rising_Star_no_sign_ReducedThe Artisan Lounge
500 NE 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: Free

The Artisan Lounge presents “Meditations,” a solo exhibit featuring a dozen timeless and classically inspired paintings by artist Vesna Vera. Works of art such as Rising Star and The Hour Glass, which visually transports viewers into a state of internal reflection, comprise the theme of this open-to-the-public exhibition. Through the medium of oil on canvas, Vera’s aptly named “Meditations” series uses bold colors to convey mysterious yet ethereal notions of spiritual transcendence.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Vera studied art extensively both in her native country, as well as in Miami, New York and Italy. Based in Miami, the mid-career artist has displayed at countless galleries and fairs throughout Florida, New York and overseas over the course of the past two decades. She has been featured in such notable publications as The Miami Herald and El Universal, and was also interviewed by Univision several times. She also holds the honor of being named “Distinguished Artist” by the city of Miami in 1988.

Art on Palm and Classic Car and Bike Show 2/22/14

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Art on Palm and Classic Car and Bike Show
Saturday, 02/22/2014 – 02/22/2014 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AOPflyerfebPalm Avenue
501 Palm Ave,
Hialeah, Florida 33010
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Cost: Free

Join us for the Art on Palm festival presented by Presidente Supermarkets on Saturday, February 22nd from 12-10pm on Palm Avenue between Okeechobee and 9th Street. The festival includes the Florida Blue art show, live musical entertainment on three stages, an interactive kid zone, street performers, dominoes, food trucks and the Palm Classic – a classic car and bike show.

2014 Gifford Lane Art Stroll 3/2/14

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2014 Gifford Lane Art Stroll
Sunday, 03/02/2014 – 03/02/2014 12:05 pm – 05:00 pm
Poster-LowResGifford Lane
Gifford Lane,
Miami, Florida 33133
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Cost: Free

It’s the Grove the way the Grove once was. The 16th annual celebration of the original Gifford Lane Art Stroll will burst into colors, smiles, and rocking music along one usually sleepy little block of Gifford Lane between Oak and Day Avenues (3200 block) on Sunday, March 2nd from 12 noon to five o’clock.

The event features more than seventy visual artists displaying their works on the fences and in the front yards along the demure little lane, including a number of the finest artists in the region.

Once again this year, all of the participating artists at the Art Stroll will be giving a percentage of their sales to two Grove charities—this percentage will be added to contributions made by the public and neighbors living on the block. The two benefiting Grove charities are the St. Stephen’s AIDS Ministry and the St. Alban’s Day Care Center in the Village West. Each year, the Art Stroll donates 100% of the proceeds to the charities. More than $35,000 has been contributed to Grove charities since the Art Stroll began.

People’s Choice Student Art Winners Exhibit at McCormick Place 3/7/14

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People’s Choice Student Art Winners Exhibit at McCormick Place
Friday, 03/07/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
ACND-First-Friday-Downtown-Mar-7-2014McCormick Place
111 SW 3rd St,
Miami, Florida 33130
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ACND Prep will hold its inaugural People’s Choice Winners Exhibit celebrating the artwork of emerging student artists who participated in the school’s 5th Annual Middle School Art Festival. The winners, announced at www.acnd.net on February 14th, will be celebrated at a special reception at McCormick Place in Downtown Miami as part of First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Miami – a free community event. The special presentation at 7:30 p.m. will be followed by a tour of resident artist studios of Eleazar Delgado, Monique Lassooij, Andrea Beloff, Eva Avila, Andres Conde, Karen Kim, and more.

About McCormick Place:

The original building, constructed in 1924, was first a US Customs Warehouse serving as storage of confiscated goods and look-out post for the nefarious characters coming into Miami via the Biscayne Bay and the Miami River. The property was purchased in 1970 by Edward J. McCormick, Sr. ’59 (alumnus of ACND Prep) and dedicated to his father, Dr. James McCormick. Now, three generations later, Sean McCormick is reviving both this venue and the Downtown area, creating an epicenter for the cultural crossroads of Miami. McCormick Place is a vibrant production-based event space and houses studios of various well known artists.

To learn more about this event, visit www.acnd.net.

Art Walk & After Party Featuring Kazilla 2/8/14

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Art Walk & After Party Featuring Kazilla
Saturday, 02/08/2014 – 02/09/2014 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
feb-8_ART-WALK_3Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $5.00

Cafeina’s WEC Gallery along with Blink Group presents “Riding the Sun,” by Miami artist Kazilla. During this Saturday’s Art Walk, we invite you to the public reception from 7-9pm. Stick around for Cafeina’s monthly art soirée featuring music by DJ Skitty, refreshing cocktail specials and unassuming great times!

Her mixed media paintings and installations are unexpected; a fast paced dart to the stars. “Riding the Sun,” is a retrospective of sorts, in light, color, nature and beauty. It’s an introspective look into the power of creation while simultaneously moving forward in a path of destruction.

Urban Art Intervention and Workshop “Patterns in Nature” 2/7/14

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Urban Art Intervention and Workshop “Patterns in Nature”
Friday, 02/07/2014 – 02/07/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
patterns-in-nature-f7-8Ingaham Bldg
15 SE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Free

February 7th. 7-10 PM “Patterns in Nature” Opening Reception
Falarara and Prabha Projects presents Patterns in Nature, a two day pop up art installation in downtown Miami. Guest artist Andrea Nhuch collaborates with Charles Falarara and Sri Prabha in an urban arts intervention.
The artists transform a downtown retail space into a site specific art installation around the theme of patterns in nature. Three distinct visions intertwine to explore how patterns reveal, inspire, and interact in contemporary life thru unconventional media and materials.This is your opportunity to interact directly with the art and talk to the artists firsthand.

February 8, 2014 10AM-3PM Free workshop for artists of all ages.
We’ll explore how visual patterns surround and influence us in our daily lives from the mundane to the cosmos.
Workshop begins with a discussion of the sensory process of understanding pattern and texture in nature. Participants will create prints and collages using samples from nature like leaves, branches, and discarded. everyday materials.
All materials are provided.
By 2PM an onsite exhibit will be created by hanging workshop projects. Participants will be able to take their works home afterwards.

Registration for workshop can be made online at
http://www.falararaprabhaprojects.com/workshops.html

ExhIbit and workshop is located at the Ingraham Building 15 SE. 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33131

About the Artists

Charles Falarara is a Brazilian born mixed media and sculpture based artist who lives and works in Miami. He will be reusing his own drawings created with wall paper and stencils to explore ideas of quilt pattern making. He has shown at Aqua Art Fair, Boca Raton Museum of Art and internationally in Brazil and Budapest . Publications include the Miami Contemporary Artist Book among others and is represented by Froelick Gallery in Portland,OR.

Sri Prabha was born in Hyderabad, India and has migrated to Miami by a circuitous route of exploration and creative necessity. He will be installing dynamic video and mixed media art relating to the cosmos. Intersections of art, nature, and science are revealed thru his works. He has recently shown at the 6th All-Media Juried Biennial at The Hollywood Art and Culture Center, The Deering Estate, Boca Raton Museum of Art, and the Annmarie Sculpture and Arts Center.

Andrea Nhuch will display sculptures of paper maché and inflatable plastic that double as objects from our surroundings. She is is a mixed media artist born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1973. She lives and works in Miami. Nhuch’s practice explores and transforms commonly used materials such as bubble wrap, plaster, newspaper, and wire mesh into three-dimensional monochromatic compositions that balance volume, texture and shape.

Sponsors:
Sri Prabha Mixed Media Artwork is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization.
Downtown Miami Partnership

Marina Font Opening Reception for the artist 2/6/14

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Marina Font Opening Reception for the artist
1bcaa1c40cd62535e9d365b9_440x196Thursday, February 6th at 7pm
Dina Mitrani Gallery
2620 Nw 2nd Avenue
Miami Florida 33127

Marina Font:  Dark Continents
February 6 – March 29, 2014

Dina Mitrani Gallery is proud to present Marina Font’s third solo exhibition in the gallery. Her newest series consists of photo-based, mixed media works that exemplify the artist’s continued exploration of the issues of gender, identity, and the woman’s body with all its shapes, forms, cycles and capacity.  Having grown up in Argentina, a patriarchal society that placed much importance on psychoanalysis, Font learned that “Dark Continents” was how Sigmund Freud described female sexuality.  This exhibition, which includes small and large format pieces as well as installations, illustrates the many facets, scientific and emotional, of women.

Font’s photographs of the woman’s physique are printed on poly-cotton and then embroidered with thread and yarn in symbolic patterns and mounted on wooden surfaces.  At times, Font uses found objects such as doilies and buttons to represent the traditional roles of women in the home. The laborious manual application of fabrics and embroidery represent the artist’s expression of her emotional experiences.  There are various works that are a series of photographs, or installations that refer to a woman’s cycles of fertility and how the biological phases are in constant shifting evolution. In her statement, Font writes, “Through this body of work, I am interested in unveiling metaphorically the truth beneath our surface, deeper than the external body, exploring and re-tracing what was once felt by it, as well as the complex relationship between reality and the memory that lives within.”

Marina Font was born in Cordoba, Argentina in 1970. She studied at the Escuela de Artes Visuales Martin A. Malharro, Argentina. She spent the summer of 1998 studying photography at Speos Ecole de la Photographie in Paris, and earned her MFA in Photography from Barry University, Miami in 2009.  She recently had solo exhibitions at The Consulate of Argentina in New York, The Deering Estate at Cutler, Miami and at Gato Gallery, Barry University. She has participated in group shows at The BOCA Museum of Art, The MoCA, North Miami, The Appleton Museum, Ocala, the Museum of Florida Arts, Deland and the Miami Center for the Photographic Arts. She was recently invited to participate in a Night at the Museum at The Bass Museum, Miami Beach, Spring Fling at Locust Projects and Abracadabra at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, FL. Her work is included in the Bunnen Collection, Atlanta, The Girl’s Club Collection, Ft. Lauderdale, the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami and various important private collections.

Dina Mitrani Gallery opened in November 2008 and specializes in international contemporary photography. The gallery represents emerging and mid-career artists, offers artists talks and lectures as well as photo-based objects and books. The gallery is committed to promoting its artists, as well as working with independent curators to produce unique group exhibitions.

images: Untitled, 2013-14, mixed media mounted on wood panel, 16x12x1.5 inches each.

Horn Please Documentary film on Indian Truck Art

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hornpleaseHorn Please Documentary film on Indian Truck Art
Saturday, February 8, 6-9pm
NWSA Artseen
2215 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL

Horn Please will be presented at NWSA Artseen, New World School of the Arts’ BFA studios and exhibition space, located in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District. Film screenings will begin every 30 minutes beginning at 6 p.m. with the final screening at 8:30 p.m.

IloveWNWD post Basel Campaign Relaunch at 1ofk 2/8/14

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IloveWNWD post Basel Campaign Relaunch at 1ofk
Saturday, 02/08/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
flyer-copy1ofk showroom
97 nw 25th street,
miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: free

This Saturday during art walk 1ofk in wynwood will be featuring/releasing a newly design shirt by artist Nate Dee for our iLoveWnwd campaign. Come by the showroom to see him painting live, pick up a shirt. and check out the other cool art and fashion on display and available for purchase.

Party starts at 6:30 sharp, painting will start at 7pm.

See you Friday!

Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday 1/31/14

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Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
January 31, 2014, 7 to 11 pm
Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 18th Avenues. Join us Friday for a fun filled evening!

Join us in celebrating another Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!

Artevivo Dance Academy – 7:00
Panamerican Youth Dance Group – 7:30
Rescate Mundial Dance Group – 8:00
Canovas Jazz Trio 8:30

Viernes Culturales Gallery
@ Futurama Building
1637 SW 8th St, Miami 33135
History of the Miami Police Mounted Patrol Exhibit
Come celebrate the 77-year history of the Miami Police Mounted Patrol with current and former members of the Unit. View Historic photos, antique police cars, horses and other Mounted Police memorabilia from around the world.

Walking Tour of Little Havana
Viernes Culturales brings you the 13th anniversary of Dr. Paul George’s history walking tours of Little Havana. This month view the home of the powerful, benevolent Atkins Family. See the home and hear the tales of A.H. Ramsey. Experience historic Cuban Memorial Blvd. Be dazzled by the former home of Miami’s first mayor and the stunning homes nearby on SW 11th St. Join us for a night of history.

Ask Dr. Paul George about his latest Little Havana book.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm Cost: Free

Miami International Map Fair 2/8/14

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Miami International Map Fair
Saturday, 02/08/2014 – 02/09/2014 10:00 am – 05:00 am
flyer-hi-resHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: $15 for adults; $5 for museum members & kids 6-12.

The Miami International Map Fair, the largest map fair in the world, will return to HistoryMiami February 8-9, 2014. This year, the Map Fair will be hosted in HistoryMiami’s newly expanded facility, the former home of the Miami Art Museum, adjacent to the museum’s current location on Downtown Miami’s Cultural Plaza.

Some of the interesting, rare and decorative maps to be showcased at this year’s fair include:
• van Keulen Map (1780) – Drawn earlier in the 18th century, this 1780 edition is considered a landmark in mapping Florida, Cuba and the Western Caribbean. The level of detail was well ahead of its time, including unprecedented accuracy in mapping the Florida Keys. Also included in the map were inset charts detailing developmental plans for the city of Havana, as well as charts of Matanzas Bay & Hondo Bay.
• Popple Map (1746) – The first map to show all Thirteen Colonies, including plans for harbor development along the Eastern seaboard, as well as archaic spellings of names like the ‘Western’/ ‘Atlantick’ Ocean and ‘South’ Sea, which we know today as the Pacific Ocean. Comprised of 20 sheets, the Popple Map is considered one of the two most important large- format maps of North America published in the 18th century. At a time when colonial control of North America was by no means certain, this map made a profound statement of England’s designs for dominance of the North American continent.

Held each year during the first weekend in February, the Miami International Map Fair provides both the serious collector and casual buyer with a weekend to browse antique maps, rare books, as well as attend a series of special topical lectures.

This year’s lecturers include:
• Alex J.C. Johnson, Ph.D. – author of the new book, The First Mapping of America: The General Survey of British North America, 1764-1775 (London: I.B. Tauris, 2014). He is a recognized academic and commercial specialist in historical geography, with a particular interest in the mapping of Great Britain and her former colonies in North America and the West Indies.
• Margaret Pritchard – the senior curator and curator of prints, maps and wallpaper for the Colonial Wiliamsburg Foundation. Margaret has lectured and published on topics relating to the collection for which she is responsible. Her most recent publication was a comprehensive catalog of the map collection at Colonial Williamsburg, Degress of Latutuide: Mapping Colonial America (Harry N. Abrams, 2002)
• Susan Schulten, Ph.D. – professor and chair of the history department at the University of Denver. She is the author of Mapping the Nation: History and Cartography in the Nineteenth-Century America (University of Chicago Press, 2012) and The Geographical Imagination in America, 1880-1950 (University of Chicago Press, 2001).

Also new to the fair for 2014 is a free, ‘Map-tacular’ Family Fun Day on Saturday, February 8. The Family Fun Day is open to the public and features interactive map exhibits for the whole family, as well as a photo opportunity with Super WHY from PBS Kids.

Photos of the Bird Road Art Walk by Mr Q 305

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There’s nothing like a cool Miami night to enjoy a stroll around the Bird Road Art District. No matter what style of art you enjoy the Bird Road Art District has it all. Add to that wine, hors d’oeuvres, Capoeira demonstrations, Cuban Rap music (raw, uncensored protest songs at their best; sung with the pain that only living under oppression can project)…and did I mention the coolest rolling art gallery you ever saw…
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Photos of Wynwood Art Walk by Mr Q 305

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To paraphrase Susan Sontag -Art is a form of consciousness, which means that it is an understanding that is constantly in one form or another of evolution. Wynwood fits that definition and much more. Here are some images:

ArtScape Collins Park 1/3/13

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ArtScape Collins Park
Friday, 01/03/2014 – 01/03/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2013-12-19-at-6.01.03-PMThe Riviera South Beach
2000 Liberty Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Art Basel has come and gone, but the Collins Park Neighborhood Association has tagged into the Bass Museum’s Beats after Sunset to offer additional arts and cultural experiences on Miami Beach once a month. ArtScape, will take place on the first Friday of each month starting at 6pm at 7 locations west of Collins Avenue featuring venues that boarder or are on Liberty Avenue, the new “Art Street” of Collins Park.

This is a First Friday soft opening of what will build month-by-month adding additional locations, local artists, musicians and specials to the lineup. Local businesses such as hotels, restaurants, bars, art galleries that will be participating in the monthly ArtScape will include Moreno’s Cuba at The Riviera South Beach, Anthony Liggins Gallery 88, Boulan Hotel, South Beach Hotel, Sweetwater Beer Garden at the Asonia/Plymouth Hotel, the Miami City Ballet and Avant Gallery.

On January 3rd, the first ever ArtScape will begin at Moreno’s Cuba at the Riviera South Beach on 20th Street and Liberty Avenue with authentic live Cuban Jazz music, $10 Bespoke Rum drinks and $1 mini Cuban Sandwiches.
Right across the street Anthony Liggins Gallery 88 will be presenting the exhibition “Invisible Muse” featuring intricate glass sculptures by Abby Modell and dreamy abstract works by Anthony Liggins. The gallery will also have on display and available for purchase Tribeca Trunk’s gorgeous line of accessories from US & International contemporary designers. Other locations participating in ArtScape including the new Sweetwater Beer Garden will have various artwork on display as well as drink specials.

Closing out the evening from 8pm-11pm, The Bass Museum’s monthly Beats After Sunset party where there will be live music by DJ George Owen, cocktails by Reyka Vodka and the newest museum exhibitions.

Cernuda Arte Opening Reception, Mendive & Three Centuries of Afro Cuban Artists 1/3/14

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Cernuda Arte Opening Reception, Mendive & Three Centuries of Afro Cuban Artists
Opening Reception First Friday – Gallery Night
January 3, 2014, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Manuel MendiveCernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: 305-461-1050 Fax: 305-461-1063
www.cernudaarte.com

Please join us for this unique exhibition of artworks by renowned contemporary master, Manuel Mendive, accompanied by a historic and panoramic view of works by sixteen Afro Cuban artists from the 1800’s to the present.

Including outstanding examples by artists such as: Vicente Escobar, María Ariza, Emilio Rivero Merlín, Ramón Loy, Alberto Peña, Wifredo Lam, Teodoro Ramos Blanco, Roberto Diago, Guido Llinás, Uver Solís, Agustín Cárdenas, Enrique Gay García, Angel Acosta León, Nicolás Guillén Landrián, Tomás Esson, and Juan Roberto Diago.

Image: Manuel Mendive, Bodies in Movement, 1989, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 1/4 inches
Provenance: Private Collection, Italy.
Exhibited in Manuel Mendive in Padua, Colors 90, Department of Culture + Cultural Heritage, Padua, Italy, 1990, and is illustrated in the exhibition catalog, page 57, with texts by Pierre Restany and Giorgio Segato.

Concurrently on the second floor, a new group show of Cuban and Latin American artists.

Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday 12/27/13

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viernesViernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
December 27, 2013 – 7 to 11 pm
SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 18th Avenues

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month. Join us Friday for a fun filled evening!

Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Join us in celebrating another Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!

Palo! 9:30 pm
Afro-Cuban funk is their style, extremely danceable music. An unmatched musical energy, catchy original songs and amazing display of impromptu virtuosity. A mix of Latin and urban sounds give PALO! their unique, infectious style.
Michel Villamar – 7:30
Florida Opera Prima – 8:00
Vicente Mora Trio – Cuban Traditional – 8:30

Viernes Culturales Gallery @ Futurama Building
1637 SW 8th St, Miami 33135

Walking Tour of Little Havana
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm Cost: FREE
Viernes Culturales brings you the 12th anniversary of Dr. Paul George’s history walking tours thru Little Havana. This month’s special Roads Edge tour is being offered for the first time in 3 years. It will examine a large swath of Shenandoah and bring us to the edge of the hallowed roads neighborhood. Join us for a night of history.

Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a performer and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!

Free face painting at Miami Arts Parade booth
Where: Domino Plaza
Miami Arts Parade represent this soulful community perfectly. Their desire to beautify us through costumes and performances makes for a perfect combination….Get your coupon for Azucar Ice Cream while supplies last.

GALLERIES/ART
Agustin Gainza Art Gallery
Art by Annie M.
Art by JTW
Art of Freedom
Art by Ninoska
Celia Reigle Art Space
Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center
Didi Marchi Art Studio
Gemini Art Gallery
Kontempo Art
Maggie Genova-Cordovi Studio
Magnetism Art Gallery
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art
Maxoly /Latin Art Core
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art
Molina Fine Art
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration
Penner Studios
Rafiño Art
Roy Rodriguez Art
Santos Fine Art Gallery
Sculptures by Mari Sanchez
Unzueta Gallery
Freddy Villamil Art Studio

SW 12th Ave & SW 6 Street
El Fresco Art Project Space
ArtSpoken Performing Arts Center
6th St Dance Studio
Carlos Alves & JC Carroll Studios
Ritz on 6th Ceramics
6th St Container Alternative Arts Space
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s -Azucar Ice Cream – Casa Panza Cafe –
Catharsis Restaurant – Cuba Ocho -El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria- El Pub –
El Exquisito Restaurant -Oriental Restaurant –
Little Havana to Go
CIGAR SHOPS
Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. – Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co. –
Little Havana Cigar Factory – Top Cigars – GR Tabacaleras Co. –
Tabacalera La Tradicion Cubana – Wild Vapor
OTHER ACTIVITIES

Visit the Executive Fantasy Hotel booth.

Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair.
Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine.
Traditional fruteria at 13th Ave. & SW 8th St.
Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music).
Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!
Visit littlehavanaguide.com for a free visitor’s guide to Little Havana, complete with interactive maps; articles about music, shops, arts and cultural walking tours.

Free Art Gallery Tour: Join us for a stroll of our galleries in Calle 8. The group will meet in front of Tower Theater at 8:30 pm.
Free Trolley Service:
The City of Miami takes you for free in the Miami Trolley leaving from the Mary Brickell Village and the Brickell Metrorail/Metromover Station to the heart of the Viernes Culturales festival every 15 minutes.

Bird Road Art Walk the Holiday Edition 12/21/13

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Bird Road Art Walk – the Holiday Edition
Saturday, 12/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dec-2013-Holiday-editionBird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Celebrate the winter solstice with an evening of art in all its forms. Explore the creative process in the many artists’ studios and alternative spaces, fall in love with hundreds of original works of art, meet the artists and collect their work.

Now in its third year, the Bird Road Art Walk, continues to bring artists and collectors together. On the third Saturday of each month, artists’ open their studios, along with the alternative spaces and galleries that dot the industrial area along SW 74 Ave & SW 75 Ave. The event features a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums ranging from hand-blown glass, stained glass, mixed media, photography, digital art, painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, metalwork, ceramics, spoken word, poetry, live demonstrations, live music and more.

The Bird Road Art Walk is FREE & OPEN to the public. Enjoy ample free parking and our complimentary shuttle bus that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating venue approximately every 20 minutes.

December Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina 12/14/13

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December Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina
Saturday, 12/14/2013 – 12/15/2013 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
dec_14v6Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5

Cafeina’s WEC Gallery Presents the Grand Opening for “Believe,” by international artist Dario Posada, 7-9 p.m. Featuring a collection of sculptures, mixed media works and classical Baroque style works that deliver a sensitive perspective of social commentary on commercialism, beauty, death and introspective self portraits.
After Party sounds continue into the night with Dj Killaka5. Advanced table reservations are highly recommended for large groups. Call (305) 438-0795 or info@cafeinamiami.com. $5 Cover after 10PM.

Celebrate: U-Doodle 12/14/13

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Celebrate: U-Doodle
udoodleSaturday, Dece 14, 8:00pm until 11:00pm
LAB Miami
400 NW 26th Street
Miami, Florida 33127
RSVP on Facebook and on Eventrbrite for a chance to win an original chalk art created by the U-Doodle Community

Hey Doodle Fans! You’re invited to a night of live art, cheap drinks and great music in the heart of Wynwood. Entry is FREE.

“Bodypaintography” by Cynthia Fleischmann : Artist & Photographer
Funky Beats by DJ Sweet Willie Roll Bar
Interactive Chalkboard Art
Collaborations with Doodlers Anonymous & Sktchy
Delicious food and drink specials
Open Chill Out Lounge & More!

Entry is FREE and we’ll be selling cheap drink/food packages to benefit U-Doodle, your favorite community non-profit!

Art Basel Kick-off at the Wynwood Building 12/2/13

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Art Basel Kick-off at the Wynwood Building
Monday, 12/02/2013 – 12/02/2013 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Wynwood Building
2750 NW 3rd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Wynwood Art galleries, the distinguished platform for South Florida’s art scene, is set to host the Wynwood Preview, a first-of-its-kind gallery opening to commence Art Basel, Miami’s premiere showcase of local and international contemporary art exhibitions. The event will be held on Monday, December 2 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Wynwood Building at 2750 NW 3rd Avenue, where an expected 500 art enthusiasts will gather to celebrate the inaugural affair. Throughout the night, guests will be served cocktails made by TANDUAY Asian Rum™ and Vita Coco, and food provided by Wynwood Kitchen and Bar and Joey’s Italian.

The Wynwood Building holds 11 distinguished galleries that will display exclusive works from upcoming and established artists throughout the event. In addition to the art exhibited, guests will enjoy light bites served by Wynwood Kitchen and Bar and imbibe with two signature cocktails, featuring TANDUAY Asian Rum and Vita Coco coconut water, created by master mixologist Chris Hudnall.

Using TANDUAY’s Silver expression, the Tanduay Pineapple Daiquiri is prepared with tart lime juice, sweet and spicy pineapple syrup, and pure Vita Coco coconut water. Mixing refreshing watermelon juice with the custard notes of TANDUAY Gold Rum, tropical flavors of Peace & Mango Vita Coco coconut water and herbaceous honey-basil simple syrup, creates the Tanduay Sandia.

Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday 11/29/13

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Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
viernesNovember 29, 2013 – 7 to 11 pm
Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Little Havana, Miami, FL

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 18th Avenues. Join us Friday for a fun filled evening!

Join us in celebrating another Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!

South Florida Boys & Girls Choir, 7:00pm
An official replication of the world renowned Boys Choir of Harlem. These boys and girl’s potency of music in African-American and Latino culture will delight us all.

orge Canovas Jazz Ensemble, 7:30PM
This talented bassist is influenced by his Cuban roots and the world music
that surrounds him in beautiful Miami. He plans on fusing the international music and the music that is curated locally, Jorge will continue to bring us his fresh and outstanding music.

Cuban Fever Band, 8:30PM
Come dance the night away with this great group of local musicians that have merged their flavor of tropical music and feelings.

Alexis y su Codigo Lay, 9:30PM
Outstanding representation of nueva trova, rock, pop y jazz created coming together by ex members of Moncada & Mayohuacan. A virtuoso fusion with a spectacular feel.

Walking Tour of Little Havana, 7pm
Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
Cost: FREE
Dr. Paul George’s Little Havana tour is an element of Viernes Culturales/Cultural Friday’s cultural offering. A special educational, interesting and absolutely free experience month after month. This walk is a special ‘North by Northeast’ tour of historic Riverside neighborhood of East Little Havana. Join Dr. Paul George for a night of history, architecture revelry and a free slice of pizza, compliments of Mancini’s Pizza House.

Free face painting at Miami Arts Parade booth, Domino Plaza
Miami Arts Parade represent this soulful community perfectly. Their desire to beautify us through costumes and performances makes for a perfect combination…. Get your coupon for Azucar Ice Cream while supplies last.

Fashion Avenue- Christmas Fashion Bazaar event 12/14/13

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Fashion Avenue- Christmas Fashion Bazaar event
Saturday, 12/14/2013 – 12/15/2013 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
fave_inviteMilander Auditorium
4800 Palm Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Fashion Avenue is an annual Christmas Bazaar featuring the latest apparel, jewelry, and accessories as well as ongoing fashion shows, a beauty bar and much more. This event will be held for the first time at its new and renovated location at the Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment.

With the holidays just around the corner this will be a great opportunity for vendors and local artist to sell to those last minute Christmas shoppers. If you are interested in being a vendor, you can still register here: http://fave.missmodesty.net. Vendor slots will be closing soon and space is limited.

Bird Road Art Walk every 3rd Saturday 11/16/13

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Bird Road Art Walk -Saturday, Nov 16 (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 11/16/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Look-copyBird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join us on Saturday, November 16th, for an evening of art. Explore the creative process in the many artists’ studios and alternative spaces, fall in love with hundreds of original works of art meet the artists and collect their work.

Now in its third year, the Bird Road Art Walk, continues to bring artists and collectors together. On the third Saturday of each month, artists’ open their studios, along with the alternative spaces and galleries that dot the industrial area along SW 74 Ave & SW 75 Ave. The event features a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums ranging from hand-blown glass, stained glass, mixed media, photography, digital art, painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, metalwork, ceramics, spoken word, poetry, live demonstrations, live music and more.

The Bird Road Art Walk is FREE & OPEN to the public. Enjoy ample free parking and our complimentary shuttle bus that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating venue approximately every 20 minutes.

Stay Connected:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Future Artist Foundry Artwalk Party Presents: Chanda Mbao, D. Tucker and ABSTRK 11/9/13

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Future Artist Foundry Artwalk Party Presents: Chanda Mbao, D. Tucker & ABSTRK
Saturday, November 9, 7:00pm until 2:00am
futureartistfoundryCafe Babbo
97 NW 25th ST
Miami FL 33127

7pm: Doors open
10pm: Live Performance by Chanda Mbao & Dwayne Tucker
11-close: Live DJ set by Kränk

Have you ever partied in an open warehouse? Probably.

But have you partied at a future artist hotspot in Wynwood before its even built? Probably not.

Join us for the 3rd installment of the Future Artist Foundry party during the Wynwood Artwalk on November 9th.

Hosted by CreativGlu & Cafe Babbo in partnership with Life Is Art, Inc

Full Bar provided by Premier

Solo Exhibition featuring CreativGlu artist ABSTRK

We will be firing up the Wyn Wood Oven offering you Neapolitan pizzas tastefully paired with Rosso di Montalcino red wine straight from Antonio’s family winery in Italy.

Jazz+WallBrawl at Wynwood Art walk 11/9/13

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Jazz+WallBrawl at Wynwood Art walk
Saturday, 11/09/2013 – 08:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Attachment-1Bee Free Media
2312 N. Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33165
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

WallBrawl brings local artists together to perform their craft in a timed format. The audience experiences the “creation” of Art: from idea to execution.

This Saturday we host the WallBrawl with the Miami Jazz & Film Society. Live Jazz sessions at 8:30 & 10pm with Live Art during the sets.

Small pieces for auction and sale, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Miami Jazz & Film Society

For more information wallbrawlart@gmail.com

Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina 11/9/13

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Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina
Saturday, 11/09/2013 – 11/10/2013 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Art_Walk_nov_2013-v2Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00

Cafeina’s WEC Gallery Presents the opening reception for “Walking on Thin Ice” by Artist Josafat Miranda, 7-9 PM. Featuring a whimsical collection of mixed media creatures; fantastical struggles of duality between man and animal. An ultimate illustration of an altar ego’s transplantation in and out of reality, captured on photographic paper, and you’re witnessing the exact moment of each individuals transformation. Exhibition made possible by Blink Group. After party sounds by DJ Killaka5. Kitchen until midnight and great drink specials all night. $5 Cover after 10PM

Axinite Fest 11/9/13

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Axinite Fest
Saturday, 11/09/2013 – 11/09/2013 03:00 pm – 11:59 pm
FRONT-FLYERLMNT
59 NW 36th ST,
Miami, Florida 33127
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $20

Encompassing the purest forms of talent, AXINITE is a multi-genre showcase of music, art, fashion, and culture in Miami. AXINITE is not just a BADASS showcase of the finest artists to be found in the depths of Miami, FL, IT IS an unforgettable night that will have you questioning your decisions from the moment you step into its atmosphere. Though this may already sound like a sweet deal, AXINITE will also give artists an opportunity to network and broaden their horizons in a setting that enables the grounding and expansion of creativity. Expect multiple and creative peformances, art exhibitions, stimulation of the senses and much more…

LINE UP
DENZEL CURRY
IMILIA
WE ARE ONE
JOHNYTIGER
POUYA
MY ELECTRIC HEART
SLEEZY C
BORN I MUSIC
JOHN LEWIS THE FIFTH
THE BURBS
S DOT BRADDY
DREAMSHORE
ENZO PICARDI
MAJOR 118
ANTICS
SEDGWICK
MIKE MINT
KOSMOS
DEAF POETS
BRIDGES
ATRASOLIS
DINO S.B.H.W.
CUSH KAN
VICE CITY
ALEX DAVIS
BROKEN BEATEN BEAUTIFUL

Sights of Construction Opening 11/9/13

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Sights of Construction Opening
836-826 SitesNovember 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
ACND Gallery of Art at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep
4949 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137
www.acnd.net

The dust and debris, delays, and detours that are everyday annoyances for people en route to work on South Florida’s highways are seen quite differently by Silvia Lizama, Chair of the Department of Fine Arts and Professor of Photography at Barry University. Equipped with a white hard hat, camera in hand, and an artistic vision, Lizama has created a series of photographs that challenges our perception and turns what we associate as stressful into something serene. She invites the viewer to: “take a moment to really look around — to see what’s in front of us; to see what’s in the shadows; to see the special places.”

This show is the second photography exhibit presented by the school, as part of its 60th Anniversary Alumni Artist Series titled, Through the Lens. Lizama graduated from Notre Dame Academy (the girls’ high school before it merged to become Archbishop Curley Notre Dame) in 1975.

The photos will remain on view through January 24, 2014 with additional gallery hours offered during Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week 2013. Regular gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Other hours are available by appointment by calling 305.751.8367 or emailing news@acnd.net. The exhibit is free.

“The environment Silvia creates is one of contradictions: destruction and recreation; past and future; monumental stateliness and ugly ruin; life and death,” comments Tracie Heller, exhibit curator and Assistant Professor of Photography at Barry University. “The absence of people and plant life, and the monumentality of the man-made structures, add an air of abandonment, like that of an ancient ruin.”

Earlier construction site images were shot in black and white, using a medium format film camera, and then the surfaces of the printed images were hand colored with photographic oils. Images in the latter part of the series are digital and colored using digital manipulation software.

“Tropical sunrises and sunsets add a dimension of reverence and splendor to the work,” adds Heller. “Now working digitally, she has applied her hand coloring sensibilities to the images using digital manipulation software to create the surreal hues of the sky and land.”

Up and Away Alex Yanes with Ink Master Chris Nunez Last Solo Exhibition In Miami 11/9/13

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Up and Away Alex Yanes with Ink Master Chris Nunez Last Solo Exhibition In Miami
Saturday, 11/09/2013 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
UpAwayWEBinviteHandcrafted Tattoo & Art Gallery
3438 ,
N. Miami Ave. , Florida Miami, Fl 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Handcrafted Tattoo & Art Gallery Presents

“Up & Away” Alex Yanes Partners With Ink Master’s Chris Nunez For Last Solo Exhibition In Miami At Handcrafted Tattoo and Art Gallery

Coming back from his recent sold-out exhibition at Thinkspace Gallery in Los Angeles, local favorite Alex Yanes has no signs of slowing down, at least not until after his solo exhibition. Acclaimed artist, Alex Yanes, will present a his last solo exhibition in Miami, entitled “Up & Away“ at Handcrafted Miami during Wynwood’s 2nd Saturday’s Art Walk on Saturday, November 9th. Handcrafted is the brainchild of world-renowned tattoo artist and Spike TV’s Ink Master reality star, Chris Nunez. Nunez has transformed a 3,000 square foot space in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District into an uber hip tattoo parlor and art gallery. Once you walk through the parlor, you enter their gallery space, which also has a garage door leading to their outdoor patio. The multi-use concept combines tattoo enthusiasts love for ink and art.

“I had this concept of an open art space, as much open space as possible because I wanted to break the mold of traditional tattoo shops, the stuffiness and people having to work on top of each other.” He worked closely with designer, Sean Saladino, brother of Pride and Joy owner and designer, Mike Saladino. Chris continues, ”With the gallery, we wanted to do the environment where you go from the warm kind of eclectic reclaimed but comfy feel from the lighting to the floor to the walls.”

Yanes will exhibit new, never-before-seen works, as this will also be his last exhibition in Miami. The 3,000 square foot gallery will house over 20 of his strikingly colorful 2 and 3D mixed media works on wood including his custom, wall-mounted, Bluetooth speaker boxes. Additionally, he will be debuting a brand new customized speaker system created from a 1960’s refurbished speaker console complete with Technics turntables and his signature wood cutouts. Whimsical, yet relatable, Yanes’ art embodies an innovative use of color and imaginative subject matter that has become a staple in Miami’s Wynwood Art District.

Doors will open to VIP’s and collectors privately from 7-8pm and to the public from 8-11pm. Enjoy beats by DJ Rage Johnson and complimentary signature cocktails by Deep Eddy all-natural premium vodka and Perrier® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water.

For more information or to RSVP for private viewings contact Mixed Media Collective at connect@mixedmediacollective.com

Open To The Public 8pm To 11pm

The Artisan Lounge presents Toa Castellanos Jose Valdivia and Sean Banton 11/1/13

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The Artisan Lounge presents Toa Castellanos Jose Valdivia and Sean Banton
Friday, 11/01/2013 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sean-BantonThe Artisan Lounge
500 Northeast 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

The Artisan Lounge proudly presents 3 artists with different viewpoints of the human face. Enjoy photography, painting, and fiber art as the work explores from our everyday lives to our broader existence as man and woman. Free parking at Christ Fellowship Church. For more information, email hello@theartisanlounge.com

Photographs of Bird Road Art Walk on 10/19/13

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Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, October 19, 2013.  What a great wonderful art walk, this art walk is mostly artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space where they create their art.   Click here for a list of the participating Bird Road Art District Studios and see you all next month

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Bird Road Art Walk 3rd year Anniversary Celebration! 10/19/13

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Bird Road Art Walk 3rd year Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday, 10/19/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 am
3rd-year-anniversary-4-x-5-format-for-facebookBird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join us for an amazing night as we CELEBRATE the third-year anniversary of the Bird Road Art Walk with a tempting progressive dessert reception, a jazz concert with the David Leon Jazz Quartet, poetry & spoken word with SpeakFridays! House Poets, beer tastings courtesy of Daddy Brews, AMAZING ART and more for everyone!

Enjoy ample free parking and complimentary shuttle bus service. Start your evening at any of the participating studios.

Click to view some of the highlights that we have planned: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html…See More

Duvel Beer Garden at Wynwood Art Walk 10/9/13

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Duvel Beer Garden at Wynwood Art Walk
Saturday, 10/12/2013 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
1375290_430658417044673_215702419_nGRAMPS
176 NW 24th St.,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Less than a year after breaking into the Miami and South Florida marketplace, Duvel’s lighter, draft-only golden ale – Duvel Single, will be the feature beer at this month’s Wynwood Art Walk Beer Garden! Enjoy ‘Beat The Clock’ Specials: $1 from 6 to 7pm; $2 from 7 to 8pm; $3 from 8 to 9pm; and $5 for the rest of the night! The event is part of an ongoing art walk series featuring complimentary Duvel Single and Sparky’s Roadside Barbeque at Gramps Bar. The first 50 guests to arrive on Saturday will receive a complimentary Duvel Collection art glass.

Saturday,October 12, 2013
6 – 9pm
GRAMPS
176 NW 24th St Miami, Florida 33127

RSVP: rsvp@workshopcollective.com

3rd Annual ART MACtown at Oxenberg Fine Art & Kelley Roy Gallery 10/12/13

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3rd Annual ART MACtown
Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 6:30 to 10pm.
Oxenberg Fine Art and Kelley Roy Gallery
50 NE 29th Street
Miami, FL. 33137
Wynwood Arts District.
Suggested $25 donation at the door.
Complimentary parking will be available.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served sponsored by Giraffas Brazilian Restaurant Midtown, Machiyas Restaurant Midtown, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, and Mixtura Peruvian Fusion Restaurant.

Oxenberg Fine Art and Kelley Roy Gallery is proud to host the 3rd Annual ART MACtown. Over 100 original works of art created by the very individuals MACtown serves will be on display and available for purchase. The best news is that anyone can own a unique piece of original artwork created by a very special artist for the very affordable price of $50 for a 10” x 10” canvas.

MACtown’s mission for the past 51 years has been to improve the lives and further the independence of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in South Florida.

“ART MACtown was the vision of international artist George Rodez who first approached me about this project three years ago” said Violet Gonzalez of MACtown“. He came to us with a plan that we thought would not only help MACtown raise some much needed funds but also help the people we serve by offering them an outlet where they could get in touch with their emotions, inner feelings and express themselves through painting. The canvases painted would then be showcased at a reputable art gallery, giving our artists the opportunity to be seen in a world where they can sometimes go unnoticed. Rodez works with each and every one of our clients in helping them express themselves. Some of our artists are non-verbal while others have very little mobility, but it is amazing and nothing short of a miracle to see how they light up when they take that first paintbrush in their hands and begin to paint and create to the best of their ability”.

Downtown First Friday Art Walk 10/4/13

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Downtown First Friday Art Walk
miami downtown skyline detail at nightFriday, October 4, 2013

This new cultural initiative shines a light on the growing art community and collector market in Downtown Miami, bringing together non-profit arts organizations and local galleries for special exhibitions, artists open studios, exclusive openings, and artist panel discussions. Downtown Miami “First Friday” Art Walk is a refreshing cultural initiative that serves as a cultural destination and economic engine in Miami’s active and vibrant downtown cultural community. First Fridays will be scheduled every month throughout the year.

Galleries from SW 3rd Street to NE 3rd Street
CU1 Gallery
117 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33101
CU1 Gallery, a new contemporary photo space in Downtown Miami, opens its doors with “Look At Me”, a group show on view from June 27 through October 14, 2013. “LOOK AT ME” features work by five international artists- Simon Emmett, Billy & Hells, Tina Luther Christopher Thomas, And Roger Weber – all shown in Miami for the first time.

