#CallToArtists: Professional Visual Artists Seeking Exhibition Opportunities During Art Basel Miami Beach Week 2026

 

If you are a professional visual artist interested in exhibiting your work during Art Basel Miami Beach Week, Miami Art Scene (MAS) has access to a variety of exhibition opportunities available for artist projects taking place during art week December 1 - 6, 2026. 

The main event, Art Basel Miami Beach, takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 3 - 6, set to feature over 200 of the world's leading art galleries from around the globe. The most prestigious art show in the North Americas featuring artworks by over 4,000 artists, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, film, video, and digital art. 

Visitors to Miami Beach for art week enjoy numerous satellite art fairs taking place, along with countless art events, pop ups, roof top parties and exciting happenings during Miami Art Week. From top art fairs to the hottest hotel showcases, Wynwood pop-ups and more, Miami Art Scene has access to a variety of exhibition opportunities taking place during art week.

Call is open to all styles, mediums & genres from all local, national and international visual artists. Serious inquiries only; please Email: miamiartscene@gmail.com - include 5-7 images of your recent work along with a link to your professional website and kindly provide your contact information / Attn: Kat Wagner. 

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Must-See Exhibition: 'Bump in the Night' now on view at Collective 62

Explore the work of Miami Artist Alex Nuñez at Collective 62 in the group exhibition "Bump in the Night" featuring 33 artists

Photos from the opening reception of Bump in the Night. Featuring 33 artists, the exhibition moves through the night, magic, sorcery, spirits, tarot, astrology, and the cosmos. This show will be on view through November 15th, by appointment only. Save the date for the Halloween Bonfire on October 29th from 7 -9:30pm. Costumes encouraged. Collective 62 is located at 901 NW 62nd Street, Miami, FL.

El Espacio 23: More than 27,000 of solidarity letters reach Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara

 

Following the symbolic delivery of more than 27,000 letters of solidarity to Cuban artist and activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in private event at El Espacio 23 in Miami, Amnesty International said: 

“Today, thousands of messages of solidarity finally reached Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in person. Each letter is a reminder that, even when the Cuban authorities tried to silence and isolate him behind prison walls, people around the world continued to stand with him demanding his freedom. 

Luis Manuel should never have spent a single day in prison for his art, his activism, or for peacefully expressing his views. His freedom today does not erase nearly five years of injustice, nor the fact that he was forced into exile. The Cuban authorities must release all those imprisoned solely for exercising their human rights and guarantee that Luis Manuel can return to Cuba, if he so chooses, without surveillance, threats or reprisals,” said Astrid Valencia, Deputy Director of Research for the Americas at Amnesty International. 

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is a Cuban artist and activist known for using his art to defend freedom of expression and challenge restrictions on artistic and civic space in Cuba. Designated as a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, he was sentenced to five years in prison in June 2022 after being arbitrarily detained in July 2021.  After nearly five years unjustly deprived of his liberty, he was released in July 2026 and forced into exile. He is now living in Miami, where he continues his artistic work and advocacy at El Espacio 23. 

The event, hosted at El Espacio 23 in Miami, brought together Luis Manuel, Amnesty International and members of the Cuban artistic, activist and human rights community who have stood with him throughout the years. The gathering also highlighted the essential role of art and solidarity in resisting efforts to silence critical voices and preserving spaces where people can express themselves freely. 

“Bringing Luis Manuel and these thousands of letters together at El Espacio 23 is a reminder of what happens when a community refuses to let an artist’s voice disappear. Miami has always been a place where artists, ideas and people from across Latin America come together,” said Jorge M. Pérez, philanthropist, art collector, and founder of El Espacio 23. “The response to this campaign shows just how deeply his work has resonated beyond Cuba. We’re proud to have Luis Manuel here, where he can connect, share perspectives and be part of a community that believes in the power of art to create conversation and drive change.”  

The delivery of the letters marks a powerful moment for Luis Manuel and the thousands of people who mobilized for him, but the work is not over. Amnesty International will continue calling on the Cuban authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those imprisoned solely for exercising their human rights and to end the repression and criminalization of artists, activists, journalists and others who peacefully express dissenting views. 

