Miami, Oct. 4, 2018 – In an effort to highlight different forms of expression, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) InterAmerican Campus Gallery will celebrate art and its artists. Located in the heart of Little Havana, the gallery strives to showcase the community’s diverse cultural background and love of the arts. These exhibitions will take place between Fall 2018 through Summer 2019. Events are free and open to the public.
All events will be held in the InterAmerican Campus’ Art Gallery (627 S.W. 27th Ave., Room 3113)
Oct. 15 – 29
Urbana Images XI
Selected images and writing on display from this year’s student literary arts magazine at IAC.For more information, please contact Prof. Omar Figueras, ofiguera@mdc.edu, 305-237-6187 or Prof. Emily Sendin, esendin@mdc.edu, 305-237-6172.
Nov. 1 – 23
Veteran’s Day Showcase
A display of artifacts and arts from the Miami Military Museum, community, and students chronicling the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Armed Forces and Veterans. A special display of posters commemorating 1918, the year WWI ended. For more information, please contact Prof. Diego Tibaquira, dtibaqui@mdc.edu, 305-237-6565.
Nov. 27 – Dec. 4
This Brings Me Peace
In 25 words or less, the IAC community shares why and how particular images give them peace. Both words and images will be on display. For more information, please contact Dr. Miriam Abety, mabety@mdc.edu, 305-237-6564.
Dec. 6 – 21
Breaking News
Heriberto Mora’s images of beauty provide a pathway to hope as a counter to the often-turbulent headlines of everyday life. For more information, please contact Heriberto Mora, heribertojesus7@hotmail.com
Jan. 31– Feb. 28
Black Migrations: Faces and Places of Change in America
A collection of images from the HistoryMiami, Hampton House, and Wolfsonian archive chronicling the movements – past and present – of the Black Diaspora. For more information, please contact Prof. Taurie Gittings, tgitting@mdc.edu, 305-237-6608.
March 4 – 29
Visionary Women
Blogger and graphic artist Tabby McGuirk shares a collection of images and videos of inspiration for and about girls. For more information, please contact Dr. Michelle Ploetz, mploetz@mdc.edu, 305-237-6050.
April 23 – May 18
Emerging IAC Artists
This show highlights the most artistic and creative works made in studio classes during the academic year by continuing education students. For more information, please contact Prof. Baruj Salinas, barujs@hotmail.com.