The Frank Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines presents Two Spectacular Summer Exhibitions "Soñadora" & "Imaginary Tapestries" - Fun Things to See & Do this Summer for the Whole Family!

 

The Frank Gallery 'Soñadora'. Photo: Zaire Aranguren

Two new exhibitions are on view this summer at the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery from June 20, 2024, through August 24, 2024. Yuyi Morales in “Soñadora” and Aurora Molina & Stella Gaia Vandermey’s “Imaginary Tapestries”. The exhibits opened on June 20th from 6 – 9pm, which featured free entry, live music, complimentary refreshments, and hors d’oeuvres at The Frank Gallery, located at 601 City Center Way.

The Frank Gallery 'Imaginary Tapestries'. Photo: Zaire Aranguren

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in the City of Pembroke Pines invites art lovers and art-goers to discover the enchanting world of Yuyi Morales in Soñadora, organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. This showcase celebrates Morales’ journey and her vibrant storytelling. Soñadora comprises more than sixty mixed-media artworks from fourteen of Yuyi Morales’ books that will enliven and inspire viewers of any age.

Guests will also enjoy Aurora Molina and Stella Gaia Vandermey’s exhibition, Imaginary Tapestries. The exhibition aims to explore the intricate tapestry of familial connections, childhood memories, and the transformative power of artistic expression. The exhibition will be a multi-layered narrative, weaving together the stories of Aurora Molina, her daughter Stella Gaia Vandermey, and the diverse voices of Aurora’s Atelier Students. Through fiber art, mixed media installations, and curated works, the exhibition will offer a journey through the past, present, and future, highlighting themes of resilience, identity, and belonging.

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery is a two story art gallery named after Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis for his decades-long commitment to the cultural arts. Lovingly known as ‘The Frank,’ this contemporary art gallery showcases multidisciplinary inclusive exhibitions that foster connections, facilitate collaborations and initiate cultural change. The gallery’s exhibition and learning space serves as a site of convergence for artists, performers, thought leaders and community members.

The community can learn more about the City of Pembroke Pines’ latest Events by subscribing to Pembroke Pines Media on YouTube, to NewsFlash, a twice a month digital newsletter at www.ppines.com/Newsflash, by reading the city’s digital newspaper City Connect and website via www.ppines.com, checking the city’s digital signage, or by visiting the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines, and @cityofppines for Twitter and Instagram. Residents with Comcast can view Pembroke Pines Media programming on Channel 78.

#CallForArt --> SaveArtSpace x THE HERE AND THERE COLLECTIVE: Reinventing Asia Futurism / New York, NY - Open call ends August 12, 2024.

Announcing New Open Call For Art! SaveArtSpace x THE HERE AND THERE COLLECTIVE: Reinventing Asia Futurism / New York, NY - Open call ends August 12, 2024. LEARN MORE HERE.

SaveArtSpace x THE HERE AND THERE COLLECTIVE is pleased to announce an open call focused on artists from the Asian Diaspora. All artists and creatives are invited to submit new or previously shown works for this iteration of SaveArtSpace. The following call is organized by Rosa Chang with the support of The Here and There Collective.  Reinventing Asia Futurism, invites artists to submit works that explore what an “Asian” aesthetic is through a recontextualization, questioning, and/ or denouncement of such associations. Artists are encouraged to address how Asian identities can shape and be shaped by culturally and technologically advanced futures, and how these identities evolve within the larger global context. Historically, concepts such as techno-Orientalism have fed into stereotyped or exoticized depictions, portraying Asian countries as technologically advanced yet culturally alien. This open call aims to subvert these outdated notions and highlight the complex realities of Asian futurity. As contemporary global dynamics shift, the interconnectedness of Asian communities in shaping their futures becomes more intricate and multifaceted, inviting a deeper exploration of historical, cultural, and technological contributions. Any artist who self-identifies as part of the Asian Diaspora is welcome to apply. Artists of all ages and talents are invited to submit their artwork between June 25 and August 12, 2024. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on ad space in New York City.

Coral Springs Museum of Art presents an Art Talk with KX2 | Art + Sustainability: A Conversation

 

KX2 Installation view of Near the Rivers There are Many Large Springs, Coral Springs Museum of Art

Coral Springs Museum of Art presents an Art Talk with KX2 | Art + Sustainability: A Conversation on Thursday, June 27th from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Experience an enlightening conversation on ‘Art and Sustainability’ as part of the museum’s Happy Hour Mix series with KX2, artist duo (sisters) Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman, at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. This artist talk is in conjunction with KX2’s current exhibition “Near the Rivers There are Many Large Springs”, a group show featuring KX2, Milena Arango, and Donna Ruff. The exhibition is on view from April 11 through July 20, 2024. 