NSU Art Museum presents a new exhibition: Wilfredo Lam's Legacy, August 30, 2026 - February 14, 2027

Wifredo Lam's Legacy August 30, 2026 - February 14, 2027 In Memory of Pearl Goodman

NSU Art Museum presents a new exhibition, Wilfredo Lam's Legacy, August 30, 2026 - February 14, 2027. Born in 1902 in a sugar-cane harvesting region of Cuba, Wifredo Lam (1902-1982) was a transatlantic artist whose mixed heritage as the son of a Chinese immigrant father and Afro-Cuban mother shaped his distinct Surrealist work. Lam had a profound influence on Cuban artists. Lam’s adoption of Afro-Cuban rituals, the reclaiming of African identity, the celebration of the tropical landscape, the use of coded emblems of social and political protest, and the stylization of abstracted hybrid personages are evident in the works on view in this exhibition. Most of all, Lam’s fame as a transnational artist was a source of pride and an example of how art transcends national borders. As artist Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons (b. 1959) stated on the occasion of Lam’s recent retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, “When I was young, we were all trying to be Lam.” Drawn exclusively from the museum’s permanent collection and the recent generous gift from Stanley and Pearl Goodman of their Latin American art collection, the exhibition includes works by Wifredo Lam, Ray Azcuy (Broward), José Bedia (Miami), María Brito, Agustín Cárdenas, Los Carpinteros, Kcho, Ana Mendieta, María Martínez-Cañas (Miami), María Magdalena Compos-Pons, and Ricardo Zulueta (Miami), among others.

The Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (ICA Miami) Four Rooms: Selections from ICA Miami’s Permanent Collection

 

Ming Fay, 'Money Tree Floating Vine' 1990s/2025 

Four Rooms: Selections from ICA Miami’s Permanent Collection

Special Exhibition / 2nd Floor on view April 30 – October 4, 2026

 “Four Rooms” on view at The Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (ICA Miami) assembles a suite of four exhibitions comprising works from the museum’s permanent collection, each organized by one of the museum’s curators, with a focus on recent acquisitions. The resulting presentations, which take the form of vignettes, demonstrate both the diversity and the historical depth of ICA Miami’s collection. The exhibition continues the museum’s ongoing approach to generating dialogue between newly commissioned works and works from the last fifty years and expresses the global scope of ICA Miami’s collection. 

Spirit Matter, curated by Donna Honarpisheh, Associate Curator, Art + Research, brings together diverse experimentations with material that transform matter into portals of spiritual encounter across global contexts. In an exhibition dedicated to grisaille, Gean Moreno Director, ICA Miami’s Art + Research Center, presents works that are meditations on the body and its traces, where presence, memory, and identity emerge through black-and-white photography and subtle performative gestures. Associate Curator Amanda Morgan invites viewers to reflect on intimacy and one’s relationship to the spaces of everyday life. Her exhibition brings together works that feature emotionally laden domestic objects and built environments that imply presence without depicting the human form. Finally, Alex Gartenfeld, Artistic Director, highlights a concise presentation of the museum’s wide-ranging examples of minimalism, highlighting a recent major acquisition of work by Miriam Schapiro. 

Featured artists include Larry Bell, Talia Chetrit, Anne Collier, Rose Marie Cromwell,  Kim Farkas, Ming Fay, Dan Flavin, Samuel Fosso, Paul Gardère, Ron Gorchov, Hugh Hayden, Lonnie Holley, Peter Hujar, Hudinilson Jr., Nikita Kadan, Matt Keegan, Tau Lewis, Louise Nevelson, Damián Ortega, Dalton Paula, Thomas Ruff, Miriam Schapiro, Heji Shin, Tatiana Trouvé, Kaari Upson, Sara VanDerBeek, Celia Vásquez Yui, Ai Weiwei, and Luis Fernando Zapata.

Enjoy Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture explores the dynamic interplay between athletic performance and artistic expression at the Perez Art Museum Miami

 Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture 

March 19, 2026 – August 23, 2026

Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture explores the dynamic interplay between athletic performance and artistic expression. Coinciding with major international sporting events taking place in Miami—the Miami Open, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the FIFA World Cup, the exhibition positions Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) as a site where global audiences converge to reflect on the cultural impact of sport. In a city shaped by exchange and diversity, the exhibition underscores how games and competitions create common ground across traditions, identities, and rivalries.

