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Miami Arts Maven Beth Boone wins Prestigio...

Written By Helena Alonso Paisley

“My hopes and dreams are that we continue to invest boldly in new ideas and risk taking and experimentation and supporting voices of marginalized artists and all of the people that make up our great city and beyond.” (Beth Boone)

On View: Pauline d’Andigné and Sophie Ullr...

Written By Erin Parish

The paintings of both artists are layered yet thin and intellectually conversant with the history of art. They have a combination of sophistication with loose, confident paint handling.

Arsht Center’s Second Annual Art + M...

Written By Carolina del Busto

In its second year, the Adrienne Arsht Center celebrates the impact of the arts on our well-being

Perfecto Uriel who gave dance a home in Lo...

Written By Jose Antonio Evora

To recognize Perfecto Uriel's work of more than two decades, the XIX International Ballet Festival of Miami, will receive the "Criticism and Culture of Ballet" Lifetime Achievement Award.

African Heritage Cultural Arts Center to b...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

Marshall L. Davis, Sr. honored by Miami-Dade County School Board Member Dorothy Bendross Mindingall surrounded by Davis’s family and staff. Photo courtesy of Gregory F. Reed, MFA. Overwhelmed. Honored. Proud. Those are the words Marshall Davis, Sr. said when asked about the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center being renamed in his honor. He has dedicated more than 40 years of his career to the center, serving as its managing director since 1983. “This is an overwhelming moment that I cannot put into words. To be honored in this way, realizing the work you have done has been significant enough,” said Davis. “Being noticed by political figures that want to distinguish what you have accomplished.” Davis also loves that his name will be incorporated into the center’s name because “African heritage is a group of people that I’ve always strived to represent so I’m glad that they are incorporating my name

Two Local Artists Start The Things Lab, A ...

Written By Erin Parish

The Things Lab is unlike any store or gallery in Miami.

Help for Miami’s Cultural Arts: 2024...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

We will periodically publish any upcoming arts grants opportunities we find here in the Artburst Miami blog with links to register. Sign up for our newsletter to get all the updates!

Downtown Development Authority Offering $5...

Written By Michelle F. Solomon

Got a great idea to make downtown Miami the envy of all communities? Creatives can get money for their visions for the city.

Arts Leader Profile: Gendry Sherer, Miami ...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

Sherer aims to enhance and improve travelers' overall experiences, offering a sense of calm through the work of local artists in MIA Galleries.

Everglades Foundation’s ‘Stori...

Written By Gina Margillo

Amber Moore, Riverwood Field Lab Manager, is featured in one of 20 videos “Everglades Stories from Across the Watershed.” (Photo courtesy of The Everglades Foundation) The endangered Amazon biome, spanning nine countries in South America, is the single largest remaining tropical rainforest in the world. It houses around 10 percent of the world’s biodiversity, and

Pérez’s Miami Beach condo gift to Mi...

Written By Michelle F. Solomon

It's the second time that philanthropist Jorge Pérez has donated a multi-million property with proceeds going to The Miami Foundation.

Majorica Meets Art collaborative exhibitio...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

Opening on Saturday, June 29th, "Majorica Meets Art" will present the artwork of artists Patricia L. Cooke and Luke Jenkins as a collaborative exhibition on display through Sept. 7.

Arts & Business Council Creative Happ...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

After 30 years of serving the arts through Dade Legal Aid programs, attorney Bruce Levine will continue his creative career in film production.

Brilliance in Our Backyard: Rosie Herrera ...

Written By Gina Margillo

Herrera's approach to choreography is setting new standards and raising the bar for future choreographers. The award serves as evidence of what many in her cohort already knew.