Latest series spotlights visionary creative talent shaping Greater Miami’s heritage

MIAMI - (April 20, 2026) - The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (GMCVB) sixth Art of Black Miami (AOBM) podcast season is now live. Continuing its mission to amplify the voices and stories of creatives across diverse platforms and experiences, the latest season features a dynamic lineup of artists, curators and cultural leaders whose work reflects the evolving cultural landscape of Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

Hosted by renowned curator, arts advocate and Diaspora Vibe Culture Arts Incubator President Rosie Gordon-Wallace, season six explores themes of heritage, community preservation and the role of art as a catalyst for change. This year’s conversations highlight poetry, visual arts, cultural curation and storytelling, offering listeners an intimate look at the inspirations and impact behind each artist’s work.

“For more than a decade, Art of Black Miami has served as a platform to celebrate and elevate the voices shaping our community,” says GMCVB Senior Vice President of Multicultural Tourism & Development Connie Kinnard. “This season continues that legacy by showcasing artists whose work drives meaningful conversations.”

2026 AOBM podcast season six lineup:

• Arsimmer McCoy (April 20) – A South Florida-based poet, performance and interdisciplinary artist, McCoy creates work rooted in cultural preservation, environmental stewardship and intergenerational storytelling. Known for blending poetic narrative with civic memory, her practice highlights community-centered approaches to justice and collective care.
• Edouard Duval-Carrié (May 18) – A globally recognized contemporary artist and curator based in Miami’s Little Haiti, Duval-Carrié explores Caribbean history, migration and spirituality through richly layered mixed-media works. His episode coincides with Haitian Heritage Month and his participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale.
• Sheherazade Thénard (June 15) – An award-winning artist, curator and educator, Thénard examines Afro-Caribbean experiences and diasporic histories through textured, symbolic works. Featured during Pride Month, their practice centers on belonging and ancestral connection.
• Shayla Marshall (July 20) – A contemporary artist using world-building and storytelling, Marshall creates immersive mixed-media works that reimagine histories and futures of Black communities. Her practice draws from personal and cultural narratives shaped by Miami’s Black neighborhoods.
• Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum featuring Terrance Cribbs-Lórrant (Aug. 17) – A cultural curator and executive director of the City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, Cribbs-Lórrant (VesSouL) is a leading voice in preserving Black history through storytelling, music and community activism, spotlighting Miami’s historic neighborhoods and cultural institutions.
• Brandon Clarke (Sept. 21) – A Miami-based visual artist, Clarke explores historical narrative through innovative techniques, including working on the reverse side of canvas. His work uncovers hidden layers of American history and challenges viewers to reconsider perspectives of self and society.

Episodes drop monthly and are available on all major podcast platforms. To explore the podcast and learn more about the featured artists, visit ArtofBlackMiami.com.

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