Life Is Art

EVENT #138 Live Artist Visit with Rochelle Berman at #VCMVirtual on May 28, 2020

Virtual Artist Studio Visit
Live at #VCMVirtual
Thursday, May 28, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Featuring Rochelle Berman
Join Life Is Art during our weekly sessions at Venture Cafe’s #VCMVirtual online events to meet local artists. Take a step “out” of your lockdown to enjoy a tour of the artist’s studio, listen to their stories, and interact with them to ask about their lives and process. Go full-screen and it is almost like you are there!

Take a break from the talking heads of most Zoom meetings. A way to get “out” and see something new and different. The opportunity to talk creativity and inspiration. To refresh your spirit and feed your soul. To pep up your mind maybe help you look at things from a new perspective. Art IS innovation and Life Is Art.

HOW TO GET THERE: Anytime after 4:00pm on Thursday click here https://venturecafemiami.org/vcmvirtual/
>> Fill out the sign-in form, then it will take you to the agenda. Page down to our show at 7:00pm and click that link! Zoom will open automatically.

ROCHELLE BERMAN
Theme: Women and their Issues-Dreamscape Series
Struggles and Dreams,Transformation and Fear and lLove, Growth-
Dreamscapes- Symbolic and Impressionistic

The artist was born in Brooklyn, NY and currently lives in Miami, Florida. She spent her youth studying the visual arts, including classes in life drawing and painting in NYC as a teen. She always loved to draw, paint and write poetry , but it was in college that she actually discovered her greatest passion of all was with photography. Classically trained in photography, she started her studies with black and white film photography at Arizona State University, She was employed as a portrait photographer while still in college. Later, she learned to utilize creative film techniques using double exposure, solarization, photo-montage and other darkroom effects. Rochelle assisted her professors in the History of Photography classes, and she was inspired by studying such diverse Masters of Photography from the past and present such as Henri Cartier Bresson, Man Ray, Abbott, Brassaii, Julia Margaret Cameron just to name a few. Some modern favorites include (Portrait) Phillips Halsman, Annie Leibovitz, Barbara Morgan, Arnold Newman, (Experimental photography ) Bill Brandt, Andre Kertesz,Sandy Skoglund (Travel/ Documentary ) Steve McCurry and Jim Zuckerman.
Rochelle has exhibited and sold her artwork locally and internationally. She enjoys creating certain “Dreamscape” type effects through creatively envisioning the final result and then employing the Digital Darkroom techniques. Rochelle especially enjoys creating experimental portraits, nature studies and travel related Images. Well-traveled, Rochelle Berman attempts to capture the immense beauty of our world as seen throughout many countries, people and landscapes. She likes to capture the special moments and underlying essence of a scene. Totally in love with Color and Pattern , her artworks are electrically vibrant, simple and direct in composition and emotionally rich. Some of her favorite artists include (impressionist) Matisse, Monet, Cassatt. (Surrealist ) Dali and Magritte, (Expressionistic decorative/symbolist ) Klimt and Chagall.

Artist Statement
“My intention is to capture and create images that show the beauty and magic of our world! I hope to inspire and share the happiness that I feel when in the presence of nature and her wonders. Also, I am intrigued by our unique human ability to communicate and express in such diverse ways, It is my hope to touch hearts and inspire minds through my Art/Photography. As a spiritual truth seeker, my art helps me to break through traditional thinking to discover new ideas and feelings. The greatest joy lies in sharing the present moment’s magic with others and exploring dreams and intuition as tools for spiritual growth. I love to create “dreamscapes” where I start with the inherent beauty in nature, places and people and take a creative leap from there.”

Education
Arizona State University BA Fine Arts Photography

Exhibitions
“Reciprocal Consciousness”- ArtServe Gallery-Ft Lauderdale,Fl “Transformations”- Pennsylvania Center for Photography- (PACE)
“Curators Voice” Wynwood Juried Exhibition- Miami Fl- “Retrospective” -Sabal Chase Community Center – Miami,Fl
“Dreamscapes and Reflections” Pitman Photo Gallery-Miami,Fl
“River of Art” Pop up Art in Public Places -Bahama Breeze, Miami Fl “Life is Art” Pop Up Art in Public Places- La Boca, Miami
“Alchemy of Vision:Dreams and Journeys”- Pitman Photo Gallery-Miami, Fl “New Beginnings”- Art Fusion Gallery- Wynwood Miami Fl
”Journey to Asia” – Artists at the Falls- Miami, Fl
Publications and Media
2014 Artist Portfolio Magazine- “LandscapesOnly-“ Online Contest/Exhibition- Winner
2013 Artist Portfolio Magazine-“Portraits” -Featured Artist

EVENT #136 Live Virtual Artist Studio Visit with Marcelo Salup at #VCMVirtual on May 14th

Virtual Artist Studio Visits
Live at #VCMVirtual
Thursday, May 7, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Featuring Marcelo Salup
Join Life Is Art during our weekly sessions at Venture Cafe’s #VCMVirtual online events to meet local artists. Take a step “out” of your lockdown to enjoy a tour of the artist’s studio, listen to their stories, and interact with them to ask about their lives and process. Go full-screen and it is almost like you are there!
Take a break from the talking heads of most Zoom meetings. A way to get “out” and see something new and different. The opportunity to talk creativity and inspiration. To refresh your spirit and feed your soul. To pep up your mind maybe help you look at things from a new perspective. Art IS innovation and Life Is Art.
MARCELO SALUP
At 20 Marcelo Salup was a professional rock & roll photographer for “Vibraciones”, a music magazine in Madrid. He never lost his appetite for hard rock and heavy metal. Today, Marcelo is a loving supporter of the hyper-local music scene. His mantra is “make no bland pictures”.
• 4 times Oski Award winner in photography
• Pro bono photography for: Lotus House, Lighthouse for the Blind, Miami Rescue Mission
• Ex-professional music photographer
1. 1974 – 1986 – Professional Photographer at Vibraciones Magazine; chief copywriter international account at Kenyon & Eckhardt Spain; creative director at D’Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles.

