Art + Mind Day
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Unleash your creativity and cultivate inner peace at the Arsht Center's annual Art + Mind Day on Saturday, August 17. This free community event, presented in partnership with The Moss Center, celebrates the power of the arts to enhance well-being.
The day kicks off with an opening performance of Brazilian drumming by Miami Bloco on the Knight Concert Hall stage. Afterwards, explore various art forms with interactive classes and workshops:
- Unleash your inner rhythm with percussion sessions hosted by South Florida Center for the Percussive Arts.
- Join a welcoming song circle led by Emilia Garth from Kanikapila Miami.
- Express yourself through creative movement sessions for all abilities and ages with Jenna Balfe.
- Participate in generational storytelling with Michelle Moreno.
Engage with cutting-edge technology and interactive installations:
- 3D Mapping Space with Live Music: Step into an immersive experience created by MADArts that fuses 3D mapping technology and music.
- Be You Disco – Wellness Dance: Let loose and express yourself on the Center's Ziff Ballet Opera House stage with a live DJ spinning tunes directly to your headphones.
- Virtual Reality Relaxation: Immerse yourself in serene guided virtual reality experience by local artist Alissa Christine. Water caresses your senses, creating a soothing symphony of tranquility.
- Community Canvas: Express your artistic side alongside Miami artists Leah Guzman and Deanna Barton. Collaborate with fellow guests to create stunning visuals, leaving behind a unique, collective masterpiece.
- Community Marketplace: Explore an indoor street fair featuring Miami's cultural and health and wellness organizations and artists. Browse offerings and services from Integrative Arts, The Underline, Dreamcatchers for the Soul, and many more to be announced.
Fuel your body and mind:
- Fresh and Healthy Food and Beverage Menu: Enjoy a selection of healthy small plates and drinks created by Constellation Culinary Group (available for purchase). Menu items will be available throughout the day.
- Healthy Food Demonstration: Learn from holistic health consultant and plant-based chef Nzingah Oniwosan during a food demonstration.