The Contemporary Evening Auction in November 2025 will feature artworks which capture the seismic shifts that occurred in art in the latter half of the 20th Century. Beginning with Post-War abstraction in America and Europe, through to Color-Field painting, Minimalism and the Pop Art movement, and into the critical postmodern inquiries of the 1980s and 1990s, this radical new mode of art-making fundamentally altered the course of art history, laying the foundations for the ar

From the Great Wall to the Yellow River, children and families will be taken on an adventure to beautiful and traditional China! The program features compositions by Chinese composers, performed by Frost musicians. Come along for the fun! Yun Xuan Cao, conductor   This concert is produced in partnership with the Frost Live Entertainment Management and Frost Orchestral Studies programs under the direction of Frost faculty member Gary Wood.    DATE AND TIME: SAT / JAN 17, 2026

Get in the holiday spirit with fresh, fun takes on your favorite holiday tunes—arranged by the creative minds of the Studio Jazz Writing Program! From swingin' carols to cool holiday grooves, it’s the music of the season like you’ve never heard it before. Plus, don’t miss Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite —Tchaikovsky meets the big band! Steve Guerra, director   DATE AND TIME: THU / NOV 20, 2025 / 7:30 P.M. ADDRESS: UM Gusman Concert Hall $20  $16  $10   Purchase tickets here

Swampspace proudly presents Super Cooper, an exhibition dedicated exclusively to alumni of The Cooper Union, a pioneering institution that transformed the landscape of higher education in America. Founded on the radical principle that education should be “free as air and water,” as articulated by Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union has cultivated generations of multidisciplinary artists whose practices reflect a deep commitment to intellectual rigor and creative freedom. T

ICA Miami’s Family Sundays series welcomes children of all abilities to engage with contemporary art through activities inspired by the museum’s exhibitions. The free, one-hour workshops engage families in hands-on art-making and creativity through storytelling, music, movement or art making (rotating weekly). Recommended for children enrolled Pre-K to 2nd grade. Accessibility Requests Please contact ICA Miami Education at 305-901-5272 for any accommodation or accessibility r

The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami presents an evening of orchestral brilliance as its graduate conductors take the stage to lead a program of masterworks in orchestral literature. This event is free. Under the direction of Alberto Bade, Yun Xuan Cao, Diego Hernandez, Linus Ip, and Shun Yao , the concert will highlight the depth and artistry of the Frost Orchestral Studies program. Each conductor will bring a unique interpretation to the repertoire, showcasi

Deck the Halls with History. This holiday season, celebrate timeless traditions at the Historic Stranahan House Museum – the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale and the epicenter of Broward County’s long and fascinating history. Ho Ho Hold that pose! The Historic Stranahan House Museum is baking the season bright with Cookies with Santa , presented by Amazon, on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Families are invited to capture their holiday photos with a five-minute fa

Brévo Theatre ( @brevotheatre ) is proud to present the second annual production of “Black Nativity”—a soul-stirring holiday tradition rooted in African American culture and faith. This year’s expanded run will take place in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties, with performances at the Sandrell Rivers Theater in Miami Dec. 11 - 14 and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Dec. 18 - 21 in Fort Lauderdale. The concert version on Dec. 6 kicks off the cross-county run at th

Christie's is honored to present our seasonal Tiffany auction dedicated to Louis Comfort Tiffany 's eponymous Studios in New York. This December we showcase The Albert Zuckerman Collection of Tiffany, including the impressive 'Birches and Irises' Landscape Window, and Important and Rare 'Daffodil' Chandelier, amongst more from the collection. Beloved patterns such as the 'Elaborate Peony', 'Tulip', 'Poppy' and 'Bamboo' will also be on offer from notable private collectors inc

The Open Invitational is a new fair dedicated to progressive art studios showcasing the work of artists with disabilities, with the aim of  building our artists’ careers and in the process dismantling outmoded hierarchies in the contemporary art world.  With openness as our guiding principle we seek to broaden public awareness of progressive art studios and disseminate incredible, unique, and urgent art to collectors and institutions. We launched in 2024 in the Design Distric

