Open Studio at Coral Gables Museum

Spend a midweek evening exploring hands-on art activities guided by local artists in a relaxed, social setting. This free summer series at the Coral Gables Museum invites adults to engage in the creative process while contributing to a broader community conversation about memory, material and storytelling.

Curated by The Things Lab, Open Studio takes place every other Wednesday from June 18 through August 27. Each session features a different South Florida-based artist and offers opportunities for personal expression through art-making, all centered on the shared theme of “things”—everyday objects and the stories they hold. The series launches on June 18 with Kerry Phillips, a Miami-based artist known for her use of found materials and participatory installations that explore memory, value and place.

On July 2, multimedia artist and composer Juraj Kojš invites participants to bring in old or obsolete audio equipment, such as CDs, cassettes, bluetooth speakers or megaphones, and repurpose them into sculptural sound objects he calls “O-Things.” Known locally for his orchid-inspired sound art, Kojš also encourages guests to incorporate orchids into their creations. His session draws from a wide-ranging creative practice that spans music, bioacoustics, performance and installation, with recent commissions from Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Live Arts Miami and others. Originally from Slovakia, Kojš is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and director of the FETA Foundation.

These gatherings lead up to the museum’s fall exhibition 100 Years of Coral Gables Through Objects. Designed for adults 18 and older, the sessions include materials, artist talks and creative prompts. A cash bar is available on-site, and Young Associates Members receive a complimentary LALO Tequila drink. Advance RSVP is encouraged, and participants are welcome to attend one or multiple sessions throughout the summer.