The Artisan Lounge presents: “Lightness” by Cesar Ray in collaboration with the Aluna Arts Foundation and “Threads” by Katy Stallfus
Open Artist Studios, Exhibitions, Performances
Open 6pm- 10pm
500 NE 1st Ave.
Miami, Florida 33132
Phone (305) 209-4278
email: kt@theartisanlounge.com
website: http://theartisanlounge.com
500 NE 1st Ave. Miami, Florida 33132
The Artisan Lounge
“Lightness” by Cesar Rey & “Threads” by Katy Stallfus
Open Artist Studios, Exhibitions, Performances
An innovate artist studio and exhibition space for over 26 Miami artists with a monthly schedule of curated exhibitions. Artisan Lounge currently is presenting “Lightness” by Cesar Rey, and ” Threads” by Katy Stallfus . Visit the art studios of David Elgena, Marcos Rodriguez, Dajo Photography, Giselle Delgado Buraye, Carolina Molina, Maximiliano Pecce, Vesna Vera, Steven Chun, Diana Pantoja, Reniel Diaz, Michael Glidden, Aurora Molina, German Molina, Pepe Mar, Espiritutara, Marcella Novella, Sol Gersh, Jacky Velis, Gustavo Roman, Maria Castillo, Janet Mueller, Virginia Quinn, W10, IRREVERSIBLE Projects & Magazine, Augusto Esquivel, Katy Stallfus, Carolina de Panfilis, and Astolfo Funes.
6-10 Pm
111 Sw 3 Street, 7th Floor, Miami, Fl 33130
Phone: (305) 206 – 4734
Email: sjm@mccormickllp.com
Website: www.mccormickplace-miami.com
Free parking available on site. Metered parking available nearby

Galleries from SE 3rd to NE 3rd Street
McCormick Place
Open Artist Studios, Exhibitions, Performances
McCormick Place is a vibrant production-based event space featuring various well-known artists. Currently, it houses nine artist studios belonging to Eleazar Delgado, Scottie Flamm, Virginia Erdie, Julie Ross, Karen Kim, Manuel Rodriguez, Ana Rossi, Scott Doyle and Eva Avila. There is also a gallery space located on the first floor. Sean McCormick, the curator behind the venue, describes it as “a place where any idea can come to life.

Gallery Walk On The River
By Nina Torres Fine Art
6-8 PM
Guided tours upon request
James L. Knight International Center
400 Se 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Contact: 305 395 3599
http://ninatorresfineart.com/NTFA_website/Exhibitions.html
Parking Available @ Miami Tower Parking
Free transportation via Miami Trolley & Miami Metro Mover
RSVP: info@ninatorresfineart.com

Galleries from NE 4th Street to NE 11th Street
MDC Museum of Art + Design
Antonia Eiriz: A Painter & Her Audience
Elaborate Webs/Striking Exploits: Anne Austin Pearce & Sara Stites
swing/SPACE/miami
Traveling Forms/Leandro Vazquez
600 Biscayne Blvd. – AT NE 6th Street Miami, FL
www.mdcmoad.org
Where: MDC Museum of Art + Design
600 Biscayne Blvd. (305-237-7700)

Dimensions Variable | Pyramid Solitaire – Importing/Exporting Attitudes
6-10 PM
Dimensions Variable
100 NE 11th Street
Miami, FL 33132
United States
Call +1 305 607 5527
dv@dimensionsvariable.net
An exhibition space interested in advancing artistic discourse in Miami. The gallery provides a forum for contemporary art since 2009. Their focus is to invite national and international artists to exhibit and discuss their work along side Miami based artists. Dimensions Variable are a Knight Arts Challenge Grant recipient from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The gallery is a pioneer of the exodus from the Design District and increasingly unaffordable Wynwood to downtown Miami. Since relocating to the downtown Arthouse building last year, Dimensions Variable has continued expanding its brand of conceptually provocative and experimental offerings, drawing not only art lovers but also other local talent to join them in the neighborhood.
Dimensions Variable is run by Adler Guerrier, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova and Frances Trombly.

Bas Fisher Invitational presents:
“Wordweary” and “Weird Miami Bus Tour”
by Tao Rey
100 Ne 11th St., Miami, FL 33132
www.basfisherinvitational.com
Tao Rey, an an artist raised in Miami, was a founding member of “The House,” a pioneering alternative art space in Miami run by Rey, Bhakti Baxter, Daniel Arsham and Martin Oppel from 1999-2003. Rey’s paintings of re-arranged words took cues from his own graffiti and street signs and were exhibited widely at that time. Since 2012, Rey has maintained the Instagram feed Wordweary, capturing singular moments within the urban tropics in a precisely edited feed. BFI will present an edited selection of his photographs, along with a Weird Miami bus tour further exploring urban poetics through Rey’s eyes on Sunday October 13th.

Impressions: A Selection of Academic Printmaking and Artists’ Books from South Florida
Turn-Based Press
6-10 PM
100 NE 11 Street

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Galleries from NE 12th Street to NE 18th Street
Artopia Art Center and Masterworks
1723 NE 2nd Avenue
Phone : 305 374 8882
info@artopiamiami.com
Celebrates 25 years fosters engagement in the arts and culture bringing unique events, exhibitions and programs for artists, collectors and Miami audiences. Also featured are Masterworks of mid and late 20th century contemporary International and Latin American masters.

A Tres Bandas
curated by Albert Recasens
An exciting presentation of visual images and sound focused on the Indigenous, Hispanic and African cultural roots of American music.
Centro Cultural Espanol 10am-5pm
1490 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Phone:(305) 448-9677
hours 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Additional Downtown Cultural Offerings
Art in Public Places 111 NW 1st Street Suite 625 Miami, FL 33128
History Miami
101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130
New World School of the Arts
25 Northeast 2nd Street Miami, FL 33132
InterContinental Hotel Art Project Space
100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131
Miami International University of Art & Design
1501 Biscayne Boulevard #100 Miami, FL 33132
Historical Museum of South Florida
1075 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
Cannonball/LegalArt Miami
1035 N Miami Ave #200 Miami, FL 33136
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132
Centro Cultural Espanol 1490 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33132
Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation 1018 N Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136
New World School of the Arts Gallery 25 NE 2nd Street Miami, FL 33132
This new cultural initiative shines a light on the growing art community and collector market in Downtown Miami, bringing together non-profit arts organizations and local galleries for special exhibitions, artists open studios, exclusive openings, and artist panel discussions. Downtown Miami “First Friday” Art Walk is a refreshing cultural initiative that serves as a cultural destination and economic engine in Miami’s active and vibrant downtown cultural community. First Fridays will be scheduled every month throughout the year.

First Fridays DWNTWN Art Walk at McCormick Place 10/4/13

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First Fridays DWNTWN Art Walk at McCormick Place
Friday, 10/04/2013 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
OCT13-NEW-ArtWalkFlyerMcCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost:

You are invited to an evening of Art & Culture at the fabulous McCormick Place in beautiful Downtown Miami. Our Artist studios will be open and plenty of fantastic art will be available. We look forward to welcoming you. See you there.

Invention Theater & Production Company presents Improv’s 9/21/13

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Invention Theater & Production Company presents Improv’s
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
1234321_10104072305778391_194655814_nMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Improv is the art of acting without written lines, every line and scene is made up on the spot and is often associated with comedy. Improvisational acting, or “improv” as we know it today is an original American art form that originated in Chicago during the 1940s. The Invention Theater & Production Company’s two troupes; “Negative Four Months” and “Always Cherish Cheese” will have a special performance in collaboration with MANO Fine Art for the Opening Reception of Made in the U.S.A. an exhibit that explores contemporary American culture.

Bird Road Art Walk – Fall Kick-Off 9/21/13

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Bird Road Art Walk – Fall Kick-Off, September 21 (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sept-2013-Bord-Road-Art-Walk_edited-3Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4225 SW 75 Ave, Florida Miami
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

Experience Miami’s growing art scene at the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday September 21st. Join us for an evening of art and artistic vibes as we kick off the Fall season with a line-up of amazing artists, special concert, improv performance. Go behind-the-scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which normally are only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”).

Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
In 2011, Miami New Times ranked The Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued growing and has gotten even better. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios, alternative and creative spaces to the public every third Saturday.

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Miguel Rodez Art Project presents Drawing Exploration II 9/21/13

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Miguel Rodez Art Project presents Drawing Exploration II
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Drawing-Exploration-II-purpleMiguel Rodez Art Projects
4229 SW 75 Ave (2nd Floor),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Miguel Rodez Art Projects is pleased to present the second iteration of it’s focus on the drawing medium. The gallery’s initial show Drawn from Within was a huge success when it was unveiled in September 2012. The 2013 version contrasts techniques and styles that offer huge conceptual diversity within the gallery’s space. Curating such a show is no easy task; you will be the judge who will mercilessly deliver the verdict with a thumbs up or down. There is no in-between here.

As the previous show, Drawing Exploration II explores the versatility of the drawing medium and features works in graphite, ink and charcoal. Some of the pieces offered are huge works while others are huge only in their impact.

Elegant fluid lines guide the viewers through vortexes of the dynamic work of one artist. These are contrasted against somber thought-provoking pieces with a more spiritual spin. A refined organic morphism piece is bound to draw attention to itself. Other pieces take on the challenge of portraiture. Henry Flagler, for example, gets a contemporary makeover by one artist who treated one of Florida’s most famous pioneers to a gentle doze of deconstruction, while another work treats the viewer to the impeccable refinement of classic academic technique.

Drawing Exploration II takes place at Miguel Rodez Art Projects space during the award-winning Bird Road Art Walk, which is held the 3rd Saturday of each month, just east of Tropical Park. Open to the public every third Saturday of the month in this Historic Art District.

HARRISART presents Creatures Great and Small 9/21/13

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HARRISART presents Creatures Great & Small
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Creatures-Great-Small-4x5-format_edited-2HARRISArt
4432 SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

HARRISART presents a multitudinous display of “Creatures Great & Small” ,
a portrayal of fins, feathers, fur and fantastical artwork by Joan Futscher & Jane
Harris presented in a wide range of mediums, sizes and prices, on Saturday September 21st during the Bird Road Art Walk.

About HARRISART:
HARRISART is the working studio of Miami-based artists Jane Harris and Joan Futscher and an exhibition and project space for art related events. HARRISART participates in the Bird Road Art Walk, held on the third Saturday of each month.

For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/

Bird Road Art Walk:
In 2011, Miami New Times ranked the Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued to growing. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios and alternative spaces to the public. On the third Saturday of every month we invite the art-loving public to join us from 7:00 pm -10:00 pm, for an evening of art and artisitc vibes, culture and the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which are normally only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”). Primarily on SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave. Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Photographs of Future Artist Foundry at Wynwood Artwalk Vol. 2 on 9/14/13

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Future Artist Foundry at Wynwood Artwalk Vol. 2 on Saturday, September 14, 2013.  Curated Exhibition featuring CreativGlu artists: Clay Frye
Carl Craig, Francisco Perez, Aaron Tabor and Massiel Mafes.  Hosted by CreativGlu, Big Cups Beach Party and Cafe Babbo in partnership with Life Is Art.

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Photographs of Gallery Night Ride at Midtown Pawn Boutique 9/14/13

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Gallery Night Ride at Midtown Pawn Boutique on Saturday, September 14, 2013.   Midtown Pawn Boutique, Miami’s first designer Pawn Boutique was presented by Car2Go and Smart Center of Cutler Bay. This event  featured artist Diana Contreras (best known for “Sofia Rose”). She was spray painting a Smart Car live during the event.

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Gallery Night Ride at Midtown Pawn Boutique 9/14/13

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Gallery Night Ride at Midtown Pawn Boutique
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 am
MidtownPawnBoutique-9-14-eVite-lowresMidtown Pawn Boutique
261 NW 36 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary

During Wynwood Art Walk, “The Gallery Night Ride” at Midtown Pawn Boutique, Miami’s first designer Pawn Boutique, presented by Car2Go and Smart Center of Cutler Bay. The event will feature Wynwood artist and girl-power darling, Diana Contreras (best known for “Sofia Rose”). She will be Spray Painting a Smart Car live during the event. She will also be completing and signing her latest giant mural “Isabella”, a new landmark at Wynwood Art District. Stop by and catch her in the act!
Guests are encouraged to bring their gold and jewelry to the event and have it appraised – an Antiques Roadshow-inspired way for guests to jump in and learn firsthand what their often-overlooked JEWELRY are worth. There will be Complimentary Beer & Wine, and music by DJ Maximus 3000.

Future Artist Foundry at Wynwood Artwalk Vol. 2 9/14/13

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Future Artist Foundry at Wynwood Artwalk Vol. 2
foundrySaturday, September 14, 2013, 7:00pm until 12:00am
97 NW 25th St
Miami, FL, 33127
RSVP on Facebook

Have you ever partied in an open warehouse? Probably.
But have you partied at a future artist hotspot in Wynwood before its even built? Probably not.

Come see for yourself at the Future Artist Foundry during the Wynwood Artwalk on Sept 14th.
Hosted by CreativGlu, Big Cups Beach Party and Cafe Babbo in partnership with Life Is Art

Event Details:
7pm: Doors open
9pm: Live Performance by Dinosaurs ‘N Disasters
10pm-close: DJ Set by Sweet Willie
Clothing by 28 Stars Clothing
Libations provided by Miami Club Rum, Bartenura Moscato and Island’s GEM Spring Water

Curated Exhibition featuring CreativGlu artists:
Clay Frye
Carl Craig
Francisco Perez
Aaron Tabor
Massiel Mafes

Art Walk + After Party at Cafeina Wynwood 9/14/13

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Art Walk + After Party at Cafeina Wynwood
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 09/15/2013 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Art_Walk_sep_2013v3Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00

Opening Reception for: “Porcelain. Portraits of Modern Antiquity” by artist, Natasha Kertes, featuring a modern twist on 14th – 17th century renaissance portraiture with fashion models and ‘real people.’ Public reception is from 7:00 – 9:00pm. Stay tuned for Cafeina’s monthly after party with sounds by DJ Supersede and enjoy complimentary refreshments by Estrella Damm beer at 10pm. A $5 cover charge applies after 10:00pm. Group reservations are highly recommended as tables are limited, info@cafeinamiami.com or (305) 438-0792. Free street parking.

First Fridays Downtown Art Walk at McCormick Place 9/6/13

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First Fridays Downtown Art Walk
mccormick9/Friday, September 6, 6:00pm until 10:00pm
McCormick Place, Downtown Miami
111 SW 3rd Street, Miami
Florida 33130

You’re invited to McCormick Place for September’s First Friday Downtown Art Walk…come experience our 22,000 sq ft art venue; explore three floors of artwork, while engaging with our renowned resident artists. Browse our 1st floor art gallery and enjoy an evening of Art, History, and Culture at McCormick Place.

Coral Gables Gallery Night 9/6/13

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Coral Gables Gallery Night
La_Rueda_en_Miami_op_800x542_op_694x471Friday, September 6th from 6:30-10:00pm
H Benitez Fine Art Gallery
305 Alcazar Avenue Suite #4
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

HBenitez Fine Art Gallery Invites you to:  A Coral Gables Gallery Night Event

This Friday, HBenitez  Fine Art Gallery will be presenting:

“La Rueda” In Limited Edition Reproduction.

“La Rueda” is originally Humberto Benitez’s representation of the Cuban salsa-styled dance. The piece captures the moments before the partners change and the dancers spin, and through that anticipation of change, gives an expansive impression, as if the dancers could do anything; even come off the canvas and pull an on looker into their celebration.
-Jason Benitez

Also on View: Holly A. Jones Art To Wear Collection

Originals, Reproductions and Gift Certificates are Available

Dwntwn Art Days – “Fusion X-Art Ascension” Exhibition at Hotel Urbano 9/21/13

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Dwntwn Art Days – “Fusion X-Art Ascension” Exhibition at Hotel Urbano
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 09/21/2013 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
hotel_art_detailHotel Urbano
2500 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33129
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary

Celebrate art at Hotel Urbano on Saturday, September 21st with Live Painting by featured Art Fusion Galleries artists accompanied with food and drink specials while you experience Art Fusion Galleries’ “Fusion X-Art Ascension” throughout the hotel.

Featuring over 50 emerging to mid-career contemporary artists, this exhibition presents a revealing look at the forefront of contemporary artwork that spans across more than twenty three countries. The selection of artists can be traced from Australia, throughout Europe, South America, North America and South Africa.

Featuring an extensive portfolio of contemporary original artwork, this collection crosses the boundaries of subject matter thus amplifying the role of today’s artists who are on the cusp of the modern epoch. Rich in tradition yet vibrant and seductive in subjects of splendor, our spring/summer exhibition elevates a generation of artists who seek to give expression to the pulse of modern life.

Multi-sensory art evening at epicenter of Miami’s cultural crossroads 9/20/13

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Multi-sensory art evening at epicenter of Miami’s cultural crossroads
mp2013Friday, 09/20/2013 – 09/20/2013 06:00 pm – 03:00 am
McCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Art, music and fashion fuse at the epicenter of Miami’s cultural crossroads, during the Downtown Development Authorities’ DWNTWN Art Days. McCormick Place will offer an evening of multi-sensory experiences stimulated by fine dining, art and jazz, from 6:00pm – 10:00pm, transitioning through fashion installations into a DJ party scene, from 10:00pm – 3:00am. McCormick Place, in Downtown Miami, has morphed into an art and culture hub featuring artist studios, gallery and event venue space. The vertical 22,000 sq ft space will allow guests to explore three floors of artwork, while engaging with renowned artists.

Teaming up for a second year, McCormick Place and Influence Communications are bringing Downtown Miami an event and venue space that will continue to impact the overall growth of our community. Last year’s grand opening event hosted over 1,500 guests, who enjoyed burlesque performances, live art installations, DJ sets and a gallery filled with works from renowned artists such as Stephen Gamson and Eleazar Delgado.

“McCormick Place is honored to host the largest party of the year in Downtown Miami. Events focusing on art, history and culture experiences are essential to the vitality of a sustainable and ever evolving community.” – Sean McCormick

The event benefits Save Our Sisters, a local 501(c)3 organization, dedicated to breast health awareness, making this event a kick-off to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Photographs of Bird Road Art Walk on 8/17/13

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Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, August 17, 2013.  What a great art walkm this is one art walk you should make the trip.  The walk is to artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space where they create their art.   Click here for a list of the participating Bird Road Art District Studios and see you all next month

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Bird Road Art Walk – August 17th (& every 3rd Saturday) 8/17/13

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Bird Road Art Walk – August 17th (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 08/17/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
267718_581305795235552_1235704469_nBird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4229 SW 75 Ave, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join us on Saturday August 17th, 7-10 pm for the Bird Road Art Walk.

In 2011, Miami New Times ranked The Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued growing and has gotten even better. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios, alternative and creative spaces to the public every third Saturday.

We invite the art-loving public to join us for an evening of art and the opportunity to go behind the scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which normally are only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”).

Enjoy ample free parking, and a complimentary shuttle bus service. Start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for special highlights: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Little Havana Art Walk 8/9/13

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littlehavanaLittle Havana Art Walk
Friday, August 9, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Little Havana

Join us the second Friday of every calendar month for Little Havana Art Walk. It promises an evening embracing all of Little Havana, highlighting its art, dining and entertainment.

Marta Ismail Gallery
1516 SW 8th St.
Marta G. Ismail – Caribeno

Futurama Building
1637 SW 8th St.
Sofas of Little Havana Exhibit

Futurama Building
1637 SW 8th St.
Sculptures by Mari Sanchez

Futurama Building Artists
Andriacci Exhibit
Art by Annie M.
Art by JTW
Art by Ninoska
Didi Marchi Art Studio
Jorge Marin Exhibit
Maggie Genova-Cordovi Studio
Mari Sanchez Studio
Penner Studios
Rafiño Art
Roy Rodriguez Art
Santos Fine Art Gallery
Sculptures by Andriacci
Villamil Art Studio

Kontempo Art
1646 SW 8th St
Rebecca Gilling Exhibit

GALLERIES / ART
Calle 8 & SW 17th Ave
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art
Agustin Gainza Art Gallery
Kontempo Art
Obrapia Gallery of Frames
Unzueta Fine Art
Molina Fine Art
Calle 8 & SW 16th Ave
Maxoly/Latin Art Core
Calle 8 & SW 15th – 13th Ave
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art
Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center
Art of Freedom
12th Ave & 6th St. Art District
El Fresco
Galeria Adelmo

Art Walk + After Party at Cafeina Wynwood 8/10/13

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Art Walk + After Party at Cafeina Wynwood
Saturday, 08/10/2013 – 08/11/2013 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Cafeina_ArtWalk-Aug10wCafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: $5

Cafeina Wynwood’s WEC gallery presents a retrospective of dreamscapes, “Then and Now,” 65 years of Nurealism, by Artist: Sol Gersh, curated by Alejandro Mendoza.

The opening reception takes place during the Wynwood Art Walk, Saturday August 10th, from 7-9pm. Our after party celebration with artists, locals and art lovers alike continues into the night. Dance-worthy beats by DJ Supersede and great cocktail specials to cool you off. Advanced reservations are highly recommended for tables. $5 after 10pm. Please contact (305) 438-0792 or info@cafeinamiami.com

Junior & Hatter Present Plugged Comedy Night / Artwalk Event 8/10/13

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Junior & Hatter Present Plugged Comedy Night / Artwalk Event
Saturday, 08/10/2013 – 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
JH_Artwalk_Flyer_81013Junior & Hatter
2750 NW 3rd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free!

Junior & Hatter is known for hosting its “Plugged” live music performances during Wynwood’s Second Saturday Art Walks; however, just last month, Andrea Battista and Mario Silvestri, the duo behind J&H, changed it up a bit with stand-up comedy performances from today’s top local comedians. A smash hit with a packed house and a line out the door, this new stand-up comedy series is back this month for Wynwood’s Art Walk on August 10, 2013.

Emceed by Alex Morizio, the acts will begin at 9pm and will feature routines by Pam Bruno, Mike Giangrande, Milton, John Gregory and John Wynn. Mandarine Napoléon, the legendary citrus liqueur, will be providing complimentary cocktails throughout the evening.

Admission is free and open to the public. The show will begin promptly at 9pm.