Along with fellow exhibiting artist, Milena Arango, KX2 will be joined by Andrea Lemaitre, the city’s sustainability manager. Together, the group will delve into the intersection of art and sustainability, discussing how we as artists integrate sustainable practices into our creative processes. Don’t miss this engaging dialogue that explores innovative approaches to art-making while considering environmental impacts and sustainable solutions. This Event is FREE & Open to the Public/ RSVP HERE.

The Frank Gallery in Pembroke Pines presents Art & Yoga for Kids!

 

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery invites you to Art & Yoga on Saturday, June 22nd from 11am - 1pm. Led by YogArtKids, this program is designed to provide children a space to develop their self-discovery, self-esteem, balance, and creativity through a guided lesson, meditation, and an art project. Registration is required. PURCHASE TICKETS / RSVP HERE.

Tickets are $5 per child, nonrefundable, ages 4-10.
Parents must accompany kids for entire class. Materials are provided.

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery is a two story art gallery named after Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis for his decades-long commitment to the cultural arts. Lovingly known as ‘The Frank,’ this contemporary art gallery showcases multidisciplinary inclusive exhibitions that foster connections, facilitate collaborations and initiate cultural change. The gallery’s exhibition and learning space serves as a site of convergence for artists, performers, thought leaders and community members.

The community can learn more about the City of Pembroke Pines’ latest Events by subscribing to Pembroke Pines Media on YouTube, to NewsFlash, a twice a month digital newsletter at www.ppines.com/Newsflash, by reading the city’s digital newspaper City Connect and website via www.ppines.com, checking the city’s digital signage, or by visiting the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines, and @cityofppines for Twitter and Instagram. Residents with Comcast can view Pembroke Pines Media programming on Channel 78.

University of Miami Rainbow Gallery presents Florida Printmaker's Open Members Exhibition

Florida Printmaker's Open Members Exhibition On view: June 6 - July 26, 2024 University of Miami Rainbow Gallery 1540 Levante Avenue - 2nd Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 The Florida Printmaker's Society was founded in 1986; its international membership is dedicated to the promotion of the art of printmaking throughout the state of Florida through exhibitions and print exchanges.  Members work in all varieties of hand-pulled prints including etching, lithography, silkscreen, and relief as well as monotypes, digital printing and cyanotypes.  This year's member show includes the 2023 exchange Hope and Futurism, with works by Alanna Austin, Susana Soria Chapur, Lise Drost, Alexandra Fernandez, Joshua Flores, Liliana Gerardi, Andrea Huffman, Genesis Koussiafes, Catherine Kramer, Liz Masterson, Angela Pilgrim, Jacoub Reyes and Jing Han Yang.  The exhibition also includes small works by Jennifer Harper and Beatriz Rodriguez and the first few submissions for the group's 2024 exchange, Here Now. For more information on the organization and its activities, visit www.flprintmakers.com   The Florida Printmaker's Open Member's Exhibition is on view through Friday, July 26, 2024 at the University of Miami Rainbow Gallery (Rainbow Building, Room 207A), 1540 Levante Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33146. To schedule a visit or for more information, contact Milly Cardoso, Gallery Director, m.cardoso1@miami.edu or call (305) 284-3161. Image: Lise Drost, Here and Now, silkscreen, 8 x 8

#CallforArt --> SaveArtSpace x PLAYGROUND DETROIT

 

Have your art on a billboard in Metro Detroit, Michigan!
Curated by Martyna Alexander.
Open call for art ends June 10, 2024.

SaveArtSpace x PLAYGROUND DETROIT are pleased to announce an open call for immigrant and first-generation artists. SaveArtSpace invites immigrant and first-generation artists to submit new or previously shown artwork for their billboard curation. Curated by Martyna Alexander.

Generations of Multitude is looking to highlight artwork that demonstrates the beauty and struggles of holding many contrasting priorities close to you and the challenge of finding your whole in a world that asks for concise oneness and the quick read. 

SaveArtSpace is prioritizing artists who are first and second-generation immigrants but also others who deal in the diaspora of dual or multi-faceted cultural identities.

They are welcoming all works inherently about or influenced by an artist’s split identity and the idea of fitting into multiple worlds, cultures, or ideologies.

Artists of all ages and talents are invited to submit their artwork between April 18 and June 10, 2024. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on billboard ad space in Metro Detroit, Michigan.

Open call for art ends June 10, 2024. There is a $10 donation per image submission to participate, each donation is tax deductible and goes to the production of public art. Selected artists will be announced after June 24, 2024.

Opening July 26, 2024, SaveArtSpace will launch public art installations for each selected work on billboard ad spaces in Metro Detroit. The public art will be on view for at least one month. SUBMIT HERE.