It’s that time of year when Miami becomes the center of the Art world and we’re here to tell you where you go. Whether it’s an emerging Black Artist, new gallery or a party with artsy vibes; we’ve got you covered on the haps this Miami Art week and Art Basel 2023. Get into our full list Hy-Lo News Fam.
Events Kicking Off December 2nd
Mark your calendars for December 2nd – December 9th because LOUD™ Week is back right in time for Miami Art Basel!
This annual celebration of African, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures will showcase an eclectic mix of fashion, art and cutting-edge activations that will captivate the hearts and minds of art enthusiasts from around the globe.
From the brunch party kickoff to the main fashion show activation, swipe to check out a full list of ALL the LOUD Art Basel 2023 events and head to their website to RVSP for FREE 🎟 Tickets at Mark your calendars for December 2nd – December 9th because LOUD™ Week is back right in time for Miami Art Basel!
This annual celebration of African, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures will showcase an eclectic mix of fashion, art and cutting-edge activations that will captivate the hearts and minds of art enthusiasts from around the globe.
From the brunch party kickoff to the main fashion show activation, swipe to check out a full list of ALL the LOUD Art Basel 2023 events and head to their website to RVSP for FREE Tickets at www.loudweek.com.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee is bringing another dope event to the community of South Dade. He’s inviting everyone to join him for 3 Days of FREE art-centric events at the 2nd annual ARTZ 305. It all kicks off Dec. 1st -3rd at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
There will be multiple performances with R&B star AL B Sure and Gospel Star Leandria Johnson to Headline on Saturday and Sunday. Other performers include Gia Wyre, B&S Band, and Kizie the Violist.
December 2nd: 2pm to 6pm ARTZ305 Expo and student activations
December 2nd: 6pm to 10pm Special Performanc by: Danilo Parra, BNS Entertainment, and Al B Sure
December 3rd: 2pm to 6pm Faith in the Arts with special performance by Leandria Johnson, Gia Wyre, amd BNS Entertainment
PLEASE BRING AND UNWRAPPED TOY! Don’t forget your lawn chairs! No tents, rolling wagons, tables, or coolers allowed on premises,
For more information and to RSVP click HERE.
Black Literature has had many challenges, with renewed assaults on its productions. As knowledge produced by African and African Diaspora intellectuals and artists is being debated, legislated, and litigated—reminding us of the dark Nazi period of banning and burning books—Required Reading calls for a return to Memory land where what they ban becomes required.
Opening Ceremony
Saturday Dec 2nd, 11:45 AM – 2:30 PM in The Garden
- Panel Discussions: Dive into thought-provoking conversations on the impact of banned books, literary censorship, and the enduring power of storytelling.
- Public Readings: Your participation in sharing excerpts from these impactful works will amplify the importance of defending freedom of expression. Additionally, we welcome the opportunity to host open mic sessions or other related programming to further enrich the tapestry of diverse narratives.
- Press conference
- Public reading of literature excerpts
- Book giveaway
- Library card drive
For more information click HERE.
10th anniversary of FilmGate XR/VR Interactive Film Festival
A one-of-a-kind international event that showcases mind-bending stories that are interactive and immersive. Nov. 29 – Dec 3, 2023 In Downtown Miami and at the University of Miami.
This year experiences include…
Interactive games, Dome experiences AI films, interactive films, and many VR experiences like these….
Psychiatric Brianna Black (Interactive Short I 20 mins I Florida I 2022)
A schizophrenic teenager approaches her deadline to be transferred to the adult unit of a Psychiatric hospital with a snide history, as she struggles to distinguish reality from delusion, she must determine what she truly wants for her life.
For more information click HERE.
Events Kicking Off December 3rd
Join us #Sunday for our Cocktail class @roosterovertown to kick off @artbeatsandlyrics. Cocktail class by @cocktailswithwhiskey! Learn how to make 3 
#JackHoney + #JackDaniels Cocktails. Arrive early to enjoy lite bites, giveaways & Art by local artists.