Sofas of Little Havana at Futurama Gallery 8/9/13

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Sofas of Little Havana at Futurama Gallery
Friday, 08/09/2013 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
imageFuturama Gallery
1637 SW 8th St,
Miami, Florida 33135
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

A pop-up show of a photography project “Sofas of Little Havana” depicting the abandoned furniture of this famous neighborhood during Little Havana Art Walk at Futurama Gallery. Sharif will be showing a few of his latest works and of course there will be free drinks and his famous hummus to snack on. Please come, bring you Mum and see his work and that of lots of others on display at the Futurama Gallery and the other surrounding galleries taking part in the Art Walk. You don’t want to miss this.

“Can We Please Change Gears?” An Artist’s Cry For Transition 8/9/13-8/10/13

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“Can We Please Change Gears?” An Artist’s Cry For Transition
Opening Reception- Friday August 9, 2013, 7-10 pm
Wynwood ArtWalk – Saturday, August 10, 2013
viophiliaViophilia
164 NW 20th Street
Miami 33127
www.viophilia.com.

Viophilia announces the two night only group show “Can We Please Change Gears? – An Artist Cry for Transition.”

The group show features works by 40 striving local artists, who aim to make an impact on the local and international art conversation. Each artist differs in practice, however, all are up and coming Miami-based artists and present a glimpse into the future of the Miami art scene.

Artists like Atomik, Kazilla, Jeff Dekal, Kat King, Ivette Cabrera, Natalia Molina, Chris Valdes, Deming King Harriman and Buddha Funk will present a variety of work focusing on future, a new discourse on Miami and artistic transition. The exhibit features painting, installation, illustration, video, collage, graffiti and performances by Xela Zaid, Kendall Morgan and newSense from ArtOfficial, which will take place on the opening night only.

The works collectively explore the trajectory of Miami’s art scene while each piece individually represents a very personal examination of future perspectives and career visions by each artist.

Focused around a theme of innovation first time curator Tesoro Carolina promises an exciting exhibition inspired by the participating young and driven artists as well as by the community-centric concept of multi-artist studio Viophilia.

Viophilia, based in Miami, is a creative hive of individuals looking to create a more community based art scene. By hosting interactive art events and exhibitions, it leaves room for the artistic community to expand beyond their limits as individuals and work together as a whole. Viophilia is comprised of five individual artist studios and has a community space available for locals to host their own events and/or use for creative productions. Viophilia stands for the love of creativity and is built for artists by artists.

Free Mind Society Art Exhibhit 8/10/13

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FYM AUG 10 ARTWALK_frontAugust 10th. Doors open at 8pm
The Wyndwood Hollywood Building
2312 North Miami Avenue
Wynwood, 33127.

Entry is Free of charge, as participants will be entering the Free Your Mind world.

Enjoy complimentary cocktails from 8- 9pm along with appetizing bits and bites courtesy of The Taco Shop. While walking around town, hop on The Free Bee for a Free ride and enjoy the Free Your Mind experience. Free Your Mind apparel and memorabilia will be available during the show.

Free Mind Society is hosting their first Wynwood Art Walk exhibit where art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet the new guys in town and get to know The Wynwood Hollywood Building.

Free Mind Society is a group of thinkers that spread the ideas and principles of freedom, with a goal of ending war, as they feel there is no reason to ever be violent on Earth. Their belief is based on people and the liberty to choose life and the significance it holds, rather than attaching value to materialistic possessions. Free Mind Society promotes freethinking and the ability to value life over objects.

Free Mind Society’s art exhibit, FREE YOUR MIND, is comprised of multiple canvases of digitally altered portraits of prominent social figures in American history who stood for equality, justice, freedom and peace, each with an inverted American flag over the mouth or face, symbolizing the injustice each one experienced when they were assassinated… by another American.

During this event, guests will be viewing the latest additions to the collection, honoring:
• Notorious B.I.G.: One of the most influential rappers that beat the odds and came to super stardom.
• Tupac Shakur: Son of a Black Panther and a controversial rap artist creating new era in rap music.
• Trayvon Martin: Honoring his memory and donating the piece to his Mother.

For those who have yet to experience the initial collection, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, Chief Black Kettle, Harvey Milk and Malcolm X will all be in attendance. Free Your Mind art pieces are not just your average walk through the Wynwood Walls; these art statements will ultimately FREE YOUR MIND.

“We can’t change the world unless we change ourselves.” – Notorious B.I.G.

Duvel Beer Garden at Art Walk 8/10/13

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Duvel Beer Garden at Art Walk
Saturday, 08/10/2013 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Duvel_beer_gardenGramps
176 NW 24th St Miami, Florida 33127 ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Less than a year after breaking into the Miami and South Florida marketplace, Duvel’s lighter, draft-only golden ale – Duvel Single, will be the feature beer at this month’s Wynwood Art Walk Beer Garden! Enjoy ‘Beat The Clock’ Specials: $2 from 6 to 7pm; $3 from 7 to 8pm; and $5 8 to 9pm! The event is part of a new art walk series featuring complimentary Duvel Single and Sparky’s Roadside Barbeque at Gramps Bar. Please RSVP: rsvp@workshopcollective.com.

Duvel Single is the lighter golden ale from Duvel. The secret behind the crisp and complex flavors of Duvel Single is Duvel’s commitment to using only the best quality ingredients, and in the complicated and specific brewing and refermentation process that takes more than three months to complete. Once brewed, the brew master and his staff taste each batch after approximately 30 days. At this stage the beer is called “single-fermented.” The beer has Duvel taste but the alcohol and carbonation are lower and the taste is lighter and crisper.

Monthly Art Roundtable 9/10/13

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Monthly Art Roundtable
Tuesday, 09/10/2013 – 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm
Nova Southeastern University’s Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas Blvd ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost:

For members at the Museum Enthusiast ($150) level and above

Join our curatorial staff, faculty and educators for a fascinating and informal behind-the-scenes discussion on the inner workings of our Nova Southeastern University’s Museum of Art. This is a complimentary event for members at the Museum Enthusiast ($150) level and above. Lunch is available at our own Museum Café and a discount applies for Museum members.
Reservations are required.

First Fridays Downtown Miami Art Walk 8/2/13

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First Fridays Downtown Miami Art Walk
Friday, 08/02/2013 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
August13_Art_Walk_FlyerMcCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost:

This Friday, August 2, 2013, join us for an exciting evening of Art, Film, Drinks, and Street Food. In our First Floor Gallery will be the exhibit of Antonio Guerrero; The Films of Miami Short Film Festival; The Culinary Issue Launch for AroundTown Magazine; Drinks by Ron Barcelo; and food by Che Grill.

Our Resident Artists will be in studio on our 2nd Floor.

Eleazar Delgado Studio will be welcoming guests on the seventh floor along with artists Monique Lassooij and Susanne Sorogon.

Our resident artist Scott M. DubhGhaill will also be in studio on our PH level.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Bird Road Art Walk 7/20/13

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Bird Road Art Walk – July 20th (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 07/20/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Promo-for-Bird-Road-Summer-edition_edited-3Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

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Join us on Saturday July 20th for the Summer edition of the Bird Road Art Walk.

In 2011, Miami New Times ranked The Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued growing and has gotten even better. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios, alternative and creative spaces to the public every third Saturday.

We invite the art-loving public to join us for an evening of art and the opportunity to go behind the scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which normally are only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”).

Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html
Photo Artist:

Peace Love Mural by Miami-based artist, Chris Riggs for the Bird Road Art District. You can see Riggs’ mural located off of the parking lot in the complex of warehouses located at 4229 SW 75 Ave.
About the Bird Road Art Walk:

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.
Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:

Call: 305.467.6819

Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/

Facebook:Bird Road Art District

Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Wynwood Art Group Launch 7/13/13

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Wynwood Art Group Launch
Swwagecond Saturday, July 13, 2013 VIP 6-7pm
Enter at 2405 NW 2nd Ave. Wynwood
RSVP to Info@Gallery212Miami.com

Please join us for a reception to celebrate the launch of Wynwood Art Group   & the Opening Night of our Inaugural Summer Exhibition @Gallery212Miami

Meet the Artists  ~ Followed by Art Walk 7-11pm

Mural on Wynwood Art Group building on NW 24th Street by #WWAG Artist Rogério Fernandes (Brazil)

Hosted by @CaitfromNY (Miami Publicist)
Sponsored by ArtWalkstheRunway.org Art Fashion Blog & Live model styling and photo shoot by @FredLovePhoto

Step into our press area, sign in on social media & get featured on our brand new art fashion blog!

Wynwood Art Group (#WWAG) is the result of the recent merger of Brazilian artists, headed by Hamilton Aguiar, with Gallery 212 Miami and Miami (art) Publicist. Gallery 212 Miami’s NY-native Pop Artist Michael Perez is partnered with Miami Publicist Caitlin E. Slayback and they have spearheaded an innovative program to provide a platform for emerging, mid-career and professional artists by managing monthly exhibitions that feature fine art, photography, design, sculpture and even live performance.  With a unique gallery business plan, Wynwood Art Group is essentially the result of this merger; a group of fine artists with great achievement in their careers forming a group to share ideas and to work with strategic marketing to create supportive platforms for artists.  Wynwood Art Group embodies the dedicated interest of its members in contributing to the formation and the history that will eventually be remembered by the here-and-now crowd as the significant art and cultural movement of Wynwood.
 
The gallery has been in business for 4 years in this location and this year was awarded 4th place by the Local Top 10 at [Channel] 10 voter’s poll of top local businesses.  The building has been newly renovated and expanded into a multi-use space now encompassing the entire corner of NW 24th and NW 2nd Avenue in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood art gallery district.  The neighborhood is famous for its art walls, attracting visitors from around the world who come to view and photograph them.  The Wynwood Art Group building boasts a new and fantastic mural on NW 24th Street by Brazilian WWAG artist Rogério Fernandes.  In the last ten years the almost completely abandoned warehouse district of downtown Miami has developed and blossomed into an art hub and the authentic gallery district that attracts masses of enthusiastic art lovers to its monthly Second Saturday art walks and annual Art Basel Miami; satellite fair to Art Basel, Switzerland and the largest, most successful and longest-running international art fair in the United States.

Duvel’s Art Walk series at Gramps 7/13/13

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Duvel_beer_gardenDuvel’s Art Walk series
Saturday, July 13, 2013 5 – 8pm
Gramps
176 NW 24th St
Miami, Florida 33127
www.duvel.com

Less than a year after breaking into the Miami and South Florida marketplace, Duvel’s lighter, draft-only golden ale – Duvel Single, will be the feature beer at this month’s Wynwood Art Walk Beer Garden! The event is part of a new art walk series featuring complimentary Duvel Single and Sparky’s Roadside Barbeque at Gramps Bar. Please RSVP to rsvp@workshopcollective.com.

Duvel Single is the lighter golden ale from Duvel. The secret behind the crisp and complex flavors of Duvel Single is Duvel’s commitment to using only the best quality ingredients, and in the complicated and specific brewing and refermentation process that takes more than three months to complete. Once brewed, the brew master and his staff taste each batch after approximately 30 days. At this stage the beer is called “single-fermented.” The beer has Duvel taste but the alcohol and carbonation are lower and the taste is lighter and crisper.

Duvel Strong Golden Ale is the signature beer of Duvel Moortgat – fourth-generation Belgian brewers. Duvel Moortgat USA, Ltd. imports Duvel Golden Ale, Maredsous Abbey Ales, Chouffe Ales, Liefmans, and DeKoninck Ales and also sells the beers of Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown NY. For more information visit www.achouffe.be, www.maredsousbieres.be, www.liefmans.be, www.dekoninck.be or www.ommegang.com.

The Grand Opening of The Miguel Paredes Gallery 7/13/13

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The Grand Opening of The Miguel Paredes Gallery
paredesSaturday, July 13, 6:00pm until 11:00pm
Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery
2315 Nw 2nd Ave.
Miami Fl 33127
rsvp@miguelparedes.com  

miguelparedes.com
facebook.com/artistmiguelparedes

Join Us For Wynwood’s 2nd Saturdays’ Art Walk

Drinks By: Mas Vino ~ Miami Club Rum ~ Beck’s Beer

Beats By: Dj Cassinelli

Spinello Projects Presents a Solo Project by Antonia Wright and Ruben Millares Grand Opening 7/13/13

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Spinello Projects Presents a Solo Project  by Antonia Wright and Ruben Millares Grand Opening
spinelloSaturday, July 13th, 7 – 10 PM
Spinello Projects
2930 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33127.
 

Spinello Projects is pleased to present the grand opening of State of the Book, an interactive installation from multidisciplinary artists Antonia Wright and Ruben Millares. Wright and Millares transform the gallery entrance into the façade of a bookstore storefront. Behind the glass doors is an interactive reading room where visitors may sit, read and physically engage with books borrowed from the Miami-Dade Public Library System, private collections and the artists’ own bookshelves. The Florida heat in the summer becomes a New England winter – an invitation to retreat indoors to think.
 
The work considers the devaluation of the printed book in a society plagued by rising budget cuts to the arts and education, successive shutdowns of mom-and-pop bookstores and public libraries, and the rise of the e-book. It is the artists’ hope that the room will generate a dialogue around the changing role of books in contemporary culture, but also furthering a love of reading centered around and within the act of community-building. In addition to regular gallery hours, ongoing programming will activate the space for the duration of the exhibition. Wright and Millares will conclude the exhibition run with a live performance.
 
The sad, strange, beautiful vulnerability and (sometimes) painful faces of the human condition are all considerations in the oeuvre of Miami-based artists Antonia Wright and longtime collaborator Ruben Millares. Investigating the various politics and comic facets of natural behaviors both unique and routine, Wright and Millares examine these elements through a multifarious, process-oriented practice combining video, performance, photography, poetry, sound and sculpture. Wright and Millares acknowledge the layers of societal taboos and barriers between their artistic choices, and pointedly pushes them into the visual arts realm for the viewer to regard, question and/or enjoy.

Comedy Show at Junior & Hatter during Wynwood Art Walk 7/13/13

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Comedy Show at Junior & Hatter during Wynwood Art Walk
juniorandhatterSaturday, July 13, 2013 | 9pm
Junior & Hatter
2750 NW 3rd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

Junior & Hatter is known for hosting their “Plugged” live music performances during Wynwood’s Second Saturday Artwalks; however, this month, Andrea Battista and Mario Silvestri, the duo behind J&H, are changing it up with a live stand up performance from today’s top local comedians on July 13, 2013.

Emceed by Alex Morizio, the acts will begin at 9pm and will feature routines by Ricky Cruz, Bradlys Pinochette, Richie Nogeura and Ryan Barrett. Mandarine Napoléon, the legendary citrus liqueur, will be providing complimentary cocktails throughout the evening.

Admission is free and open to the public. The show will begin promptly at 9pm.

Art Walk + After Party | “Bastille Day Celebration” 7/13/13

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Art Walk + After Party | “Bastille Day Celebration”
Saturday, 07/13/2013 – 07/14/2013 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Art_Walk_july_2013-ff3Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

Cafeina Wynwood Lounge, along with CreamHotel & Bastille Whisky, invite you to celebrate BASTILLE DAY!

Presenting, L’étendART | French art, music & parties. Opening Reception for, “PORTABLE LANDSCAPES” by artist, OLIVIA KIRZHNEVA.

Enjoy French inspired Burlesque Performances by AURORA NATRIX & Her RITZ GLITZ REVUE! Sounds by Resident DJ SKITTY with special guests PELVIC THRUST.

Enjoy Bottle Specials like $175 Bastille Whisky, “The 1st hand-crafted whisky from France” and a gratis Bastille Whisky tasting at 8PM, along with other great cocktails specials!

$5 Cover after 10PM. Table Reservations at (305) 438-0795 or rsvp@cafeinamiami.com.

My Money Opening 7/13/13

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My Money Opening
moneySaturday, July 13, 7-9 Pm
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
2247 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127

Mixed peanuts,
   Hung up on a series of shoes
  Tied together for a lot of change
   For art’s sake.

Peter Holzhauer was born in Portland, Oregon in 1978 and currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.  He received his BFA from the Art Institute of Boston in 2004 and his MFA from UCLA in 2007.  Sarah Lassise was born in Rochester, Minnesota in 1981 and currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.  She received her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in New Genres and her MFA in Sculpture from Yale University in 2009.  Eric Palgon was born in San Jose, CA in 1982 and lives and works in Queens, NY.  He received his BA from UCLA in 2004.  In 2005 he was a guest student at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf.  He received his MFA in Painting from Columbia University in 2009. 

David Castillo Gallery presents Lost Boys: Dogan Arslanoglu and Johnny Laderer Reception 7/13/13

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David Castillo Gallery presents Lost Boys: Dogan Arslanoglu and Johnny Laderer Reception
175Saturday, July 13, 7 – 11 pm
David Castillo Gallery
2234 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL  33127

David Castillo Gallery presents Lost Boys: DoÄŸan ArslanoÄŸlu & Johnny Laderer, curated by Claudia Mattos.
 
Lost Boys contends with autobiographical space; a type of space, both physical and not, defined by personal experience.
 
ArslanoÄŸlu’s photography and Laderer’s sculpture appropriate mundane imagery and materials to map personal and memorial experience. They create actual and aspirational sites, charting when, where, and with whom they have been. Articulated within these spaces is a nostalgia evidenced in location: a sense of home, particularly situated in Florida. The pieces in this show function as souvenirs, commemorating and bearing witness to times past and present. This is a cartographic exercise of identity.
 
Drawing a reference to Peter Pan’s Lost Boys, the show focuses on an exploration of youth and masculinity to draw out a notion of memory, experience, and home; in the end, the Lost Boys find home.
 
ArslanoÄŸlu approaches his subjects with a vernacularism that renders them placeless. These are images of his immediate surroundings and experiences; he is the unpictured subject of every scene. And this imagery becomes a log of sorts, charting the places — the friends, girlfriends, and experiences — where his camera has followed. He maps a personal narrative. Free from identifying markers, these images could have been taken anywhere.

Johnny Laderer, Personal Best 1, 2013.

Laderer’s practice departs from a more value-laden note: he creates work with found or discarded objects, or (put more simply) junk. The road is imperative to Laderer’s collecting of objects and ideas, and his materials reference his movement throughout the state. He is a magpie, claiming trophies along the way. Laderer’s is a practice of re-creating, re-staging, and re-claiming his and Florida’s past.
ArslanoÄŸlu’s and Laderer’s objects serve as the spaces for memory, allowing glimpses into a greater mapping of personal experience. And they are Lost Boys insofar as they attempt to find home, wherever (or whomever or whenever) that may be. 
 
DoÄŸan ArslanoÄŸlu received his BFA from Florida International University in 2012. In the spring of 2013 ArslanoÄŸlu participated in the Wassaic Artist Residency in Wassaic, NY, and this fall he will be starting his MFA in photography at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.
 
Johnny Laderer received his BFA from Florida State University in 2009. Laderer has participated in group shows at the Hollywood Art and Culture Center, Hollywood, FL; Miami Beach Urban Studios, Miami Beach, FL; among others. Both artists live and work in Miami, FL.

Coral Gables Gallery Night 7/5/13

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Coral Gables Gallery Night
LibertadFriday, July 5th from 6:30-10:00pm
H Benitez Fine Art Gallery
305 Alcazar Avenue Suite #4
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

HBenitez Fine Art Gallery Invites you to share: Dreams of Liberty
A Coral Gables Gallery Night Event

Artist Humberto Benitez will be presenting the "Havana en Bicicleta" series, in its entirety, in limited edition reproductions for purchase.

These works encompass the longing, the sadness, the pain and the joy that defined the plight of the Cuban exile, and never stray from representing the beauty of life even in the midst of strife.

Also on View: Holly A. Jones Art To Wear Collection

Originals, Reproductions and Gift Certificates are Available

ArtCenter’s Studio Crawl 7/6/13

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ArtCenter’s Studio Crawl
artcenterSaturday, July 6, 2013 | 7-10pm
ArtCenter/South Florida
800-810 & 924 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

ArtCenter’s Studio Crawl, held every first Saturday of the month, invites visitors to wander throughout the ArtCenter’s two buildings, exchange with our artists in their studios and view our current exhibitions. During July’s Studio Crawl, visit Unpredictable Patterns of Behavior, curated by Ombretta Agro’ Andruff, that presents 12 artists, architects and composers that relate to patterns in very unique and distinctive ways. After visiting the 800-810 artist studios, make sure you walk down to our second building, 924 Lincoln Road, and emerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of visual patterns-from the micro to the macrocosmos in nature to man-made environments in the second part of Unpredictable Patterns of Behavior.

Also, join us Monday, July 8th at 7pm at the Richard Shack Gallery for a panel discussion moderated by Agro’ Andruff with artists in the exhibition, Felice Grodin, Eric Goldemberg of MONAD and Gustavo Matamoros of PUNTO, who will provide insights about the patterns that served as their source of inspiration.

