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Table of Contents

3 Arts & Culture in Downtown

4 Framing Arts & Culture in Downtown Miami

8 Cultural Venues

40 Artist Studios

42 Director’s Guide to Downtown

46 Dance, Theater, Film & More in Downtown Miami

50 Art In Unexpected Places

62 Cultural Sites Tour

3Downtown Miami Arts & Culture GuideDowntown Miami Arts & Culture Guide

In 2015-2016 the landscape of Downtown Miami, as with Miami

generally, is set for great change. With the real estate environment

geared for development, the arts and culture community is flexing and

shifting in order to find its place in the ever-changing landscape. As

with Soho in New York and the Mission District in San Francisco, as

areas become gentrified creative professionals working on the “fringe”

move to find more affordable work and exhibition space.

Downtown Miami has maintained a healthy creative presence with

the Downtown Art House collective space, as well as institutional

arts and culture landmarks Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), CCE

Miami, HistoryMiami, the New World School of the Arts, Olympia

Theater, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and

soon the Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, lending this

burgeoning neighborhood creative grounding.

Created with both the Downtown “local” and visitors in mind, this

Arts and Culture annual guide aims to provide an up-to-date overview

of Downtown Miami’s cultural landscape. The 2015-2016 Arts and

Culture guide outlines the arts and culture venues, artist studios

spaces and locations of public artwork in the neighborhood, as well as

a topical editorial and a self guided cultural tour for your enjoyment.

Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt “M,” as part of Miami Dade Art in Public Places.

Downtown Miami’sNew Luxury Design Homes

Zaha HadidIn December 2014, during Art Basel Miami Beach, Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid sunk a spade into the sand to mark the groundbreaking of her new luxury residential tower, 1000 Museum. Its futuristic building design follows a skeletal aesthetic, and white ribs curve around a series of private terraces for 100 exclusive apartments. Boasting views of Museum Park and Biscayne Bay, each apartment is positioned to take advantage of the interior and exterior play of light and space. Just as Le Corbusier saw architecture intertwined with social expression, Hadid creates 1000 Museum as an icon of aspirational living—one that includes her sleek, seductive and hardedge aesthetic.

The cultural landscape of Downtown Miami has undergone, and is undergoing, rapid changes. This transformation

was set in motion with the building of mega cultural destinations including the Adrienne Arsht Center for the

Performing Arts in 2006, the Pérez Art Museum Miami in 2014 and The Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of

Science which is set to open in 2016. This cultural growth has attracted residential development, specifically for

condominiums with a penchant for luxury design and unique style. This has in turn attracted some of the world’s

best-known architects and designers who have lent their unique visions to Downtown Miami’s urban lifestyle

landscape. Good design has become key and here are five recent additions to the Miami landscape whose architect

and design teams embody this vision.

Photo Brigitte Lacombe

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Pininfarina

The Related Group’s 1100 Millecento residential building has been designed by Italian Automobile designers Pininfarina, and is currently in preconstruction phase (and sold out). Situated in the heart of Downtown’s Brickell area, 1100 Millecento also boasts Pininfarina-designed interiors that ooze seduction through the use of modern and luxurious finishes such as wood, leather and Ferrari red in the building lobby and public areas. Sleek and elegant lines echo some of Pininfarina’s finest car designs that include the Ferrari and Maserati. In fact, the expected ambiance of 1100 Millecento is described by its designers as to give visitors the same feeling as driving a fast car.

Frank GehryThe architectural master plan for the National YoungArts Foundation headquarters is designed by the world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, also responsible for the design of the New World Symphony building and outdoor sound park on Miami Beach. Built around Miami’s landmark Bacardi Tower (1963) and Museum, Gehry designed the campus to include a state of the art performing arts center and park to complement the “Tropical Modernism” of the Bacardi buildings. Not only this, Gehry designed Ted’s at YoungArts, where supper club inspired evenings present a contemporary take on the traditional dinner and a show format with pairings at Ted’s.

Yves BéharThe vision of Swiss designer

Yves Béhar can be described as one of efficiency, sustainability

and economically “smart” living. As founder of the renowned industrial design and brand

development firm, Fuseproject, Béhar has spearheaded

initiatives such as One Laptop Per Child, PUMA’s infinitely

more sustainable shoebox “Clever Little Bag,” as well as New York City Department of Health’s condom

distribution vending machines. Following this civic ethic, Béhar designed the ultimate in efficient lock up and go urban loft living with Centro, a 352 unit

urban hub in the middle of Downtown Miami’s Central Business District. Centro includes a resident’s

“Skylight” lounge, a communal workspace by Serendipity Labs as well as an in-house Car2Go station

for the ultimate in efficient city living.

Julian SchnabelA true artist in every sense, Julian Schnabel’s vibrant sensibility went to work on CMC Group’s sales center preempting the new Brickell Flatiron condominium tower for which Schnabel will be designing the public space interiors. The sales office is designed to mimic Schnabel’s New York West Village house named the Palazzo Chupi after his wife, actress Olatz López Garmendia’s pet name, which is a shortening of a Spanish lollipop brand name. This reference is apt, as the unmistakable bright pink of both his home, and the model sales center, situate Schnabel’s constructions as public artworks in and of themselves. Schnabel is no stranger to the art community in Miami, showing his work at the NSU | Museum of Fort Lauderdale this past December as part of the exhibition Café Dolly, and also participating in numerous talks about his extensive film and painting works.

Centro lobby. Image courtesy Centro

Millicento lobby by Pininfarino. Image courtesy Pininfarino

Photo courtesy of CMC Real Estate


Downtown Miami Cultural VenuesDowntown Miami is home to numerous arts and culture institutions both large and small.

These include internationally renowned museums, non-profits, public art programs,

theaters, and concert venues as well as artist studio and residency programs that offer

programming that is distinctly unique to each venue. As a result, visitors and residents can

experience the full spectrum of creativity from emerging artists experimenting with new

practices to seeing the world’s stars in action. These institutions and organizations are the

backbone to a burgeoning Downtown creative landscape.

HistoryMiamiHistoryMiami museum is the premier cultural institution committed to celebrating the stories and people who have made Miami the dynamic city that it is today. Through exhibitions, city tours, educational programs, research, collections and publications, HistoryMiami’s mission is to help both the regional community and visitors understand the importance that the past plays on shaping the city’s future. A Smithsonian Institution Affiliate since 2011, HistoryMiami is dedicated to bringing top national traveling expositions to Miami while curating exclusive exhibitions that highlight the Magic City’s rich and vibrant culture.

