Events: Visual Arts
ArtServe Member's Show: Florida Opulence
The ArtServe Member's Show: Florida Opulence will explore the aesthetics of Florida through the lens of the Gilded Age of America from October 10 through January 2, 2026.
This unique member's exhibition delves into the beauty, wealth and historical significance of Florida's past, bringing together a collection of stunning works that capture the essence of the state's opulent history.
ArtServe will feature two solo exhibitions awarded through the Broward County Cultural Division: "Please Touch" by artist Cary Daly and "Marking the Moments" by artist LuRu.The public is invited to a free opening reception on October 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. that will feature live music by the jazz band Totem Cave.
Location
ArtServe, Inc.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
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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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Bar Tulio's Kick off to Miami Art Week 2025
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 10:45 PM - English
Jonatan Espinoza x Bar Tulio’s
Join us for a night celebrating Art, Culture, and Impact. Artist Appearance by Jonatan Espinoza. Live Painting. Serious Cocktails.
The event kicking off the Miami Art Fairs and Miami Art Week 2025.
Experience an unforgettable evening with Jonatan Espinoza, the acclaimed creator and humanitarian recognized as a rising force in the contemporary Art Space. Espinoza, whose work is transforming lives around the world through the International Art Project, is represented exclusively by the Elysian Art Collection.
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Hosted by Bar Tulio’s in Wynwood, this celebration of Culinary and Artistic creation blends live painting, crafted cocktails, and live music into one elevated experience.
Come sip on the Jonatan Espinoza Margarita, the featured cocktail of the night inspired by Jonatan’s vibrant artistry and magnificent Artworks.
Explore a preview of the Elysian Art Collection, showcasing works by Jonatan Espinoza alongside other emerging global talent exclusively represented by the collection.
The atmosphere will come alive with beats by DJ Ani Phearce, setting the tone for a night that captures the creative soul of Miami.
Meet The Artist in Person: Come explore the art see, taste, and feel the impact. An evening where art, flavor, and purpose collide.
Parking available above the restaurant in the enclosed garage. Pay by App enter from 29th Street.
Location
Bar Tulio's
2839 NW 1st Avenue,
Miami,
FL
33127
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MOAD Presents William Osorio Open Studio
Monday, Dec 1, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - English
Join MOAD and William Osorio at MDC's Padron Campus Art Gallery for an open studio.
Osorio will provide visitors with a glimpse into his practice, informed by art history, literature and psychology, and examining the complex relationship between power and knowledge. Visitors will have a chance to view his latest works, created in the gallery space, and speak to the artist.
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.
Image credit: Installation view of William Osorio: Only Silence Hears at LnS Gallery, 2023. Image courtesy of the gallery.
Location
MDC's Padron Campus Art Gallery
627 SW 27th Ave.,
Miami,
FL
33135
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Artist Sharon Louden in Conversation with Dr. Amy Galpin
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - English
Join the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) for a special opportunity to hear from artist Sharon Louden in the Knight Skylight Gallery at the Freedom Tower at 11:00 AM on December 6, 2025.
Louden will be joined by Amy Galpin, Executive Director and Head Curator, Museum of Art and Design, Miami Dade College.
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View Louden's most recent commission, Windows of Freedom Tower, created in honor of the centennial of the Freedom Tower, a national historic landmark.
This reflective sculpture includes 101 sheets of aluminum and reimagines a room that was once a busy workroom for the Miami Daily News.
This event is free to attend with your Freedom Tower admission ticket.
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.
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: Knight Skylight Gallery at the Freedom Tower, August 1, 2025. Photo by Oriol Tarridas.
Location
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami,
FL
33132
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