Grand Opening Reception for Colorful Liaisons Exhibition 7/13/13

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Grand Opening Reception for "Colorful Liaisons" Exhibition
colorfulSaturday, July 13th from 7-11 p.m.
Art Fusion Galleries
3550 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL

Art Fusion Galleries Proudly Announces Our Summer Exhibition In Our Spectacular Grand Gallery Space     "Colorful Liaisons" Opening Reception Gala

Featuring over 50 emerging to mid-career contemporary artists, this exhibition highlights the ingenuity, beauty and provocative array of contemporary artwork that spans across more than twenty six countries.  The artfully composed collection merges the ideals of beauty and pleasure by infusing colorful materials and mediums together reflective of an era steeped in artistic and cultural splendor.  Inspired by opulence and voluptuousness, this exhibition invites each viewer to experience an indulgence of curious delight with a fresh perspective.  Presented as an immersive multimedia, multisensory experience, our summer exhibition honors those artists who embody the very essence of artistic style and innovation.  Art Fusion Galleries is proud to host this exhibition in our grand gallery space which boasts over 8,000 square feet of Pristine

Contemporary Gallery Space. Exhibiting from:   Monday, July 1st, 2013 through to Monday, September 16th, 2013

Midtown Pawn Boutique Grand Opening 7/13/13

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Midtown Pawn Boutique Grand Opening
pawnSaturday, July 13th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Midtown Pawn Boutique
261 NW 36 Street
Miami, FL, 33127

Midtown Miami officially welcomes a new business to the neighborhood, Midtown Pawn Boutique, an upscale, revolutionary, Miami-style take on the traditional notion of "pawn."

"It’s like the Neiman Marcus of Pawn, the Mercedes-Benz of Pawn, the Tiffany’s of Pawn… you get the idea," laughs President, Adriana Hernandez, "it’s the complete opposite of the dark, cluttered, seedy places you may have seen on Law & Order or in the movies."

Indeed it is. The grand facade features a giant mural that takes up the entire front and side of the large brand-new building – one that took over 5 years to complete. The mural, created by Wynwood artist and girl-power darling, Diana Contreras (best known for "Sofia Rose"), will be unveiled at the grand opening.

The subject of the mural might seem an odd choice for a pawn shop, until Hernandez tells the story behind it. It is inspired by Queen Isabella, who, as legend has it, pawned the crown jewels of Spain to fund Christopher Columbus’ speculative voyage to "India," an investment so successful that it lifted her kingdom out of a crippling debt that almost ruined it.

Hernandez says, "It’s no different today. You’d be surprised at how many of our clients are visionaries or businesspeople who want to take their unused assets and trade them – temporarily – for the capital they need to invest in a new venture or project, and who were turned down by traditional banks. We offer a safe, cost-effective alternative for financing. The way we see it, we don’t make loans, we fund dreams, just like Isabella did 500 years ago."

Aside from the unveiling, music by DJ Maximus 3000 and the free-flowing food and libations, the Grand Opening features a unique twist. Guests are encouraged to "Bring An Asset" to the party and have it appraised – an Antiques Roadshow-inspired way for guests to jump in and learn firsthand what their often-overlooked possessions are worth. Valuation Specialists from a variety of fields, from art and jewelry to antiques and handbags, and everything in between, will be onsite educating guests on "the story of their stuff."

Midtown Pawn Boutique is the brainchild of the family owned Jimenez Group, a US-based collateral lender that has operated for over 50 years. The Boutique will cater to an upscale clientele with valuable assets who may have never before considered pawn as an option. In addition, Midtown Pawn Boutique will also buy and sell items out of the posh locale, including designer handbags, jewelry, watches and other upscale luxuries. Who knows, is Pawn the new Prada?

During the event, donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit Dr. Gigi’s Raise Me Up Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 that provides free recreational programs, family support services and therapeutic programs to children with special needs in the South Florida Community. Says Hernandez about their commitment to this organization: "My son is autistic, and I know firsthand how amazing the work they do is for mothers and families like me."

Opening Reception: Danilo Gonzalez and Sara Roitman 7/13/13

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Opening Reception: Danilo Gonzalez and Sara Roitman
Sunday, 07/13/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
daniloandsaraFINALmag2The Art Place Wynwood
2722 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

The Art Place Wynwood presents a duo exhibition of internationally renowned artists, painter Danilo Gonzalez and photographer Sara Roitman. The show runs from July 12- August 5th, 2013 with the gallery hosting an Opening Reception on Saturday, July 13th, 2013 for Second Saturday festivities.

Danilo Gonzalez’s impressive 30 year career spans from France, Domination Republic, Venezuela, and the United States. Environmental alarm of how human activity, such as growth in population, motivates him to comprehend psychological and behavioral designs of civilization as a global and expanding species. The unraveling destruction of planet Earth and collective place that humanity shares prompts the viewer to accept personal responsibility.

Sara Roitman, author of the internationally recognized and award-winning photography book “IMPERDIBLE”, has shown work in Israel, Ecuador, Europe, the Caribbean, Asia and in the majority of Latin America. Throughout her trajectory as a photographer, she has incorporated video art, installation, objects, embroidery and sewing to her artistic repertoire with a clear contemporary urban tendency captures and reconstructs the city in new patterns.

2722 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33127
Monday- Saturday 1-6 pm or by appointment
786-536-7351
www.theartplacewynwood.com
theartplacewynwood@gmail.com

Downtown Art Walk June 2013 Reschedule 6/14/13

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Downtown Art Walk June Reschedule
June 14, 6-10pm

Galleries from SE 3rd to NE 3rd  Street 
fridayMc Cormick Place 
Reception 6pm -10pm 
111 SW 3rd Street 
Miami, Florida 33130 
Open Artist Studios, Exhibitions, Performances 
www.mccormickplace-miami.com

McCormick Place is a vibrant production-based event space featuring various well-known artists.  Currently, it houses nine artist studios belonging to Eleazar Delgado, Scottie Flamm, Virginia Erdie, Julie Ross, Karen Kim, Manuel Rodriguez, Ana Rossi, Scott Doyle and Eva Avila.  There is also a gallery space located on the first floor.  Sean McCormick, the curator behind the venue, describes it as "a place where any idea can come to life." 
McCormick Place will proudly be hosting the MIA Animation &  Miami Short Film Festival  first floor gallery space! www.facebook.com/McCormickPlaceDowntownMiami 
 
Galleries from NE 4th  to NE 11 th Street 
The Artisan Lounge 
Open 9am- 5pm 
500 NE 1st Ave.  
Miami, Florida 33132 
http://theartisanlounge.com

“Human Rights: Human Wrongs”  
Open Artist Studios, Exhibitions, Performances 
An innovate artist studio and exhibition space for over 26 Miami artists with a monthly schedule of curated exhibitions.  Artisan Lounge currently is presenting “Human Rights- Human Wrongs",  and " Eleuthreia " Freedom Collection by Meg Wallace. Visit the art studios of David Elgena, Marcos Rodriguez, Dajo Photography, Giselle Delgado Buraye, Carolina Molina, Maximiliano Pecce, Vesna Vera, Steven Chun, Diana Pantoja, Reniel Diaz, Michael Glidden, Aurora Molina, German Molina, Pepe Mar, Espiritutara, Marcella Novella, Sol Gersh, Jacky Velis, Gustavo Roman, Maria Castillo, Janet Mueller, Virginia Quinn, W10, IRREVERSIBLE Projects & Magazine, Augusto Esquivel, Katy Stallfus, Carolina de Panfilis, and Astolfo Funes.
 
MDC Museum of Art + Design 
Open : until 5pm
600 Biscayne Blvd. -  AT NE 6th Street Miami, FL
www.mdcmoad.org

Flashback: Miami 1980s
Photographers Alexia Fodere and Donna E. Natale Planas join forces for a nostalgic exhibition pairing stills of the city with period-specific television sets.
 
Dimensions Variable | West Wing
100 NE 11th Street
Miami, FL 33132
P2V Antoine Lefebvre & P. Scott Cunningham     
An exhibition space interested in advancing artistic discourse in Miami.  The gallery provides a forum for contemporary art since 2009. Their focus is to invite national and international artists to exhibit and discuss their work along side Miami based artists. Dimensions Variable are a Knight Arts Challenge Grant recipient from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The gallery is a pioneer of the exodus from the Design District and increasingly unaffordable Wynwood to downtown Miami. Since relocating to the downtown Arthouse building last year, Dimensions Variable has continued expanding its brand of conceptually provocative and experimental offerings, drawing not only art lovers but also other local talent to join them in the neighborhood.
Dimensions Variable is run by Adler Guerrier, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova and Frances Trombly.
 
Mike Diana: Miami or Bust  
100 Ne 11th St.
Miami, FL 33132
www.basfisherinvitational.com 
In 1994, underground cartoonist, filmmaker, amateur publisher and First Amendment champion Mike Diana became the first artist ever to receive a criminal conviction for obscenity for artwork in the United States. When Mike Diana was 9 years-old, his family moved from Geneva, New York to Largo, Florida. He began to draw constantly, becoming a fan of underground comics as a teen. Soon after graduating high school, he began printing his own comics, including the series, Boiled Angel, which grew to 300 subscribers mostly in cities outside of of Florida. This is a true feat, considering that this was a time before online social media. In 1991, a copy ended up in the hands of a California law enforcement officer who falsely linked Diana with the then unsolved Gainesville student murders. The FBI was alerted, Diana was investigated but Diana was ultimately cleared of all involvement. However, the hysterics continued.
The trial judge found the work “patently offensive” and stated,
“The evident goal of the appellant’s publication is to portray shocking and graphic pictures of sexual conduct so it will be noticed. If the message is about victimization and that horrible things are happening in our society, as the appellant alleges, the appellant SHOULD HAVE created a vehicle to send his message that was not obscene.”
 
Galleries from NE 12th Street to NE 18th Street
Artopia Art Center and Masterworks 
1723 NE 2nd Avenue  
Celebrates 25 years fosters engagement in the arts and culture bringing unique events, exhibitions and programs for artists, collectors and Miami audiences.   Also featured are Masterworks of mid and late 20th century contemporary International and Latin American  masters.
 
Nina Torres Fine Art
6-10 pm
1800 N Bayshore Dr #CPl. 
NE 18th Street  
www.ninatorresfineart.com

June Contemporary Featuring :    International artists and installation by mery godigna – collett @ terrace hall Senderos 
International artists : eduardo agelvis, eumelia castro, r. Cuitlahuac g., alberto gonzalez, cristina hauk, bernardo jaureguizar, pristowscheg, jamie rubio & miguel rey + mery godigna – collet   Senderos | exhibition curated by sol bendayan : Ana luisa figueredo, beatriz kohn, carolina otero, eberth perez, eliana sevillano, henry bermudez, ismael mundaray, jorge salas, lihie talmor, luis pannier, luz maria charlita, martin morales, nadia benatar, paolo caponi and susana attias
In commemoration of Ponce de León’s discovery of Florida this exhibition celebrates 500 years of Spanish presence in the State of Florida. 
 
Centro Cultural Espanol 10am-5pm
hours 9:00 am–5:00 pm
1490 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Latino/ Us Cotidiano
From May 23rd until August 16
This exhibition, produced by SPAIN arts & culture and the Embassy of Spain in Washington DC is supported by AECID and Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of Spain.
Microtheater “Because I Laugh” 
Until Sunday June 23, 2013 
Microtheater is a theatrical action that consists in the representation of small plays of 15 minutes in containers for a number of no more than 15 spectators. You can join this wonderful experience and have fun in our bar and enjoy our happenings every week.

First Fridays Downtown Miami Art Walk 6/14/13

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First Fridays Downtown Miami Art Walk
Friday, 06/14/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
6x9ArtWalkFlyer_smMcCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

Due to last Friday’s inclement weather, the First Friday Downtown Art Walk will be celebrated this Friday, June 14th. McCormick Place cordially invites you to our First Floor Gallery Grand Opening which will include an exhibit from the Miami Short Film Festival, our resident artists, and a performance by the MMT Theater Group. Our Second Floor Artist Studios will be open, as well as Eleazar Delgado Studio on our Seventh Floor. Please come out and enjoy great art and great times.

MMT at Downtown Art Walk 6/7/13

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MMT at Downtown Art Walk
mmtFriday, June 7, 6:00pm until 10:00pm
The Artisan Lounge
500 NE 1st avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
theartisanlounge.com

Join us this Friday at Artisan Lounge for Miami’s Downtown Art Walk!

We are partnering with Artisan Lounge for their "Human Rights: Human Wrongs" exhibit and will be showcasing local Miami artists making bold statements with their live theater performances.
Such as: Joshua Jean-Baptiste’s "Space Apes," a one person show about an inmate re-entry program counselor being audited by the ever intruding Executive board members.

Find us in the back parking lot, showing performances every half hour.

MMT at Downtown Art Walk 6/7/13

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MMT at Downtown Art Walk
mmtFriday, June 7, 6:00pm until 10:00pm
The Artisan Lounge
500 NE 1st avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
theartisanlounge.com

Join us this Friday at Artisan Lounge for Miami’s Downtown Art Walk!

We are partnering with Artisan Lounge for their "Human Rights: Human Wrongs" exhibit and will be showcasing local Miami artists making bold statements with their live theater performances.
Such as: Joshua Jean-Baptiste’s "Space Apes," a one person show about an inmate re-entry program counselor being audited by the ever intruding Executive board members.

Find us in the back parking lot, showing performances every half hour.

Art Walk Block Party with Street Artist 5ent and DJ MaxDub 6/8/13

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Art Walk Block Party with Street Artist 5ent and DJ MaxDub
Saturday, 06/08/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
doro_eventDoro Designs
Gallery 47,
47 NE 25th St, Florida Miami
Webpage Link

Join Doro Designs as Street Artist, 5ent, transforms the Doro Designs building with a live-action mural depicting the greatest battle on earth between two species. 5ent will be accompanied by DJ MaxDub spinning on the sidelines.

Preserving the Void: New Artwork by Jonathan Rockford 6/8/13

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Preserving the Void: New Artwork by JONATHAN ROCKFORD
Saturday, 06/08/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
evitejrockfordHardcore Art Contemporary Space
72 NW 25th Street,
Miami , Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Join us during the next Wynwood Art walk on June 8, reception 7-10 pm.
“Preserving the Void,” A solo exhibition by Artist JONATHAN ROCKFORD includes
Sculptural works, Crocheted and carved forms combined with found objects, and Video art.
“The work is immediately mesmerizing and thought provoking.”
WATCH THE PROMO VIDEO to learn more about the Artist and his artwork.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvxY-9FPiC4
at Hardcore Art Contemporary Space
72 NW 25th Street, Miami FL, 33127
Gallery phone: 305-576-1645

Cernuda Arte Presents Wifredo Lam and The Cuban Avant-Garde: Fifty Years of Art First Friday Gallery Night Reception 6/7/13

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Cernuda Arte Presents Wifredo Lam and The Cuban Avant-Garde: Fifty Years of Art Reception, First Friday – Gallery Night
105June 7, 2013 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Wifredo Lam and The Cuban Avant-Garde: Fifty Years of Art presents a revealing selection of over forty-five paintings, works on paper and sculptures by artists such as, Wifredo Lam, Víctor Manuel, Abela, Carlos Enríquez, Amelia, Carreño, Portocarrero, Ponce, Escobedo, Cundo, Mariano, Luis Martínez Pedro, Gattorno, Arístides Fernández Vázquez, Arche, Ravenet, Diago, Milián, Felipe Orlando, Mijares.

Concurrently on the second floor, The Young and the Restless: Contemporary Art featuring works by Bedia, Besmar, Humberto Castro, Demi, Juan Roberto Diago, Li Domínguez Fong, Giosvany Echevarría, Irina Elén, Fabelo, Florido, Flora Fong, Lilian García-Roig, Dayron González, Vicente Hernández, Larraz, Mendive, Clara Morera, Pedro Pablo Oliva, Gina Pellón, Arturo Rodríguez, Tomás Sánchez, César Santos, Sosabravo, and Ramón Vázquez.

Amelia Peláez, Interior with Columns, 1947,
oil on heavy paper laid down on canvas, 21 x 27 inches
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist.
Madame Odette Lavergne Collection, France.
This painting is illustrated in the Besch Commissaire-Priseur
Exhibition Catalogue of the Mme. Odette Lavergne Collection,
Cannes, France, November 1, 2009, page 51.

Wynwood Art Walk Evening for Subjects of Splendor Exhibition 6/8/13

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Wynwood Art Walk Evening for "Subjects of Splendor" Exhibition
splendorSaturday June 8th, 2013 from 7-10 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
3550 North Miami Avenue
Miami FL

Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Live Music Entertainment by "Gabriel Paulus"
Valet Parking Available On-Site

Featuring over 50 emerging to mid-career contemporary artists, this exhibition presents a revealing look at the forefront of contemporary artwork that spans across more than twenty three countries. The selection of artists can be traced from Australia, throughout Europe, South America, North America and South Africa. Featuring an extensive portfolio of contemporary original artwork, this collection crosses the boundaries of subject matter thus amplifying the role of today’s artists who are on the cusp of the modern epoch. Rich in tradition yet vibrant and seductive in subjects of splendor, our spring exhibition elevates a generation of artists who seek to give expression to the pulse of modern life. Art Fusion Galleries is proud to host this exhibition in our grand gallery space which boasts over 8,000 square feet of Pristine Contemporary Gallery Space. Exhibiting from:  Monday, April 1st, 2013 through Monday, June 17th, 2013     

FATVillage Artwalk and After Party 5/25/13

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FATVillage Artwalk and After Party
fat villageFATVillage Artwalk
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
1st Avenue Between 6th Street & 4th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL

After Party Green Room
11:00 – 4:00 AM
109 SW 2nd Ave
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Guild Five Forty Five
“The Artist in Me”
Welcome to our newest Villagers, The Guild, Five Forty Five.  In early May, the Guild hosted a field trip of about 60 first and second graders in the Meet the Masters program from Virginia Shuman Young school. They spent a few hours in the Village, met some artists, visited their galleries and attended a letterpress workshop at the Guild. Artwalk will feature a selection of the work of the students, a showcase of photos from the field trip, a video documentary of interviews with the kids and the premier of the Guild Photo Booth. Be photo ready for the fun in the photo booth.

The Projects, North and South
“Catalyst” closing reception
Curators/artists Leah Brown and Peter Symons have brought together a diverse, international group of artists who are utilizing digital technology to create innovative work exploring our changing and often uncomfortable new relationship with the technologies that have become essential to the way we define ourselves. Projection mapping, interactive video installation, digital fabrication, and virtual spaces made real are combined in this immersive exhibition that spans both the Projects/South and Projects/North art spaces.

Projects/South is transformed by Psalm, a new, site-specific installation by 3PQ, the artist collective made up of acclaimed South Florida essentials, Sinisa Kukec, Freddy Jouwayed, and Stephan Tugrul. Using a combination of physical and projected space, 3PQ creates an immersive experience for the viewer.

Projects/North is a digital whirlwind of moving image and sound, where the viewer must engage with the technology to become part of the exhibition. Artists in this space are: Balam Soto, Amitesh Grover, Nadya Primak, Brian Davis, Jesse England, Claudio Castillo, Luke Jenkins, Arun Matta, and Leah Brown and Peter Symons.

In The Cube v.2.5, New Media Artist Balam Soto utilizes hacked game controllers and physical computing in an interactive installation that links tangible and digital reality.
517 & 523 NW 1st Ave.

Cadence Pop Up Gallery
“Play Your City” continuation
“Play Your City” piano, by artist Brian Buzzella ‘Endless 88′ on display, viewing of Richard Vergez’s short film "prepared piano" and mystery performers.  Make sure to pick up a map of the piano brigades’ locations around Downtown Fort Lauderdale and post your pictures of the pianos on instagram at #FTLPlayYourCity.
435 N Andrews

Rolling Stock Gallery
“Broke & Vinyl”
An all vinyl audio celebration not to be missed.
506 NW 1st Ave

Julio Green Art Studio
Face Off by Julio Green and JoAnn Nava, closing reception
A collaboration of faces by local artists Julio Green and JoAnn Nava.  Each face is $50, a steal from these talented artists.  While you are there check out Francisco’s original art from recycled soda cans!
115 NW 5th Street

C & I Studios
The Green Light Gentleman’s Bar,  8:00 – 11:00
In the spirit of the Great Gatsby, C & I Studios will be celebrating high society living in a roaring 20’s style speakeasy.  Flappers, gangsters and a ban on alcohol that had everyone and their mother drinking in secret, the 1920s embodied a certain dazzling decadence and risqué mystery that inspires creative celebrations.  Come dolled up in your zoot suits and flapper fringe dresses, and keep it classy.
541 NW 1st Ave

Project Fine Art
Elle Schorr, Solo Exhibition and May #HELIUMCREATIVE365 Challenge
”My work is informed by lifelong passions for contemporary art, architecture and photography.”  …Elle Schorr
Elle Schorr’s works may look like photo collages, but they are always single photographs, capturing, in a split second, her unique, conflicting and overlapping impressions of our fast paced contemporary world, with all its sounds, contradictions and confusion.
500 NW 1st Avenue

World and Eye Studio
“Modern Still Lives”
In the times of the Dutch masters every object in a Still Life was imbued with symbolism known to the general public. The rose was the virgin, Venus and love while the butterfly was transformation and resurrection. These were often related to religious themes. While the genre may have changed, artists have never stopped being fascinated by objects and the meanings behind them. How can objects symbolize and relate to our lives now?  Featuring the works of Blanca Beatriz Caraballo, Rosa Naday Garmendia, JoAnn Nava, Isabel Perez Salazar and Sharon White.
109 NW 5th Street

InduArt Studio
Featuring, “Flame of Love”
Unique pieces created by Paul from repurposed machinery.  Yard sculptures, household items and guitars, all from machinery pieces,  on display.
445 NW 1st Avenue

Samsara Folk Art Gallery
Featuring a diverse display of Southern Folk Artists with a wide variety of sizes and prices.
501 NW 1st Ave

Other Village Events:
Andrews Living Arts Studio – “Rent”, May 9th – June 16th.  Thursdays thru Sunday, 8:00 pm. $29.95.  http://andrewslivingarts.com/ for reservations.