Featuring more than 100 works by artists from around the world—including highlights from PAMM’s collection—Get in the Game demonstrates how sport has inspired both personal expression and shared cultural memory. Visitors encounter Ernie Barnes’s soulful depictions of neighborhood basketball games, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s cinematic meditation that follows French soccer star Zinedine Zidane’s in real time over the course of a match, and Tara Mateik’s reenactment of the historic 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Artworks are presented alongside historic sports memorabilia—from 1970s Nike sneakers to original McLaren Racing steering wheels—revealing the intertwined histories of creativity, athleticism, and spectacle.

Ultimately, Get in the Game honors the resilience, energy, and imagination that define sports culture, while inviting visitors to consider how art reframes these themes across time and place. Immersive installations extend the experience beyond the visual, encouraging audiences to step into the arena.

Presented artists are Virgil Abloh, Emma Amos, Alexandre Arrechea, Ernie Barnes, Álvaro Barrington, Lyndon Barrois Sr., Holly Bass, Kevin Beasley, Willie Birch, Andrea Bowers, Mark Bradford, Thom Browne, Reggie Burrows Hodges, Miguel Calderón, Alejandra Carles-Tolrá, Ryan James Caruthers, Karla Diaz, Omar Victor Diop, Rosalyn Drexler, Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Buck Ellison, Cara Erskine, Kota Ezawa, Derek Fordjour, Samuel Fosso, Sam Frésquez, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno, Daniel Green, Chase Hall, Sko Habibi (Jaško Begović), Hugh Hayden, Danny Hess, Mark Igloliorte, Carling Jackson, Cameron Jamie, Brian Jungen, Titus Kaphar, Martin Kazanietz, Savanah Leaf, Cary Leibowitz, Shaun Leonardo, Nelson Leirner, Jerome Liebling, Glenn Ligon and Byron Kim, Radmila Lolly, Roberto Lugo, Louis Vuitton Malletier, Katrina Majkut, Tara Mateik, Sam McKinniss, Julie Mehretu, Lee Moriarty, LeRoy Neiman, Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi, Betsy Odom, Catherine Opie, Gabriel Orozco, Grace Rosario Perkins, Paul Pfeiffer, Cheryl Pope, Ronny Quevedo, Deborah Roberts, Sheena Rose, Ben Sakoguchi, Ivan Salcido, William Scott, Joan Semmel, Jean Shin, Yinka Shonibare, Gary Simmons, Tabitha Soren, Ashley Teamer, Felandus Thames, Hank Willis Thomas, and Jake Troyli.

NSU Art Museum: VR Immersive Art

 

Enjoy VR Immersive Art at NSU Art Museum from June 23 at 11:00 am - July 30 at 3:00 pm. Join in for an immersive, experimental artmaking session using VR/AR technology and your creativity. NSU Art Museum is offering guided VR art sessions by appointment only now through July 30th. 

Create your own original work of Virtual art in response to an artwork on view in the museum's exhibitions. Museum interns will guide you through the session using OpenBrush, a VR painting program.  These sessions will be offered by appointment only on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, included with museum admission, & can accommodate up to 3 people each session. One session will be up to a 2-hour experience with the VR Headsets. REGISTER HERE.

SaveArtSpace presents The Extravagance of the Quotidian, a public art exhibition on bus shelter ad space in Miami, FL, opening July 31, 2026, curated by Hermes Berrío.

 

SaveArtSpace is proud to present The Extravagance of the Quotidian, a public art exhibition on bus shelter ad space in Miami, FL, opening July 31, 2026, curated by Hermes Berrío.

What is the most extraordinary thing we walk past every day?

Not everything meaningful arrives with spectacle. Sometimes it’s already there; hanging from a clothesline, sitting on a sidewalk, glowing under fluorescent light at the corner store, carrying the marks of labor, routine, and survival.

The Extravagance of the Quotidian is an invitation to look closer at the everyday and recognize its weight, its beauty, and its contradictions. This open call seeks artists whose work transforms the familiar into something undeniable; where ordinary objects, domestic rituals, street corners, gestures, and fragments of daily life become containers for memory, identity, struggle, humor, and grace.

What we call ordinary is often where life reveals itself most honestly. In public space, these works become interruptions; small monuments to the lives we are living, even when no one is looking.