101 W Flagler St

Miami, FL 33130

Metromover: Government Center

P: 305.375.1492

www.historymiami.org

Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm

Sun, 12-5pm

Museums

Tours: City Tours:City Tours @ HistoryMiami.org / 305.375.5792

Private Tours:Information available at HistoryMiami.org


Miami Children’s MuseumMiami Children’s Museum, (MCM) a non-profit educational institution, is dedicated to enriching the lives of children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential. The Museum’s primary audience is children ages 3 months to 12 years, their families, caregivers, and educators. Through arts and educational programs, MCM seeks to include and target all audiences in Miami’s changing and diverse community by becoming the “town center” for Miami-Dade County’s children and families. The museum’s vision is to be recognized as a premier institution serving children and their families and the culturally diverse community we live in through arts, literacy, and early childhood education.

980 MacArthur Cswy

Miami, FL 33132

P: 305.373.5437

www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Daily, 10am-6pm

MDC Museum of Art + DesignMDC Museum of Art + Design is Miami Dade College’s flagship institution dedicated to the presentation and exhibition of visual art and design, located within the historic Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami. With a mission to promote the appreciation and understanding of art and its role in society through direct engagement, original works of art, design, and related creative processes—the Museum provides residents and visitors access to unique cultural, historical, and educational exhibitions that enrich our community, while building and preserving its expansive permanent art collection. Furthermore, the Museum presents year-round lectures, symposiums and art-related events to expose, educate and engage the greater public. As an admission-free institution, the MDC Museum of Art + Design is one of the largest and most accessible institutions in the South Florida area devoted to visual arts and design.

600 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: Freedom Tower

P: 305.237.7700

www.mdcmoad.org

Wed–Sun, Noon-5pm

Closed on school and national holidays

Tours: Group Tours, Private Tours contact

Yanet Fernandez-Goncalves

at [email protected]

Tours: 3rd Sunday of each month 1-2pm

Museums


Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of ScienceThe Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science aims to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. For nearly 65 years, the Museum’s award-winning educational programs, family-focused exhibits, historic planetarium, and Batchelor Wildlife Center have enriched locals and tourists alike. In summer 2016, the Museum will continue to inspire visitors in a new state-of-the-art facility currently under construction in downtown Miami’s Museum Park. Frost Science will be structured around an indoor and outdoor Living Core Aquarium of terrestrial and aquatic environments. The facility will also feature a state-of-the-art full dome Planetarium, Knight Learning Center, Innovation Center and Café, and an Exploration Center featuring permanent interactive exhibits.

Opening Summer 2016

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), a 29 year-old South Florida institution formerly known as Miami Art Museum (MAM), has opened its new state-of-the-art campus in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park. Designed by world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, the new facility is a model for sustainable museum design and progressive programming. Located alongside beautiful Biscayne Bay and adjacent to the 20-acre Museum Park, PAMM features 200,000 square feet of sprawling galleries, shaded outdoor verandas, a waterfront restaurant and bar, a museum shop, an education center with a library, media lab and classroom spaces, and more. The Museum is a dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries, and is a central destination on Miami’s cultural map, promoting progressive arts education, building community cohesiveness and contributing substantially to Downtown’s revitalization.

1103 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33130

Metromover: Museum Park

P: 305.375.3000

www.pamm.org

Tue–Sun, 10am-6pm

Thurs Evening, 6-9pm

Museums

Tours: Daily public tours Tue-Sun @ 11am, 12pm, 2:30pm & Thur @ 6:30pm

Tours en Español cada Sábado @ 2pm


CIFOThe Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2002 by Ella Fontanals-Cisneros and her family to support artists who are exploring new directions in contemporary art. CIFO fosters cultural understanding and educational exchange through three primary initiatives: a Grants and Commissions Program for emerging, mid-career and established visual artists from Latin America; an exhibitions program showcasing work by Latin American artists and international contemporary art from the Ella Fontanals-Cisneros Collection at the CIFO Art Space; and foundation-initiated support for other art and culture projects.

1018 N Miami Ave

Miami, FL 33136

Metromover: Eleventh Street

P: 305.455.3380

www.cifo.org

Thurs-Fri, 12-6pm

Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm

Tours:Gallery Tour by appointment

Contact:

305.415.6343

Not-for-Profits & FoundationsNot-for-Profits & Foundations

The Artisan LoungeThe Artisan Lounge is a new and innovative space for both emerging and seasoned professionals, featuring 26 artist studios, three gallery areas for showing work and two artist lounges that promote a collaborative and creatively conducive environment. Supported by Christ Fellowship Miami who believe in the power and importance of the arts and community, The Artisan Lounge exists to serve Miami artists and to be a catalyst and influence the growth of the community.

500 NE 1 Ave

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: College North

305.209.4278

www.theartisanlounge.com

Installation view of Impulse, Reason, Sense, Conflict / Abstract Art from The Ella Fontanals-Cisneros Collection.Photo by Oriol Tarridas


CannonballCannonball is dedicated to supporting artists, innovative forms of cultural production, and education to advance critical discourse and understanding of contemporary art practice. Based in Downtown Miami, Cannonball’s artist-centric values are mirrored in its experimental programs, resources, and opportunities that respond to the needs of today’s artists and reflect our efforts to better understand the nuances and textures of South Florida.

1035 N Miami Ave, Suite 300

Miami, FL 33136


P: 786.347.2360

www.cannonballmiami.org

Wed-Sat, 1-10pm


CCEMiamiFounded in 1996, Centro Cultural Español de Cooperación Iberoamericana (also known as CCEMiami), is a non-profit organization that aims to promote and make tangible the cultural presence of Spain and Latin American countries in Florida through a culturally relevant and multidisciplinary annual creative program. CCEMiami emphasizes the support of local creativity, encourages collaboration with other local cultural institutions and promotes the values that contribute to the improvement of coexistence and respect of human and cultural rights. CCEMiami belongs to the network of Cultural Centers that AECID (Spanish International Agency for Cooperation and Development) has throughout Latin America. CCEMiami is also home to Microtheater Miami, a simple thrilling experience where audience members watch short plays performed in retrofitted shipping containers.

1490 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: Adrienne Arsht Center

P: 305.448.9677

www.ccemiami.org

Gallery Hours:Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Micro Theater Hours:Wed-Thur, 8,11pm

Fri-Sat, 8pm-1amSun, 7-10pm

Tours: Gallery Tour by appointment

Contact:

Ena Columbie | 305.448.9677


Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD)The Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD) is the place for everyone interested in design and the built environment, with community meeting space and educational programs to enhance public appreciation for architecture and design. MCAD is home to AIA Miami as well as a Downtown Miami Visitors’ Center, in partnership with the Miami Downtown Development Authority. The Visitors’ Center offers “everything” Miami—cultural events, attractions, maps, history and more. MCAD also houses flexible exhibition/gallery space that accommodates lectures, seminars and meetings.

