Bakehouse Art Complex Announces OPEN CALL for Miami Artists for their 2026 Summer Open, a program dedicated to supporting Miami-based artists by providing free communal workspace to support their practices

Summer Open Applications Are Now Open!

Bakehouse Art Complex in Wynwood announces the sixth edition of Summer Open, a program dedicated to supporting Miami-based artists by providing free communal workspace to support their practices.

For twelve weeks, eight selected artists will have access to Bakehouse's facilities and an opportunity to foster relationships and engage with the organization's community of artists. The program will also offer opportunities for creative and professional development through studio visits, networking events, internal artist programming, and more.

Want to Apply? Here's What You Need to Know:

✧ Artists and creatives working in any medium and based in Miami-Dade County are eligible to apply.

✧ There is no application fee and the program is free for those invited to attend.

✧ Applications are now open and are due no later than March 13, 2026 at 11:45 pm EST.

Still have questions? Sign up for the BAC information session on February 25th at 6 PM 

APPLY HERE

The applications for the 2026 Summer Open and will be made available on February 13, 2026.

Applications are due no later than March 13 at 11:45 pm EST.

Selected artists will be notified the week of April 8th

Program Dates: June 15 — September 18, 2026

Zero Empty Spaces DCOTA Open Studios

 

You're invited to experience Zero Empty Spaces Open Studios at The Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) on Friday, November 21st from 4-7pm for an inspiring evening of creativity & connection. Explore the studios of resident artists, discover their incredible work, ask questions, and even start your own art collection! Enjoy art classes, live demonstrations, and the chance to commission custom pieces. Don't miss this unique opportunity to support local talent in our community and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art. This Event is Free & Open to the Public | RSVP HERE.

This studio is located inside the Design Center Of The Americas. The easiest way to locate the space is to park at the *MAIN ENTRANCE* in the center of the building near the overhang and the roundabout. Upon walking into the lobby, you will walk to the conceirge desk at the end of the lobby. The Zero Empty Spaces studio space is located down the hallway on the left hand side when the hallway opens to Atrium B.

NEW Zero Empty Spaces Studio Preview & Info Session For Artists (St. Pete)

 

Zero Empty Spaces is excited to make new affordable artist studio spaces available in The St. Pete / Tampa area in the Tyrone Square Mall in partnership with Simon Property Group.

Location - 6901 22nd Ave N, Suite #740, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 (In The Dillards Wing Of The Mall) SEE EVENTBRITE INVITE for more info.

Interested artists are invited to join for a preview on Saturday afternoon (1/11/2025) 11AM-12PM when Zero Empty Spaces will host an open house preview with Zero Empty Spaces team.

All spaces are $2.50/sqft including water & electric on a month to month basis. (Average space 120sqf = $300/mo + tax)

Zero Empty Spaces (ZES) a rapidly growing affordable artist studio/vacancy management company that creates affordable artist studios in vacant spaces around the country where artists can create and collaborate at an affordable price. The concept expands the appreciation of all genres of art and helps to create a thriving cultural community in the cities surrounding each location.

For more info from Next City - https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/using-vacant-commercial-spaces-as-affordable-artist-studios-is-a-win-win

For more information on Zero Empty Spaces log on to https://www.zeroemptyspaces.com/about or e-mail info@zeroemptyspaces.com

Experience 'The Light You Bring' Fall Exhibition at Studio 18 Art Complex in Pembroke Pines

 

The Studio 18 Art Complex in the City of Pembroke Pines cordially invites art lovers and aficionados to experience the Opening Reception of The Light You Bring on Friday, August 16th from 7-9pm. This group art exhibition is on view August 16 through October 12, 2024. Organized in partnership with Arts United, this exhibit explores the inherent light within each of us, using vibrant colors, evocative textures, and thought-provoking forms.

William Quigley, Kharmic Peace, 11″ x 14″, $105.00

It’s an invitation to recognize and celebrate the unique light we bring to the world, inspiring self-discovery, and empowerment. Join us in illuminating the darkness and creating a brighter future! This Event is FREE and Open to the Public, guests will enjoy live music and complimentary refreshments at the Studio 18 Art Complex, located at 1101 Poinciana Drive in Pembroke Pines, FL 33025.

