SAVEARTSPACE: New Open Call For Art! "Motherhood" Curated by Diana 'Didi' Contreras

New Open Call For Art! SaveArtSpace: Motherhood Curator: Diana "Didi" Contreras Location: Miami, FL Open call ends: June 1, 2026

SaveArtSpace is proud to present Motherhood, a public art exhibition on bus shelter ad space in Miami, FL, opening July 17, 2026, curated by Diana "Didi" Contreras. We invite artists of all backgrounds to submit work about motherhood. This can be about being a mother, having a mother, missing a mother, or defining it in your own way. We welcome all styles and perspectives—personal stories, cultural experiences, or abstract ideas. Motherhood can be loving, complicated, joyful, or challenging, and we want to see all sides of it. We invite artists of all ages and talents to submit their artwork between April 20 and June 1, 2026 in order to be considered for the exhibition. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on bus shelter ad space in Miami, FL.

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Bakehouse Art Complex: Calling Miami Artists to Apply to the Bakehouse Studio Residency Program

 

Now Accepting Applications for the Studio Residency Program

Bakehouse Art Complex is now accepting applications for an upcoming Studio Residency Program! This is a two-year cycle term, designed to support artists at all stages of their careers. Whether you're emerging or established, this is an opportunity to deepen your practice in a dedicated, creative environment.

What they offer:

• Affordable studio spaces (capped at ~50% of market rate)

• 24/7 access to your private studio + shared facilities

• Professional and creative development opportunities

• Open Studios & exhibition opportunities

• Studio visits with recognized art professionals

• Internal programming & a collaborative artist community

• Dedicated staff committed to your growth and success

Residency Term:

November 1, 2026 – October 31, 2028

Renewal Opportunity:

Residents may apply to renew after two years through a jury process evaluating studio use, artistic growth, and community engagement.

Selection Process:

Applications are reviewed by a panel of external jurors, with input from their internal team.

Studio Fees:

Fees are determined through a financial disclosure process to ensure accessibility and equity.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the Bakehouse artist community!

Deadline to submit: May 1st, 2026 (11:45PM EST)

Explore the Work of Miami-based Artist Yamily Castillo, Where Earth, Sea, and Texture Converge

 

The artist pictured with her work, Bimini Wall (2026), 48″ x 48″, Mixed Media on Canvas

Yamily Castillo is a Miami-based contemporary artist and founder of Atelier Viento. Her work explores the relationship between material, movement, and landscape through layered compositions using sand, mineral elements, and acrylic. Drawing inspiration from coastal and geological formations, her paintings evoke both stillness and depth, bridging physical texture with emotional presence. Castillo is set to present a new body of work in a solo exhibition at Spectrum Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach Week December 2–7, 2026, marking an exciting milestone in her evolving practice.

Quiet Cove I, 36″ Round, Mixed Media on Canvas

Her work is built through layered processes using mineral compounds, sand, and acrylic, forming sculptural surfaces where texture defines rhythm and structure carries tension. Rooted in the dialogue between wind, ocean, and earth, each piece reflects accumulation, erosion, and quiet persistence inviting a slower, more intentional way of seeing. We recently had the pleasure to chat with the artist to learn more about her incredible work and projects:

Q – What is the best part about being an artist, and where does your inspiration come from?

A – The most meaningful part of being an artist is the ability to translate internal states into something physical, something that can be experienced beyond words. My inspiration comes from nature, particularly landscapes shaped by movement, oceans, deserts, horizons. I’m drawn to environments where there is constant motion, yet a sense of stillness. The ocean, especially within my recent “Oceanique” body of work, has been a central influence, its depth, rhythm, and quiet force. For me, nature is a place of recalibration. It grounds me, and that grounding becomes the foundation of each piece.

Exuma, 30″ x 40″, Mixed Media on Canvas

Q – Your work is deeply rooted in the physical intelligence of the landscape. Can you tell us how geology, sediment, and erosion became central themes in your practice?

A – My connection to geological forms developed naturally through my attraction to landscapes, mountains, deserts, coastlines, spaces shaped over time through pressure, movement, and erosion. I became interested not just in how these environments look, but in how they form. The layering, the compression, the gradual transformation, these processes began to mirror something internal. Over time, geology became less of a reference and more of a language. It allowed me to express time, endurance, and transformation through material rather than image.


Q – You work with mineral compounds, sand, pumice, and acrylic to create sculptural surfaces. What drew you to these materials, and how do they influence the final composition?

A – I was drawn to these materials because they carry a physical honesty. Sand, pumice, and mineral compounds are not decorative, they are structural, grounded, and raw. They allow the work to move beyond a flat surface and into something that feels constructed, almost excavated. The textures introduce weight, resistance, and depth, which naturally influence how the composition develops. The first step toward decisions during my process is the thoughts of the landscapes I want to create, through specific places or by imagination only. I build the surface. The materials guide the process, creating compositions that feel both organic and intentional.

Sotavento Lagoon, 48″ x 48″, Mixed Media on Canvas

Q – Many of your paintings evoke strata, horizons, and subtle movement. How does layering and abrasion shape the rhythm and structure of each piece?

