January at The Bass Museum of Art: Upcoming Exhibitions, Programs, and Cultural Events
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The Bass Museum of Art presented a full calendar of exhibitions and public programs throughout January, combining contemporary art, education, and community-focused events in Miami Beach. The month included both signature museum programs and large-scale cultural gatherings.
The museum opened the year with Third Thursdays: Miami Beach a Million Years Ago, held on January 15. The event featured an outdoor walking talk and tour led by local historian Malcolm Lauredo, blending storytelling, projections, and archival material to explore the geological and cultural history of Miami Beach. The evening concluded inside the museum with a pop-up research display of historical artifacts and photographs.
Also on January 15, We Met at The Bass took place as part of Third Thursdays. Organized in collaboration with We Met in Miami, the program combined a guided museum experience with facilitated conversations designed to encourage social connection among participants.
Earlier in the month, on January 10, the museum hosted Art Cares: Diamonds and Inner Fortitude, a family-focused workshop at The Bass Creativity Center. The session explored resilience and connection through drawing and hands-on artmaking inspired by works on view, including references to assume vivid astro focus: XI.
Music programming was highlighted on January 9 with South Beach Jazz Festival Society Jazz Night, featuring Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra with guest vocalist Carla Cook. The open-air concert took place in Collins Park, with a VIP reception hosted at the museum.
On January 22, The Bass resumed Bass Babies, a weekly art program for children ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers, focused on early learning through sensory-based activities combining art and music. The program runs through April 30 at The Bass Creativity Center.
Family audiences were welcomed on January 25 for the Family Day and STEAM+ Celebration, which connected art with science, light, reflection, and symmetry through interactive activities inspired by current exhibitions.
The museum’s annual black-tie fundraiser, The Bass Ball, was held on January 29 under the theme Kaleidoscopic. Proceeds from the evening supported The Bass’ exhibitions and education initiatives.
Adult audiences closed out the month on January 31 with Workshops at The Bass: In Dialogue, an immersive art and writing experience led by Neysa King. The workshop engaged participants with the exhibition Lawrence Lek: NOX Pavilion through guided viewing, writing exercises, and group discussion.
Throughout January, visitors also explored major exhibitions currently on view. Lawrence Lek: NOX Pavilion remains open through April 26, 2026, presenting an immersive installation centered on artificial intelligence and speculative futures. Jack Pierson: The Miami Years, on view through August 16, 2026, examines the artist’s relationship with Miami and the city’s influence on his work.
The museum additionally announced its 2026 Teen Art Exhibition, with submissions accepted through February 8. The exhibition, themed “Time,” is scheduled to open on March 19.
The Bass Museum of Art is located at 2100 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Full program details and upcoming events are available at The Bass.