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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) will host its inaugural ART + MIND DAY presented by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, a free event focused on the power that the arts have to inspire, heal and restore the mind and body. Scheduled for Saturday, July 22 from noon to 5 p.m., ART + MIND DAY will include free interactive arts workshops, demonstrations and performances designed to enhance well-being using self-expression as a creative outlet to convey emotions and release stress.
ART + MIND DAY is FREE, and all ages are welcome. Guests should RSVP online at arshtcenter.org, or at the Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722.
“The Arsht Center is proud to host its inaugural Art + Mind Day. We encourage all attendees to immerse themselves in the arts throughout the day. Engaging in creative activities like singing, painting, and music-making can provide therapeutic benefits such as lowering stress, anxiety and depression. The arts are a vital tool for community wellness,” said Jairo Ontiveros, vice president of education and community engagement at the Arsht Center.
The Arsht Center’s ART + MIND DAY is presented by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, in partnership with The Moss Center, and is supported by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. Additional support is provided by The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and the state of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
ART + MIND DAY ACTIVITIES:
MARKETPLACE, INTERACTIVE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
- Community Marketplace
Stroll through the community marketplace where a variety of Miami’s cultural and health and wellness organizations and artists will showcase their offerings and services in an indoor street fair. Institutions include: Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), Nu Deco Ensemble, O Miami, Pioneer Winter Collective, NAMI Miami, Florida Department of Health, Lowe Art Museum, All Kids Included – Accessible Arts Experiences for Kids (AKI), Art of Healing Community Center, Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Children’s Bereavement Center, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and more.
- Classes and Workshops include:
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- Art of Journaling hosted by Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
- Dance and Creative Body Movement Workshop hosted by Jenna Balfe
- Percussion Sessions hosted by South Florida Center for the Percussive Arts
- Poetry Session hosted by O Miami
- Afro Yoga by Denetrya Brookins with Live Music by Lady Of Harp
- Song Circle hosted by Emilia Girth from Kanikapila Miami
- Theater Games and Wellness Workshop by Michelle Moreno
EXPERIENTIAL EXPERIENCES
- Be You Disco – Wellness Dance
Step onto the Center’s Knight Concert Hall stage to let loose and express yourself while listening to a live DJ playing your favorite tunes directly on your headphones.
- Virtual Reality
Immerse yourself in the calmness of a guided virtual reality experience created by local visual artist Alissa Christine where water caresses your senses, creating a soothing symphony of tranquility and calm. This experience is commissioned by the Arsht Center.
- 3D Mapping Space with Live Music
Step into a breathtaking realm where vibrant 3D landscapes and hues of colors come alive, pulsating to the rhythm of live music, engulfing your senses in a fusion of sight and sound.
PERFORMANCES
- Japanese Taiko Drumming
Experience Fushu Daiko’s inspiring performance created with an intention to be a shared experience connected to a collective pulse. Audiences will witness and participate in the great harmony of ancient Japanese drumming.
FOOD AND DRINKS
- Fresh and Healthy Food and Beverage Menu
Foodies can enjoy a selection of healthy small plates and drinks for purchase by Constellation Culinary Group. Menu items will be available throughout the day.
AND MORE!
- Interactive Art Wall by Tee-Pop and MUCE 305
Unleash your inner visual artist through interactive art walls created by Tee-Pop Art and Miami Urban Contemporary Experience 305 (MUCE 305). Guests can paint, fill, and bring to life the evolving artwork, leaving behind a unique, collective masterpiece.