World and Eye – World and Eye is proud to present the premier performance of COLLIDE by Abel Beron Cornejo on May 31 and June 1 at 8:00pm and June 2 at 2pm. Tickets $10 Reservations 954-756-1071. 
Particles in the sky searching for meaning and belonging. This is the story of how one woman’s universe suddenly collapses. Millions of planets are in the galaxy. Four just happened to COLLIDE on the earth. Four relationships faced with choosing realities and confronting their fears.109 NW 5th Street
C & I Studios  – “Live at C&I Studios” happens the third Saturday of every month and Movie Night happens  1st Saturday of every month.  .  http://www.c-istudios.com

Make sure to include the rest of our galleries in your visit:
Bonney Goldstein Art Studio
The Puppet Network
Henning Haupt Gallery
Sixth Star Entertainment
Judith Schwab Studio
Socially Engaged Gallery
Gallery at Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman
Donna Haynes Studio
Iron Forge Press

Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk 6/7/13

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Downtown Miami "First Friday" Art Walk
art-walk_banner-junJune 7, 6-10 pm 
Downtown Miami, FL

Join us for an exciting evening of gallery openings, artist open studios and panel discussions 

Discover the Downtown Arts & Culture District
This new cultural initiative shines a light on the growing art community and collector market in Downtown Miami, bringing together non-profit arts organizations and local galleries for special exhibitions, artists open studios, exclusive openings, artist panel discussions.  The Art Walk  is planned to be held the first Friday of every month January to June and October to December.

The September Art Walk will be held in conjunction with  DWNTWN Art Days, Sept. 20-22 .
The “First Friday” Art Walk will showcase over 150 exhibiting artists offering an array of art experiences that will reflect multiple mediums, styles, and trends in the art world. Miami is the crossroads between three fabulous cultures- Central/South America/Caribbean, Europe and North America- so it is ideally located to bring together the best of these cultures.

Downtown Miami "First Friday" Art Walk a refreshing cultural initiative will serve as a cultural destination and economic engine in Miami’s Downtown active and vibrant urban community.

Galleries from SE 3rd to NE 3rd  Street
Aluna Art Foundation  5-8pm
172 W Flagler Street at SW 2nd Avenue Miami • Parking Available 305 305 6471   786 587 7214
The Re-Portrayed Island; retrospective by Raul Canibano
Curated Aluna Curatorial Collective Adriana Herrear and Willy Castellano. Twenty years of works by this Cuban photographer  who redefined the profile of the common man in Cuba of the end of utopia .

McCormick Place 6-10 pm
111 SW 3rd Street at SW 1st Court Miami   305 206 4734  • Parking Available 
Open Artist Studios
McCormick Place is a vibrant production-based event space featuring various well-known artists.  Currently, it houses nine artist studios belonging to Eleazar Delgado, Scottie Flamm, Virginia Erdie, Julie Ross, Karen Kim, Manuel Rodriguez, Ana Rossi, Scott Doyle and Eva Avila.  There is also a gallery space located on the first floor.  Sean McCormick, the curator behind the venue, describes it as "a place where any idea can come to life."
www.facebook.com/McCormickPlaceDowntownMiami 

Galleries from NE 4th  to NE 11 th Street
The Artisan Lounge 6-10 pm
500 NE 1st Ave at NE 5th Street – Miami  North College Metro Station
“W 10, A Collective View”
Hors d’oeuvres graciously provided by Amy Klingbeil
An innovate artist studio and exhibition space for over 26 Miami artists with a monthly schedule of curated exhibitions.  Artisan Lounge will present “Human Rights- Human Wrongs",  and " Eleuthreia " Freedom Collection by Meg Wallace. Visit the art studios of David Elgena, Marcos Rodriguez, Dajo Photography, Giselle Delgado Buraye, Carolina Molina, Maximiliano Pecce, Vesna Vera, Steven Chun, Diana Pantoja, Reniel Diaz, Michael Glidden, Aurora Molina, German Molina, Pepe Mar, Espiritutara, Marcella Novella, Sol Gersh, Jacky Velis, Gustavo Roman, Maria Castillo, Janet Mueller, Virginia Quinn, W10, IRREVERSIBLE MAGAZINE, Augusto Esquivel, Katy Stallfus, Carolina de Panfilis, and Astolfo Funes.
Panel Discussion: Open Conversation between Social Work and Art. What is the role of social issues in the art world?  7:45 – 8:30 PM.
Interactive Art- Pledge Board: A Heart Made with Finger Prints
Visitors can participate in creating a collective work of art to pledge to make a difference in any of the Social Issues discussed in the exhibition.  
305 209 4278 •                 Parking Available
http://theartisanlounge.com

MDC Museum of Art + Design Noon – 5 pm
600 Biscayne Blvd. -  AT NE 6th Street Miami, FL
“Arnold Mesches: A Life`s Work” Through May 4
The retrospective exhibition Arnold Mesches: A Life’s Work at Miami Dade College’s Museum of Art + Design, commemorates his 90th birthday and will feature over 65 works from many of the 14 series completed.
“Transcending Narratives of Humanity Selected works from the CINTAS Foundation Fellows Collection”  Through May 31
Curated by MDC MOAD curatorial intern, Natalie Perez, Transcending Narratives of Humanity observes the artists investigations relating to material and visual culture as a main vehicle of history and storytelling.
http://www.mdcmoad.org

Dimensions Variable 6-10 pm West Wing
100 NE 11th Street  at NE 1st Ave – Miami 305 607 5527 •  Parking Available
P2V Antoine Lefebvre & P. Scott Cunningham                                                      
" Physical to Virtual" P2 V  is a technical term describing the transfer of a physical server’s data to a virtual machine.  
Dimensions Variable is an exhibition space in the new Downtown Arthouse building located in Downtown Miami.  Their focus is to invite national and international artists to exhibit and discuss their work alongside locally based artists.  The Artist studios of Frances Trombly, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, and Adler Guerrier will be open during the First Friday Art Walk.
Turned Based Press  6 -10 PM
" A Hasty Show" East Wing
A community based print workshop
www.dimensionsvariable.net

CIFO  Cineros Fontanals Art Foundation Noon to 6 PM
1018 N Miami Ave. at NE 10th Street 305 445-3380
"Miguel Navarro"
"City Metaphors Selections from IVAM Colletion  through May 12th
Works from the Intstitut Valencia d’Arte Modern, Spain

Galleries from NE 12th Street to NE 18th Street
Artopia Art Center and Masterworks  6 to 10 PM
1723 NE 2nd Avenue  NE 17th Street at 2nd Avenue   305 374 8882
Celebrates 25 years fosters engagement in the arts and culture bringing unique events, exhibitions and programs for artists, collectors and Miami audiences.   Also featured are Masterworks of mid and late 20th century contemporary International and Latin Amercian  masters.
info@artopiamiami.com

Nina Torres Fine Art 6-10 pm
1800 N Bayshore Dr #CPl. at NE 18th Street  305 395 3599 Miami Parking Available
“Poesia Visual Contemporanea”
In commemoration of Ponce de León’s discovery of Florida this exhibition celebrates 500 years of Spanish presence in the State of Florida. 
www.ninatorresfineart.com 

Additional Downtown Cultural Offerings:
Centro Cultural Espanol
1490 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130
New World School of the Arts
25 Northeast 2nd Street Miami, FL 33132
InterContinental Hotel Art Project Space
100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131
Miami International University of Art & Design
1501 Biscayne Boulevard #100 Miami, FL 33132
Historical Museum of South Florida
1075 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
Cannonball/LegalArt Miami
1035 N Miami Ave #200 Miami, FL 33136
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132

Bird Road Art Walk-May 18th (& every 3rd Saturday) 5/18/13

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Bird Road Art Walk-May 18th (& every 3rd Saturday)
Sunday, 05/18/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Every-3rd-Saturday_edited-2Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4225 SW 75 Ave, Florida 33155
Webpage Link

The Bird Road Art District invites you to share their passion for art during the Bird Road Art Walk.

In 2011, Miami New Times ranked The Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued growing and has gotten even better. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios, galleries, art schools and alternative spaces to the public.

We invite the art-loving public to join us on Saturday, May 18th from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of art and the opportunity to go behind the scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which normally are only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”). Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
phone:l: 305.467.6819
web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
facebook:Bird Road Art District
twitter:@BirdRoadArts

CD Release Party: Dorothy Hindman’s Tapping the Furnace 5/11/13

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CD Release Party: Dorothy Hindman’s Tapping the Furnace

Saturday, May 11 from 6 to 8PM
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood Art District, Miami FL, 33127
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Join us for the joyful celebration of this wonderful project during the art walk in Wynwood this Saturday. Harold will have an opening of the intriguing  Fort Lauderdale Mid-century Modern Architecture exhibit. Some sparkling and crispy goodies will be served.

Over the last two decades, Miami-based composer Dorothy Hindman has created music that delves into process, perception, profundity, and entropy. On her debut solo release Tapping the Furnace, her fascinating and ear-grabbing works are interpreted by some of today’s top new music performers, including cellist Craig Hultgren, pianist Laura Gordy, guitarist Paul Bowman, and percussionist Stuart Gerber. The result is a wide-ranging collection that touches on the visceral contained within Hindman’s highly structured compositions.
innova 848
US Physical street release date: 06/25/2013
Distributed by Naxos USA
http://www.innova.mu/albums/dorothy-hindman/tapping-furnace

Art Fusion Galleries Presents Wynwood Art Walk Spring Exhibition Subjects of Splendor 5/11/13

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Art Fusion Galleries Presents Wynwood Art Walk Spring Exhibition Subjects of Splendor

fusionSaturday, May 11th 2013 from 7-10 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
3550 North Miami Avenue
Miami FL

Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Live Music Entertainment by Gabriel Paulus
Valet Parking Available On-Site

Featuring over 50 emerging to mid-career contemporary artists, this exhibition presents a revealing look at the forefront of contemporary artwork that spans across more than twenty three countries. The selection of artists can be traced from Australia, throughout Europe, South America, North America and South Africa. Featuring an extensive portfolio of contemporary original artwork, this collection crosses the boundaries of subject matter thus amplifying the role of today’s artists who are on the cusp of the modern epoch. Rich in tradition yet vibrant and seductive in subjects of splendor, our spring exhibition elevates a generation of artists who seek to give expression to the pulse of modern life. Art Fusion Galleries is proud to host this exhibition in our grand gallery space which boasts over 8,000 square feet of Pristine Contemporary Gallery Space.

Exhibiting from:      Monday, April 1st, 2013 through Monday, June 17th, 2013     

Little Havana Art Walk 5/10/13

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Little Havana Art Walk
havanaFriday, May 10th – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us the second Friday of every calendar month for Little Havana Art Walk.  It promises an evening embracing all of Little Havana, highlighting its art, dining and entertainment.

Kontempo Art, 1646 SW 8th St., Evelyn Walg, Art as Gift,  Opening Art Exhibit Reception – 7 pm,  Gaby Pino, Astolfo Funes,  George Goodridge, Katiuska Gonzalez, Aurora Molina, Maximiliano Pecce, Nancy Martini, Valentina, Evelyn Walg

Futurama Building, 1637 SW 8th St.,  Mari Carmen, Mari Carmen Opening Reception -7:00 pm, Futurama Building Artists,  Art by JTW, Art by Ninoska,  B.A.D. Brainn Art Gallery, Didi Marchi Art Studio,   Maggie Genova-Cordovi Studio, Mari Sanchez Studio,     Penner Studios,   Rafiño Art,   Roy Rodriguez Art,   Sacasas Fine Arts,  Santos Fine Art Gallery, Villamil Art Studio

Agustin Gainza Art Gallery
1652 SW 8th St
Agustin Gainza – Moulin Rouge

Calle 8 & SW 17th Ave
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art, Agustin Gainza Art Gallery, Kontempo Art, Obrapia Fine Art Restoration, Unzueta Fine Art, Molina Fine Art

Calle 8 & SW 16th Ave,  Maxoly/Latin Art Core

Calle 8 & SW 15th – 13th Ave
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art
Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center
Art of Freedom

12th Ave & 6th St Art District
Galeria Adelmo
Carlos Alves & JC Carroll Studios
Curras Curras Ceramics 
Ritz on 6th Ceramics
El Fresco
6th St. Dance Studio 
6th Street Container Alternative Arts Space
ArtSpoken Performing Arts Center

Little Havana Art Walk
305.223.2245
Futurama Building, 1637 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135

Spring to Life Party for a Purpose 5/11/13

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Spring to Life Party for a Purpose
purposeSaturday, May 11, 2013, 10:00pm until 4:00am
LMNT
55 NW 36 Street
Miami, Florida 33127
BUY your tickets online now & receive discounted entry – go to www.laserlightproductions.com.

That’s right, Miami’s hottest socialites and world renowned Djs will be descending on the gorgeous LMNT in Miami! We are asking you to do what Miami does best…PARTY and make a difference in the world whilst doing so!

If you fancy rubbing shoulders with Miami’s elite crowd, getting to know the some of the best known Dj’s worldwide then you need to book your ticket right now!

Laser Light Productions, will bringing you a music event that will blow your minds! All to benefit BeLoved Miami (www.belovedmiami.com), an organization that cares about women across the globe. Laser Light Productions is ready to make the change, we just need your help!

Whilst helping young girls and women across the world you will be rubbing shoulders with
The WORLD CLASS – MOBIUS8
As well as some Miami’s own Resident DJs:
JUSTIN SHEPPARD
DAVE SOL
KGB

House of Thunder Bike Night 5/11/13

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House of Thunder Bike Night
thunderSaturday, May 11, 2013, 6:00pm until 3:00am
House of Thunder USA
1900 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33136

Come Party With House Of Thunder During Wynwood’s Famous Artwalk
Check out Miami’s Newest Motorcycle boutique and Dealership, Where all the bikes are a work of art.

Come Meet Elite German Motorcycle Builder Erik Vauth
Live Bands, Food and Drinks!
Revolution
Deffektor

6pm – 3am

10% off any Mororcycle, Parts and or service for the day of the event!

MaitejosuneUrrechaga at Swampspace 5/11/13

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MaitejosuneUrrechaga at Swampspace
swampspaceSaturday, May 11, 2013, 5:00pm until 10:00pm
Swampspace
150 NE 42 St
Miami, Florida 33137

Yes, No or I Don’t Know Why, are common responses to questions. When the answer is ” On the Tip of the Tongue”, some call it “Presque Vu” or almost seen. To experience the work of Maitejosune Urrechaga is similar in character to these psycholinguistic phenomenon. For her solo show, Maitejosune explores through portraiture the universal experience of unconscious thoughts and impulses as yet unexplained by science or spirituality.

20 Shades of Grey and Reclaimed Miami Opening Reception 5/11/13

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20 Shades of Grey and Reclaimed Miami Opening Reception
reclaimedMay 11th, 2013 from 2pm to 10pm
Zadok Gallery
2534 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL  33127

Reclaimed Miami
Recycling has taken the forefront in our collective consciousness, from hybrid auto technology, to alternative power sources, to simply using the right bin for discarding our water bottles. At Zadok Gallery, that trend line continues in the work of 10 Miami-based multidisciplinary artists who have adapted their methodology to utilize a variety of nontraditional materials. Reclaimed Miami, on view at Zadok Gallery from May 11th to July 4th, is about imaginatively re-purposing objects all around us that might not strike the average viewer as fodder for fine art. Wielding innovative artistic techniques and strategies that include knitting, embroidery, silk screening, welding, crocheting, gluing, folding, appropriating, and stuffing, the group transforms litter into objects of literal beauty that offer an engaging visual reconciliation of material excess and environmental concern.

 

20 Shades of Grey
The artists chosen to be in 20 Shades of Grey at Zadok Gallery are at least 70 years young or older and have been making their mark in our city before Art Basel, Art Fair Week, Art Miami, or the graffiti walls arrived. Artists do not retire. Their creative juices do not stop flowing at the arbitrary retirement age of 65. The artists in 20 Shades of Grey are fervent and tenacious about their work.
This exhibition does not pretend to be a comprehensive survey of those contemporary artists in this age group. The sheer number of artists in such a survey would be beyond our physical capabilities. This exhibition does illustrate the rewards of discipline, hard work, perseverance, and a lifetime of dedication. Each artist’s unending and unresolved struggle with their life’s work is, in itself, its own reward. Each of the artists is creating a legacy to be reckoned with by the art historians.
This exhibition honors those who have dedicated their lives to their art and have achieved the position of Florida National Treasures.

Jillian Mayer / Project Room: Tracey Goodman and Valerie Snobeck Opening 5/11/13

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Jillian Mayer / Project Room: Tracey Goodman & Valerie Snobeck Opening
JillianMayerFront5x7.165045Saturday, May 11, 2013 7-10pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Ave
Miami Fl 33127

Conversation with Tracey Goodman and exhibition curator Joanna Kleinberg Romanow: 6:30pm
Jillian Mayer: Precipice/PostModem
Project Room: Tracey Goodman & Valerie Snobeck: Out of Place
Curated by Joanna Kleinberg Romanow, Assistant Curator, Drawing Center, NY

Now celebrating its 15th year of exhibiting experimental contemporary art, Locust Projects is pleased to present Precipice/PostModem by Miami-based artist Jillian Mayer. Mayer is known for eclectic video installations that compress virtual, cinematic, and physical space. This will be Mayer’s largest exhibition to date, passing fluidly from cinema to installation in both the physical and digital realm while incorporating interactive and technological elements to create a nonlinear meta-narrative.
The exhibition will feature sculptural and installation work satirically exploring the concept of a technological singularity, the theoretical moment in time when the boundary between human and machine no longer exists. Mayer uses comedy as a means to inspire introspection about technology’s place as a surrogate for spirituality in our lives, and implies that it is quickly becoming much more, regardless of whether or not the predictions of futurists like Ray Kurzweil come to fruition. The various pieces of her show explore the ramifications of this impending change, from angles that range from sociological to parodic to sublime.
Works include A Place for Online Dreaming, an installation with performance, linked to an interactive website at Aplaceforonlinedreaming.com as well as Swing Space, another video installation featuring several performers on swings above the gallery floor, transfixed by a projected digital reality; and For U, a sculpture that exists in augmented reality and can only be fully seen through a custom smartphone app. Other works will include self-aware paintings, faux infomercials, and poorly articulated androids constructed of digital tablets and Roomba vacuum cleaners.
Precipice/PostModem builds on a body of work that began with the experimental short film #PostModem which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013 and was later featured in an independent film retrospective at MoMA in New York as part of the Carte Blanche series.

Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk 5/3/13

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Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk
artwalkMay 3, 6-10 pm

This new cultural initiative shines a light on the growing art community and collector market in Downtown Miami, bringing together non-profit arts organizations and local galleries for special exhibitions, artists open studios, exclusive openings, artist panel discussions.  The Art Walk is planned to be held the first Friday of every month January to June and October to December.

The “First Friday” Art Walk will showcase over 150 exhibiting artists offering an array of art experiences that will reflect multiple mediums, styles, and trends in the art world. Miami is the crossroads between three fabulous cultures- Central/South America/Caribbean, Europe and North America- so it is ideally located to bring together the best of these cultures.

Downtown Miami "First Friday" Art Walk a refreshing cultural initiative will serve as a cultural destination and economic engine in Miami’s Downtown active and vibrant urban community.

Galleries from SE 3rd to NE 3rd  Street
Aluna Art Foundation 5-8pm
172 W Flagler Street at SW 2nd Avenue Miami • Parking Available 305 305 6471 786 587 7214
The Re-Portrayed Island; retrospective by Raul Canibano
Curated Aluna Curatorial Collective Adriana Herrear and Willy Castellano. Twenty years of works by this Cuban photographer  who redefined the profile of the common man in Cuba of the end of utopia.

McCormick Place 6-10 pm, Open Artist Studios
111 SW 3rd Street at SW 1st Court Miami 305 206 4734 • Parking Available
McCormick Place is a vibrant production-based event space featuring various well-known artists.  Currently, it houses nine artist studios belonging to Eleazar Delgado, Scottie Flamm, Virginia Erdie, Julie Ross, Karen Kim, Manuel Rodriguez, Ana Rossi, Scott Doyle and Eva Avila.  There is also a gallery space located on the first floor.  Sean McCormick, the curator behind the venue, describes it as "a place where any idea can come to life."
www.facebook.com/McCormickPlaceDowntownMiami 

Galleries from NE 4th  to NE 11 th Street
The Artisan Lounge 6-10 pm
“W 10, A Collective View”
500 NE 1st Ave at NE 5th Street – Miami North College Metro Station
theartisanlounge.com
Hors d’oeuvres graciously provided by Amy Klingbeil 
An innovate artist studio and exhibition space for over 26 Miami artists with a monthly schedule of curated exhibitions.  Artisan Lounge will present “Human Rights- Human Wrongs",  and " Eleuthreia " Freedom Collection by Meg Wallace. Visit the art studios of David Elgena, Marcos Rodriguez, Dajo Photography, Giselle Delgado Buraye, Carolina Molina, Maximiliano Pecce, Vesna Vera, Steven Chun, Diana Pantoja, Reniel Diaz, Michael Glidden, Aurora Molina, German Molina, Pepe Mar, Espiritutara, Marcella Novella, Sol Gersh, Jacky Velis, Gustavo Roman, Maria Castillo, Janet Mueller, Virginia Quinn, W10, IRREVERSIBLE MAGAZINE, Augusto Esquivel, Katy Stallfus, Carolina de Panfilis, and Astolfo Funes.
Panel Discussion: Open Conversation between Social Work and Art. What is the role of social issues in the art world?  7:45 – 8:30 PM.Interactive Art- Pledge Board: A Heart Made with Finger Prints
Visitors can participate in creating a collective work of art to pledge to make a difference in any of the Social Issues discussed in the exhibition.

