Visual Arts

Deana Haggag from United States Artists in a Locust Projects Talks
Wed Sep 12, 2018

At USA, Haggag leads the organization’s national fellowship program for innovative artists. Prior to joining the organization in February 2017, she was executive director of The Contemporary, a nomadic and non-collecting art museum in Baltimore. In addition to her leadership roles, Haggag lectures extensively and has taught at institutions such as Towson University and Johns Hopkins University. She is on the boards … +

Visual Arts

Little Haiti Cultural Complex presents Visionary Aponte: Art and Black Freedom
Fri 8 Dec, 2017 - Sat 20 Jan, 2018

Visionary Aponte: Art and Black Freedom is a two part exhibition that features historical material and works by fifteen contemporary artists who respond to José Antonio Aponte’s lost Book of Paintings. Aponte, a Cuban freedom fighter, executed in Havana in 1812, was forced to describe each of its pictures during his trial. To spark new awareness of Aponte’s complex life and art, … +

Art Fairs

Art Beat Miami during Art Basel / Miami Art Week
Wed 6 Dec, 2017 - Sun 10 Dec, 2017

Little Haiti Optimist Foundation and Northeast Second Avenue Partnership (NE2P) invites you to participate in the 4th annual ART BEAT MIAMI during Miami Art Week  December 6th – 10th located inside the Caribbean Marketplace at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. The iconic Caribbean Marketplace (In the heart of Little Haiti) will transform into a pop-up gallery showcasing the works of more than … +

Events

African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida
Fri 4 Aug, 2017 - Sun 6 Aug, 2017

Set to be an exceptionally high-spirited, family friendly, multi-cultural arts and educational event, Dance Africa Miami features world renowned native African dance artists and professional drummers/musicians. Our diverse and talented local groups representing the Caribbean, United States and Africa. Delou’s Cultural Community Outreach Development (CCOD) will honer Florene Nichols and Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingal, two individuals who have made an impact in the … +

Events

Little Haiti Book Festival Offers "a Deep Dive Into Haitian Life Through Its Letters"
Sat 27 May, 2017 - Sun 28 May, 2017

Little Haiti Book Festival will feature authors from Haiti and the Haitian diaspora, literary panels and craft talks, workshops for writers, hands-on activities for children, a film screening, a dance workshop, poetry, dance and music performances, and more. The Little Haiti Book Festival relies on the generous support of Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs, the City of Miami and Commissioner Keon Hardemon, the … +