RSVP at ArtOfCocktails.eventbrite.com
Boss Babes Brunch Party #LOUDWeek Edition | Sunday, Dec. 3rd at 11:30am
Hey Boss Babes!! It’s that time!! The Boss Babes Brunch Party is Sunday, December 3rd at Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar hosted by @MiamiBeautySpa. It’s Holiday Season AND #MiamiArtWeek @loveofurbandesign
RSVP: www.bossbabesofsouthflorida.com
SOLO EXHIBITION
Elisabeth Condon:
Tempus Fugit
OPENING RECEPTION: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 11PM-4PM
EXHIBITION DATES: DECEMBER 3RD, 2023 – FEBRUARY 3RD, 2024
Emerson Dorsch is proud to announce Tempus Fugit, a new solo exhibition by Elisabeth Condon. Known for a style that marries joy in the mark of unfurling ribbons of paint with landscape and more recently with elements of bourgeois decoration, Condon’s new paintings channel freedom found when boundaries break down.
Emerson Dorsch 5900 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, Miami FL 33127.
Experience contemporary art in a curated setting
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023, 11AM-4PM
Join Progressive Art Brunch participating galleries as we kick off Miami Art Week! The program is hosted by fifteen of Miami’s top galleries, welcoming visitors to enjoy art in a congenial environment that invites conversation.
Founded in 2017, PAB has established itself as a reflection of South Florida’s burgeoning art scene. PAB celebrates galleries and artists within this unique format that provides high-caliber exhibitions and an unparalleled experience of Miami and its gallery spaces.
For more information on PAB click HERE.
Events Kicking Off December 5th
RVSP for FREE Tickets at www.loudweek.com.
For more information on Art of Transformation in Opa-lock click HERE.
Events Kicking Off December 6th
RVSP for FREE Tickets at www.loudweek.com.
Artist Gavin Jordan’s “Hoping for Today’s Tomorrow” A Must See at Spectrum Miami Art Fair
Jamaican-born artist exhibiting his artworks at the Spectrum Miami Art Fair Booth #1519
“Hoping for Today’s Tomorrow” Masterpiece Art Series Sparks Meaningful Conversations And Encourages Empathy And Understanding About The World’s Issues And Complexities Through His Masterpiece Series.
Renowned artist Gavin Jordan is set to captivate art enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike with his latest masterpiece series, “Hoping for Today’s Tomorrow,” at this year’s Spectrum Miami Art Fair, December 6-10 at Mana Wynwood (2217 NW 5th Avenue @NW 22nd St, Miami, FL 33127 ). Attendees will experience his profound and thought-provoking creations.
Miami is the center of the art world in North America during Miami Art Week, anchored by the world-renowned Art Basel Miami Beach and supported by many other high-end fairs and shows. Gavin Jordan’s “Hoping for Today’s Tomorrow” masterpiece series delves deep into the human experience, specifically exploring the dreams, struggles, and aspirations of people of color who seek a brighter future. With a keen eye for the urgency and longing shaping the present moment, his series emphasizes that today’s actions profoundly impact tomorrow’s opportunities and outcomes.
For more information about Gavin Jordan, please visit http://www.gavinjordanart.com/.
Follow on social media www.instagram.com/gavinjordanart and www.facebook.com/gavinjordanart.
UNTITLED ART
Booth A23
OCEAN DRIVE & 12TH STREET
DECEMBER 6-10, 2023
UNTITLED ART FAIR is just around the corner and Emerson Dorsch is incredibly thrilled to announce their participation for the third consecutive year. This year, #POTENT Emerson Dorsch’s booth exhibition, features five participating artists: Beverly Acha, Jen Clay, Elisabeth Condon, Jessica Gispert and Moira Holohan. We are very excited to present their works at our Booth A23.
Emerson Dorsch Gallery was founded by Brook Dorsch in 1991. The gallery represents a roster of artists from several generations across the United States. Our exhibition program is the front line of this effort, and behind the scenes, the gallery’s dedicated team nurtures artistic practices and cultivates meaningful relationships with institutions and collectors.
Emerson Dorsch 5900 NW 2nd AVE, Miami, FL 33127. For more information click HERE.
