As Manager of Volunteers and Internships for the Adrienne Arsht Center, a few weeks ago, my team was trying to make sure we had enough volunteers to staff a sold-out, 4-week run of “Hamilton” performances. Now we are facing an unprecedented challenge: how do we keep our volunteers engaged while at home? Volunteering for many people is very social and
UPDATE FROM THE CEO Colleagues, Friends and Arts Enthusiasts: We are living in dangerous and disturbing times. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all facing an unprecedented disruption of life
Although you may not be attending a ballet show, an art exhibition- be it of your own volition or not- do not lose sight of its impact and importance. Don’t forget about art.
The exhibition features many contemporary and internationally known artists, such as Jeff Koons and John Baldessari, as well as newer, promising young artists.
80 of this year’s YoungArts winners have descended on Miami to take part in YoungArts Miami, one of a series of regional programs modeled after the organization’s signature program, National YoungArts Week. During the week, those winners receive a life-changing opportunity to learn, connect and collaborate with their peers during master classes — many led by returning alumni. Two of those returning to teach are Jacomo Bairos (1994 YoungArts Winner in Classical Music) and Emmet Cohen (2009 YoungArts Winner in
Busy arts executive, Susan Danis recently took time to let Artburst in on her career path, current and future projects and what she finds exciting about life in the arts in Miami.
Hearing the music of Joe Cocker when she was 15 years old transformed Deborah Ramirez’s life. She fell in love with his music and the blues. That, and her love for the written word, led her to pursue a career as a journalist. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and then received her
"Creativity is a practice, remember to bring it to everything you do. Don’t be afraid, seek unlikely collaborators. You’ll never know who you will make art with."