ArtsUnited is dedicated to fostering a vibrant artistic community by celebrating diverse talent, cultivating creative expression, and promoting cultural inclusivity. Through dynamic programs and partnerships, the organization empowers artists and enriches the lives of community members.

Studio 18 Art Complex is an 11,000 sq ft. multi-faceted art space offering affordable studios for emerging and mid-career artists. The complex showcases compelling and innovative artwork, serving the community by presenting varied exhibitions, workshops, and events year round. The resident artists participate in exhibitions throughout the year drawing crowds of people, while also enjoying 24-hour secure access and the ability to teach their craft in classrooms and have full use of the artists’ lounge. Learn more about the Studio 18 Complex resident artists HERE.

Photographer Ken Harrison, In the Shadow, 11″ x 14″, $250.00

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.

Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines Presents PRINT DAY on May 4th with a Full Day of FREE Printmaking Workshops

The Studio 18 Art Complex will host a Print Day event on Saturday, May 4th from 1 – 6pm. Join Studio 18 Resident Artists and participate in fun FREE printmaking workshops all day at the Studio 18 Art Complex in Pembroke Pines. No registration is necessary, and workshop signups will be done in person at the front desk of Studio18 at the day of the event.

Enjoy a vibrant day of printmaking at the Studio 18 Art Complex in the City of Pembroke Pines. Explore workshops and unleash your creativity in the open studio spaces and support local artists at the Studio 18 Art Market. There will also be a community studio space for artists and guests who want to delve into self-led printmaking!


Print Day Schedule:
12:30 PM | Doors Open
1-3 PM| Gel Print Workshop
3-6 PM | Art Market in the Gallery
4-6 PM | Dry Point Etching Workshop

Studio 18 Art Complex is an 11,000 sq ft. multi-faceted art space offering affordable studios for emerging and mid-career artists. The complex showcases compelling and innovative artwork, serving the community by presenting varied exhibitions, workshops, and events year round. The resident artists participate in exhibitions throughout the year drawing crowds of people, while also enjoying 24-hour secure access and the ability to teach their craft in classrooms and have full use of the artists’ lounge. Learn more about the Studio 18 Complex resident artists HERE.

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.

Enjoy Open House at Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines with a Full Day of Free Creative Workshops

 

The Studio 18 Art Complex will host an Open House event on Saturday, March 16th from 11am – 6pm. Join Studio 18 Resident Artists and participate in fun FREE creative workshops all day at the Studio 18 Art Complex in Pembroke Pines. No registration is necessary, and workshop signups will be done in person at the front desk of Studio18 at the day of the event.

The Open House schedule begins with Muzzling Your Inner Heckler workshop from 11:30am – 12:30pm featuring artist Mary Gallagher Stout in the Main Gallery. From 1:00 – 2:30pm guests will experience Pinch Pot workshop in Classroom #2 with artist Jose Pita Vazque. Then from 3:00 – 4:30pm artist Daniel Marosi presents a workshop called Mix-It-Up in Classroom #1, from 4:00 – 5:00pm Workshop TBD. Guests will enjoy a Closing Happy Hour with Live Music from 5:00 – 6:00pm featuring Cristina Jaramillo.

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.

City of Fort Lauderdale Offering Artist Rental Space

 

Studio 701

South Side Cultural Arts Center, will now be offering affordable rental spaces, Studio 701.

Studio 701 gives instructors the opportunity to rent space at an affordable cost and the flexibility to market and take payment from their participants using their preferred method. For more information, click here. Deadline: April 30, 2021.

Studio 701

South Side Cultural Arts Center
701 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
southside@fortlauderdale.gov
(954)828-6250

Storefront Art Studio in Downtown Hollywood presents a dual art exhibition, 'Ideal Situation', featuring artists Jill Weisberg & Brian Gefen

Storefront Art Studio is pleased to present IDEAL SITUATION, a dual exhibition of Brian Gefen and Jill Weisberg. This collaboration is a culmination of current social and political situations. Using vintage printed materials, pop-culture iconography and a vibrant color palette, Gefen and Weisberg communicate their views in different ways both using a mixed-media approach.

