Museums and Exhibitions

Join research fellow of the Jay I. Kislak Collection, Carolina Cueva, for an online showcase and presentation moderated by Jay I. Kislak Chair and Curator Daniel Arbino. Cueva’s work brings an interdisciplinary lens to Andean history, displacement, and identity. During her month-long residency engaging with the Kislak Collection, she explored materials that deepened and informed her ongoing artistic research. Cueva will share new insights from her recent work and discuss how the collection has supported and enriched her creative process. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A with the online audience. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Carolina Cueva was born in Lima, Peru, and lives and works in Miami, Florida. She studied at the School of Visual Arts and graduated with a B.F.A. Cueva is an interdisciplinary artist working in sculpture, performance, and 2D works of art. Her work examines identity, ancestry, and displacement through personal narrative, history, and the transcendental. Cueva was awarded a Wavemaker Grant and an Artist Access Grant in 2021. She is currently an M.F.A. candidate at Yale University.

The removal of Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela has abruptly reshaped the regional landscape and thrust Cuba’s future to the forefront of media and policy attention. This panel discussion will examine how the loss of Venezuelan support, recent United States actions, and a pre-existing structural crisis are impacting Cuba’s economy and political dynamics. Speakers will assess material consequences for everyday life on the island, prospects for political change, and the risks and opportunities presented by the current U.S. approach. This event marks the culmination of Mauricio de Miranda Parrondo’s tenure as Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Presidential Fellow at the Cuban Heritage Collection for spring 2026. Drawing on his expertise in the Cuban economy and joined by specialists in Cuban politics, international relations, and human rights, the panel will offer a multidimensional assessment of this pivotal juncture in the island’s history. Following the panel conversation, there will be a Q&A with the audience. Presentations will be delivered in both English and Spanish. FEATURING Mauricio de Miranda Parrondo, Ph.D. - Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Presidential Fellow, Cuban Heritage Collection Armando Chaguaceda Noriega, Ph.D. - Karl Loewenstein Fellow and Visiting Professor of Political Science, Amherst College Johanna Cilano Pelaez, Ph.D. - Regional Researcher for the Caribbean, Amnesty International MODERATED BY Michael J. Bustamante, Ph.D. - Emilio Bacardí Moreau Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies; Director of Academic Programs, Cuban Heritage Collection This panel is organized by the University of Miami’s Cuban Heritage Collection and the Emilio Bacardí Moreau Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies. It is co-sponsored by University of Miami’s Wilbur L. and Jean L. Morrison Endowment for Cuban Studies and Hanley Democracy Center.

Join the Frost Art Museum for Slow Art Day, a global event founded in 2010 with a mission to help more people discover the joy of looking at and loving art. "Why Slow?" When people look slowly at a piece of art they discover they can see and experience art without the help of experts. Come and immerse yourself in a day filled with art and exploration inspired by our current slate of exhibitions. Clouds & Connections: A Guided Meditation for Slow Art Day with Isabel Alfonsin-Vittoria Start the day with a short, guided meditation and reflection inspired by Eduardo Navarro’s Cloud Museum. Reframing the Archive: Accordion Bookmaking with Nicole Combeau Work with photography from the Frost’s collection to create an artist book. The portrait as a tool: photography lesson, activity, and reflection with Diego Waisman Explore how the portrait reveals something about both the photographer and the subject. Consider how aesthetics, technique, and intent can shape the message embedded within a photograph. Slow Art Day at the Frost Art Museum FIU is dedicated to the memory of Helena Venero.

Join us for Open Mic Night on Wednesday, April 1 from 6 – 8 PM! This event is open to musical groups, solo-artists, poets, storytellers, and creatives of all kinds. - Burn a mixtape with The Roar: Bring a USB with your favorite tracks or choose from a curated list by FIU’s student radio station. - Design your mixtape: Make collages and illustrations with the Art History Student Association. - Need inspiration? STRIKE Magazine will be on hand with prompts and a short exercise to help you think poetically. Performances will take place in the order of check-in. All performance pieces must demonstrate respect for all individuals. Funding for this initiative is provided by Art Bridges Foundation. We thank them for understanding the need to provide greater access to art to the community.