Events Kicking Off December 7th
RVSP for FREE Tickets at www.loudweek.com.
THE WHOLE ARMOR and HEROES OF THE LAW Character Sketches
BLACK POLICE PRECINCT AND COURTHOUSE MUSEUM 480 NW 11th St.
Miami, FL 33136
December 07, 2023 – December 09, 2023
RECURRING DAILY
Starting: 10:30 AM To 04:00 PM
Local Miami artist Chivas Davis is a graduate of SCAD with a BFA in Computer Art and Animation. Mr. Davis served as an Art instructor, wrestling, and baseball coach in South Florida for over 12 years; with his last years at the historic Booker T. Washington Senior High School. Passionate and deeply centered by his faith walk, Mr. Davis uses his artistical gift to illustrate and narrate a series of comic books; THE WHOLE ARMOR, to represent the power of God’s love for all of humanity. The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum has partnered with Mr. Davis to bring a ground breaking exhibit, curated and conceptualized by Terrance “VesSouL” Cribbs-Lorrant, HEROES OF THE LAW, Character Sketches of those women and men from the black diaspora who were willing foraged segregated practices to bring equity, for black-skin folks, to the justice system.
This exhibit will feature some of Mr. Davis’ critically acclaimed works from his inaugural exhibit THE WHOLE ARMOR along side of those newly created character sketches from HEROES OF THE LAW. A limited edition of comic books will be signed and numbered and made available for this exhibit.
For more information call (305) 329-2513
Events Kicking Off December 8th
Socialxchange is excited to present Basel BAE for the 6th year! Presented by Paramount | Content for Change
JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF ART, CULTURE, MUSIC & VIBES
Basel B.A.E (Black Art Experience) is a rare cultural celebration of incredible visual art in various formats; paint, photography, sculpture and fashion. The artists will be present to comment on their work, and pieces will be available for purchase, along with additional items provided by our amazing local vendors.
Basel B.A.E will, of course, feature the dope vibes that Socialxchange Miami is known for, with an amazing musical soundtrack provided by some of today’s most eclectic and versatile DJ’s
This event is an your opportunity to support Black Artist & their impressive work, while having the time of your life.
Interested in being a community sponsor, showcase your art & need more info! Call or Text 305-397-7637. Food & Hookah Available. VIP TABLES & BOTTLE SERVICE | Text 305-397-7637.
For more information and to purchase tickets click HERE.
Events Kicking Off December 9th
20th Anniversary Kickoff Art, Beats & Lyrics Presented by Jack Honey.
Saturday, December 9 | 8PM-12AM
Loan Depot Park
Complimentary Drinks, Live Performances & Great Vibes AND FREE RSVP!
RVSP for FREE Tickets at www.loudweek.com.
The City Of Miami Gardens Councilwoman Shannon Campbell Presents “Art Basel Ole School Car Show.” See Flyer For Details.
EBONY FWD Presented by Coca- Cola Zero Sugar
EBONY MAGAZINE will host an exclusive 2-day Art Basel celebration of Black art called EBONY FWD – Presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. The interactive experience, that is also supported by Nationwide, will include a Diaspora Art Exhibit, a culinary tasting, live performances, a fireside chat, and more. Featuring American and international artists, the curated collection will include an archival retrospective from EBONY Magazine, selections from the Coca-Cola Company Fine Arts Collection, and influential works by various photographers, painters, and sculptors.
Events Kicking Off December 10th
The creators of @TheVegNic_, @JuiceDefined, and AFRO-VEGAN SOCIAL are proud to present #VeganBasel, an interactive art experience that will showcase live music, fashion displays, and of course, FREE vegan food. The event will also feature a marketplace with an array of vendors, making it a must-attend occasion for foodies, art enthusiasts, and music lovers alike.
Scheduled for Sunday, December 10th from 2 pm to 7 pm, #VeganBasel will take place at the historic Opa Locka train station at 480 Ali Baba Blvd, Opa-locka, Florida, a location renowned for its cultural significance. The event is set to transform the Historic Opa Locka Train Station into a haven of creativity and deliciousness, and we invite all to come and experience the magic.
To RSVP click HERE.
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