New World School of the Arts will participate in Untitled Art, a prominent contemporary art fair held in Miami Beach. This event showcases over 150 exhibitors, including galleries and non-profit organizations from 29 countries and territories, representing more than 70 cities globally. In line with Untitled Art’s commitment to enhancing diversity in its programming, the fair will present a new section dedicated to non-profit organizations within its Nest sector, where NWSA will showcase its project Sustaining Ecologies, with the support of Commissioner.
“Sustaining Ecologies examines the dynamic relationships between environmental sustainability, cultural production, and education,” explained O. Gustavo Plascencia, Dean of Visual Arts at NWSA who developed the project. “In collaboration with faculty, alumni, and visual arts students, the project explores the fragile yet resilient ecosystems that define Miami, including its coastal landscape, immigrant communities, and artistic networks.”
This multifaceted initiative supported by Commissioner is aimed at enriching the experience of fair goers while promoting community involvement. Presented by students and faculty from the New World School of the Arts visual arts division, the booth will function as a gallery, discussion space, and innovative classroom, encouraging attendees to engage in meaningful conversations about the sustainability and development of artistic and community networks.
“Our shared mission with Commissioner is to bring people together to support artists and collect art around the stories that matter to our many communities. With additional support from the Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Foundation, uplifting the work of students and faculty at the New World School of the Arts—Miami’s foremost arts education institution—is a step toward a more collaborative and brighter future for artists and our city,” said Dejha Carrington, Commissioner Co-Founder and Executive Director. “The incredible talent, diverse perspectives, and intensive training that young artists from NWSA share are among the very best in the country, and we are thrilled to help forge innovative pathways of support for them.”
The NWSA booth will showcase a variety of artworks, including individual pieces, collaborative projects, and limited editions like prints and artist books, all created by NWSA students, faculty, and alumni. These works will be available for purchase, with a revenue-sharing model that allocates half of the proceeds to the artists and the other half to support NWSA’s visual arts program.
Additionally, the project will feature a series of workshops, readings, and discussions led by NWSA participants and community partners, focusing on topics such as coastal resilience and sustainable studio practices, strategically scheduled to enhance visibility and audience engagement. By transforming a section of the Untitled Art Fair into a hub for creative dialogue and experimental learning, the NWSA project not only highlights the importance of collaboration and community in the arts but also provides students with firsthand experience of the professional dynamics within an international art fair, encouraging their participation in public programming and expanding their understanding of contemporary art discourse on a global scale.
Ultimately, Sustaining Ecologies aims to elevate student voices in discussions surrounding sustainability and contemporary art, offer practical learning opportunities in curation and public engagement, and strengthen the connection between art education and environmental issues in South Florida.
Your support through donations to NWSA is invaluable. Contributions to the visual arts division of the New World School of the Arts play a crucial role in covering expenses related to materials, models, technology upgrades, exhibitions, and other essential resources that foster the artistic development of our students. Initiatives like Sustaining Ecologies provide students with the opportunity to express their creative voices while engaging with a wider audience.
At New World School of the Arts, visual arts students explore and develop their personal artistic and aesthetic vision while being guided by a dynamic and distinguished faculty who are all practicing artists. Through disciplined training in traditional and new media, students also develop new skills and refine others while gaining invaluable understanding of the roles of art and design in society. Areas of concentration in visual arts include Art & Technology, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Information about the NWSA visual arts program is available at 305-237-3620.
A Florida center of excellence in the visual and performing arts, New World School of the Arts is an educational partnership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College, and University of Florida. NWSA provides a comprehensive program of artistic, creative, and academic development through a curriculum that reflects our community and the rich multicultural state of Florida. Through our partners NWSA confers the high school diploma, Associate of Arts degree, and Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees in programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, Music, Theater and Art & Design. NWSA’s rigorous eight-year curriculum and conservatory-style teaching has empowered students in our community and our nation to become leaders in the arts for more three decades. Information about New World School of the Arts at 305-237-3135 or nwsa.mdc.edu.
SUSTAINING ECOLOGIES
VIP/Press Preview: December 2
On view December 3-7
Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2025
Ocean Drive & 12 Street, Miami Beach
Free and open to the public