All artists are invited of all ages and talents to submit their artwork between May 4 and June 15, 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.

The application fee is $35 for 1-3 images; each additional image carries a $10 fee. Fees support the production of the exhibition, including the purchase of bus shelter ad space. All fees paid to SaveArtSpace are 100% tax deductible donations. 

Selected artists will be announced after June 29, 2026. Public art will be on view starting July 31, 2026 in Miami, FL, and will be on view for at least one month.

The Contemporary Art Modern Project (CAMP) Gallery presents Under the Red Tent, an immersive fiber exhibition

 

The Contemporary Art Modern Project (CAMP Gallery) is currently running an incredible exhibition in collaboration with Red Thread Art Studio Miami, Under The Red Tent, an immersive fiber exhibition that brings together artists whose practices engage thread and textile as tools of storytelling, connection, and resistance. Red Thread Art Studio Miami was founded by fiber artist Aurora Molina. Under The Red Tent will be on view through Sunday, April 26th.

In alignment with The CAMP Gallery’s emphasis on participation and dialogue, Under The Red Tent incorporates a living oral-history archive that unfolds throughout the exhibition. The exhibition’s themes echo the novel The Red Tent by Anita Diamant, where the red tent becomes a physical sanctuary for women to gather during menstruation and childbirth, as a symbol of feminine community, strength, and generational wisdom.

Participating artists: Aida Tejada, Angela Bolaños, Anna Biondo, Aurora Molina, Bella Cardim, Cynthia Passavanti, Debora Rosental, Eva Llarena, Fernanda Froes, Flavia Fortuna, Flor Godward, Juliana Torres, Katia Bandeira de Mello, Marine Fonteyne, Mila Hajjar, Mirele Volkart, Paola Mondolfi, Robertha Blatt, Sarah Laing and Susanne Schirato.

Experience the Opening of "Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture" at the Pérez Art Museum Miami on March 19, 2026

 

Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture explores the dynamic interplay between athletic performance and artistic expression. Coinciding with major international sporting events taking place in Miami—the Miami Open, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the FIFA World Cup, the exhibition positions Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) as a site where global audiences converge to reflect on the cultural impact of sport. In a city shaped by exchange and diversity, the exhibition underscores how games and competitions create common ground across traditions, identities, and rivalries.

Sam Fresquez, NASCAR Nation, 2022; courtesy of the artist and Lisa Sette Gallery, Phoenix, AZ; © Sam Fresquez; photo courtesy of the artist

Featuring more than 100 works by artists from around the world—including highlights from PAMM’s collection—Get in the Game demonstrates how sport has inspired both personal expression and shared cultural memory. Visitors encounter Ernie Barnes’s soulful depictions of neighborhood basketball games, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s cinematic meditation that follows French soccer star Zinedine Zidane’s in real time over the course of a match, and Tara Mateik’s reenactment of the historic 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Artworks are presented alongside historic sports memorabilia—from 1970s Nike sneakers to original McLaren Racing steering wheels—revealing the intertwined histories of creativity, athleticism, and spectacle.

Hugh Hayden. Nubian Queen, 2022. Synthetic hair, basketball rim, and backboard. 149 x 50 1/2 x 26 inches. Collection Pérez Art Museum Miami, museum purchased with funds provided by PAMM’s Collectors Council. © Hugh Hayden; Courtesy Lisson Gallery

Ultimately, Get in the Game honors the resilience, energy, and imagination that define sports culture, while inviting visitors to consider how art reframes these themes across time and place. Immersive installations extend the experience beyond the visual, encouraging audiences to step into the arena.

On view: March 19, 2026 – August 23, 2026.

Lee Moriarty. Summer Garden Selfie, 2024. Collection Pérez Art Museum Miami, gift of Adam Abdalla. © Lee Moriarty

Betsy Odom, Bulldog 30 shoulder pads 2009; courtesy of the artist; © Betsy Odom; photo: courtesy of the artist

Miami Design District Public Art Tour

 

Enjoy the Miami Design District Public Art Tour on Saturday, March 21st from 11am – 12pm. Join the Miami Design District for a walking tour of the district, explore the history of the art and architecture that characterize the neighborhood. Visit outdoor installations and murals including Buckminster Fuller Fly’s Eye Dome, Virgil Abloh’s Dollar a Gallon, Criola’s Interdimensional Portal, and more. Meet in front of the Fly’s Eye Dome on the first floor of Palm Court (enter at 140 NE 39th Street). This Event is Free & Open to the Public. RSVP HERE.