Join Isabela Villanueva, MOAD's Consulting Curator, for a very special one-hour tour providing behind-the-scenes information and insight into works included in the Freedom Tower's exhibitions. Isabela Villanueva is a Venezuelan-born art historian and curator currently based in Miami, specializing in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art. As the Consulting Curator at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College (MOAD), she recently led the MOAD Pavilion series, showcasing installations by artists GeoVanna Gonzalez, Germane Barnes, and Rafael Domenech. Previously, she was part of the curatorial team for the 30th São Paulo Biennial and served as Assistant Curator at the Americas Society Art Gallery in New York. Villanueva hold graduate degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Glasgow. Included with your Freedom Tower admission ticket. Visitors to the Freedom Tower may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets. The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.

Join research fellow of the Jay I. Kislak Collection, Brandon Agosto, for an online showcase and presentation moderated by Jay I. Kislak Chair and Curator Daniel Arbino. Agosto’s work brings a focused lens to Mayan archaeology along the Gulf of Mexico, with particular attention to the coastal state of Veracruz. During his residency, he engaged deeply with the Kislak Collection, working extensively with its materials to advance his ongoing research. Agosto will share new insights from his recent findings and discuss how the collection has supported and enriched his scholarly process. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A with the online audience.

The Coral Gables Museum, in partnership with The Museum Project (TMP), is proud to present the 2026 Teen Art Exhibit, celebrating the creativity, imagination, and voices of young artists. This year’s exhibition explores identity, highlighting the diverse ways teens express who they are and how they see the world. Through a variety of mediums, these works invite viewers to reflect, connect, and engage with the personal and shared experiences that shape us. Submissions are now being accepted through February 23rd here: https://forms.gle/MAPWg65Zx2EkZkFL8 Gallery Opening: Friday, April 3, 6–10 PM | Free and open to the public Celebrate Gables Gallery Night with live music, interactive art activities, and the opportunity to meet the teen artists behind this thought-provoking exhibition. Stay tuned for details on participating artists, exhibition dates, and special events. Join us in honoring the talent and vision of the next generation of creators! For more information: themuseumprojectcgm@gmail.com | www.coralgablesmuseum.org

Exploring the lasting cultural, ecological, and historical impact of its native plants and crops ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Drawing on materials from the Jay I. Kislak Collection of the Early Americas, Exploration and Navigation, “Roots of the Americas” explores the enduring significance of crops native to the Americas, including corn, tobacco, cacao, and a variety of medicinal flora. The exhibition highlights the deep relationships Indigenous communities developed with these crops and the ways botanical knowledge and agricultural practices shaped societies across the hemisphere long before the arrival of Europeans. These plants held spiritual, cultural, and economic meaning, and they played a central role in sustaining community life. “Roots of the Americas” also examines the profound changes that followed European contact. As these crops entered global markets and imperial systems, they reshaped local economies, altered landscapes, and influenced daily life throughout the Americas. Their histories continue to define contemporary foodways, economies, and cultural identities, revealing how the legacies of colonialism remain present today.

Join us for the final Open Studio of William Osorio’s artist residency at MDC’s Padrón Campus, featuring recent works created at the studio and an opportunity to engage with the artist.

Join Isabela Villanueva, MOAD's Consulting Curator, for a very special one-hour tour providing behind-the-scenes information and insight into works included in the Freedom Tower's exhibitions. Isabela Villanueva is a Venezuelan-born art historian and curator currently based in Miami, specializing in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art. As the Consulting Curator at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College (MOAD), she recently led the MOAD Pavilion series, showcasing installations by artists GeoVanna Gonzalez, Germane Barnes, and Rafael Domenech. Previously, she was part of the curatorial team for the 30th São Paulo Biennial and served as Assistant Curator at the Americas Society Art Gallery in New York. Villanueva hold graduate degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Glasgow. Included with your Freedom Tower admission ticket. Visitors to the Freedom Tower may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets. The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form. MOAD's programs are made possible 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. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.