Fountainhead Residency Open House

A series of open studios unfolds throughout the year as Fountainhead Residency invites visitors into its live/work space to meet each new group of national and international artists in residence. Held every six weeks, these casual evening gatherings offer a direct window into the artists’ practices, influences and works in progress across painting, sculpture, installation, performance and interdisciplinary forms. Guests can speak with the artists, learn about their time in Miami and experience the creative energy that defines one of the city’s most long-standing artist residencies.

Each edition of the Open House welcomes a new cohort, giving visitors a distinct encounter with the ideas and perspectives shaping contemporary art today. Members receive early access from 6 to 7 p.m., with public hours from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

2026 Open House Schedule

July 16 — Session 5
Featuring Maya Fuji, Pachi Muruchu and Piero Penizzotto, this session explores themes of identity, mythology and visual storytelling through painting and mixed media.

August 27 — Session 6
Resident artists Antonius-Tin Bui, Tobias Bradford and Omar Mendoza present works shaped by gesture, diaspora, movement and sculptural play.

October 8 — Session 7
Meet AD Minoliti, Eilen Itzel Mena and Walker Bankson, whose varied practices reflect approaches to form, color, geometry and contemporary cultural discourse.

About Fountainhead Residency

Founded in 2008 by Kathryn and Dan Mikesell, Fountainhead is Miami’s oldest live/work residency, hosting 24 artists each year and fostering exchange between local audiences and global creative voices. The residency supports artists through dedicated studio time, professional development, community engagement and connections with South Florida’s cultural landscape. To date, Fountainhead has supported more than 450 artists from 47 countries and continues to expand its impact through initiatives such as Artists Open, the countywide open studios program launched in 2019.