100 NE 1 Ave

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: First Street

P: 305.448.7488

www.miamicad.org

Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm


National YoungArts FoundationThe National YoungArts Foundation identifies and supports the next generation of artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts and assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development. YoungArts is working with world-renowned architect Frank Gehry to transform the former Bacardi campus into its national headquarters, which will support expanded local activities in Miami and across the country. Already, YoungArts has hosted events with artists such as Marina Abramović, James Blake, Plácido Domingo, Zaha Hadid, Jeff Koons and Robert Redford on the campus, as well as presenting pairings at Ted’s, a contemporary take on the traditional dinner and a show format.

2100 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33137

P: 305.377.1140

www.youngarts.org

Gallery Hours:

Tue-Fri, 10am-4pm

Tours: Historic Walking Tour

Urban Sketch Tour

Photography Tour

[email protected]


BasFisher Invitationalat DWNTWN Art House

BasFisher Invitational (BFI) is an artist-run space dedicated to creativity, experimentation, and discourse in contemporary art. It aims to create a bridge between Miami and the international art world by curating a program that alternates between local and global. BFI is committed to building the Miami arts community by offering support for artist projects, in particular, WEIRD MIAMI, a platform for exhibitions and public programming that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the city and its artistic offerings. BFI is a non-profit funded primarily by grants, donations, and the sale of print editions, and is located within the DWNTWN Art House, made possible through the support of Miami Worldcenter.

100 NE 11 St

Miami, FL 33132


P: 305.348.2890

www.basfisherinvitational.com

Tue-Sat, 9am-5pm

Sun, 12-5pm

Artist-Initiated Spaces

Closing Reception for Books Fuel Ideas: Archival ShowImage courtesy BasFisher Invitational

You Can Not Be Replaced by Elizabeth Withstandley

Dimensions Variable at DWNTWN Art House

Dimensions Variable is an exhibition space committed to the presentation and support of contemporary art. Through a collaborative exchange with artists and institutions, Dimensions Variable develops an exhibition program that is engaging and compelling. Dimensions Variable was founded in 2009 by artists Frances Trombly and Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova who currently collaborate and co-direct the project space.

Support for Dimensions Variable is provided by Cannonball through its WaveMaker Grants program, which is part of the Andy Warhol Foundation’s Regional Regranting Program. WaveMaker Grants is supported by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional support for Dimensions Variable is provided by the donation of its exhibition space by Miami Worldcenter.

100 NE 11 St

Miami, FL 33132


P: 305.607.5527

www.dimensionsvariable.net

Mon-Sat, 12-5pm

Tours: By appointment only

Contact:

Miriam Machado | 305.348.1808


Turn-Based Press at DWNTWN Art House

Turn-Based Press is a community printshop and exhibition space with a focus on hand-pulled prints, works on paper and artists’ books. The Press has the capacity to do monotype, intaglio, plate-lithography, relief and screenprinting. Workshops, classes, demonstrations, access at various levels and fine-art editioning is available; the press also hosts and participates in print sales and pop-up shops. Turn-Based Press is open to the public by appointment. Turn-Based Press was founded through a grant by the Knight Foundation and is located in the East Wing of the DWNTWN Art House, sponsored by Miami Worldcenter.

100 NE 11 St

Miami, FL 33132


P: 305.374.7376

www.turnbasedpress.com

Visit by appointment only

48 E Flagler St

Miami, FL 33131

Metromover: Miami Ave

305.237.7045

Open daily from 9am-5pm

Galleries

ArtSeen by NWSAArtseen is the New World School of the Arts BFA studios and exhibition space in Miami’s Central Business District. Artseen was founded in 2009 with generous support from the Knight Foundation.

Toms Bill @ Artseen

“Open house and new paper works”.Image courtesy Turn-Based Press


Avant Gallery Avant Gallery is a 3,000 square foot showroom that offers a curated selection of extraordinary ‘objet d’art’ with limited availability and unlimited personality. The gallery exhibits an evolving collection of furniture accent pieces, lighting, sculpture, wall and floor decor, fine art, photography, mixed media design, and other unique collectibles by world-renowned as well as emerging talent. The gallery’s mission is to make work that falls within the disciplines of art, design, and manufacturing accessible, and to electrify ones spirit by delivering inspiration through forward-thinking art and design.

270 Biscayne Blvd Way

Miami, FL 33131

Metromover: Knight Center

P: 786.220.8600

wwww.avantgallery.com

Mon-Wed, 11am-8pm

Thurs-Sat, 11am-12am

Sun, 11am-6pm

Galleries

117 NE 1 Ave

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: First Street

P: 305.849.4898

www.cu1gallery.com

Tue, 12-6pm

Sat, 12-5pm

By Appointment

CU-1 GalleryCU-1 Gallery is a contemporary photography space founded in 2013 by a group of people from Germany, all of whom met through photography. As part of gallery’s mission to celebrate art and bring it to life, CU-1 hosts events on a regular basis in conjunction with it’s exhibitions. These include wine tastings, live music, fashion happenings, dinners and more, often in partnership with other local establishments. CU-1 aims to place emphasis on the integration of art and life, so rather than featuring art that hangs lifelessly on walls, CU-1 encourages holistic experiences of the works on view.


Nina Torres Fine Art In 2011, Nina Torres Fine Art opened in its new location on North Bayshore Drive, at the center of what promises to be Miami’s most important cultural area: The Arts & Entertainment District. As the only waterfront gallery to open in the city, it serves both the local and international community as a meeting point where art enthusiasts, collectors, and the general public gather for interactive events in a bright and welcoming space. For over 20 years, Nina Torres has specialized in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art and Mexican Culture.

1800 N Bayshore Dr

Miami, FL 33132


P: 305.395.3599

www.ninatorresfineart.com

Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm

Performance Spaces

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing ArtsSet in the heart of downtown Miami and designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, has emerged as a leader in presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity. Spotlighting legends and serving as a launch pad for local artists to make their mark on the international stage, the Center presents nearly 500 events each year across its eight flexible, state-of-the-art performance spaces. The Center programs 12 signature series, including the largest jazz series in South Florida, the biggest flamenco festival on the East Coast, and a robust program of new theatrical works as well as free programming for the community and an arts education program. As Miami’s new Town Square, the Arsht Center also houses Brava!, a fine dining restaurant; the Café at Books & Books in the historic Carnival Tower and a weekly Farmers Market.

