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The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora(Miami MoCAAD), in collaboration with Tech Girl Power and the Miami-Dade Public Library System, will host its inaugural Miami MoCAAD ARt + Tech workshop for students in grades 6-9, on Wednesday, May 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Coral Gables Library (3443 Segovia Street Coral Gables, FL 33134). Free and oen to the public, space is limited so register now:
Students will have the opportunity to tap into their creativity and delve into the boundless potential of augmented reality. Guided by prompts inspired by the virtual reality exhibition produced by Miami MoCAAD, the workshop will showcase the works of gifted artists hailing from Africa and the African Diaspora, spanning Brazil, Haiti, Zimbabwe, and the United States, including the renowned Miami native, Mark Thomas Gibson, a graduate of Miami’s New World School of the Arts High School.
Students will also have the opportunity to:
- Work with prefabricated 3D assets
- Incorporate personal media
- Infuse cultural elements reflecting backgrounds and communities
Register for workshop with these three simple steps:
- Register via Eventbrite by clicking on “get tickets” (parent/guardian to provide information)
- Check your email for the next steps and to access the welcome intake form
- Complete the intake form sent to your email and finalize your registration by providing the parent/guardian and student information
For more information, register here, or please contact the branch at 305-442-8706 or capleybr@mdpls.org.
About Miami MoCAAD
Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) is a tech-forward virtual museum at the intersection of art and technology, with a mission to discover, commission, collect, and preserve the work of the most advanced contemporary artists of the Global African Diaspora and its mother continent, Africa. As a museum of the future, MoCAAD will embed technology in exhibitions, programs, and practices, going beyond digital art offerings to explore ways technology can elevate experiences and educate and reach audiences around the world.
Miami MoCAAD is digital-first. Flexible, nimble, and distributed, it is both deeply rooted in the local Miami context and global in its reach. It meets its audiences where they are, appearing in diverse digital spaces and creative venues, curating exhibitions and experiences that connect local and international audiences with the work of experienced and emerging contemporary artists of the African Diaspora and Africa. It will serve as a bridge between a constellation of different and diverse voices and art venues of Africa and the African Diaspora worldwide from the Americas and the Caribbean to Africa and Europe. For more information, please visit http://miamimocaad.org.
About Tech Girl Power
Empowers girls through STEM education and mentorship to unlock their full potential and become future leaders in technology and innovation. Visit:https://techgirlpower.
About the Miami-Dade Public Library System
With a vision to enrich and inspire our community through knowledge, creativity, and innovation, the MDPLS provides extraordinary services, spaces, and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth, and limitless opportunities.
With 50 libraries spanning the county from Naranja to Sunny Isles Beach, the library system has not only grown but also dramatically evolved in the way services are provided—all in an effort to meet the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the people of Miami-Dade County.
