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The South Beach-based boutique hotel has teamed up with O Cinema and Florida International University to present “Zen and the Art of Film.” The virtual film festival and salon series is held on the first Monday of the month through May 3rd.

“Everything in life during the pandemic – movies, television, music – is touched by artists. This is why the support of individual artists is so important.”

“… smaller ideas which will institute change of how artists live and practice and raise the question, ‘What is black art?’ Additionally, it will address how black artists shape the landscape that they live in,” said Guerrier.

Ultimately, the activation program at MOCA serves as a silver lining during all the trauma caused by the pandemic. It has allowed them to connect with the community and serve an area of the region “that doesn’t have much happening in the way of public art… filling that need.”

The Underline won’t just be a place to walk or bike; it will resonate with music, movies, dialogues and soundtracks, and other activities…”

In Downtown Miami, The Miami Downtown Development Authority has launched the Alt-B along Flagler Street. With the absence of Art Basel, DDA Executive Director Christina Crespi wanted a way to showcase art in Downtown.

Jumpstarting the economy is necessary to get the arts activated again. “The arts reunify our community, they get us out of the house,” said Cohen. “Attending arts events help support our local community. Large percentages of arts events attendees agree that the arts are necessary.”

Our opportunity is to create deep connection with our current and prospective audiences as we and they evolve together.

Called “Miami Beach Open House,” the application process for the experiential residency is under way now and artists can submit applications through Friday, Nov. 13.