Events: Visual Arts
Happy 100th Birthday Celia!
This exhibition honors one of the most extraordinary artists to grace this earth a muse, a voice of dignity, joy, and inclusion: the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz La Reina. We celebrate not only Celia’s centennial, but also the immense gift she gave the world. Her music and spirit united people through difficult times, inspiring love, pride, and resilience.
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Celia’s legacy lives on in art and culture. She was the first Afro-Latina to appear on a U.S. Mint quarter imprinted with her battle-cry ¡Azúcar!, and a Barbie doll modeled after her inspired by our photographs now stands as a tribute to her enduring influence. As Cuban exiles raised in Miami, Celia’s voice was the soundtrack of our youth. She brought us home to our roots and filled us with pride every time she performed.
These photographs capture intimate moments with Celia and her husband, Pedro Knight a heartfelt tribute to the woman who reconnected us with our heritage. Spanning more than fifteen years, from the image entitled, Yo soy de Cuba, la voz Guantanamera taken at Fairchild Tropical Garden in Coral Gables to personal mementos such as one of her iconic shoes and unseen behind-the-scenes video footage, this collection is our love letter to Celia Cruz. We hope these images bring you the same joy and inspiration she brought to our lives.
Alexis Rodríguez-Duarte & Tico Torres Greenwich Village, New York
Location
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables,
33134
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Suns and Shadows – Visual Arts Exhibition
The Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents Suns & Shadows, a multidisciplinary exhibition curated by ROSCOE B. THICKE III. On view in the Center's Amadlozi Gallery November 14, 2025, through February 28, 2026, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Exploring the contrasts that define Miami its brilliance and its burdens..... Suns & Shadows honors the balance between light and shelter, past and future, the seen and the felt. It's a collective act of remembering and a testament to moving forward what we have been given. Featured artists Mark Delmont, Reginald O'Neal, Lance Minto Strouse, T. Eliott Mansa, and Mark Fleuridor examine legacy and transformation through sculpture, painting, installation, and textile, illuminating how identity is shaped by both memory and imagination.
ABOUT THE CURATOR: ROSCOE B. THICKE III is a Liberty City native and award-winning lens-based artist and curator. His work explores memory, place, and community through photography and installation. His exhibitions have been featured at The Bass Museum, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), and Oolite Arts, among others.
Opening Reception Thursday, November 14, 2025.
Location
Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 Northwest 22nd Ave,
Miami,
FL
33142
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MOAD Moves with Romina Carpio
Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - English
Join the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) for a special yoga class in the Knight Skylight Gallery at the Freedom Tower.
Join MOAD for a special yoga class in the Knight Skylight Gallery at the Freedom Tower.
Romina (Romi) began practicing yoga back in 2017, the physical aspect of yoga served as a launch pad and she quickly fell in love with the practice and aimed to explore many different types of yoga. A practice that was a hobby quickly turned into a passion. Her love of yoga pushed Romina to pursue her 200-hr yoga teacher training in Orlando, FL and she now teaches in many different areas in Miami. Romina enjoys teaching vinyasa flow and gentle flows with creative transitions, focusing on strengths, stability and alignment.
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Whether you are a beginner or advance practitioner, using movement and breath work, rest assure you'll leave feeling transformed in all aspects of the mind, body, and spirit.
Admission to the Freedom Tower exhibitions and galleries following the class is included with your RSVP.
Visitors to the Freedom Tower may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets.
Please bring your own yoga mat. Yoga mats will not be available onsite.
The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.
MOAD's programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD's programming.
The programs at the Freedom Tower, operated by the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at Miami Dade College (MDC), are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and the Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), with collections, exhibition, and marketing support from ArtesMiami, Art Bridges Foundation, the Shepard Broad Foundation, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA), Henry Luce Foundation, Jay I. Kislak Foundation, Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Foundation, and US Century Bank. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD's Freedom Tower programming.
Image courtesy of Romina Carpio.
Location
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami,
FL
33132
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ArtServe's Journey to Mount Athos Exhibit
The exhibition features more than 30 large-scale art banners, photographs, and cultural artifacts that illuminate the spirituality, artistry, and traditions of Greece's Mount Athos Orthodox monastic community.
ArtServe opens its 2026 season with Journey to Mount Athos, presented in partnership with the Mount Athos Foundation of America. The exhibition features more than 30 large-scale art banners, photographs, and cultural artifacts that illuminate the spirituality, artistry, and traditions of Greece's Mount Athos Orthodox monastic community. Additional works by local Greek artists along with poetry, traditional costumes, and musical instruments celebrate Hellenic culture, history, and Fort Lauderdale's sister-city connection with Thessaloniki.
Location
ArtServe, Inc.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
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ArtServe's Journey to Mount Athos Opening Reception
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - English
Opening night will feature a Greek-themed celebration with live music, costumed dancers, guest speakers, and cultural presentations sponsored by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) and the Hellenic Society of South Florida.
ArtServe opens its 2026 season with Journey to Mount Athos, presented in partnership with the Mount Athos Foundation of America. The exhibition features more than 30 large-scale art banners, photographs, and cultural artifacts that illuminate the spirituality, artistry, and traditions of Greece's Mount Athos Orthodox monastic community. Additional works by local Greek artists along with poetry, traditional costumes, and musical instruments celebrate Hellenic culture, history, and Fort Lauderdale's sister-city connection with Thessaloniki.Opening night will feature a Greek-themed celebration with live music, costumed dancers, guest speakers, and cultural presentations sponsored by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) and the Hellenic Society of South Florida.
Location
ArtServe, Inc.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
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