MDC Museum of Art + Design Noon – 5 pm
600 Biscayne Blvd. – AT NE 6th Street Miami, FL
www.mdcmoad.org
“Arnold Mesches: A Life`s Work” Through May 4
The retrospective exhibition ARNOLD MESCHES: A LIFE’S WORK at Miami Dade College’s Museum of Art + Design, commemorates his 90th birthday and will feature over 65 works from many of the 14 series completed.
“Transcending Narratives of Humanity Selected works from the CINTAS Foundation Fellows Collection” Through May 31
Curated by MDC MOAD curatorial intern, Natalie Perez, Transcending Narratives of Humanity observes the artists investigations relating to material and visual culture as a main vehicle of history and storytelling.

Dimensions Variable 6-10 pm West Wing
100 NE 11th Street at NE 1st Ave – Miami 305 607 5527 • Parking Available
www.dimensionsvariable.net
P2V Antoine Lefebvre & P. Scott Cunningham                                                     
"Physical to Virtual" P2 V is a technical term describing the transfer of a physical server’s data to a virtual machine. 
Dimensions Variable is an exhibition space in the new Downtown Arthouse building located in Downtown Miami.  Their focus is to invite national and international artists to exhibit and discuss their work alongside locally based artists.  The Artist studios of Frances Trombly, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, and Adler Guerrier will be open during the First Friday Art Walk.
Turned Based Press  6 -10 PM
" A Hasty Show" East Wing
A community based print workshop
 
CIFO  Cineros Fontanals Art Foundation Noon to 6 PM
1018 N Miami Ave. at NE 10th Street 305 445-3380
"Miguel Navarro"
"City Metaphors Selections from IVAM Colletion  through May 12th
Works from the Intstitut Valencia d’Arte Modern, Spain

Galleries from NE 12th Street to NE 18th Street
1723 NE 2nd Avenue NE 17th Street at 2nd Avenue 305 374 8882
info@artopiamiami.com  
Artopia Art Center and Masterworks  6 to 10 PM
Celebrates 25 years fosters engagement in the arts and culture bringing unique events, exhibitions and programs for artists, collectors and Miami audiences.   Also featured are Masterworks of mid and late 20th century contemporary International and Latin Amercian  masters.

Nina Torres Fine Art 6-10 pm
1800 N Bayshore Dr #CPl. at NE 18th Street 305 395 3599 Miami Parking Available
www.ninatorresfineart.com
“POESIA VISUAL CONTEMPORANEA” 
In commemoration of Ponce de León’s discovery of Florida this exhibition celebrates 500 years of Spanish presence in the State of Florida.

Additional Downtown Cultural Offerings:
Centro Cultural Espanol, 1490 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130
Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130
New World School of the Arts, 25 Northeast 2nd Street Miami, FL 33132
InterContinental Hotel Art Project Space, 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131
Miami International University of Art & Design, 1501 Biscayne Boulevard #100 Miami, FL 33132
Historical Museum of South Florida, 1075 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
Cannonball/LegalArt Miami, 1035 N Miami Ave #200 Miami, FL 33136
Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132

First Friday Cernuda Arte 5/3/13

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First Friday at Cernuda Arte
cernudaMay 3, 2013, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Cernuda Arte announces the Opening of Wifredo Lam and The Cuban Avant-Garde: Fifty Years of Art 
Opening Reception First Friday – Gallery Night
 
Wifredo Lam and The Cuban Avant-Garde: Fifty Years of Art presents a revealing selection of over forty-five paintings, works on paper and sculptures by artists such as, Wifredo Lam, Víctor Manuel, Abela Carlos Enríquez, Amelia, Carreño, Portocarrero, Ponce, Escobedo, Cundo, Mariano, Luis Martínez Pedro, Gattorno, Arístides Fernández Vázquez, Arche, Ravenet, Diago, Milián, Felipe Orlando, Mijares.
 
Highlighted above are two exemplary works by renowned painter Amelia Peláez.
Left: Amelia Peláez, Interior with Balcony, 1947, 
mixed media on heavy paper laid down on board, 22 x 30 inches
Right: Amelia Peláez, Interior with Columns, 1947, 
oil on heavy paper laid down on canvas, 21 x 27 inches

Gallery 2014 to Participate in April 27 Slow Art Day 4/27/13

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Gallery 2014 to Participate in April 27 Slow Art Day
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Gallery 2014
Gallery 2014,
2014 Harrison St, Florida 33019
Webpage Link

Gallery 2014, an exciting, new nonprofit concept established to bring the community together to celebrate, enjoy, learn and acquire exceptional artwork of emerging artists from around the globe, is a host venue for the worldwide April 27 Slow Art Day. The all-volunteer event has a simple mission: to help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.

At Gallery 2014, participants will look at five works of pre-assigned art at Gallery 2014 for 10 minutes each, and then meet together over lunch to discuss their experience at the nearby Cinquecento Pizza Gelato & Café. To sign up and for more information, visit www.slowartday.com.

Slow Art Day began after founder Phil Terry spent 30 minutes looking at Hans Hoffmann’s 1943 painting Fantasia at the Jewish Museum’s 2008 exhibition Action/Abstraction. The experience sparked an idea to help those outside the art world better appreciate museums’ offerings.

The newest member of South Florida’s art community, the Sanjuan-Brown Hollywood Arts Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Gallery 2014 provides an unprecedented opportunity for new and emerging artists from developing countries, as well as local and student artists who might otherwise lack access to the public, to showcase their quality, original pieces and sell them for fair value. Current artwork on display represents the talents of approximately 20 artists, including some referred to Gallery 2014 by Hispanic Unity, the largest non-profit organization in Broward County dedicated to serving the Hispanic population. Background info on all the current Gallery 2014 artists is available at www.gallery2014.com/artists.html.

Yellow Canopy at the Bird Road Art Walk 4/20/13

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Yellow Canopy at the Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 07:00 am – 10:00 am
Yellow Canopy
4217 SW 75th Ave ,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link

Our eclectic store has a wide variety of antique and shabby chic furniture, clothes, jewelry and home decor (buddhas, etc). We have original items that have been acquired from all around the world. We are open during the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, April 20, 2013 so feel free to pass by!

Bird Road Art Walk 4/20/13

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Bird Road Art Walk-April 20th (& every 3rd Saturday of each month)
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BRAD April 2013 E-blast_edited-2Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4229 SW 75 Ave, Florida Miami
Facebook Link

In 2011, Miami New Times ranked The Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued growing and has gotten even better. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios, art galleries, alternative spaces, art schools and even a live theater stage to the public.

We invite you to join us on Saturday,April 20th 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of live demonstrations, glass blowing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, painting, photography, installations, performance art, spoken word, poetry, music and an opportunity to meet the artists who create them.

This event is open and free to the public.

Enjoy ample free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery. Start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios.

Click here for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

The artists’ studios are open to the public during the Bird Road Art Walk on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm and by appointment all other times.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”).

Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Miami New Times Best of Miami
Click here to read article: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/bestof/2011/award/best-art-walk-2827062/

 

Miguel Paredes’ Last Artwalk of the Summer! 4/13/13

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Miguel Paredes’ Last Artwalk of the Summer!
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
indexMiguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery
173 NW 23rd St ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Miguel Paredes debuting his latest collection LA stories’ Molly is Not a Hipster for his last artwalk of the summer!

Join Us this April For Wynwood’s 2nd Saturdays’ Art Walk

April 13th from 5pm-11pm

Enjoy complimentary cocktails provided by Pavan liquer

Featured Artwork by Louis Carreon

Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery
RSVP@MiguelParedes.com
173 NW 23rd St Miami, FL 33127
miguelparedes.com| facebook.com/artistmiguelparedes | twitter.com/artistmparedes

2nd Saturday Event 4/13/13

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2nd Saturday Event
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Florida Film House
570 NW 26 STREET, Miami, Florida, 33127,
570 NW 26 STREET, Florida Miami, 33127
Webpage Link

Hey guys! This Saturday we host at Florida Film House a free event: “Second Saturday Artwalk”. DJ Knockers is playing the music. We have free drinks!!! And artists like Adrian Pickett and Lee Dahlberg are going to display their beautiful paintings! You are all invited!

Wynwood Art Walk at Horizon Arts Break and Build Defying Oppression 4/13/13

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Wynwood Art Walk at Horizon Arts Break and Build Defying Oppression
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 06:30 pm – 11:30 pm
537959_392853790812758_1884675487_nHorizon Arts Gallery
2143 NW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link

Join us at Second Saturdays in Wynwood this April 13th for a Food and Wine reception at the Horizon Arts Gallery.

Horizon Arts will be hosting the exclusive, one night unveiling of this raw collection on human behavior, social design, and strength.

This five part collection focusing on the theme of Human Rights by young artists from Florida International University will be a contemporary exhibit featuring sculpture, painting, video, photography and interactive installations.

Downtown Miami Gallery Night Opening Reception 4/5/13

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Downtown Miami Gallery Night
April 5, 2013, Opening Reception 5-8 pm
miami_art_walk_flyer_4x6_G_WEBOcean Bank
200 SE 1st. St.
Miami, FL 33131
(a lobby displaying exquisite architecture from the 1960s).

R.S.V.P. by April 3rd 2013 to 305-416-6868

Inaugural Exhibition Downtown Miami Gallery Night: “Faces of Faith”, featuring Papaloko, (Jude Thagenus), Luis Molina, and Jewelry from Rachel Dugger-Studio. (Artists will be present). Other Collaborating Venues: Seafair, First Friday’s, Artisan Lounge and McCormick Place.

On April 5, 2013, internationally acclaimed South Florida artists and jewelry designers will present their work in a pop up gallery in Downtown’s Historic District, marking the start of Downtown Miami Gallery Night.  The first venue will be the beautiful lobby of Ocean Bank.

This is an initiative by the innovative cultural tour operator, The Urban Tour Host, which features over 40 styles of tours of South Florida, including the renowned Urban Arts & Mural Tour.

“Art is at the forefront of any important urban transformation,” said Downtown novelist Raúl Guerrero. “The institution of a Gallery Night helps to define this transformation and helps to change the perception many people have of a Downtown Miami lacking culture.”

David Brown, founder and president of The Urban Tour Host, believes Downtown Miami Gallery Night will connect art with residents and businesses throughout the year and for years to come.

“Downtown Miami remains the historical and architectural jewel of Miami-Dade County. Downtown Miami Gallery Night will showcase this marvelous quarter” – Paul George, PhD.

The Urban Tour Host is an innovative cultural tour operator best known for “Miami’s Cultural Community Tours”, which offers since 2003 over 40 styles of tours of South Florida- including a Downtown Miami Interactive Walking Tour.  The Urban Tour Host also produces the popular Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade—going into its sixth year. www.miamiculturaltours.com

Photographs of Bird Road Art Walk on 3/16/13

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Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, March 16, 2013. What a great art walk, it has grown so much.  If you have not made it out to this art walk you should make the trip.  The walk is to artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space where they create their art.   Click here for a list of the participating Bird Road Art District Studios and see you all next month

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First Friday Downtown Miami Art Walk 4/5/13

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First Friday Downtown Art Walk
artwalk-final-silverApril 5th, 6pm – 10pm
Downtown Miami Arts & Entertainment District
More Info

International Fine Art Expositions (IFAE), founders of Art Miami (1991) and organizers of the Miami International Art Fair (MIA), in collaboration with the arts and culture community of Downtown Miami, are pleased to announce the inaugural Downtown Miami “First Friday” Art Walk on Friday, April 5th from 6-10pm. This new cultural initiative shines a light on the growing art community and collector market in Downtown Miami, bringing together non-profit arts organizations and local galleries for special exhibitions, artists open studios, tours, exclusive openings, artist performances and an international contemporary art fair, MIA Encore, aboard SeaFair at Bayfront. The Art Walk will be held the first Friday of every month January – June and October – December. The September Art Walk will be held in conjunction with DWNTWN Art Days, Sept. 20-22.

The “First Friday” Art Walk will showcase over 150 exhibiting artists in fifteen venues, offering an array of art experiences that will reflect multiple mediums, styles, and trends in the art world. Participating organizations include:
MDC Museum of Art
Dimensions Variable
Bas Fisher Invitational
TM Sisters
Turn-Based Press Studio
Artisan Lounge, 26 Artists Studios
Wine by the Bay
Nina Torres Fine Art
Eleazar Delgado Studio
Giants in the City, Presented by IRREVERSIBLE
Ocean Bank Art Space
Sculpture in the Park at Bayfront
McCormick Place, 7 Artists Studios
MIA Encore –at SeaFair, 28 International Galleries
Art in Public Places

All participating organizations are conveniently located within two blocks of the Miami Trolley line and Metromover. Parking will be available at each venue. Exhibition admission and trolley transportation will be complimentary.

The “First Friday” Art Walk coincides with the debut of the MIA Encore fair, April 5th – 7th, a new series of fairs launched by IFAE this spring following a highly successful MIA fair in January. Each MIA Encore show will gather a carefully selected array of 28 international dealers presenting both established contemporary and emerging artists. Works will be composed of contemporary, cutting-edge art of all media including photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, installation and video. Admission to MIA Encore will be complimentary for the duration of First Friday hours from 6-10pm.

Bird Road Art Walk Saturday 3/16/13

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Bird Road Art Walk-Saturday, March 16 (& every 3rd Saturday of each month)
Saturday, 03/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
558087_10151443248254855_57314213_nBird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4229 SW 75 Ave, Florida Miami
Facebook Link

In 2011, Miami New Times ranked The Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued growing and has gotten even better. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios, art galleries, alternative spaces, art schools and even a live theater stage to the public.

We invite you and your friends to join us on Saturday, March 16th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of art and the opportunity to go behind the scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which normally are only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”).

Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Maria Luisa PFlucker: Colorful Realism 4/13/13

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Maria Luisa PFlucker: Colorful Realism
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 04:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Patty-FlyerFinal2The Art Place Wynwood
2722 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

The Art Place Wynwood, presents Colorful Realism, paintings by Peruvian artist Maria Luisa Pflucker in The Project Room. Opening Reception will be held Saturday, April 13th, 4-7 PM; the gallery will remain open for the Wynwood Art Walk until 11 PM.

Using traditional painting methods, Pflucker’s new works are seductive and sophisticated with a youthful and fresh essence capturing the expression and beauty of the human experience revealing realism and the harmonies of nature.

Currently, at the age of 70, Maria Luisa Pflucker continues to evolve her paintings. The Art Place Wynwood, proudly welcomes her to Miami with “Colorful Realism,” a solo exhibition in The Project Room. The exhibition will remain open to the public until April 27, 2013.

Cafeina’s Art Walk + After Party 3/9/13

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Cafeina’s Art Walk + After Party
Saturday, 03/09/2013, 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Cafeina_Artwalk_March_8Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 ,
NW 23rd Street, Florida Miami
Facebook Link

Cafeina Wynwood Lounge’s, Wynwood Exhibition Center, Presents a solo show:
“FUSION” by Artist Maximiliano Pecce

Reception & meet the artist: 7 – 9 PM
On view: March 5 – April 1st

AFTER PARTY SOUNDS BY:
DJ A-TRAIN & Video DJ Set by TOM LAROC

Learn more about, “FUSION”
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Maximiliano Pecce, born in Rosario, Argentina, 1978, works using different types of plastic materials and found objects. His work is based on cast assembly techniques, thus ensuring each work is abstract in nature with its various textures and shapes that comes from the heating process; yet figurative enough to decode in a symbolic way.

For the artist, his message is clear. It expresses and demonstrates the excessive amount of non-biodegradable plastic consumer goods that harm the environment.

Through ‘upcycling’ these discarded goods into works of art, he wants people to become aware of the great global pollution caused by humans. In creating awareness, he uses these plastic materials by drawing you in with his colorful and everyday objects.

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Doors at 7:00 PM
$7 Cover after 10:00 PM | It includes 1 complimentary drink!!

Early Table Reservations for large groups are encouraged: 305-438-0792 | info@cafeinamiami.com

The Den at Purple Line Miami Presented by Mixed Media Collective and The Black Key Group 3/8/13-3/9/13

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The Den at Purple Line Miami Presented by Mixed Media Collective & The Black Key Group
thedenpurpleFriday, March 8 from 4-12 pm and Saturday, March 9 from 10am-10pm.
Purple Line Station
3650 NE 2nd ave
Miami, FL 33137
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Purple Line Transit Station is a pop up installation in between Miami’s Design District and Wynwood neighborhoods. The station is positioned to bring awareness to the need for improved public transportation systems in Miami by giving the community the experience of a metropolitan transit scene.

With that in mind, The Black Key Group and Mixed Media Collective invite you to The Art and Listening Den. Come by and Shop the Den stocked with vinyls, CDs, stickers and other merch from your favorite bands, like Afrobeta, Krisp, Jacob Jeffries Band, Suenalo, Bright Light Social Hour, ArtOfficial, Spam Allstars and He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister.

Live Performances By:
Ketchy Shuby- March 8th @ 6pm
Afrobeta- March 9th @ 7pm

The Den Hours:
March 8, 2013: 4:00 PM-12:00 AM
March 9, 2013: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM

The Hangar Hosts Free Preview of Design District’s First Tango Opera 3/9/13

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The Hangar Hosts Free Preview of Design District’s First Tango Opera
FGO-SecondSatMarch 9, 2013, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Hangar Gallery
2235 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
Performances are scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m., 8:20 p.m., and 9:10 p.m.

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) and THE HANGAR host an Opera Preview of the Design District’s very first operatic production during Second Saturday Art Walk on March 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Designed to give the community a taste of Florida Grand Opera’s anticipated Design District debut, the evening will feature selections from the company’s tango-themed double bill – Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Tango and Ástor Piazzolla’s María de Buenos Aires – as well as popular arias performed by the company’s Young Artist Studio alongside a Steinway piano sponsored by Steinway & Sons Miami.

Performances will take place every hour amid THE HANGAR’s current exhibition “Miami Minds,” a mix media show depicting Miami’s graffiti subculture as well as portraits breaking conventional standards of appearance.

Guests will enjoy an evening of sultry arias, art installations, and complimentary cocktails courtesy of Little Black Dress Vodka. The event is FREE and open to the public with RSVP. To RSVP, email rsvp@fgo.org or call 305-854-1643 ext. 1211.

Chapungu: Custom and Legend, a Culture in Stone 3/6/13-3/30/13

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Chapungu: Custom and Legend, a Culture in Stone – March 12-16 & 26-30
Sunday, 03/06/2013, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Travelling-Family1Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd ,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link

March 12-16 and 26-30
While the Chapungu exhibit, the largest collection of African stone sculptures, is at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden through the end of May, aspiring artists have a chance to create their very own masterpiece at one of several five-day workshops. Agnes Nyanhongo, one of the world’s top women sculptors, will be leading several workshops held Tuesday through Saturday in the pavilion located in the heart of the exhibit. No prior experience is required and the $625 ($500 for Fairchild members) fee includes a sculpting stone from Zimbabwe, as well as a set of tools to keep. For reservations and details, call (305)-667-1651 ext. 3322.

Little Haiti Sunday Stroll Launches 3/3/13

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Little Haiti Sunday Stroll Launches
yuvalMarch 3rd from 12pm to 6pm
NW 54th Street – NW 62nd Street, and NE 4th – 2nd Avenues

A leisurely daytime walkabout to explore one of Miami’s best-kept secrets

Spearheaded by Yo Miami, the first Little Haiti Sunday Stroll will take place on March 3rd from 12pm to 6pm, and will continue bi-monthly on the first Sunday of the month (May 5th, July 7th, etc.) With support from some amazing local organizations including Sweat Records, the Little Haiti Cultural Center, Moksha Family Artist Collective and more, the community is working together in order to help reintroduce itself to the general population. With newly renovated storefronts, extensive bike lanes, and ample parking, the neighborhood is a region ripe for exploration throughout the day.

While the entire area bordered by NW 54th Street, NW 62nd Street, and NE 4th and 2nd Avenues will be included, there will also be specific “hotspots” revolving around 54th, 59th, and 62nd Streets. With so much free, on-street parking available, visitors are encouraged to carpool down and then hop from place to place by car, or simply bike around. In order to take full advantage of the neighborhood’s charm, the events will take place between noon and 6pm so that visitors can appreciate the unique architecture and aesthetics while they explore.

A full list of participating businesses will be released in the near future, and there will also be artist-designed Little Haiti Sunday Stroll signposts up at each venue. Aside from the usual products and services offered by the participating businesses, each one will also have added features such as food trucks and tie-ins to Haitian culture and experiences.

Evolution: In June 2012, Yo Miami began hosting their monthly “Average Joe Art Sale” in their Little Haiti home, Yo Space (294 NE 62nd St.). There was a great response to the event with people coming all the way from Broward and further to enjoy a leisurely day of art appreciation. Now they’re bringing the Average Joe spirit to the rest of the community so that people can see not only what local artists have to offer, but other types of local businesses as well.

About Yo Miami: What began as a passion for art, music, and Miami has evolved into a positive force within the local scene. Bringing together creatives from all walks of life, Yo strives to shine a light on the elements of Miami culture that should be recognized and celebrated. Connecting venue owners, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and media outlets, Yo Miami are all about connecting creative people with those in need of creativity.