A – Layering is central to my process. Each piece develops over time through accumulation, removal, and refinement. I work in stages, building, sanding, reworking, allowing the surface to evolve rather than forcing a fixed outcome. This creates a rhythm that is both controlled and intuitive. The final structure emerges gradually. It’s not immediate, sometimes it’s discovered through the process.


Q – Having been born in Cuba and raised in Italy, how have migration, geography, and memory influenced the visual language of your work?

A – My background has shaped my work in a more internal way than a literal one. Being born in Cuba, raised in Italy, and later building a life in the United States created a sense of constant transition. That experience of movement, of adapting, rebuilding, and redefining, became part of how I see and process the world. There was also a period of instability that deeply influenced me. Over time, I developed a need for grounding, for structure, for something that holds. That need is reflected in my work. The surfaces, the materials, the compositions, they all carry a sense of anchoring. Of finding stillness within change.

The artist is pictured with her work, Quiet Cove I, 36″ Round, Mixed Media on Canvas, part of her “Oceanique” series.

Q – Your surfaces feel both powerful and quiet at the same time. Is this sense of endurance and persistence something you consciously aim to convey?

A – Yes, very intentionally. I’m interested in the coexistence of opposites. Strength and stillness. Movement and control. Tension and calm. My work is meant to hold that duality. Much like the ocean, here is constant motion, but also a deep sense of quiet. The pieces are designed to feel grounded, but not static. They carry movement, but without noise. That balance is central to everything I create.


Q – What is your favorite piece you’ve created and why?

A – Right now, my favorite piece is “Bimini Wall”. It’s a fully textured 48 × 48 work that captures a transition, from depth to shore, from darker tones into light. It reflects both a physical landscape and something more internal. For me, the piece represents contrast dark and light, tension and release, complexity and clarity. It holds multiple states at once, and the transitions between them are what make it complete.


Q – Looking ahead, are there new directions, materials, or projects you are excited to explore as your practice evolves?

A – I’m focused on expanding the work into larger contexts exhibitions, collaborations, and opportunities that allow the pieces to exist within space, not just as individual works. The direction is less about changing the language and more about deepening it, refining the material exploration, scaling the work, and placing it within environments where it can be fully experienced.

Bimini Wall (2026), 48″ x 48″, Mixed Media on Canvas

Art collectors and aficionados are invited to learn more about this fascinating artist by visiting her website, and exploring available works at: www.ateliervientoart.com. For inquiries regarding original artworks, commissions, or additional information, please contact the artist directly at: castillo@atelierviento.com

For further information, please visit: www.ateliervientoart.com
Follow Atelier Viento on Instagram: @atelier_viento

NSU Art Museum Call for Support

NSU ART MUSEUM FORT LAUDERDALE CALL FOR SUPPORT

The goal of this campaign is to continue providing the community with programs that truly make a difference. We are focused on two main areas: Student Outreach: For many local Title I students, a school trip to our museum is their very first time seeing professional art in person. Your support helps us provide the tours and hands-on activities that spark their creativity and help them see the world differently.  Programs for All: We strive to be a place where everyone feels welcome. This includes programs like Sensory Saturdays, which offer a supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals and their families to enjoy the museum at their own pace.   GIVE NOW Our Goal We want to ensure that the museum continues to be a vibrant part of South Florida for years to come. By donating to this campaign, you aren’t just giving to a museum—you are investing in the people we serve. Your gift helps us:  Bring more students into the galleries for educational tours. Provide art supplies and materials for community workshops. Keep our exhibitions and local programs running strong. Join Us We invite you to help us build a bright future for the arts in Fort Lauderdale. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us share the power of art with our neighbors and friends. Thank you for being a part of our story.

Become a member today and enjoy special access.

Innovate Grant's 🌸 SPRING 2026 international grant opportunity is now open for submissions

 

  SPRING * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

Deadline: June 18, 2026 11:59pm PST

SPRING 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. 


Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that. 

Innovate Grant awards:

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer

+ 18 x Honorable Mentions

Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline:  Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions

Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org

NSU Art Museum: Sunday Public Art Tours, Make Sundays your creative reset!

 

Join NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale every Sunday at 2pm for a public tour and discover the stories, artists and ideas behind the works on view. Tours are included with museum admission.

Make it your weekly ritual. Members enjoy unlimited free admission all year long.

Plan your visit at nsuartmuseum.org/join.

Public Art in the Miami Design District | Urs Fischer: Bus Stop, 2017

 

A Must-See in the Miami Design District, Urs Fischer: Bus Stop, 2017 - located at the Paradise Plaza Garage, 176 NE 41st Street in Miami, Florida 33137. Situated in the Miami Design District sits a new fountain by the artist Urs Fischer. Its backdrop is a re-creation of a Miami Beach bus stop with all its signage and advertisements missing. In its midst, on the bench, is a skeleton, lying on its back, inhabiting this artificial sphere of public space. A constant trickle of water lands on its head and forms a pool below. The skeleton figure is of no particular gender or age. It serves as a representation of anyone.