Awaken Florida – Opening Reception 4/12/18

Awaken Florida – Opening Reception
Thursday, 04/12/2018 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
pin Steven and Dorothea Green Library, FIU campus, 2nd Floor
11200 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33199
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Cost: Free

Photographer and activist JohnBob Carlos has curated a group exhibit called “Awaken Florida”, which opens Thursday, April 12 at the FIU Green Library and runs through April 30. The show, hosted by Vicki Silvera, head of Special Collections at FIU, includes Carlos’ large-format photography and work from several local artists, all of which showcases Florida’s unique features and rich biodiversity.

WORKS ON DISPLAY:
JohnBob Carlos – Photography
Dita Devi – Paintings
Nancy R. Koerner of Junglepixiebelize – Rosewood Burl Carvings
Jeniece Martinez – Paintings
Melanie Oliva – Paintings / Wood Block & Stenciled Prints
Eva Ruiz – Painting

SCHEDULE (Times TBD):
Invocation: Betty Osceola, Panther Clan, Miccosukee Tribe of Florida
Spoken Word Performance: Dita Devi
Musical Performance: Wayne William Snellgrove, Saulteaux Tribe
Closing: JohnBob Carlos – Using Art For Activism (Everglades)
Artist-lead Joint Tour

This event is free to the public. Visitors may park at the Graham Center or the Gold Garage, where they can pay at the meter or use pay by phone (25 cents per 15 minutes).