Artburst Extras

Looking Through the Window: Engaging Volun...

Written By Jean Blackwell Font

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

O, Miami brings poetry to the city…virtual...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

The online schedule will include all new events especially since O, Miami is all about the physical spaces around Miami where the events take place.

COVID-19: A Letter from Arts & Busine...

Written By Jean Blackwell Font

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

Resources for the Arts in these uncertain ...

Written By Suzelle Moya

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.

‘Inspired by Masters’: A journ...

Written By Jean Blackwell Font

The exhibition features many contemporary and internationally known artists, such as Jeff Koons and John Baldessari, as well as newer, promising young artists.

Alumni return for YoungArts Miami to mento...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

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

Arts Leader Profile: Meet Susan T. Danis, ...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

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.

Meet the Artburst Writers: Deborah Ramirez

Written By Josie Gulliksen

 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

Envision 2020, Exploring the Latest Trends...

Written By Gina Perez

"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."

La Convivencia embodied in Flamenco Sephar...

Written By Jean Blackwell Font

The message of Flamenco Sephardit: bring people of diverse cultures and religions together.

Miami’s Daniella Mass is ‘Evit...

Written By Melina De Rose

The musical is running through Feb. 23 at The Wick Theatre.

ArtSea Saturdays: A one of a kind art expe...

Written By Jean Blackwell Font

We deliver a one of a kind art experience in a beautiful oceanfront setting with music, food and drink…and sand between your toes.

2020 National YoungArts Week – A Cel...

Written By Gina Perez

YoungArts Week returns, focuses on creative exploration of the young artists with masters in their field.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center se...

Written By Josie Gulliksen

"We are excited to the artistry of CMS to this dynamic city of culture."