The Bass Announces Winter Programs, Exhibitions, and Community Events in Miami Beach
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The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach has announced a slate of winter programs, exhibitions, and community events for visitors of all ages, ranging from hands-on workshops and family activities to long-term exhibitions and partnerships with local cultural organizations.
Workshops and Public Programs
The museum is presenting Workshops @ The Bass: Collaboration Reframed – Exploring Photo and Material Play with Eva Llarena, a session for adults 21 and older that includes a guided tour of assume vivid astro focus’s installation XI and a Polaroid photoshoot in the exhibition space. Participants explore how color, pattern, and collaboration transform the gallery, then create a framed Polaroid to take home. All materials are provided, and classes are priced at $15 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. Interested visitors can register here for additional details and registration.
In Breakfast at The Bass: Meet Jasa McKenzie, Associate Curator for The Bass, Executive Director Silvia Karman Cubiñá will introduce the museum’s new Associate Curator, Jasa McKenzie. McKenzie’s curatorial practice focuses on identity, human connection, and imaginative approaches to exhibition making, informed by prior work with The Great Northern in Minneapolis and large-scale projects such as the Hawaiʻi Triennial, documenta fifteen, Desert X, and the Berlin Biennale. Attendees can RSVP here to add the program to their calendars.
The Shop at The Bass will host OBJECT/SUBJECT, a one-day pop-up presented by Ariana Design Studio and Studio AF Miami. The event features a curated collection of artist-intervened rings and small collectible artworks that sit at the intersection of jewelry, design, and fine art. Visitors can explore the works in person and purchase pieces on-site. Those interested can RSVP here for more information.
Family and Youth Programs
Family Day at The Bass will feature Patterns of Love, a program in the Creativity Center inspired by the exhibition Faire Foyer: Sarah Crowner in Dialogue with Etel Adnan. Families are invited to create bold geometric compositions that explore balance and connection, aligning with themes of love and community. Visitors can add the event to their calendar through the museum’s website.
The same Family Day will include Soundscapes, presented by Miami Children’s Chorus, an immersive choral program directed by conductors Liana Salinas, Ananya Akula, and Supitcha Kansirisin. The Allegro and Sonata ensembles will perform a varied choral repertoire among the museum’s installations, building on Miami Children’s Chorus’s six-decade history of community-based vocal music. Additional details are available here on the event page.
The Bass is also offering Bass Babies, a weekly program for children ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers. Led by teaching artist Paloma Dueñas, the sessions combine art and music to introduce colors, shapes, patterns, numbers, and letters through sensory-based projects that support early learning and creativity. Registration is $20 per class for members and $25 for nonmembers, with bundle discounts available. Families can register online and contact the museum with questions.
Spring Art Camps at The Bass Creativity Center will welcome children ages 4 to 12 for full-day sessions focused on sculpture, painting, design, and other hands-on projects. Teaching artists lead themed activities that encourage exploration, self-expression, and confidence-building through art. Registration information, package options, and pricing can be found by signing up here on the museum’s website.
Exhibitions Now on View
The Bass has opened Isaac Julien: Vagabondia, featuring the British artist’s 2000 film and video installation gifted to the museum’s collection by Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz. The work reflects Sir Isaac Julien’s exploration of the moving image, cultural memory, and the dispersion of Black communities across the diaspora. Visitors can learn more about the exhibition and plan a visit through the museum’s website.
Also on view is The Kaleidoscopic: Writing Histories Through the Collection, which reimagines The Bass’s permanent collection as a shifting archive rather than a fixed timeline. The exhibition invites visitors to see the collection as a layered, multivocal space in which narratives are constantly revisited and revised. Additional information is available here for those planning a visit.
The Bass is also presenting additional exhibitions, including Nox Pavilion, Michelangelo Pistoletto: Mirror of Eternity 2025, and assume vivid astro focus: XI. A full list of current exhibitions can be found on the museum’s current exhibitions page.
Community and Partner Events
The museum is highlighting Into the Magic City, a seasonal program by Miami City Ballet featuring George Balanchine’s Serenade and Tarantella, alongside a world premiere by choreographer Alexei Ratmansky honoring the company’s founder, Toby Lerner Ansin. Patrons can purchase tickets online directly from Miami City Ballet.
As part of Open House Miami, The Bass will offer complimentary admission and self-guided tours, providing visitors with maps, exhibition descriptions, and access to a digital guide through Bloomberg Connect. Guests can move through the galleries at their own pace and focus on areas of interest. More information and timed entry options are available by reserving tickets here through Eventbrite.