It’s Possible To See ART Without Sight
Art Walk

WHAT:
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is bringing together the blind artistic community and renowned national artists to make a statement on Miami’s historic street art scene: Celebrating inclusion, diversity and equity in the arts, this event features art by Miami Lighthouse artists and acclaimed international artists with onsite casual conversations with prominent local artists

WHEN:
Saturday, March 19, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Rain or Shine! All outdoor activities will be under cover

WHERE:
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33130

ACTIVITIES:

• Audience engagement in creation of a community art piece: Under the instruction of our guest artists, inspired participants will create a mixed media tactile art piece which will form part of a large community art piece.
• Our Little Artist’s Zone will feature art inspired by our young artists’ vision of famous painters such as Monet, Picasso, Britto, and Mondrian. This area is also an active art zone for children with a hands-on art project to create their own straw mini sculptures in primary colors.
• A four-story mural by Miami twin artists George and William Hustus, depicts children of different backgrounds and abilities playing together. The street art inspired mural, designed to raise awareness of blindness and the impact of unity, is painted on the southern wall of the new Miami Lighthouse Academy facility.
• A “Blind Time Drawing” demonstration. Opportunity to experience the art form pioneered by prominent conceptual artist Robert Morris, which involves creating images while blindfolded, without stopping or lifting up a pencil. Sighted professional artists will be paired with visually impaired artists.
• Touching our Dreams”, “The Pillar of Hope” and “The Art of Love”, three ceramic mosaic pillars created under the instruction of Carlos and JC Carroll Alves. Artworks of ceramic, clay, macramé and other mixed media created by Miami Lighthouse adult and children art students.
• “Blackout,” by Cuban artist Sergio Lastres, a new piece combining paint with raised elements and braille typography that appeals to multiple senses.
• “Sight,” by internationally renowned pop and graffiti artist Romero Britto, a painting in tribute to Gloria Blake.
• Music Selections by our Miami Lighthouse’s Talented Musicians
• Art and Jewelry by our Senior Group Activities program will be available for sale

PARKING:
Limited Complementary Parking in the Miami Lighthouse Covered Garage. Street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood

RSVP:
Click here to register at our Eventbrite page. For any further questions, contact Jennifer Aleman at jaleman@miamilighthouse.org or 786-362-7514.

PARTNERS:
Miami Lighthouse thanks all of our partners who have made it “Possible To See ART Without Sight”: The Children’s Trust, Arts4All Florida, The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation, Florida Division of Blind Services, CITIZENS INTERESTED IN ART, The Wildflower Foundation, Inc., and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.