Bird Road Art Walk every 3rd Saturday of each month 2/16/13

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Bird Road Art Walk-Saturday, Feb 16 (& every 3rd Saturday of each month)
Saturday, 02/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BRAD-H-Feb-2013-ad_edited-1Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link

Once a month the Bird Road Art Walk blossoms with the creative genius of multiple artists working and exhibiting at the many studios and alternative spaces in the area. Enjoy an evening filled with live demonstrations, glass blowing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, painting, photography, installations, performance art, spoken word, poetry, dance, music and meet the artists who create them. It happens only once each month so don’t miss it.

Ample free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery.

Click here for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Web: www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com
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Photographs of (HE)ART & Love – VIP Reception at Shots – Miami on 2/9/13

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(HE)ART & Love: VIP Reception at Shots – Miami on Saturday, February 9, 2013.  We got to see the unveiling of Ed King Pop Art’s new line of work.  Ed King supports the Family Resource Center which oversees the care for over 600 foster kids in Miami-Dade.  A custom shot was designed to benefit the FRC, shots for charity. The money raised through this shot went to benefit the foster kids in Miami-Dade. We also enjoying the sounds of award winning musician, Leo Casino.

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Photographs by Anthony Jordon of (HE)ART & Love – VIP Reception at Shots – Miami on 2/9/13

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from (HE)ART & Love: VIP Reception at Shots – Miami on Saturday, February 9, 2013.  We got to see the unveiling of Ed King Pop Art’s new line of work.  Ed King supports the Family Resource Center which oversees the care for over 600 foster kids in Miami-Dade.  A custom shot was designed to benefit the FRC, shots for charity. The money raised through this shot went to benefit the foster kids in Miami-Dade. We also enjoying the sounds of award winning musician, Leo Casino.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

Art Walk + After Party | “Color Me Colombia” Opening 2/9/13

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Art Walk + After Party | “Color Me Colombia” Opening
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Cafeina_Feb_Art_Walk_2013Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

The Wynwood Exhibition Center Presents:
“Color Me Colombia” by Artists-
• Liliana Botero
• Billy Monsalve Duffo
• Diana Pantoja
• Matachos Art (Oscar Reyes & Isa Estrada)
Curated by Lola Reyes

Reception & meet the artists: 7-9 PM
On view: February 6th – March 4th

Sounds by DJ SUPERSEDE in the Garden
with special guest DJs A. Pole & ESCO
rocking the Lounge

❂ Beck’s Beer ALL NIGHT ❂ $5

❂ BOTTLE SPECIAL ❂ $357
Johnny Walker Black Label & Ketel One
Includes mixers, server & guaranteed table with advanced reservations.. which is AWESOME on Art Walk night.

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Doors at 7:00 PM
$7 Cover after 10:00 PM / Includes 1 COMPLIMENTARY DRINK! (well, beer or wine)

Table Reservations: 305-438-0792 | info@cafeinamiami.com

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From Colombia, with love.. four Colombian artists have come together to create a playful exhibition that celebrates their heritage, yet their work does not directly or literally reflect a latin heritage visual per se. Instead, each artist has brought in their own expression of art; segments from their most recent bodies of work to fuse together an explosively colorful & multi-genre exhibit. It intertwines personally with Cafeina’s Colombian roots and this month we’re celebrating the motherland.. with love!

(HE)ART & Love : VIP Reception 2/9/13

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(HE)ART & Love : VIP Reception
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
edkingheartandsoulShots – Miami
311 NW 23th St., Wynwood,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

Shots For Charity!

Come out to SHOTS-MIAMI to see the unveiling of Ed King Pop Art’s new line of work. Ed King is supports the Family Resource Center which oversees the care for over 600 foster kids in Miami-Dade.

A custom shot has been designed to benefit the FRC. The money raised through this shot will benefit the foster kids in Miami-Dade. We will also be enjoying the sounds of award winning musician, Leo Casino.

Money will also be raised through raffles. We have a gift certificate for a local spa, and Green Mile is a custom designing a piece of jewelry for the event.

Shots – Miami is an interactive shots bar. They have special, customized themed shots to provide a most fun and entertaining atmosphere. This event will coincide with the Wynwood Art Walk.

We are excited to have a strong host committee of community leaders:
DeAnne Connolly Graham, Alison Duran, Monika Zdziebkowska, MariaEugenia Munoz, Christina Hampton, Angela Betancourt, Nicol Pindelea, Daniella Veras

For further information contact: Rick Morgan (786) 543 9286 cell/text or rickmorganrrt@live.com

Oxenberg presents Meet the Artist Luncheon, Cesar Santos 2/9/13

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Oxenberg presents Meet the Artist Luncheon, Cesar Santos
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Cesar-Santos-Evite-ImageOxenberg Fine Art
50 NE 29 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Oxenberg Fine Art cordially invites you to this special program hosted by Cesar Santos, who will share his professional trajectory, art and experiences that have influenced the paintings and monumental studies featured in the “Artist’s Accomplice” exhibition.

Cesar Santos
“The Artist’s Accomplice”
Paintings and Monumental Studies

Cesar Santos (Cuban-American, b. 1982) has worldly art education, with works viewed around the globe- from the Annigoni Museum in Italy and the Beijing Museum in China, to Chelsea, New York. Reflecting both the classical and modern, Santos’ influences include the Renaissance, masters of the nineteenth century and Modernism. With superb technique, he infuses a harmony between the natural and the conceptual to create works that are provocative and dramatic.

In this premiere solo exhibition, Santos focuses on the influence of his studies in Florence, Italy under an apprentice of Pietro Annigoni (b. 1910-1988) who was active in the innovative “Modern Painters of Reality” movement. In addition to Santos’ noteworthy paintings and respective studies and sketches, a mannequin is also on view, representative of the mannequin in Annigoni’s works which signified the human condition in the modern age; Santos rescues Annigoni’s concept of the mannequin and gives it a new life in the twenty-first century.

For additional information on the artist, please visit: http://www.oxenbergart.com/cesar-santos/

Third Avenue Art District Annual Art Walk 2/2/13

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Third Avenue Art District Annual Art Walk
Saturday, 02/02/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Artwalk-Flyer-and-Map-2013Third Avenue Art District
NE Third Avenue between 2nd and 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida FL
Webpage Link

As is the tradition on the first Saturday in February, the Third Avenue artists open their studios at no charge to the public. The next Annual ArtWalk is scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 6-10pm.

The studios are located north of Broward Boulevard, on and around NE Third Avenue. There is free street parking along NE Third Avenue and throughout the area. One can walk to several of the studios or hop on the free trolley service. The trolley will circulate between the venues all evening and stop at each one.

If you are looking where to start, there are several options: just come between the four and five hundred block of NE Third Avenue (you can check the map on this site) or start at the museum of art, where there is ample downtown parking and hop on the trolley, or there is a public parking building next to (east of) City Hall on 2nd and 1st Street between 3rd Avenue and Andrews Ave.

There will be twinkle lights and banners and trolley stop signage at all locations. So come join us for a fun evening, meet the artists, talk about their work and about art in general. Maybe even add or start a collection of your own.

Average Joe Art Sale, Back to Basics edition 1/27/13

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Average Joe Art Sale, Back to Basics edition
Sunday, 01/27/2013, 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Average-Joe-flyerYo Space
294 NE 62nd St,
Miami, Florida 33138
Facebook Link

Let’s face it, most of us can’t hang with the De La Cruz’s and Rubells of the world. We’re resigned to putting up our kids’ work on the fridge or buying some not-horrible mass produced Target art to decorate our homes.

NO MORE!!

Come out to Yo Space and aside from having a good time playing ping pong on our custom table, smoking hookah, and/or hobnobbing, check out some great works by local artists.

We’ll have a fresh batch of visiting artists in the house along with our Resident Artists, selling everything from original works, to limited edition prints, and merchandise (Apparel, accessories, and more). The best part? We’re capping the selling price at $250 per item. You can walk away with an original piece of art to brighten up your place or to offer as an amazing unique gift for less than the price of an iPod.
(Disclaimer: Resident Artists may have more expensive work in their studios)

Resident Artists:
-Lorie Setton: http://www.loriesetton.com/
-Kazilla: http://kazilla.biz/

Visiting Artists:
-Trek 6: http://treksix.com/home.html
-Lizzie Easton-Montes:
-GG: http://ggartwork.com/
-James Brutus: jamescrayons.tumblr.com
-Teepop: http://teepop.com/
-JNGL (Andres Carmiol): http://jnglart.com/
-Ivan Roque: http://allhailtla.com/Home.html
-Trap (Oldschool NY): http://iftrap.com/
-Anthony Jackson: http://miamirebel.com/
-Vince Herrera: http://vinceherrera.com/
-Goop Massta: http://shoplivelife.launchrock.com/
-Natalia Molina: http://nataliamolina.com/
-Raul Santos II
-Ulises Baine: http://ulisesbaine.com/

This month, we have the pleasure of introducing you to If:Miami. Described as “an open source entrepreneurship (OSE) project”, you’ll get the opportunity to meet with their team and find out exactly what they’re all about. They’ll be bringing one of their fellow entrepreneurs with them, JoJo Tea, who will be serving free tea as well as selling merch.

Los Chamos is going to be out front serving up their delicious Venezuelan food (arepas, empanadas, etc) so come hungry and leave happy (I don’t know which fast food chain I just took that from but hopefully they won’t notice/mind).

Touching Miami with Love the non-profit that has been empowering the families of Overtown since 1995 will have their Art That Feeds custom painted plates for sale as well. $40 per plate provides them the funds they need to get 35 kids hot nutritious meals after school.

There’s also going to be a ping pong tournament starting at 3pm the same day so feel free to come out and take a stab at winning a trophy: https://www.facebook.com/events/500642286625807

www.yo-miami.com
http://ifmiami.org/
http://jojotea.net/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Chamos-Food-Truck/105756006182280?ref=ts&fref=ts

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First Second Saturdays Art Walk of 2013 Official after-party at Cafeina 2/12/13

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First Second Saturdays Art Walk of 2013 Official after-party at Cafeina
CafeinaEnvir024Saturday, January 12, 2013, 7 p.m.
Meet-and-Greet with Aida Tejada: 7 to 9 p.m.
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
305.438.0792
www.cafeinamiami.com

Cafeina, the chic restaurant lounge, art gallery and outdoor garden nestled in the Wynwood Arts District, will host the official after-party for the first Second Saturdays Art Walk of 2013. From 9 to 10 p.m., guests will enjoy complimentary Beck’s Sapphire premium beer followed by $25 Beck’s Sapphire buckets all night. Additional treats include $375* “Black & White” bottle specials featuring one bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label and one bottle of Ketel One Vodka. Special guest Tom LaRoc takes over the Big Garden with a lively video DJ set while resident mix-master DJ Supersede brings the bass to the lush indoor lounge and keeps revelers grooving into the early hours.
 
Inside Cafeina’s art gallery, known as the Wynwood Exhibition Center (W.E.C.), Dominican artist Aida Tejada will host a meet-and-great reception to unveil her solo show, a photography and mixed media exhibition titled “Short Stories.”
 
Advance table reservations areavailable by contacting info@cafeinamiami.com. Admission is $5 admission after 9 p.m.

Sharon Socol Fashion Book Launch 2/2/13

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Sharon Socol Fashion Book Launch
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, 8 p.m.
(In collaboration with Gables Gallery Night)
Books & Books (Garden area)
265 Aragon Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Launch of acclaimed photographer Sharon Socol’s fashion photo book, Plus One: An Outsider’s Photographic Journey Into the World of Fashion. An exhibition of images from Socol’s book will be exhibited during a party in the Garden of Books & Books in Coral Gables, in collaboration with Gables Gallery Night.

The debut photographic compilation by Sharon Socol, Plus One: An Outsider’s Photographic Journey Into the World of Fashion (Books & Books Press, 120 pp., hard cover, $60), features 100 candid images from seminal moments at famed fashion shows and parties in New York and Paris between 2001 and 2010. Reflecting her status as a self-proclaimed ‘plus one’ for husband Howard Socol, then-CEO of Barneys New York, Socol captured stunningly intimate moments not only of industry icons, including Diane von Furstenberg, Alber Elbaz, Narciso Rodriguez, Zac Posen, Tommy Hilfiger and Giorgio Armani, but also those who toiled behind the curtain – the dressmakers, dressers, choreographers, makeup and hair artists, bouncers and waiters who provided the backbone for those glamorous, fleeting moments.

Cernuda Arte First Friday presents Cuban and Latin American Painting and Sculpture 1/4/13

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Cernuda Arte First Friday presents Cuban and Latin American Painting and Sculpture
cernudaJanuary 4, 2013, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Reception: First Friday – Gallery Night

The exhibition features an impressive selection of works by Wifredo Lam, Mario Carreño, Amelia Peláez, Matta, Botero, Pablo Atchugarry, Tomás Sánchez, Víctor Manuel, Carlos Enríquez, Portocarrero, Eduardo Abela, Fidelio Ponce, Cundo Bermúdez, Antonio Gattorno, Rafael Moreno, Agustín Cárdenas, Loló Soldevilla, Gina Pellón, Joaquín Ferrer, Sosabravo, Mendive, Fabelo, Flora Fong, Vicente Hernández, Florido, Ramón Vázquez, David Rodríguez, Giosvany Echevarría, Li Domínguez Fong, Joel Besmar, Irina Elén González, Dayron González, and others.

Image:  Tomás Sánchez, Time to Nest, 1995, acrylic on canvas, 98 1/2 x 78 3/4 inches

Grand Opening Reception for Journey Into The Soul Exhibition 1/12/13

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Art Fusion Galleries Proudly Announces Our Grand Opening Celebration In Our Spectacular New Home Journey Into The Soul
souljourneySaturday, January 12th from 7-11 p.m.
Art Fusion Galleries
3550 North Miami Avenue
At North Miami Avenue & 36th Street
Formerly Bernice Steinbaum Gallery

Featuring over 50 emerging to mid-career contemporary artists, this exhibition celebrates our Grand Opening in our New Home by featuring a select group of multicultural artisans spanning the globe. This exhibition assembles an extraordinary body of work that spans across more than twenty countries; the selection of artists can be traced from Africa, throughout Europe, South America, North America and Asia. Featuring an extensive collection of contemporary original artwork, this exhibition showcases pieces rich in artistic inspiration and invention – evoking each viewer to experience a journey into the soul of each artists’ creations.  Art Fusion Galleries is particularly excited to host this exhibition in our Grand New home which boasts over 8,000 Sq. feet of Pristine Contemporary Gallery Space. Exhibiting from  Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 through Monday, March 18th, 2013

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays 12/28/12

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Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
December 28, 2012, 7 – 11 pm
Domino Park
804 SW 15th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33135

Art Gallery: Viernes Culturales
1637 SW 8th St.
Miami, Fl 33135

A monthly arts & culture street festival and gallery stroll in Little Havana’s cultural district. Take the free walking tour of Little Havana with legendary local historian Dr. Paul George, artist fair with local painters, sculptors and artisans along Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) between 12th and 17th Avenues, and a variety of galleries and local-owned restaurants. Takes place the last Friday of the month!      www.culturalfridays.org    www.facebook.com/vcmiami   www.twitter.com/@vcmiami

Un festival mensual de arte y cultura y un paseo a través de las galerías del distrito cultural de la Pequeña Habana. Tome un tour de la Pequena Habana gratuito con la compañía del legendario historiador,  Dr. Paul George, una feria artística con pintores locales, escultores y artesanos a lo largo de la Calle Ocho (SW 8th St.) entre las avenidas 12 y 17, y una gran variedad de galerías y restaurantes locales. El evento toma lugar el último viernes de cada mes. www.viernesculturales.org

Bird Road Art Walk-The Hioliday edition 12/15/12

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Bird Road Art Walk-The Hioliday edition
Saturday, 12/15/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BRAD-2012-Holiday-editionBird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4229 SW 75 Ave, Florida 33155
Facebook Link

Join art enthusiasts and collectors for the holiday edition of the Bird Road Art Walk, on Saturday, December 15th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of live demonstrations, glass blowing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, painting, photography, installations, performance art, spoken word, poetry, dance, music and meet the artists who create them. This event is free and open to the public so invite your friends and family to join us.

Start your Art Walk at any of the participating venues. Enjoy ample free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery.

Click here for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Little Havana Art Walk 12/14/12

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Little Havana Art Walk
littlehavanaFriday, Dec. 14th – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm 
Calle 8 between 12th and 17th
 
Join us for the second Friday of every calendar month for Little Havana Art Walk.  
It promises an evening embracing all of Little Havana, highlighting its art, dining and entertainment.   
 
Art galleries grand opening reception for:
Art by Ninoska  
Ninoska is an author of several best sellers, she has a passion  for the art and has dedicated her time to produce work full of nostalgia and symbolism of her native Cuba. Full of imagination, her paintings speak thru the live watercolors."For me painting is going back to my lost city", she quotes the Chinese poet Li Po, "I dream that I am home"
      
Roy Rodriguez Art  
Cuban artist Roy Rodriguez seeks his aesthetic vocabulary and imagination when he uses color and texture to create a sultry palette.His work reflects his native island’s vibrant colors while exploring the exotic. “Art if my passion, I am always fascinated by the rich and translucent textures obtained through various materials and tools”
Galleries / Art
Calle 8 & SW 17th Ave
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art    
Agustin Gainza Art Gallery 
Cremata Gallery      
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration
Unzueta Fine Art     
Molina Fine Art       
Futurama Building
Abdul Delgado Cataneo Art
Alberto de Vegas Gallery
Art by JTW
Art by Ninoska
B.A.D. Brainn Art Gallery 
Maggie Genova-Cordovi Studio       
Penner Studios  
Rafiño Art  
Roy Rodriguez Art 
Santos Fine Art Gallery  
Villamil Art Studio      
Maxoly/Latin Art Core 
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art    
Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center 
Art of Freedom 
 
Roberto Burle Marx Exhibit
An exhibit of the plans for Miami’s Biscayne Boulevard designed by Roberto Burle Marx will be in the Futurama Building until Dec. 28th. The implemented project shown on the photograph by Perla Gonzalez is one of Miami’s most important landmarks. Born in Brazil, Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994) is internationally known as one of the most important landscape architects of the 20th century.  
1637 SW 8th St. Miami Fl 33135

Photographs by Bob Quesada from the Inaugural Opening Reception for New Art Fusion Location Salute To Art Basel Miami 2012 Exhibition on 12/8/12

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The hundreds of people who attended the reception were treated to an incredible variety of works by more than thirty artists from all corners of the globe. From sculpture to painting to photography and mixed media, there was something for everyone.

Art Fusion Galleries, which boasts over 8,000 Sq. feet of pristine contemporary gallery space is a wonderfully designed venue. The Chelsea-style design affords the feeling of being intimate with the art. This is the way art was meant to be appreciated.

The family of the late Martin Schreiber, an artist whose work was on display, was holding their own celebration in his memory. His son, Dr. Andrew Schreiber, had produced and bottled his own private label wines just for the occasion. The labels on the bottles were printed with art work from the artist. The wine was simply outstanding.

Art Fusion Galleries is located at 3550 North Miami Avenue Miami FL .The exhibition runs until Friday, December 21st, 2012.

www.bobquesada.com

facebook: Bob Quesada Photographer

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Paragon Gallery Present “The International & Associates” for Art Week 2012 12/3/12-12/10/12

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Paragon Gallery Present “The International & Associates” for Art Week 2012
Dec 3rd – Dec 10th, 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Reception for the artists Dec. 8th from 5-7 pm
paragon-basel-3Paragon Gallery
2033 NW 1 Place,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

PARAGON GALLERY: Art Week 2012

Paragon Gallery is proud to announce “The Internationals & Associates” an exhibit of internationally known artists during “Art Week” (Dec 3rd – Dec 10th). Is an example of the diversity of the world, while focusing on the rarity of the individual and their origins. There will be a reception for the artists Dec. 8th from 5-7 pm and the public is welcome.

“The Internationals”
Robin Van Arsdol “RV” (U.S.A.),
Johann Eyfells (Iceland),
Ekaterina Savchenko (Russia)
Chidi Kwubiri (Nigeria

Along with “The Associates”
Laurence Gartel – The Father of Digital Art
Celebrity Pop Artist Stephen Gamson
Conceptual Photographer Michel Tcherevkoff
Famed Sculptor Salvatore (Sal) Zagami
Sculptor Tony Lopez
Alberto Jorge Carol
Baron Laurent de Posson – Photographer
Enrique Monasterio – Photographer
Grazyana Kleinman
Jim Hosner
Leonor Anthony
Linda Naili

And guest Chef Cal Lafollette

Curator/artist Robin Van Arsdol, R.V. as the world knows him, was a major player during the 1980’s street art movement. Credited with over 5,000 murals in the streets of New York, R.V. is one of the most prolific urban artists of our time. He has produced the Graffiti Conference in Orlando Florida for the past 6 years and currently resides in Miami Beach U.S.A.

Residency Open Studios 12/7/12

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Residency Open Studios
Friday, 12/07/2012, 09:00 am – 01:00 pm
outside-of-residencyCannonball (formerly LegalArt)
1035 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
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In celebration of Art Basel Season, Cannonball invites you to its Open Studios. Join us from 9:00am to 1:00pm Friday, December 7, for a tour of our state-of-the-art facility and to explore the live/work studios of our current residents. Each resident will be available to discuss his/her current work.

Our current residents are: Christian Curiel (New York), Patricia Margarita Hernandez (Miami), Jiae Hwang (Miami), Lucas Leyva (Miami), Jillian Mayer (Miami), George Scheer (Greensboro, NC), and Pioneer Winter (Miami).

No RSVP needed.
1035 N Miami Ave, 3rd floor
Miami, FL 33136