The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation, in partnership with The Miami Foundation, has announced the recipients of its 2025 Pérez CreARTE Grants, honoring organizations that are advancing South Florida’s vibrant arts and cultural community. Among this year’s grantees is The Motivational Edge, a Miami-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through arts, education, and mentorship. Through the CreARTE program, The Motivational Edge will receive funding to expand

The Miami Children’s Museum is once again bringing the magic of winter to South Florida with the return of Winter Wonderland: Sock Skating , opening to the public on Sunday, November 16, 2025 . The Museum’s What’s New Gallery  will transform into a sparkling indoor winter paradise, where families can glide, play, and explore—no ice skates required. Children and parents alike can enjoy sliding across the sock skating rink surrounded by festive décor, shimmering snowflakes, and

The Betsy South Beach presents a brilliant art and photography collection curated by hotel co-owner Lesley Goldwasser in nine property-wide galleries from Ocean Drive to Collins Avenue. The exhibition includes a never-before-seen collection of original archival photos and drawings by Christo and Jeanne-Claude presented in partnership with the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation and photographs of legends that shaped global world culture by Larry Fink, Art Shay, Ken Regan, D

Is it lyrical prose that drips off the page like honey? A story that twists your heart and turns your brain inside out? Or perhaps it’s a voice—a narrative voice so precise, so bold—that it cuts through the static of everything else you’ve read that year. Literary excellence isn’t just about style. It’s about daring. Depth. Disruption. Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed a surge of boundary-pushing fiction. Data from report indicates that from 2015 to 2024, the number of us

The fifth successful year of the CHROMA Art Show and Exhibition is fast approaching, marking another major event within the frenetic energy of Miami Art Week. From December 3rd to December 17th, the Lucid Art Gallery will host CHROMA 2025: Vital Impulses in Contemporary Art , featuring the work of 22 international artists. We had the pleasure of interviewing curator Graciela Montich , who detailed the complex, year-long process of shaping a cohesive, multi-media exhibition. M

From December 1-7, Miami once again transforms into a citywide canvas during Art Week. Across Miami Beach, Brickell, Wynwood and beyond, creativity spills from galleries to rooftops, promenades and supper clubs. Here’s your curated look at the week’s must-see moments. MIAMI BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Opening Reception of borderline at The Goodtime Hotel | 601 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 Found Photo Teen on the Phone in the Bathtub with rollers by Leah Mendez The

Explore the most exceptional exhibitions, installations and neighborhood highlights elevating Miami Art Week into a global cultural moment. During Miami Art Week (December 1-7), Greater Miami & Miami Beach  transforms into a citywide gallery, as museums, neighborhoods and public spaces come alive with art. Anchored by Art Basel Miami Beach  (December 5-7) with more than 250 galleries from 35 countries, the week also includes numerous other Miami Art Week Fairs , including Art

Miami Music Project announced its participation in the 2025 Give Miami Day, one of the nation’s largest annual giving campaigns, with a fundraising goal of $100,000 to support and expand its free music education programs for underserved youth across Miami-Dade County. Mitchlissa (violin, 8 years old), meets her mother Mispatch after the Fall Showcase at the Little Haiti Chapter in Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary. Photo: Miami Music Project “ We believe that the key to a bett

This December, the Miami Design District (MDD) will once again be the heart of Miami Art Week 2025 , hosting a vibrant mix of art, fashion, and design experiences. Expect exclusive fashion activations, gallery openings, public art, and culinary events that capture Miami’s creative spirit. Below are some of Miami Living's favortite picks! MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT 10TH ANNUAL DESIGN COMMISSION BY KATIE STOUT Debuting December 2025   The Miami Design District, in collaboration wit

Join us for a walking tour of the Miami Design District, as we explore the history of the art and architecture that characterize the neighborhood. We will visit outdoor installations and murals including Buckminster Fuller Fly's Eye Dome, Virgil Abloh’s Dollar a Gallon, Criola’s Interdimensional Portal, and more. DATE: Saturday, November 22, 2025 TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ADDRESS: Palm Court 140 NE 39th St Miami FL, 33137 RSVP ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of MDD