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Exhibitions at the Library
Art Services & Exhibitions Division
About
The Library System has a long history of cultural and educational exhibitions, and makes a special call to artists on a rolling basis for temporary exhibitions that correspond to selected annual themes and/or that highlight the library’s permanent art collection and services.
Additionally, the Vasari Project is an archive that documents the development of the visual arts in Miami‑Dade County since 1945.
For more information about the art collection, exhibition programs, call 305‑375‑5599 or e‑mail art@mdpls.org.
Art at the Library
Permanent Art Collection
A collection of over 7,000 works with focus on African American, Latino, and Miami artists. The Vasari Project
Dedicated to documenting, collecting and preserving Miami‑Dade County's art history from 1945 to the present. Virtual Art Exhibitions
Virtual exhibitions highlighting works from the library's art collection. Each exhibit features high-resolution scans of the artwork and is searchable.
A collection of over 7,000 works with focus on African American, Latino, and Miami artists. The Vasari Project
Dedicated to documenting, collecting and preserving Miami‑Dade County's art history from 1945 to the present. Virtual Art Exhibitions
Virtual exhibitions highlighting works from the library's art collection. Each exhibit features high-resolution scans of the artwork and is searchable.
A Visual Narrative
Miami-Dade Public Library System's Permanent Art Collection and Exhibitions
A Closer Look at the Artwork of Emilio Sanchez
Library Artist-in-Residence Program
Interview with Jacob Brillhart, Rocco Ceo, Victor Deupi
Library Exhibitions
Pedestrian 1985 & 2015
Street Photography In Downtown with Liam Crotty and David Spitzer
Exhibitions & Programs
Patagonia Nature: Conservancy and Rewilding / Patagonia Natural Parque Refugio Exploradores Esencial: Un Llamado a la Conservación
By Arturo Fahrenkrog
May 2 – June 30, 2025
Opening Reception
Thursday, May 22, 2025
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Patagonia is more than an awe-inspiring landscape; it serves as a living reminder of the essential connection between nature and the future. Within its mountains, glaciers, rivers, and forests lies the essence of water and wildlife, a fragile balance requiring protection. This bilingual exhibition aims to capture the untamed beauty of this land while emphasizing the urgency of its conservation.
Patagonia es más que un paisaje imponente; es un recordatorio vivo de la relación esencial entre la naturaleza y nuestro futuro. En sus montañas, glaciares, ríos y bosques se encuentra la esencia del agua y la vida salvaje, un equilibrio frágil que debemos proteger. A través de esta exposición bilingüe, busco capturar la belleza indómita de este territorio, pero también la urgencia de conservarlo.
Centenarian Japanese Artist Yuki’s Friendship Chigiri-e
By Yuki Kohyama, Curated by Yaeko Koizumi Knaus and Hiromi Furutani
May 2 - July 31, 2025
Opening Reception
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
At nearly 102 years old, Yuki Kohyama is an extraordinary artist of Chigiri-e, a traditional Japanese art form that transforms torn handmade paper into breathtaking one-of-a-kind compositions. This exhibition aims to unite cultures and foster friendships through the beauty of Kohyama’s delicate and intricate works, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with Japanese artistic traditions. Kohyama’s work is deeply rooted in themes of nature, incorporating flowers, fruits, vegetables, landscapes and animals.
Existence: Pending Approval
By Katherine ‘Neco’ Kafruni
April 28 – July 25, 2025
Opening Reception
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Explore the fragmentation of identity shaped by immigration, memory loss, labor, and bureaucratic control through Existence: Pending Approval. Developed over nearly a decade, the artist’s search for selfhood materializes through documents, found objects, and personal artifacts that form a visual language of resistance against systems of classification.
Celebrating 85 Years of Living the Dream and Leaving a Legacy
Presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter
March 1 – June 1, 2025
Step into a world of inspiration and empowerment as we celebrate 85 years of remarkable achievements and contributions by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter in Miami-Dade County. Celebrating 85 Years of Living the Dream and Leaving a Legacy, highlights the enduring impact of women who have dedicated their lives to fostering community, advocating for equality and creating lasting change.
About the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter
Since its charter on April 27, 1940, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Gamma Zeta Omega organization has become a cornerstone of the Miami-Dade County community, championing a myriad of causes and initiatives. The Gamma Zeta Omega chapter holds the distinction of being the first graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha chartered in Florida and the first chartered graduate chapter of a Black Greek-lettered sorority in Miami.
Chain Reaction
By IOAC (International Online Art Collective)
February 14 – April 10, 2025
Reception
Friday, March 28, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Chain Reaction is a unique and evolutionary art exhibit created by the International Online Art Collective (IOAC) showcasing the creative synergy of 14 artists who inspired one another through a dynamic process of artistic exchange. Beginning with a single piece, each square inspires the next, provoking a chain reaction of other artworks. This artistic reaction grew during a two-year period, creating 100 works assembled into one multimedia art installation.
Squash
By Charles Humes Jr.
January 31 – April 9, 2025
Experience the bold exhibition titled Squash - consisting of 20 watercolor paintings and an assortment of drawings and mix-media works by painter and muralist Charles Humes Jr.
Humes depicts images of Florida City and Homestead’s agricultural farming fields, featuring migrant workers harvesting several crops, including squash. The paintings highlighted in Squash are studies of Humes’ seemingly landscape view – the endless panoramic crop fields, rows of vast brilliant greens and the golden hues of squash.
Artyping: Typewriter Books
By Claire Jeanine Satin
January 31 – April 17, 2025
Explore the world of typewriters through Artyping: Typewriter Books, an imaginative exhibition featuring sculptural pieces using physical components from typewriters, such as ribbons, spools, and keys, alongside elements from their modern counterparts - computers.
Forbidden Pages… In Flight
By Rosa Naday Garmendia
January 10 – April 3, 2025
Forbidden Pages… In Flight is an art and social engagement exhibition launched in early 2023 to support the freedom to read. It utilizes broadsides and letterpress printing to highlight over 2,500 banned or challenged books, featuring various art forms like prints, zines and installations. Notable works include pieces inspired by titles such as The Bluest Eye and Gender Queer: A Memoir. The exhibit encourages reflection on the power of these texts and serves as a platform for dialogue about free expression and education.
