‘No Seasoning’ Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, 02/27/2026-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Copperbridge Foundation
12500 Northeast 4th Avenue,
North Miami, Florida, 33161
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The Copperbridge Foundation, in partnership with NAEMI, presents No Seasoning, a historic group exhibition that explores racial discrimination, marginalization, and the layered stigmas faced by artists living outside traditional cultural, social, and institutional norms.
No Seasoning is a historic group exhibition presented at the Copperbridge Foundation headquarters, featuring the work of seven Afro-descendant Cuban Outsider artists.
Curated by independent curator and art critic Elvia Rosa Castro, this exhibition marks the first presentation of its kind in Miami.
Castro describes the exhibition as a “Ten-Minute Stop,” offering viewers a pause for authenticity and unfiltered expression amid a world influenced by standardization, censorship, and lingering colonial structures.
Featuring works by Pedro Pablo Bacallao Perdomo, Gloria de la Caridad García, Misleidys Castillo, Isaac Crespo, Daldo Marte, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, and Martha Iris Pérez Santana, the exhibition spans collage, drawing, sculpture, and photography, presenting a powerful and non-stereotypical vision of resilience and creative autonomy.
The exhibition will be on display at Copperbridge Foundation from February 27 through May 23, 2026.
The works are drawn from the NAEMI Collection, made possible through the generous support of Juan Martin, NAEMI’s Executive Director. The exhibition will be accompanied by a specially designed catalogue and a series of public programs, including a panel discussion, documentary screenings, and community-engaged initiatives.
The art exhibit would not have been made possible without the help of organizations like Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC) Inc., which provides a comprehensive system of care for substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders for individuals in Broward County.
Other events and activities taking place during the exhibition will include:
Panel Discussion on Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p. m. to 9 p.m.: Elvia Rosa Castro will participate in a panel discussion, Channeling Wellness Through the Arts, alongside Silvia Quintana, LMHC, CAP, CEO of Broward Behavioral Health Coalition. The discussion will explore how art contributes to wellness across diverse lived experiences and supports healing and recovery.
Drumming Circle on Friday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: South Florida Wellness Network will conduct a drumming circle led by a performer in recovery. This is a participatory experience inviting the audience to express and interact through drumming. This event will mark the closing of the exhibition.
Opening Reception:
Friday, February 27, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
No Seasoning: Artworks by Seven Afro-Descendant Cuban Outsider Artists
Exhibit:
February 27 – May 23, 2026
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion – ‘Channeling Wellness Through the Arts’
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
South Florida Wellness Network Drumming Circle
Friday, May 22, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
DETAILS: The opening reception is free. Secure your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-seasoning-artworks-by-seven-afro-descendant-cuban-outsider-artists-tickets-1981617105105?msockid=1257ae242dd363272dc2bcfe2cbf62d4
