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Art of Black Miami Cover Competition

Congratulations to the 2020 Art of Black Miami Cover Competition Winner, photography artist Dennis Manuel with piece titled ‘Grace Jones In London.’ Each year MIA Magazine and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau host an Art of Black Miami Cover Competition edition open to all visual artists working and living in Greater Miami. 2nd place was awarded to multidisciplinary artist, Alfrena Moosa. A cash prize of $5,000 and $1,500 was awarded to the 1st and 2nd place winners. Thanks to our sponsor AARP for supporting the 2020 Art of Black Miami Cover Competition. Check out the M•I•A Magazine Art of Black 2020 issue by miamediagrp - issuu.

7th Annual Art of Black Miami Kick-Off Virtual Experience - Program Replay Available

On Monday, November 30th, the GMCVB hosted a Virtual Kick-Off showcasing the Art of Black Miami art season. The evening event featured a conversation with nationally known award winning poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni moderated by Vice President of Multicultural & Tourism & Development, Connie Kinnard. The Art of Black Miami Kick-Off highlighted the artistic diversity of exhibitions, events and activations (virtual and in-person) happening in Miami’s heritage neighborhoods and communities throughout Miami’s Art Season and Art, Culture & Heritage Months. For up-to-date happening throughout the season and beyond visit ArtofBlackMiami.com.

Art of Black Miami Events & Listing Joins Miami Art Circuits New Digital Viewing Platform

This year, Miami Art Circuits will offer patrons a digital experience for the Miami Season through its new digital guide. From the click of the mouse, watch videos, know about Miami Art Week, this year online viewing room art fairs, cool art treks as well as Art of Black Miami events and listing. On the digital platform explore the hybrid as well as the in person events to plan your art season. The interactive Miami Art Circuits Guide brings all art places in one place. Enjoy the digital issue of Art Circuits 2020 Art Season Guide at Art Circuits.

DVCAI Showcases the Work of Miami and National Artists in Charlotte, NC

The diversity of Miami artists and their works will be represented at the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator’s exhibition at the National Historic Museum Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture. The exhibition, Inter|Sectionality: Diaspora Art From The Creole City is curated by DVCAI’s founder Rosie Gordon-Wallace and features the work of twenty-five artists including local and national representation. GMCVB through its Art of Black Miami platform is a contributing sponsor of this exhibition. The exhibition is slated to open September 2020, exact date to be determined. The exhibition will be viewed through February 2021, to learn more visit DVCAI. *Titled artwork included in the exhibition by Anja Marias, ONCE UPON A TIME, WHEN WE EXHALED THE SKY, 2020.

Miami Art Strong

The arts are a powerful force, allowing us to express our humanity through a spectrum of emotions, from joy to sadness and nostalgia. During these times, art can connect us even as we’re distanced. Until we meet again, Miami’s arts institutions are here for you in the digital realm. Tag #MiamiArtStrong to show how you are using the arts during this time. To learn more visit Miami Art Strong.

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