1300 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33132


Box Office: 305.949.6722

www.arshtcenter.org

Galleries

Tours: Center Tours:Mon & Sat: 12pm / 305.949.6722

Group Tours:Information available at ArshtCenter.org


AmericanAirlines ArenaSince its spectacular grand opening on December 31, 1999, the AmericanAirlines Arena–South Florida’s Waterfront Showplace and proud home to the 2006, 2012 and 2013 NBA Champion Miami HEAT–has become one of the nation’s premier facilities in sports and entertainment and a center of activity in South Florida. Built with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and HD and electronic media signage inside and out, the impressive 19,600-seat AmericanAirlines Arena ranks among the nation’s top 10 venues annually for total ticket sales and among the top 5 for Latin entertainment. Visitors can capture a range of worldclass performances from Marc Anthony to Juan Gabriel to Taylor Swift to Madonna.

601 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: Freedom Tower

P: 786.777.1000

www.aaarena.com

Olympia TheaterTucked into Miami’s contemporary skyline, the Olympia Theater is an enchanting Mediterranean courtyard with shimmering stars and golden balconies. Majestic turrets and towers suggest another era when performances were events, and grand theaters provided a dream-like escape from the modern world. The Olympia Theater is not just a “venue”– it is the jewel of South Florida arts and entertainment facilities, affording its diverse community and international guests a unique cultural experience that defies comparison.

174 E Flagler St

Miami, FL 33131

Metromover: Knight Center

P: 305.374.2444

www.olympiatheater.org

Performance Spaces


Teatro PrometeoTeatro Prometeo, at the Center for Literature and Theater at Miami Dade College, is the only conservatory-style Professional Actor Training Program in the nation. Since its inception 40 years ago, Prometeo’s mission has been to preserve the Spanish language and Hispanic culture through theater. As such, Prometeo offers a variety of classes and programs for children, adults and professionals as well as specialized workshops with master artists.

300 NE 2 Ave

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: College/Bayside

P: 305.237.3262

www.prometeotheatre.com

301 N Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: Bayfront Park

P: 305.358.7550

www.bayfrontparkmiami.com

Bayfront ParkBayfront Park is located in the heart of Downtown Miami on beautiful Biscayne Bay. It has 32-acres of lush greenery, with a small sand beach, tropical rock garden and waterfall, playground, fountain, “Light Tower”, and many different monuments that speak to Miami’s history. Bayfront Park Management Trust manages two downtown waterfront parks, that both serve as host sites for many special events. Bayfront Park’s unique special event facilities include the Amphitheater at Bayfront Park and Tina Hills Pavilion that have hosted numerous diverse live performances and events. The adjacent 20-acre Museum Park, on Biscayne Bay is home to the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the soon to open Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science.

Performance Spaces


Venues

McCormick PlaceBuilt in 1924 as a US Customs Warehouse of confiscated goods and a look-out post for the nefarious characters entering Downtown via Biscayne Bay and The Miami River, McCormick Place today acts as a multifaceted creative space. McCormick Place now serves as a fine arts gallery, a special events venue, and a place for artists and creative business to open studios or offices.

111 SW 3 St

Miami, FL 33130


P: 305.206.4734

www.mccormickplace-miami.com

Tours: Artist Studio Tours First Friday of the Month

Contact:

Sean | 305-206-4734

100 Chopin Plz

Miami, FL 33131

Metromover: Bayfront Park

P: 239.949.5411

www.expoships.com

SeaFairSeaFair is the world’s first mobile mega yacht venue and one of the ten largest privately owned yachts in the United States, which is ground breaking in scale, ingenuity and style. Docked in Bayfront Park, the SeaFair is Miami’s newest year-round cultural venue for fine art and contemporary art fairs, cultural events, and private corporate meetings. Designed and owned by Lee Ann and David Lester, founders of the Art Miami art fair, SeaFair hosts an array of cultural activities.


Art Education

Miami International University of Art & DesignMiami International University of Art & Design is a multi-campus, career-oriented institution that provides students with academic preparation and practical skills through programs in the applied arts and design industries. The institution prepares its undergraduate students for entry-level positions and its graduate students for advancement in their chosen fields. The University is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages creativity, research, and learning-centered endeavors.

1501 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 100

Miami, FL 33132


P: 305.428.5700

www.artinstitutes.edu/miami

Miami Dade College Wolfson CampusMiami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus has a long and rich history of involvement in the cultural arts, providing South Florida with a vast array of artistic, gastronomic, and literary offerings including: The Center for Writing & Literature, MDC Museum of Art + Design, Centre Art Gallery, Teatro Prometeo, Jazz at Wolfson, Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives and the Miami Culinary Institute. The Wolfson Campus is also home to the renowned Miami Book Fair International, which has been recognized as the nation’s finest literary festival. MDC is the largest institution of higher education in the country and is nationally recognized for many of its academic as well as cultural programs.

300 NE 2 Ave

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: College/Bayside

P: 305.237.8888

www.mdc.edu/wolfson


25 NE 2 St

Miami, FL 33132


P: 305.237.3135

www.nwsa.mdc.edu

New World School of the ArtsNew World School of the Arts (NWSA) is a world-class center of excellence in the visual and performing arts, providing a comprehensive program of artistic, creative and academic development. With programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, Music, Theater, and Art and Design, NWSA offers a high school diploma, an AA and the four-year BFA and BM college degrees. NWSA also hosts a number of cultural programs that are open to the public.

Instituto Cultural de MexicoThe Instituto Cultural de Mexico in Miami (ICM Miami) is part of the Consulate General of Mexico. It has as its mission to disseminate the cultural richness and diversity of Mexico in South Florida. In its location in the Brickell area, it has an art gallery and a library with publications on art, history and literature, among other subjects. In the gallery, visual arts exhibitions, conferences, book presentations, movie screenings, and more take place. ICM Miami also promotes the presence of Mexican artists and productions in festivals, art fairs and other projects.

1399 SW 1 Ave, 3rd Floor

Miami, FL 33130

Metromover: Brickell

P: 786.268.4910

icm.sre.gob.mx/miami

Mon-Fri 9:30am-2pm / 3:30-6pm

Cultural ResourcesArt Education


101 W Flagler St

Miami, FL 33130


P: 305.375.5576

www.mdpls.org

600 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33132

Metromover: Eleven Street

P: 305.237.7700

Miami-Dade Public LibraryThe Main Library shares its home with HistoryMiami in the Cultural Plaza. Each of the library’s many departments contain extensive collections spanning a variety of media. In addition to rare books and documents, it houses the Gleason Waite Romer collection of 17,500 photographic negatives and prints recording Miami’s history from pioneer days through to 1950. Other collections include Social Sciences; Humanities and Young Adults; Fine Arts; Business and Science; Foreign Languages; Genealogy; Urban Affairs; and the Vasari Project. There are also a number of artworks exhibited throughout the library including a permanent mural by world-renowned artist Ed Ruscha titled “Words Without Thoughts Never to Heaven Go (1985)” in the library lobby.