Public Art in the Miami Design District | Katie Stout: Gargantua’s Thumb

 

A Must-See in the Miami Design District, Katie Stout: Gargantua’s Thumb - located throughout the neighborhood, Miami, Florida 33137. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Miami Design District’s Annual Design Commission, Katie Stout transforms the neighborhood with “Gargantua’s Thumb”, a series of sculptural benches that merge function, fantasy, and play. Stout brings a fantastical cast of furniture to life, including a dog and whale-shaped bench. Each piece begins as a small, hand-sculpted clay animal that is later digitally scanned and enlarged, encouraging people to rest, explore, and engage with their surroundings. Suspended from the trees, clusters of colorful orbs inspired by flora and fauna motifs transform the streets into a whimsical world of motion and wonder.

Wynwood Art District Second Saturdays Art Walk

 

Saturday, February 14th from 7-11pm enjoy the Wynwood Art District Second Saturday Art Walk. Experience open galleries, studios and alternative art spaces throughout the district; located just north of downtown between 23rd and 30th streets and NW 2nd Avenue.

Arts, Culture, & Nature: How To Be A Tourist In The Betsy Hotel’s Backyard

 

With nine art galleries, live jazz every night, a packed schedule of arts and culture programming, and an in-house specialty coffee shop, The Betsy is like a city within a city. But step out their front door, and Miami Beach beckons.

One of the world’s most iconic destinations, Miami Beach has a dynamic artistic energy to match its vibrant nightlife and trademark beach scene. Live music, modern art, rich history, and spectacular architecture.

The Art Deco Historic District 

Miami Beach’s glamorously retro Art Deco Historic District is made for wandering, awash in color and brimming with architectural landmarks. The area is a street photographer’s dream — with pastel backdrops and plenty of unusual shapes and styles. For the history buff, book a walking tour and get the stories behind the district’s distinctive architecture. True art deco enthusiasts should stop by the Art Deco Museum and the Art Deco Welcome Center for an even deeper dive into Miami Beach’s fascinating architectural heritage.

Ocean Drive 

The quintessential Miami Beach street, Ocean Drive is the Art Deco capital of the world, spanning 1st to 15th Streets and buzzing with restaurants, shops, and a world-famous row of hotels. Cruise down the newly car-free Ocean Drive, on foot or by bike (available for rent right in front of The Betsy), and refuel with a sunset cocktail on The Betsy’s porch, with a front row seat to the magic of Miami’s most iconic avenue.

KX2 Studio Video + Recent Installations + Upcoming Events and Shows

Hello Friends, Colleagues and Fellow Art Lovers, As we step into the new year, we wanted to share a quick update from the studio and a new video that offers a look at what we've been working on recently. The past months have been full, with a lot of time spent developing new ideas and pushing the work forward. This video captures a bit of that process and the direction things are moving. Looking ahead, the year is shaping up to be a busy one, with several fairs on the horizon, upcoming shows in new markets, and a growing list of commissions underway. We're excited about the momentum building as the year gets underway and look forward to sharing more as things unfold. ~ Dana & Ruth CLICK TO WATCH Local Studio + Art Walk Invite Arts and Culture Center Hollywood, FL January 17, 5pm For those of you local to South Florida, Dana will also be participating in the Downtown Hollywood Art Walk this Saturday as part of her residency at the Arts and Culture Center. The evening will begin with a Champagne Welcome and Curated Tour led by the Artists in Residence, followed by the Art Walk throughout downtown. It's a great opportunity to see work in person, connect, and kick off the weekend — we'd love to see you there. Recent Installations We're grateful to the galleries and partners who place our work in such thoughtful collections and interiors. Custom projects continue to be an important part of our practice, and we always enjoy collaborating on site-specific and commissioned work. Feel free to reach out if you'd like more information. CONTACT THE STUDIO Upcoming Shows Sponder Gallery Art Palm Beach January 28 - February 1 Laura Rathe Dallas Group Show February 7 - March 14 Square One Gallery Three Person Show opening February 13