ARTSail

ARTSail is a residency and research program that provides artists and cultural producers with the opportunity to research and explore the Miami waterways

Water has played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of Miami and its communities and is increasingly becoming a central theme in ecological discussions. ARTSail is an ArtCenter South Florida project in partnership with the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, under the direction of independent curator Ombretta Agró Andruff. It is a nomadic residency and research program that seeks to

provide artists and cultural producers with the opportunity to research and explore the extensive coastlines and waterways that surround Miami. ARTSail, was originated in 2015 thanks to the award of a Knight Arts Challenge Grant to the ArtCenter South Florida. Fountainhead has joined recently as a residency partner. ARTSail hosts its residencies part time on land at ArtCenter/Downtown and Fountainhead Residency; and part time on partner vessels where residents are invited for a period of four to six weeks to further existing research or generate new work in response to Miami’s relationship to the water. Two artists and one curator have been selected for the 2016/2017 residencies from 190+ submissions received from 37 countries: artist/researcher Mark Lee Koven, curator Blanca de la Torre, and artist Simon Faithfull. Cultural practitioners, such as these, offer creative solutions to develop awareness in the community about environmental concerns and engage the public in the discovery, preservation and protection of South Florida’s waterways.

05/27/2026

If we’re going to party, let’s party with purpose!!

Join us for the official World .miami Launch Party at the iconic Jewel Box for a night of art, music, community, and ocean inspiration.

Bringing the energy to the party is DJ Jacob Kranz (), whose eclectic sets blend underground dance music, 70s funk, and 80s electro into an unforgettable soundtrack for the celebration.

Gather with artists, ocean advocates, creatives, and community leaders for a vibrant party that sets the tone for a week of connection, culture, and collective action in support of our blue planet.

🔗Reserve your spot through the link in bio.

Saturday, May 30 | 7–11 PM
YoungArts Jewel Box

05/23/2026

We are very happy to announce the artists participating in through the Ocean Frequencies open call with their digital artworks.

Four artists - - from different parts of the world will present their work across multiple locations and activities within the festival celebrating the ocean.

We are also excited to announce our first collaboration with Algo:ritmi, a Turin-based festival exploring electronic music, digital art, and immersive installations.

Thank you to everyone who participated, we hope to continue making waves together with you!

05/14/2026

Check the full schedule and ride the wave that calls you, we’re pretty sure it’ll be all of them!!!
Swipe right to see all the festival activities.
miami
May 30 – June 8

🔗For more info and RSVP, check the link in bio

04/26/2026

Must see!!
We visited Liquid Chimeras at .digitalculturecenter in Milan.

Curated by and created by Entangled Others (Sofia Crespo & Feileacan McCormick ), the exhibition explores the ocean through what remains unseen.

Liquid Chimeras stems from this condition: where information is lacking, spaces for creative possibility open up. Just as in the Middle Ages the absence of scientific knowledge was filled by monstrous and imaginary creatures, symbolic projections of unknown territories, so today the attempt to make visible what exists but escapes direct perception opens up a space for what art has always been able to do: imagine speculative forms that do not explain reality but question it.

04/22/2026

When we’re inside it, it might be important to step outside, take some distance, and take a moment to celebrate the positive things and appreciate where we’re all living together. We’re surrounded by so much bad news, but today let’s focus on the positive.
Happy Earth Day!!!

04/19/2026

We visited The Day May Break by at – Turin, bringing together all four chapters of the series (we are highlighting the first one).

From drought- and flood-affected communities in Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Bolivia (Chapters I & II), to submerged figures in Fiji reflecting rising sea levels (Chapter III), and displaced Syrian families in Jordan (Chapter IV), the exhibition traces the human and ecological impact of climate change.

Chapter One (2021), set in Kenya and Zimbabwe, and Chapter Two (2022), set in Bolivia, present powerful and moving portraits of people and animals, both severely affected by extreme drought or floods that have destroyed homes and livelihoods, within the same frame. The photographs were taken in sanctuaries and reserves, where the animals have survived various forms of devastation, from habitat loss to illegal wildlife trafficking.

Through powerful and poetic images, the work reveals both fragility and resilience across these interconnected landscapes.

04/13/2026

Last Saturday, we launched our pre- .miami
activities with a workshop in collaboration with , led by artist and supported by .

Together, we quilted plastic bags to contribute to a larger Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which will be presented on the beach this May!!

04/09/2026

At , we celebrate initiatives that bring art, community, and environmental awareness together

Earth Week Miami 2026 is a moment to come together in the city to honor our planet and imagine new futures.

More than a celebration, it’s an invitation to act, reflect, and reimagine our relationship with the Earth.

Join for a week of programming, ideas, and collective action shaping new environmental narratives.

www.earthweekmiami.com

04/02/2026

Yes, this is a call for all video artists!!

Do you want to be part of .miami ?

Submit your work!

We’re looking for video and digital artworks exploring ocean-related themes to be featured during the 2026 World Ocean Celebration Miami (May 30 – June 8).

This is an opportunity to share your work on a global platform dedicated to art, the environment, and ocean awareness.

3 selected artists will receive honoraria.

Submission details:
— Deadline: April 26
— Max video length: 2 minutes
— Audio optional (if included, it will not be used during screening)

Let your work drift, dive, and resonate.

🔗 Apply through the link in bio

03/30/2026

OPEN CALL — OCEAN VIDEO & DIGITAL ART

We’re looking video and digital artworks exploring ocean-related themes to be featured during the 2026 World Ocean Celebration Miami (May 30 – June 8).

This is an opportunity to share your work on a global platform dedicated to art, the environment, and ocean awareness.

3 selected artists will receive honoraria

Submission details:
— Deadline: April 26
— Max video length: 2 minutes
— Audio optional (if included, it will be used during screening)

Let your work drift, dive, and resonate

🔗 Apply through the link in bio

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http://www.artsail.info/

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