Miami Art Scene™

Kids’ Corner at The Frank!
2019-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Frank, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025, United States
Saturday, October 5th from 12 noon – 1pm The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibition Hall in Pembroke Pines presents Kids’ Corner. Join The Frank every month for storytime! Together with their caretakers, children under the age of 8 build literacy and engage in art activities related to The Frank’s exhibition, New Industry! Featured storybooks will be Boy and Bot by Ame Dyckman and Roberto: The Insect Architect by Nina Laden.
This event is free to the public.

Artist Norman Silva at Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines
2019-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025, United States
Friday, October 11th from 7-9pm experience the Opening Reception for the 15th Annual Art Competition at Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines, featuring the work of South Florida artist Norman Silva. This exhibition is presented by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation & Cultural Arts Department and The Arts and Cultural Advisory Board. The exhibition will be on view through November 6, 2019. This Event is Free & Open to the Public.
Sculptor, painter and mixed media artist Norman Silva is a multidisciplinary artist whose work has been exhibited with galleries within South Florida and the United States. He received his Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University.

The Frank: Industrial Adornments
2019-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | The Frank, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025, United States
Saturday, October 12th from 10am – 12pm and 1-3pm (2 Sessions) The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibition Hall presents Industrial Adornments. Under the guidance of artist duo KX2, students will discover a variety of beginner jewelry-making techniques, essential terminology and an introduction to basic tools and materials. The Frank is offering (2) sessions, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm.
KX2 is the artist/sister collaboration of artist Dana Kleinman and metalsmith Ruth Avra Kleinman. Their work has been shown internationally, including at the 2008 Beijing Biennale at the National Museum of China in conjunction with the Summer Olympics. A jewelry designer as well as a metalsmith, Ruth Avra holds a degree in Art Jewelry from the University of Wisconsin Madison and runs her own jewelry company, Avra Inc.
This event is free to the public. All materials provided. No prior experience required. Ages: 12yrs+

PLEASE NOTE: Workshop spots are on a first come, first serve basis. The Frank can accommodate 25 guests for each workshop presented unless otherwise stated. Due to limited capacity, additional guests and observers will not be permitted.

The Frank: Little Engineers!
2019-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | The Frank, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025, United States
Saturday, October 19th from 10am – 12pm The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibition Hall presents Little Engineers! Together with their caretakers, kids build and program their own robot while exploring STEM concepts such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics and language arts!
The Frank welcomes all future engineers and scientists! Through a series of teamwork activities, children learn robot assembly and computer programming in a fun-filled experience that fosters engineering skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving. This event is free to the public. All materials provided. No prior experience required. Ages: 6yrs+

PLEASE NOTE: Workshop spots are on a first come, first serve basis. The Frank can accommodate 25 guests for each workshop presented unless otherwise stated. Due to limited capacity, additional guests and observers will not be permitted.

The Frank presents Frank Contemporaries
2019-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Frank, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025, United States
Thursday, October 24th from 6-8pm The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibition Hall presents Frank Contemporaries, a pop-up exhibition showcasing emerging artists and creative community resources; an event that offers artists, students, arts professionals and industry insiders the opportunity to present their work, discover new peers and supporters, and foster professional connections.
Frank Contemporaries Spotlight: Artists of Choose954 on October 24th will feature works by painters Steve Diossy and Asbel Dumpierre, and sculptures by Michael Jude Russo. Guests will get a preview of the 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project, a monumental public EcoArt project in the form of an artificial reef installation that will also serve as an underwater eco-friendly destination for tourism & research. This event will include a presentation on upcoming opportunities and resources for local artists by Evan Snow and Andrew Martineau, the founders of Art Fort Lauderdale and Choose954, a social movement that aims to cultivate culture & community in Broward County.
This event is free to the public. Complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
