Artburst Extras

Robin Hill Looks At Miami’s Public A...

Written By Michelle F. Solomon, Artburst Editor

Miami-based photographer Robin Hill's new book “That’s the Way I See It” is a vibrant love letter to Miami’s public art scene.

10 local filmmakers win in Oolite Arts’ Su...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

The PSA contest culminated with 10 local filmmakers chosen as winners from a field of 35 entries.

Short films in ‘Reel Minds Festival&...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

Hoping to dispel the stigma around mental health, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Miami-Dade County is presenting its Sixth Annual Reel Minds Film Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. Josie Gullliksen has the story.

From Miami To Cuba, ‘Havana Habibi&#...

Written By Daisy Cabrera

Tiffany Madera, born in Miami to Cuban parents, turned to belly dance not just as art but as a calling, one that took her to Havana in 2003. It became the start of the documentary 'Havana Habibi.' Daisy Cabrera has the story.

Want to make a movie? The Louies give loca...

Written By Michelle F. Solomon, Artburst Editor

There's a total of $100,000 up for grabs and the chance to dive into the Wolfson archives.

Art Review: 2 Solo Exhibitions Invite You ...

Written By Mario Rodriguez

Inside an expansive, ramshackle walk-up in downtown Miami, two solo exhibitions require close introspection. Mario Rodriguez visits the Rice Hotel.

Artists Looking for Grants? Here Is Where ...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

A compilation of South Florida grants for artists and creatives to check out by Josie Gulliksen.

Marie Franco Illuminates South Florida’s I...

Written By Olga Garcia-Mayoral

Miami-based artist Marie Franco’s debut solo exhibit, “A primera luz” (“At first light”) at Laundromat Art Space offers an intimate portrayal of Latino immigrant life, told through oil paintings that radiate both warmth and resilience. Olga Garcia-Mayoral has the story.

The Latest Artists’ Grants: HereR...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

A compilation of South Florida grants for artists and creatives to check out by Josie Gulliksen.

Updates To Budget Restoration for Miami-Da...

Written By Michelle F. Solomon, Artburst Editor

What's the latest after a turbulent budget season? An interim director for Miami-Dade County's Department of Cultural Affairs, a letter from the Cultural Affairs Council Chairman, and the creation of an Arts and Culture Innovation Task Force.

Teaching Artist Gets Ellies Award To Help ...

Written By Michelle F. Solomon, Artburst Editor

A teaching artist for MOCA North Miami received an award to present workshops to help students who want to pursue careers in art. The idea was sparked by her own students.

Artists Looking for Grants? Here Is Where ...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

A compilation of South Florida grants for artists and creatives to check out by Josie Gulliksen.

The Arts Mean Business in Miami-Dade Count...

Written By Laura Bruney

Miami-Dade's vibrant cultural community isn't just an asset; it is an economic powerhouse. Arts & Business Council of Miami CEO Laura Bruney shares why the county should remain all in with the arts.

Rabkin Foundation Names Award Recipients i...

Written By Michelle F. Solomon, Artburst Editor

Eight visual arts journalists have been awarded the Rabkin Prize, which celebrates the creative and intellectual contributions of today’s arts writers and comes with a $50,000 unrestricted award. One of the winners is from Miami.