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01/15/2025

Census is a data research initiative that will identify and map the needs of Miami-based artists. Made for artists by artists, the county-wide data project will collect information that can be used to lead advocacy for artists. We hope the research can affect public and private funders allocation of funding for local artists, and provide public officials with the data needed to support policies responding to artists’ needs. Furthermore, it will give artists, art institutions, researchers, and the public, a clearer picture of what today’s Miami artist community looks like for years to come.

Learn more here and take the survey here. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7974015/2024-Miami-Artist-Census
WLRN covered it here.

2024 Miami Artist Census.

08/24/2024

The problem today is that society often expects women to have children, but fails to acknowledge the immense value that they add to society through this role. Women who choose to focus on raising children are frequently not compensated or recognized for their contributions, even though this is one of the most important and demanding times in their lives.

During this period, women are often required to put aside their careers and personal interests to devote full attention to their children. However, this invaluable work is seldom acknowledged or respected. Women are made to feel that they are a burden on their families, when in reality, they are adding immense value and worth to the family unit.

This sacrifice and contribution from women needs to be better recognized and compensated. Society must evolve to truly value the role of women, not just in the workforce, but in raising the next generation. Only then will we create an environment where women feel supported and empowered to have children, rather than feeling forced or burdened by it.

A healthy society requires a balance where women's choices are respected, and their contributions to child-rearing and the family are appropriately acknowledged and rewarded. This shift in mindset is crucial for ensuring a thriving, sustainable future.

07/23/2024

If you’re 60 or over, I recommend that you get the RSV vaccine. It is definitely going around. I know several people that have it . thank God I was able to get my vaccine.

07/25/2023

🎨 Meet the Artist: Veronica Pasman ⭐️
TWISTED STRANDS - JUST 3 DAYS LEFT!

Unleash your imagination and embark on an artistic journey. Her vibrant creations breathe life into every canvas, leaving a trail of awe and wonder in their wake. ✨ From dreamlike landscapes to abstract masterpieces, her art evokes emotions and sparks the fire of creativity within all who lay eyes upon it. 🔥

🌈 Step into the kaleidoscope of colors, where imagination knows no bounds. Join us in celebrating this extraordinary artist who dares to push the boundaries and create with passion, purpose, and unwavering vision. 🌟

07/23/2023

🎨 Meet the Artist: Jeanne Jaffe ✨
TWISTED STRANDS SPOTLIGHT - Only 6 days left!

🏙️ A visionary artist hailing from Philadelphia, PA, she has left an indelible mark on the world of art. Graduating from Moore College of Art and Design, she honed her skills and unleashed her boundless creativity onto the world. 🖌️

Throughout her illustrious career, Jeanne's artworks have graced prestigious galleries and institutions, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Woodmere Art Museum. 🖼️🏛️ Her unique style and thought-provoking concepts have garnered widespread recognition, earning her a place among the most celebrated contemporary artists of our time. 🌟👩‍🎨

🗣️ Delve into the captivating world of Jeanne Jaffe, where art and imagination converge, and witness the mesmerizing stories she unfolds through her sculptures and installations. 🗿💭✨

Don’t miss your chance to follow her artistic journey as she continues to push boundaries and challenge perceptions in the ever-evolving realm of art. 🌌

07/19/2023

🎨 Meet the Artist: Karen Rifas 🪶

✨ Born in Chicago, Karen Rifas’ career has spanned over 50 years. She has won various awards for her transformative work, including The Michael Richard’s Award-presented by . Her work is presented in many public and private collections around the world, including Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico, The PAMM, The Bass, Fairchild Tropical Garden, NSU Art Museum, MOCA, and more.

🗣️ Though her work at our TWISTED STRANDS exhibit showcases her refined textile abilities, Rifas is known for shifting her practice once per decade, weaving metaphors of presence and absence, separation and connectivity, and the reimagination of space. 💫

DM us to make an appointment and stand in awe of one of Rifas’ largest works. Don't miss the opportunity to experience true connection through art. 🎨

07/18/2023

🎨 Meet the Artist: Nicholas Waguespack 🖌️

Born and raised in South Louisiana and a recent graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Waguespack received his Bachelor of Arts as an art + design major with a concentration in studio art and a double minor in graphic design and business. He will be pursuing his Masters of Fine Arts in printmedia at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago this upcoming August, so don’t miss your chance to experience his work before he takes off! 🌟

🗣️ This powerful artist is currently focusing on creating artwork that analyzes his own journey as a q***r individual living and growing up in conservative south Louisiana. His artwork dives deep into his own internal relationship as a q***r person in today’s rapidly-changing climate. 🌈

DM us to make an appointment and immerse yourself in Waguespack’s incredible creations. 🎭✨ Don't miss the opportunity to experience the transformative power of art through q***r narratives. 🎨

07/17/2023

🎨 Meet the Artist: Regina Durante Jestrow 🌟

Regina, a New York-born visual artist with Italian-American heritage, found solace in sewing during her childhood. When she moved to Miami, quilting and crochet became her creative outlets, connecting her to her roots while exploring the links between women's history, American quilt-making traditions, and geometric design. Her body of work includes art quilts, wearables, paintings, drawings, and sculptural installations. 🧵✨

🗣️Regina's passion lies in exploring the values that shaped quilt-making traditions. Her work stretches and challenges the forms and structures of quilts, using historical patterns to prompt us to examine history and future in new ways. The manipulation of these patterns combined with thoughtful material choices symbolizes personal narratives, weaving together a rich tapestry of stories. 💭🌈

DM us to make an appointment and immerse yourself in Regina's incredible creations. 🎭✨ Don't miss the opportunity to experience the power of art that resonates deeply with personal and historical narratives. 🌟🧶

07/14/2023

🌟 Meet the artist Marina Font 🎨✨

Marina Font’s captivating creations are pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. Born in Argentina in 1970, Marina's artistic journey has taken her from design studies at the Martin Malharro School of Visual Arts in Mar del Plata to photography studies at the Speos Ecole de la Photographie in Paris. She further honed her craft and earned an MFA in Photography from Barry University, Miami in 2009. 📸🎓

Marina's artwork reflects the vibrant spirit of Miami's art scene, where she has exhibited extensively at prestigious galleries, museums, and cultural institutions both in the United States and abroad. Her innovative use of fiber and textiles in her works showcases the vital role that materiality plays in creating meaningful pieces of art. 💫🧵

Through the Twisted Strands exhibition, we invite you to immerse yourself in Marina Font's captivating artwork and join us in challenging perceptions of 'high art.' Let's celebrate the intersection of contemporary art, design, and craft while embracing a more inclusive view of artistic expression. 🌈🖼️

DM us to make an appointment to view the exhibition and experience Marina Font's exceptional talent firsthand. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness the transformative power of art! ✨🎭