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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Luminosa - A Journey Through Light - Jungle Island
Bucket Listers is excited to partner with Luminosa to offer you an exclusive event series, Luminosa - A Journey Through Light!:
Price List:
- Adult: Starting from $29.33 (incl. fees)
- Child: Starting from $17.42 (incl. fees)
- Senior (65+), Military, Student: Starting from $18.55 (incl. fees)
- Group Ticket (min. of 6): Starting at $21.63 (incl. fees)
- Family Bundle (2+2): Starting from $83.61 (incl. fees)
- All ages are welcome, children 3 and under enter free
- All tickets come with access to Jungle Island (Holiday Village)
Time slots are entry windows only. The Luminosa experience lasts longer than 30 minutes, and guests are welcome to explore at their own pace after entering.
Enjoy a night filled with:
- Live Music
- Entertainment
- Delicious Food & Drinks
- Chinese Cultural Entertainment
- & Much More!
Location
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami,
FL
33132
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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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Business for the Arts Broward's Inaugural Art Walls Mural Fest
Feb 28, 2026 & Mar 1, 2026 - from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - English
Business for the Arts Broward (BFA), in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), hosts the inaugural BFA Art Walls Mural Fest, presented by Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, a free two-day, community-driven celebration of art, collaboration and impact on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW Second Avenue in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Twelve local nonprofits will be paired with one of 12 established and emerging artists to create 8-foot-by-8-foot murals inspired by each organization's mission. Additionally, youth from the participating nonprofits will paint their own murals as an interactive experience designed to foster creativity and artistic self-expression.
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The festivities kick off with a special BFA Art & Spirits presented by BBX Capital celebration on Thursday, February 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the BBX Capital Gallery, a showcase of participating artists and organizations, with an exclusive liquor tasting and art exhibition with BFA's sponsors and supporters. Tickets will be available at website.
"The BFA Art Walls Mural Fest is more than just an art show. It's a platform where artistic expression intersects with community service," said BFA Executive Director Robyn Vegas. "In a rapidly changing society, there is a vital need to expand access to the arts. By pairing talented artists with our local nonprofits, we are not only creating beautiful public art but also amplifying the missions of the organizations that make Fort Lauderdale thrive."
Selected nonprofits and the artists are:
- Art and Culture Center/Hollywood with Surge (Sergio Quinonez)
- Art Prevails Project with Ashlee Sanford
- Developing Dreams Foundation with Stefan Smith
- Florida Children's Theatre with BK Foxx
- Inside Out Theatre Company with Luis Valle aka El Chan Guri
- Musuem of Discovery Science with Stephanie McMillan
- New City Players with Rayner Rivero
- Old Davie School Museum with Gabby Shepherd
- South Florida Pride Band with Mongo Art (Michael Andress)
- South Florida Chamber Ensemble with Samara Ash
- Stonewall National Museum & Archives with Nate D (Nathan Delinois)
- Pompano Beach Arts Foundation with Ivan Roque
In addition to presenting sponsor Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, BBX Capital, Crown Residential, Cathy and James Donnelly Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, FPL, Broward Health Hospital, Fort Lauderdale DDA, History Fort Lauderdale, Leadership Broward and Hoffman's Chocolates are all sponsors.
Participating artists will gain increased visibility and opportunities for professional growth, and participating organizations will be on hand to share information and opportunities to volunteer.
For additional information, contact BFA's Executive Director Robyn Vegas at call or email. Full event details are available at website.
Location
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33301
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