Events

Experience the Art of Transformation
Now in its 13th year, The Art of Transformation (AOT) stands as a premier showcase of world-class art from across Africa and the African Diaspora. Set in the heart of historic Opa-locka, this vibrant cultural experience transforms two city blocks into an open-air museum of exhibitions, performances, and community celebration.

Immerse yourself in six dynamic exhibitions across five unique venues, featuring a full schedule of artist talks, panel discussions, live performances, and social gatherings that capture the spirit of innovation and unity in the Diaspora.

As an official Miami Art Week destination and affiliate event of Art Basel Miami Beach, AOT continues to spotlight the power of art to transform spaces, minds, and communities.

Wednesday, December 3

• 5 - 6 PM
  Unveiling of the Commissioned Work "African Diaspora Memory in Motion"
  Location: Garden of Humanity, 757 Ali Baba Ave.
• 6 - 9 PM
  Grand Opening AOT '25 (Main Reception)
  Location: The ARC (Main Check-In), 675 Ali Baba Ave.EVENTBRITE
• 9 - 12 AM
  Evening Lounge Experience
  Location: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.
• 9 -11:45 PM
  Live Jazz Performance from Simon Mogul
  9 - 9:45 PM (Set 1)
  10 - 10:45 PM (Set 2)
  11 - 11:45 PM (Set 3)
  Location: The Garden of Humanity, 757 Ali Baba Ave.

Thursday, December 4

• 12 - 1 PM
  Art at the Edge of Entanglement - Panel Discussion
  Location: The ARC (Main Check-In), 675 Ali Baba Ave.
• 6 - 9 PM
  Jamaica On Our Minds: A Night For Recovery Benefitting the Missions of Captain Barrington Irving and Experience Aviation
• 9 - 11:45 PM
  Live Music at the Evening Lounge Experience
  Location: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.

Friday, December 5

• 10 - 11 AM
  Opa-locka Centennial Heritage Presentation
  Location: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.
• 11 AM - 12 PM Flash Point: Issues in Black Women Photography A Conversation with Carole Boyce-Davies and Angèle Etoundi Essamba
  Location: The ARC (Main Check-In) , 675 Ali Baba Ave.
• 6 - 10 PM Historic City Hall Opening
  Loan Me Your Dreams: African and African Diaspora Art of the Ten North Collection
  The Art of Carnaval: Not All Works of Art Hang on a Wall
  Location: Opa-locka Historic City Hall, 777 Sharazad Blvd.
• 9 -11:45 PM Live Jazz Performance from Simon Mogul
  9 - 9:45 PM (Set 1)
  10 - 10:45 PM (Set 2)
  11 - 11:45 PM (Set 3)
  Location: Opa-locka Historic City Hall, 777 Sharazad Blvd.

Saturday, December 6

• 10 AM - 11:30 AM
  Art Basel Miami Beach VIP Program: The Frederick Douglass Annual Lecture Series (Professor Lisa Farrington)
  (Followed by a guided tour of Ten North Group exhibitions)
  Location: The ARC , 675 Ali Baba Ave.
• 12:30 - 2:30 PM
  Guided Walking Tour ofHistoric Opa-locka
  Location: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.