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Exhibitions at the Library
Art Services & Exhibitions Division
About
The Library System has a long history of cultural and educational exhibitions, and makes a special call to artists on a rolling basis for temporary exhibitions that correspond to selected annual themes and/or that highlight the library’s permanent art collection and services.
Additionally, the Vasari Project is an archive that documents the development of the visual arts in Miami‑Dade County since 1945.
For more information about the art collection, exhibition programs, call 305‑375‑5599 or e‑mail art@mdpls.org.
Art at the Library
Permanent Art Collection
A collection of over 7,000 works with focus on African American, Latino, and Miami artists. The Vasari Project
Dedicated to documenting, collecting and preserving Miami‑Dade County's art history from 1945 to the present. Virtual Art Exhibitions
Virtual exhibitions highlighting works from the library's art collection. Each exhibit features high-resolution scans of the artwork and is searchable.
A collection of over 7,000 works with focus on African American, Latino, and Miami artists. The Vasari Project
Dedicated to documenting, collecting and preserving Miami‑Dade County's art history from 1945 to the present. Virtual Art Exhibitions
Virtual exhibitions highlighting works from the library's art collection. Each exhibit features high-resolution scans of the artwork and is searchable.
A Visual Narrative
Miami-Dade Public Library System's Permanent Art Collection and Exhibitions
A Closer Look at the Artwork of Emilio Sanchez
Library Artist-in-Residence Program
Interview with Jacob Brillhart, Rocco Ceo, Victor Deupi
Library Exhibitions
Pedestrian 1985 & 2015
Street Photography In Downtown with Liam Crotty and David Spitzer
Exhibitions & Programs
Squash
By Charles Humes Jr.
January 31 – April 9, 2025
Opening Reception
Friday, February 28, 2025
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Experience the bold exhibition titled Squash - consisting of 20 watercolor paintings and an assortment of drawings and mix-media works by painter and muralist Charles Humes Jr.
Humes depicts images of Florida City and Homestead’s agricultural farming fields, featuring migrant workers harvesting several crops, including squash. The paintings highlighted in Squash are studies of Humes’ seemingly landscape view – the endless panoramic crop fields, rows of vast brilliant greens and the golden hues of squash.
Artyping: Typewriter Books
By Claire Jeanine Satin
January 31 – April 17, 2025
Explore the world of typewriters through Artyping: Typewriter Books, an imaginative exhibition featuring sculptural pieces using physical components from typewriters, such as ribbons, spools, and keys, alongside elements from their modern counterparts - computers.
Forbidden Pages… In Flight
By Rosa Naday Garmendia
January 10 – April 3, 2025
Opening Reception
Saturday, January 18, 2025
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Forbidden Pages… In Flight is an art and social engagement exhibition launched in early 2023 to support the freedom to read. It utilizes broadsides and letterpress printing to highlight over 2,500 banned or challenged books, featuring various art forms like prints, zines and installations. Notable works include pieces inspired by titles such as The Bluest Eye and Gender Queer: A Memoir. The exhibit encourages reflection on the power of these texts and serves as a platform for dialogue about free expression and education.
Meet the Artist: Forbidden Pages... In Flight Board Game
With Exhibiting Artist Rosa Naday Garmendia
Step into a dynamic board game as part of the Forbidden Pages... In Flight exhibition. Take on the role of a librarian, activist or student, and navigate the game’s challenges to become the champion of knowledge. Meet the artist and experience this exciting interactive game.
Mondays, February 3, 24 & March 3, 10, 17
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
The Less Privileged Life
Paintings by Yves Estime
November 15, 2024 – January 31, 2025
Closing Reception
Thursday, January 23, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Marvel at the beauty within The Less Privileged Life: Paintings by Yves Estime. Born in Verrettes, Haiti, in 1968, Estime displayed artistic talent despite societal pressures to pursue traditional careers. After attending the Ecole Nationale des Arts in Port-au-Prince in 1999, he used his art to raise awareness about the struggles faced by the less privileged in Haiti. Influenced by notable Haitian and Senegalese artists, Estime moved to the United States in 2015 and continued to develop his work while employed at the University of Miami Hospital, where his art gained recognition and helped propel his career.
Explore the Creative Art Fusions of Alex Sánchez
August 7, 2024 – January 24, 2025
Discover the mesmerizing art of Cuban American artist Alex Sánchez, now on display at the Hispanic Branch Library. Featuring 18 vibrant acrylic and collage pieces from the Library’s Permanent Art Collection, his work masterfully blends classic and contemporary styles, making it a must-see for art enthusiasts.
Can’t visit in person? Explore the Library’s entire collection of Sánchez’s works through our Virtual Exhibitions.