Freedom TowerBuilt in 1925, the Freedom Tower is modeled after the Giralda bell tower on the Cathedral of Seville. From the early 1960s through the ‘70s, it was the first stop for nearly 400,000 Cuban refugees who arrived in South Florida. It stands as an enduring symbol of freedom and today is home to many creative organizations, exhibitions, events, and creative organizations including the MDC Museum of Art and Design and the Cuban Exile Experience & Cultural Legacy Gallery.

Cultural Resources

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ARTIST STUDIOS

DWNTWN Art House100 NE 11 St, Miami, FL 33132

Adler Guerrier |www.davidcastillogallery.com/adler-guerrier

Anthony Anaya

Archival Feedback

Christina Pettersson | www.christinapettersson.com

Kathleen Hudspeth |www.thenextfewhours.com/KH

Mira Lehr | www.miralehr.com

Naomi Fisher

T. Wheeler Castillo | www.twheelercastillo.com

TM Sisters | www.tmsisters.com

The Artisan Lounge500 NE 1 Ave, Miami, FL 33132

Adriana Carvalho | www.amcarvalho.com

Astolfo & Katiuska Gonzalez | www.astolfofunes.see.me

Augusto Esquival | www.augustoesquivel.com

Aurora Molina | www.auroramolina.com

Carlos Jordao | www.carlosjordao.com

Carolina de PanFilis | www.cdepanfilis.com

Carolina Molina Portillo | www.c-molina.com

Cesar Rodriguez

Cheryl Appe | www.cherylappe.com

Diana Pantoja | www.dianapantoja.com

Ernesto Capdevila | www.ernestocapdevila.com

Espiritutara | www.espiritutara.tumblr.com

George Calderon

Gustavo Roman | www.gustavo-roman.com

Janet Mueller | www.arts-jmm.com

Jose “Pepe” Mar

Kareem D Piper | www.kareemdavidpiper.com

Maria Castillo | www.mariacastilloart.com

Mario Burgoa | www.artbymariob.com

Mark Kirby | www.markkirbyfineart.com

Irreversible | www.irreversiblemagazine.com

Reniel Diaz

Silvia Castro Yapur

Sol Gersh | www.art2expo.com

Toa Castellanos

Vesna Vera | www.vesnavera.com

Vilte Adomavicuite

McCormick Place111 SW 3 St, Miami, FL 33130

Angelica Ghosen

Arrington Magny | www.arringtonart.com

Bonnie Donaghy | www.bonniedonaghy.com

Bonnie Rodriguez | www.bonnierzm.com

Downtown Project Miami: Karl-Francis Allen and Julio Garcia | www.downtownprojectmiami.com

GTPS: Devin Thebeau and Daniel Santiago

Gustavo Gonzalez | www.gustavogonzalez.com

Karen Kim | www.about.me/pureheartchic

Kazez | www.kazez.co

Maria Dussan | www.mpdussan.com

Mariana Vidal Goss | www.vigoflow.co

Sharon Rauvola

Sidney Cooper

Sophia Tragash

Sophie Perreault

The Opera Atelier | www.theoperaatelier.com

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Gillian Thomas, Executive Director, Patricia and Philip Frost Science Museum

John RichardsPresident/CEO, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

“Downtown Miami is my home. It is thrilling to see young executives

and people of all ages now living in our urban core. I see hundreds of our residents enjoying downtown’s multitude of cultural

o�erings, spectacular restaurants, and conducting international business - all within the course of a day. �e downtown cultural scene has become the heartbeat

of our Miami.”

“I love the waterfront walkways in Downtown Miami.

�ey’re only available in parts now, but being close to the water and in the center of the city

at the same time is a real delight. At the end of a day, when the

moon rises, it truly is a magic city.”

The DirectorsGuide To Downtown

As Downtown Miami continues

to develop into a hub of activities

it becomes increasingly difficult

to keep up to date with what’s hip

and hot, and where to go to get

a break from it all. We spoke to

some of Miami’s arts and culture

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“One of my favorite places to entertain Festival guests is Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne. It’s a place where I’ve taken Kevin Kline, Fernando Trueba, Lawrence & Meg Kasdan, among others and each one

of them were positively buoyant about the ambiance and incredible

meals we enjoyed. It’s also a favorite spot to go alone when I need to escape for a quiet moment – it’s discreet, lovely and peaceful.”

“Experiencing the vibrancy of a culturally rich and pedestrian friendly downtown is extremely exciting. Starting from the Arsht Center to Museum

Park; from the campus of Miami Dade College to the Miami River and beyond, Miami’s downtown has become the new epicenter of innovative

building revitalization in�uenced by cultural priorities and creative endeavors enhanced by partnerships between developers, cultural organizations, urban

planners and local creatives. �e environment is quickly becoming a fusion of community and neighborhood development while �rmly establishing itself as

a unique destination for outside visitors. It is by no means a “cookie-cutter” landscape and exudes the identity and �avor that is uniquely Miami, a mix of

genteel history, Latin �avor, urban grit and cutting edge design.”

“Downtown has had an incredible explosion of arts and culture o�ering developmental opportunities for Miami talent and also enticing international artists to come and be a part of our cultural landscape. I feel very fortunate as the Artistic Director of Teatro Prometeo at Miami Dade College to play

a role in this process. I look forward to seeing the results of our creative partnerships and projects as well as giving Prometeo artists a place to thrive.”

“I see an optimism in Downtown Miami that is building; it’s not quite at its peak but it’s very close! �e area is so easy to navigate - I can walk from my apartment to some of my favorite restaurants like Mignonette and Fooq’s or take the Metromover to the Brickell district—and there is always an event or museum exhibit to attend, something new to discover. Downtown has a

genuine feel; as I always say: it’s ‘endlessly entertaining and intriguing.”

“I am lucky, I live and work in Miami’s beautiful downtown. Free yoga in Bayfront

Park and Sunday brunches at PAMM

are my favorite indulgences.”

Jaie Laplante, Executive Director, Miami International Film Festival (MIFF)

Leann Standish, Deputy Director, PAMM

Jeremy Mikolajczak, Executive Director + Chief Curator, MDC Museum of Art & Design

Joann Maria Yarrow, Artistic Director, Teatro Prometeo

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DanceIn addition to daily performances and

activities at the Adrienne Arsht Center

for the Performing Arts and the Olympia

Theater, performance and dance is

heralding an increasing presence in

Downtown Miami. In 2014, New World

School of the Arts established its visual

arts studio and gallery space, Artseen,

in Downtown Miami, and continues it’s

highly regarded dance series as part of

the NWSA Dance Division that features

Miami’s most promising up-and-coming

talent. Open to the public, tickets to the

ballet, modern and experimental dance

performances can be purchased online.