Jill Weisberg's 'Fast, Fast, Fast'

Gefen uses pop culture to illustrate how society puts priorities on entertainment, not factual information. Weisberg's intention is to show how feminism has been commodified for profit by using advertisements from vintage women's magazines. Both artists' work are a treat for the eyes, encouraging the viewer to look deeper into the works and find meaning.

Brian Gefen's 'Too close to the Viewfinder'

Storefront Art Studio is an exhibition space in the heart of Downtown Hollywood, Florida and the working studios of local artists Jill Weisberg and Brian Gefen. It is a dedicated site for artists and creatives to showcase their work in an environment that melds seamlessly with the traditional architecture of Downtown Hollywood, while also being a rallying point for cultural events and vibrant social interaction.

Jill Weisberg's 'Golden Gal'

The two open platforms that flank the entrance to Storefront are exhibition walls that can be viewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Once inside, viewers and visitors become a part of the exhibition, themselves, integrated into a dynamic community environment with locally-driven programming.

Brian Gefen's 'Bob, Bob Bang'

We recently had the pleasure to chat with the artists about their shared studio space and gallery, as well as their work and art careers:

Q: We think it's amazing that you both create art together, can you tell us more about your partnership and the art space that you share? 

A: (Jill) We both had our separate studios before we met, it was only natural that we would work together because we enjoy being together. Storefront Art Studio is a literal storefront commercial space on Hollywood Boulevard and is where we create our artwork as well as curate shows together. It's located in Downtown Hollywood, Florida which is a super fun place to have a studio. 


Q: What do you feel is the best part about being an artist and how did you each get started on this path? 

A: (Brian) My own choice to do whatever I want artistically. I made art as a child but didn't realize until High School that this could be a lifestyle and creative outlet when I was introduced to photography.

    (Jill) I really enjoy working with different materials and I also get to express myself in a therapeutic way. I come from a very creative family and have been painting and drawing since I was a small child. I made a career in graphic design, but my true calling is public art. 


Q: You both have your own unique style, yet your art blends so well together – where does your individual inspiration come from, can you tell us what your creative process is like? 

A: (Brian) I am very compulsive and I constantly want to make new work. I get more enjoyment out of creating work when I make a series. When I work with that series, I get satisfaction through the exploration of process and materials. Also, I am influenced by current themes of visual representation that I translate into my own style.

    (Jill) My work heavily influenced by imagery and advertisements from vintage women's magazines. There is something just so fascinating about seeing those striking visuals from a bygone era. I am also very attracted to materials that dazzle the eye. I use the magazines as a starting point and then either re-draw or collage materials on top to create a new composition that often shifts the context or subverts the original vintage imagery. 


Q: Is there an artist or artists whom you both admire, or who inspires you and your work?

A: (Brian) For me, it's not about a particular artist, I am inspired by art history and life around me. 

    (Jill) I am very much influenced by feminist artists who use type and images together to evoke emotional responses such as Jenny Holzer and Barbara Kreuger. I am also heavily influenced by graphic design and typography because I spent so much of my life working in that field. 


Q: What advice can you share for anyone looking to pursue their passion in the arts? 

A: (Brian) If you are truly passionate about being an artist, you will make art because you have that ability. Regardless of what anyone else says, if making art gives you satisfaction, that's all you should care about.

     (Jill) When I taught graphic design I would always tell the students to have a separate arts practice away from their graphic design work. That way you have your own special thing you can work on and completely express yourself with no restrictions. 


Q: What are your plans for Art Basel Miami Week, you're known for hosting exciting events at your art gallery/studio space in Hollywood that draw great crowds – can we expect anything to share with our readers and art fans who like to attend a wide array of South Florida events during Art Week? 


A: (Jill) We will have our current show up, Ideal Situation, at Storefront Art Studio and because of the way the exterior storefronts flank the viewer, our work can be seen 24/7 from the outside. We will also be visiting Miami to support and participate in shows and visit with friends in from out of town.