A New World School of the Arts Alumnus,

award-winning dancer Rosie Herrera

is an artistic associate of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts often rehearsing and

performing there with her group. Rosie is considered one of Miami’s finest dance talents attracting

national and international acclaim.

TheaterJust to the north of Rosie Herrera’s Arsht Center office, the Centro Cultural Español (CCE Miami)’s

micro-theater program continues to be a favorite, showcasing original 15-minute long bilingual plays

within seven remodeled shipping container spaces. The experience is both intimate and immediate

as the audience is restricted to a handful of people for each short-performance, which occur six times

per night.

Rosie Herrera

Dance, Theater, Film, & More, in Downtown Miami

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Theater continues down at Teatro Promoteo, on Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. For students

of all ages, Teatro Promoteo aims to preserve Hispanic culture through theater offering workshops

in Spanish that cover Acting, Voice and Speech, Movement, Singing, Playwriting and Camera-acting

Technique as well as specialized workshops in Stage Combat, Commedia del’Arte, Contact Improv, and

Viewpoint training. Teatro Promoteo also hosts numerous performances with tickets available online.

FilmFor the past 33 years Miami Dade College’s Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) has been a highlight on Miami’s arts and culture calendar. Showcasing the best international and national films over 10 days in March, MIFF has become known for providing a platform for both recognized and emerging experimental filmmakers. With a head office located in the Freedom Tower, and its celebrity-filled CINEDWNTWN GALA, a fixture at the Olympia theater, MIFF brings pizazz to Downtown’s burgeoning arts and culture landscape.

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Kicking back with a frozen margarita and a view of the bay more your style? Then Bayside Marketplace musical performances are for you. Located in the semi-circular outdoor amphitheater on the waterside of the mall, music includes local bands ranging in style from rock to merengue.

It is also worth checking in with the box office of the James L. Knight Center Complex, which often features world-renowned musicians and comedy shows. If you would rather be outdoors, check out the Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park, where free yoga classes and performances are held year-round.


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The Miami Riverwalk At One Miami On the tranquil north shore of the Miami River overlooking Brickell Key, the Miami Riverwalk invites visitors along a one-mile long art adventure around the beautiful One Miami condominium. In 2004, as part of an early effort to develop this walkway, The Related Group did a call to artists to create work specifically for the site. This was a courageous move and it paid off! The call attracted many celebrated contemporary artists, and with the help of a six person national jury The Related Group decided on a group of prolific artists, many of whom live and work in Miami, to make works for the site. The artworks on view are for public enjoyment and include large-scale sculptures, drawings, mosaics and site-specific installations that reference themes pertinent to Miami as well as the context of their location. Here are six of Miami Riverwalk’s highlights:

Jose Bedia“Dueños de las Estrellas [Keeper of the Stars]”2003-2005Corten Steel and Epoxy

Jose Bedia is a Cuban-born artist living and working in Miami. He is renowned for his unique style depicting mythological characters as seen in this large steel sculpture, “Dueños de las Estrellas”.

Eduoard Duval-Carrie“Lady of Miami”2003-2005Tinted Resin, Fiberglass and Aluminum

Duval-Carrie is a Haitian-born artist living and working in Miami. He is known for his monumental sculptures that reference Haitian spiritual tradition and practices.

Glexis Novoa“N.E.O. (New Economic Order)”2003-2005Graphite on Marble

For the Miami Riverwalk, Cuban-born artist Glexis Novoa created a highly detailed and futuristic glass-encased drawing of Miami’s skyline suggesting its perpetual development.

Location: 325 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131

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Liliana Porter“Alice Goes Back”2003-2005Glass Mosaics

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Liliana Porter is best known for her whimsical sculptures and paintings that have been translated in to mosaic in “Alice Goes Back”.

Michelle Weinberg“Paseo [Path]”2003-2005Glass Mosaics

Born in Brooklyn, New York, artist Michelle Weinberg uses colorful and vibrant forms to create an abstracted landscape of glass mosaic tile that echoes its surroundings.

Maria Fernanda Cardoso“Grass On Wall”2005Virgin PTFE Teflon Rods

Born in Bogota, Colombia, Maria Fernanda-Cardoso created a site-specific installation of organic forms inset in to the One Miami Riverwalk wall to suggest grass growing from its walls.


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Bayfront to Museum Park Bayfront Park was designed in the early 1980’s by prominent Japanese-American landscape artist and designer, Isamu Noguchi. Located across a 32-acre expanse along the bay, Bayfront Park is an ideal location for public sculptures. This park extends to Bayside Marketplace and the AmericanAirlines Arena, which continues on to a second 20 acre green space, Museum Park (formerly known as Bicentennial Park). These public gardens are home to Pérez Art Museum Miami and the future Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, and is a hub of cultural activity that includes an array of sculptural installations.

Isamu Noguchi“The Light Tower”

“The Light Tower” is representative of Noguchi’s early work that used monumental shapes and interacted with light. The forty-foot, aubergine tower makes references to Japanese lanterns as well as the full moon over Miami.

Isamu Noguchi“Slide Mantra”

“Slide Mantra” is a 10-foot high, white carrara marble slide weighing 29 tons. This slide demonstrates Noguchi’s long held belief that play could lead to a new appreciation of sculpture.

Isamu Noguchi“The Challenger Memorial”

“The Challenger Memorial” is a white metal pipe tower that rises approximately 100 feet out of the park’s ground in the southwest corner. The sculpture is dedicated to the memory of the Challenger astronauts, and makes allusions to the double helix DNA molecule and the twisting contrails of NASA’s doomed spacecraft, “The Challenger”.

Tony Lopéz“Claude Pepper”

The 9ft-tall, bronze monument sculpted in 1989 by Tony Lopéz depicts a full-length figure of Claude Pepper. Claude Pepper represented Florida in the United States Senate from 1936 to 1951 and later Miami in the United States House of Representatives from 1963 to 1989. In 1982, Pepper received the Award for Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged. This sculpture pays tribute to Pepper’s vast contributions to the Florida community.


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Vittorio Di Colbertado“Christopher Columbus”

This 9ft-tall bronze statue of Christopher Columbus—historically considered to be the discoverer of America—was made by Italian artist, Count Vittorio Di Colbertado. The statue was commissioned by the Miami Citizens Committee and unveiled on October 12, 1953.

Eugene Daub and Rob Firmin (Daub & Firmin Sculpture Studios)“Julia Tuttle”

This sculpture of Julia Tuttle depicts ‘the mother of Miami’ symbolically offering fresh orange blossoms to Henry Flagler, supposedly done so she could prove to him that the local crop did not freeze. Julia Tuttle’s orange blossoms have become a symbol of her persistence as well as her vision for the future greatness of the City of Miami. The bas-relief visible around Tuttle’s skirt tells the legendary story of the city’s founding.

Cundo Bermudez “Flora la Recogedora de Sueños (Flora, The Gatherer of Dreams)” 2010Bronze

Cuban painter Cundo Bermudez created this sculpture as a tribute to Miami, a city he felt has shown him great kindness. As a symbol of hope for fellow immigrants, Bermudez made the sculpture from concepts and imagery inspired by his many paintings of which he is most commonly known for. Standing 20 feet high in front of the bay between the American Airlines Arena and Museum Park, this sculpture is in dialogue with Miami’s landmark Freedom Tower that was once a Cuban Assistance Center, offering relief to Cuban refugees seeking political asylum.

Jedd Novatt Chaos SAS, 2013Stainless steel174 x 105 x 166 inchesCollection of Pérez Art Museum Miami, in loving memory of Sash A. Spencer from his wife Mary. Photo courtesy Robin Hill.

Jedd Novatt Chaos Bizkaia, 2013Bronze220 x 114 x 118 inchesCollection of Pérez Art Museum Miami, in loving memory of Sash A. Spencer from his wife Mary. Photo courtesy Robin Hill.

At the far end of Museum Park at the Pérez Art Museum Miami’s sculpture garden, two large public sculptural installations by Paris-based artist Jedd Novatt investigate formal tropes of Minimalist sculpture. The rectangles appear like frames stacked at angles so they appear to be moving, possibly falling. Framing the landscape the cubes lend action to what would traditionally—following Minimalist concerns— be a more static exploration of form, mass and space. The pieces in this way provocatively make order chaotic.


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Art On The Metromover Brandi Reddick, Curator and Artists Manager at Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Art in Public Places, shares her insights to the context and works you will encounter on the Metromover.

“Public art in transit stations defines the urban environment, promotes transit use and has a profound impact on transit patrons. In the mid-1990’s, Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places commissioned a series of integrated public artworks for the Metromover, a free people mover system that loops around Downtown Miami. Throughout the system, riders can discover works of art embedded in station canopies or relax on artist-designed benches. Not to be missed is the iconic Red M (1996) located at the Riverwalk Metromover Station by Miami based artists Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt. The intrigue of the Red M is that it is a model of multiple meanings and has been described by the artists as representing Miami, magic, Metromover, motherhood, mystery and memory- but ultimately the secret meaning is open to the viewer.”

Noreen Morelli and D.A.S.H. students“Vision of Peace” Noreen Morelli and D.A.S.H. students collaborated to create a series of positive images to symbolize the students’ striving toward the future. In this way, “Vision of Peace” depicts an ideal future achievable through peaceful cooperation—an aspirational ideal for both the artists and commuters alike.

Station Address: 50 NE 15 St

Buster Simpson“Moving Over”

Buster Simpson created sculptural seating for two stations on the Omni route of the Metromover. His platform benches have been crafted from remnants found on the street below. The artist incorporated debris collected after hurricane Andrew, which he inlaid into the terrazzo. This debris is overlaid with gestures of mangrove roots that symbolize rebirth, expressing hope as well as the exuberance of Miami’s culture.

Station Addresses: 1098 NE 2 Ave /600 NE 2 Ave

Artwork by Aramis Gutierrez. Image courtesy Anthony Spinello/Spinello Projects.

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Carlos Alves“Ventana Solar [Solar Window’]”

Carlos Alves is a Miami-based ceramicist who uses found objects and broken tiles. In 1994 he created two installations at the Eighth Street Metromover station. On the south side of the station, a ceramic royal palm tree rises from ground level to the top of the station. On the north side, “Porton de Sentimientos” (Gate of Emotions) symbolizes the gateway to Calle Ocho (8th Street). Embedding recycled ceramics and items collected from Calle Ocho merchants in clay, “Ventana Solar (Solar Window)” represents a window to the area.

Station Address: 59 SE 8 St

Brickell Metromover Station

Connie Lloveras“Reaching for Miami Skies”

Connie Lloveras’s ceramic mosaic within the Brickell Station’s coffered ceiling is designed to produce a patchwork quilt effect. People representing Miami’s multicultural community imprinted their handprints directly into the raw clay tile contributing to the work. In this way, “Reaching for Miami Skies” is intended to evoke a feeling of unity. Lloveras title references the saying “the sky is the limit,” and delivers a hopeful message that there is no end to what can be achieved with peace and solidarity among people in Miami.

Station Address: 1001 SW 1 Ave

Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt“M”

Designed as an entranceway to the Riverwalk Metromover station, the red “M” site-specific structure creates an intimate scale within the station’s lofty eight-story structure. Located in front of the turnstiles on the east side of station, the artwork invites multiple interpretations—“M” for Metromover, Miami, Monument or perhaps the word Mother.

Station Address: 88 SE 4 St

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CULTURAL SITES TOUR

As the financial district of Miami, Brickell is referred to as the “Manhattan of the South.” Today, it is home to one of the largest concentrations of international banks in the United States located primarily along Brickell Avenue. In addition to being a financial hub Brickell and Downtown are the fastest growing neighborhoods in Miami, growing from 40,000 residents in 2000 to over 75,000 today.

This cultural sites tour takes you to 7 key venues that provide insight to how this neighborhood began, the pioneering Brickell family after which this area is named, as well as how the area has evolved in to what it is today. Thank you to HistoryMiami for their help compiling this tour.

DURATION: 40 minutes

Getting to the startThe tour begins at the shops of Mary Brickell Village on Brickell Plaza between SE 9 and SE 10 St. To get here, take the Metromover to Tenth Street/Promenade Station or the Downtown/Brickell Trolley to the shops at Mary Brickell Village.

STOP 1:

“The Union of the World: Monument to World Peace” at the entrance to the shops of Mary Brickell Village on Brickell Plaza.

Designed by Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners in 2003 and opened in 2006, Mary Brickell Village spans two city blocks. The two-story shopping complex has the feeling of a town square and brings a semblance of humanity and pedestrian scale to the canyons of the Brickell corridor. The complex includes a supermarket, boutiques, restaurants, and other popular retail establishments making it a vibrant neighborhood gathering spot. The monumental bronze sculpture before you is by Ginés Serrán, and is the largest bronze sculpture of classical mythology in the world, measuring 26 feet in height and weighing an incredible 17,600 pounds. Unveiled on January 23, 2006, “The Union of the World” is inspired by the legend of “The Pillars of Hercules” and conveys a powerful message of unity and peace. Serrán uses the hero to unite the columns, and explains that the monument “is a representation of the historical and cultural ties between Europe and America, and a commitment to living in a peaceful world”.