Art exhibitions and events can be staged at Storefront, so please enquire via email: hello@storefrontartstudio.com / Hours are  by appointment only. IDEAL SITUATION will be on view through December 22nd, 2019. For more information visit www.storefrontartstudio.com

Experience the work of Sri Prabha, Elaine Defibaugh & Lori Nozick: 'Basel Week Private Viewings'

Experience the work of Sri Prabha, Elaine Defibaugh & Lori Nozick: 'Basel Week Private Viewings' Dec.3-8, 2019 during Miami Art Week 10am - 2pm (by appointment only). Collectors and art aficionados will have the opportunity to enjoy an intimate art experience 'Basel Week Private Viewings' in the artist studios of Sri Prabha, Elaine Defibaugh and Lori Nozick – resident artists at Fountainhead Studios. The artists will be hosting a unique destination for collectors to acquire artwork during Miami Art Week in an intimate setting of the artist's studio away from the bustle and noise of the art fair.

Storefront Art Studio's Open Studio Night & Ideal Situation Exhibition

Jill Weisberg's 'Pink Lady'

Enjoy Open Studios and the Ideal Situation exhibition at Storefront Art Studio in the heart of Downtown Hollywood. Storefront Art Studio is pleased to present IDEAL SITUATION, a dual exhibition of Brian Gefen and Jill C. Weisberg.

Brian Gefen's 'Bob Bob Bang'

Collectors, art aficionados and South Florida art-goers are invited to experience Open Studio Night and the dual exhibition IDEAL SITUATION at Storefront Art Studio in Downtown Hollywood on Thursday, November 14th from 7 – 11pm. The exhibition features the work of Brian Gefen and Jill C. Weisberg. This event is free and open to the public.

Jill Weisberg's 'Golden Gal'

Gefen and Weisberg’s visual voices are influenced with the current cultural and social landscape. Using vintage printed materials, pop-culture iconography and a vibrant color palette, Gefen and Weisberg communicate their views in different ways both using a mixed-media approach. Gefen uses pop culture to illustrate how society puts priorities on entertainment, not factual information. Weisberg’s intention is to show how the commodification of femininity by incorporating advertisements from vintage women’s magazines in her glittery mixed-media pieces. Both artists’ work are a treat for the eyes, encouraging the viewer to look deeper into the works and find meaning. The exhibition is on view through December 22nd, 2019.

Storefront Art Studio, Downtown Hollywood FL

Storefront Art Studio is an exhibition space in the heart of Downtown Hollywood, Florida and the working studios of local artists Jill Weisberg and Brian Gefen. It is a dedicated site for artists and creatives to showcase their work in an environment that melds seamlessly with the traditional architecture of Downtown Hollywood, while also being a rallying point for cultural events and vibrant social interaction. "We both had our separate studios before we met, it was only natural that we would work together because we enjoy being together. Storefront Art Studio is a literal storefront commercial space on Hollywood Boulevard and is where we create our artwork as well as curate shows together. It's located in Downtown Hollywood, Florida which is a super fun place to have a studio," explained artist Jill Weisberg.

Brian Gefen's 'Too close to the viewfinder'

The two open platforms that flank the entrance to Storefront are exhibition walls that can be viewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Once inside, viewers and visitors become a part of the exhibition, themselves, integrated into a dynamic community environment with locally-driven programming. Art exhibitions and events can be staged at Storefront, so please enquire. Hours are by appointment only. Email: hello@storefrontartstudio.com / Phone number: 954-546-0773. Visit www.storefrontartstudio.com for more information about this incredible art space, as well as upcoming shows and events.

Oolite Arts: Opening Reception & Artist Open Studios

Enjoy the opening night of “It will never become quite familiar to you” at Oolite Arts on Wednesday, July 17th from 7-9pm. Guests will experience an Opening Reception + Artist Open Studios + Alumni Grant drawing. The reception will be held alongside artist open studios, a quarterly event where art lovers can meet the resident artists in their workspaces and learn about their practice. Light bites and drinks will be served. Curated by Angelica Arbelaez. About the Exhibition: Through an exploration of intimate spaces and histories, eight artists investigate life with dual-heritage––having an identity in two places, a complicated relationship to each, and a longing for familiarity to both. With identities rooted in the United States and the global south, the artists manifest the nuances of intersectional identity in a series of deeply personal works creating collective meaning through empathy. This event is FREE and Open to the Public, RSVP here.

Showcasing Artists:

Cristine Brache
Amanda Bradley
Jesse Chun
Paloma Izquierdo
Natalia Lassalle Morillo
Michelle Lisa Polissaint
Jamilah Sabur
Agustina Woodgate