Walk north moving around the sculpture to follow the pedestrian path through the mall to S Miami Ave. Turn left on S Miami Ave and walk to the corner of SE 10 St and look to the NW corner.

Turn left to walk east on SE 10 St. Pass Brickell Plaza and continue walking to Brickell Ave. Cross the road at the traffic light and turn left to walk north on the right side of the road from SE 10 St to SE 7 St. Continue for another 200 yards and half way to SE 6 St look left to the center median.

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“Fire Station No. 4” at 1000 S Miami Ave

Architect H.H. Dundy designed this building in 1923, and it is noted as a fine example of 1920’s Mediterranean Revival architecture. One can see that the building was once a fire station, however its current use as the popular restaurant and bar “Dolores, but you can call me Lolita,” has transformed the building in to a vibrant destination, demonstrating the viability of historically designated buildings for contemporary use.


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“Bust of Mary Brickell” at the Brickell Ave median between SE 7 and SE 6 St.

The Brickells moved to Miami in 1871 buying large tracts of land and worked with Henry Flagler to bring the Florida East Coast Railway to Miami, greatly developing the city. Mary’s husband William Brickell is considered the co-founder of Miami along with Julia Tuttle. Mary however was a revered businesswoman in her own right and continued to develop real estate in the city after her husband’s death. She was also known for her great generosity. Today, surrounded by high-rise office and residential towers the Bust of Mary Brickell pays tribute to the work of Mary Brickell. The monument, sculpted by West Palm Beach artist Beto Alvarez, was erected in 1998 with the help of three groups, The Mary Brickell Garden Club, the Roads Association, and the Pioneer’s Club of Miami who raised $18,000 to establish this monument. The money was raised by selling $25 bricks and $100 foundation tiles imprinted with the names of the donors that form the base of the sculpture. Very little remains of the original Brickell district that was planned by Mary Brickell. She had planned for the area to house mansions and large homes, which led to the neighborhood being playfully named “Millionaire’s Row.”

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“Brickell Park ” at 501 Brickell Ave

In 1921, Mary Brickell donated this 2½ -acre bay-front property to the city for a public park. Originally, adjacent to her Brickell mansion, the tree-shaded pathway now connects Brickell Avenue to Biscayne Bay, and is part of an oolitic limestone ridge prevalent through many coastal sections of southern Miami-Dade County. The park was also the original site of the Southern Cross Observatory, a place created in 1922, by S. Lynn Roher, for star-gazers.

Continue walking east toward SE 6 St to find stop 4 on your right hand side.

Follow the brick path. At your first left you will see a single story building with a marble roof and columns with the word “Brickell” inscribed over its portal. This is the Brickell family mausoleum. Today, the family graves can be found at Woodlawn Park cemetery.

Continue walking the circumference of the bay to information boards “Saving the Circle” and 150 yards down the path a second board “The Miami Circle”. These will provide additional information about the Miami Circle that can be found in the center of the small hill that is on your left hand side. The circle can be accessed by following the path as it curves left to join the circle entrance path.

Continue following the brick path past a children’s playground and turn left to walk the path along the bay front. 200 yards down along this path you will see a large sculpture on your left with the words “Victory Over Slavery Racism Nazism Poverty” inscribed on its base. A male figure leaps forward raising a sword to the sky in a dramatic gesture of freedom.

Continue walking north 100 yards to the entrance of Brickell Park, which can be located adjacent to the Brickell Park trolley stop.

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“First Presbyterian Church of Miami ” at 609 Brickell Ave

The congregation’s first Presbyterian services were organized in April 1896, three months before Miami was incorporated. In 1898, Henry Flagler financed the congregation’s first official building, which was constructed next to his Royal Palm Hotel on the north side of the river. Among the church members was local resident and three-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan, who taught Sunday school classes at the church. Needing more space, the church built and moved to this building in 1949. It is a late example of Mediterranean Revival architecture, a popular style during the 1920’s and 30’s, and is the same style as the Fire Station building at stop 2. Its sanctuary is commonly known as Flagler Memorial Chapel.


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“Miami Circle” at 401 Brickell Ave

In 1998, while clearing land for a condominium, developers revealed a circle carved in limestone, most likely part of an important structure made by the Tequesta Indians who inhabited Southeast Florida more than 1,000 years ago. Community members ranging from school children to local politicians took up the cause to preserve the “Miami Circle,” an important archaeological find that now forms part of this large park. When William and Mary Brickell settled in Miami in 1870, they ran a trading post here along the river trading with the Seminole Indians.

Exit the park by continuing along the sidewalk in front of the Viceroy Hotel. Note the hotels large 22-foot-tall sculptured columns. These are designed by Phillipe Starke and were inspired by the monumental Moai statues on Easter Island. There are 100 of them in total, and cost $15 million to produce. Turn right to walk on to Brickell Bridge.

Walk north on Brickell Bridge to access Downtown Miami or take the trolley from the beginning of the bridge at the Brickell Park stop. To return to Mary Brickell Village, cross the road and catch the trolley going south.

STOP 7:

“Brickell Bridge ”

The original Brickell Bridge was constructed during the early 1900s and has since been renovated several times. This most recent rendition of the bridge was built in time for Miami’s 100th birthday celebration in 1996. Artist Manuel Carbonell was commissioned to design the bridge, creating reliefs that celebrate the Tequesta Indians and Miami trailblazers such as Henry Flagler, Julia Tuttle, William & Mary Brickell and Marjory Stoneman Douglas, as well as the native wildlife of the Everglades. Carbonell’s reliefs are visible to motorists and pedestrians on the bridge, as well as to boaters and Miami Circle visitors below the bridge. The large 53-foot bronze monument commissioned by the Florida Department of Transportation is inescapable.

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1 The Union of the World: Monument to World Peace

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4 First Presbyterian Church of Miami

5 Brickell Park

6 Miami Circle

7 Brickell Bridge

From alternative transportation to public transitGetting Around Downtown

is your key to navigating DWNTWN Miami.

Visit miamidda.com/getting_around.aspfor information on transit routes, bus schedules, Metrorail fares,

parking options and more.

METRORAIL • METROMOVER • TROLLEY • PARKING

Editor: Claire BreukelDesigner: Emerson Calderón

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Miami Downtown Development Authority200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929

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