2. 1986 – 2006 – Regional media director for Latin America, Foote Cone & Belding; Media director Mexico, McCann-Erickson; regional media director, McCann-Erickson Latin America; EVP and International Media Director Foote Cone & Belding

3. 2007 – 2020 – Managing Director, Grupo Uno Miami; Managing Director Universal McCann Latin America; CMO DMG Solutions; Founder: Montaño Salup Advertising; Iffective Marketing; CEO Analytics.

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EVENT #135 Live Virtual Artist Studio Visits w/ VCMVirtual f/ Marco Caridad on May 7, 2020

Virtual Artist Studio Visits
Live at #VCMVirtual
Thursday, April 30, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Featuring Marco Caridad
Join Life Is Art weekly during the #VCMVirtual sessions to meet local artists. Take a step “out” of your lockdown to enjoy a tour of the artist’s studio, listen to their stories, and interact with them to ask about their lives and process. Go full-screen and it is almost like you are there!
It is a break from the talking heads of most Zoom meetings. A way to get “out” and see something new and different. The opportunity to talk creativity and inspiration. To refresh your spirit and feed your soul. To pep up your mind maybe help you look at things from a new perspective. Art IS innovation and Life Is Art.

MARCO CARIDAD
The multi-layered, colorful, and textured mixed media in Caridad Valera’s work have in common the artist’s fascination with the Latin American culture, environmental problems, and social values. Marco Caridad Valera (b. 1985) was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela and moved to Miami in 2011. He holds a BFA (Graphic Design) from The University of Zulia, and a Master of Arts from Miami International University of Art and Design. Marco has been a professor at Istituto Marangoni and the University Catholic Andres Bello. He has representation in Galleries in Miami, Doral, and Puerto Rico. Caridad Valera has a background in advertising and theatre; He has worked on projects with Lenny Kravitz, Miami City Ballet, and Hard Rock International among others.

HOW TO GET THERE: On Thursday, after 4:00pm go to www.venturecafemiami.org/vcmvirtual . Follow the instructions there.

Event is BYOW (bring your own wine)

Live Virtual Artist Studio Visits May 2020 Schedule

May 7: Marco Caridad
May 14: Marcelo Salup
May 21: Carlos G. Scott
May 28: To Be Announced

Join Life Is Art weekly during the #VCMVirtual sessions to meet local artists. Take a step “out” of your lockdown to enjoy a tour of the artist’s studio, listen to their stories, and interact with them to ask about their lives and process. Go full-screen and it is almost like you are there!

It is a break from the talking heads of most Zoom meetings. A way to get “out” and see something new and different. The opportunity to talk creativity and inspiration. To refresh your spirit and feed your soul. To pep up your mind maybe help you look at things from a new perspective. Art IS innovation and Life Is Art.

* Produced with the support of the Venture Cafe Miami.
*Life Is Art is a certified 501(c)3 charitable Florida corporation. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

EVENT #134 Live Virtual Artist Studio Visits w/ VCMVirtual starting April 30, 2020

Virtual Artist Studio Visits Live at #VCMVirtual Thursday, April 30, 7:00pm – 7:45pm Featuring Maria Perry RSVP NOW! Join Life Is Art weekly during the #VCMVirtual sessions to meet local artists. Take a step “out” of your lockdown to enjoy a tour of the artist’s studio, listen to their stories, and interact with them to […]

ANNOUNCING THE SOUTH FLORIDA ARTISTS ONLINE GALLERY

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EVENT #133 River Of Art Show at Venture Café Miami #ThursdayGathering featuring James Brutus on February 20, 2020

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Life Is Art CALL FOR ARTISTS – River Of Art at Venture Cafe Miami

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Life Is Art September 2019 Schedule

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Next Saturday: ArtsLaunch begins at 10am!

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#ArtsLaunch2019 September 7, 2019

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Help Life Is Art Celebrate a Decade of Local Arts

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Happy Birthday! Life Is Art!

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#ThePowerOfArt Music to Solve the Big Questions #Quote #2

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#ThePowerOfArt the Philosophy of Creative Placemaking #Quote #1

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EVENT #127 Life Is Art at Basel On The River December 6-9, 2018

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EVENT #125 #MyMiamiStory State of the Art(ist) Miami, October 23, 2018

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Give Your Input for Our #MyMiamiStory

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Photos from Liberty City Project PEACE Arts Engagement on 7/18/18

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EVENT #123 Music and Change: How we can use art and music to inspire change and environmental action, June 16, 2018

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#ProtectOurCoast Partner

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EVENT #116 pARTicipate at Red Dot Miami November 30 – December 4, 2016

Life Is Art
in collaboration with Virtual Relief and Miami International University of Art and Design
presents
pARTicipate
at Red Dot
supported by CARON Paris and Paris Perfumes
VIP Opening Party:
Wednesday, November 30 | 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Regular Public Hours:
Thursday, December 1 | 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Friday, December 2 | 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Saturday, December 3 | 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Sunday, December 4 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Red Dot Miami Tent
1700 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132

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City of Hialeah Independence Day Celebration and Art Show Pre-Party on Saturday, July 4, 2105. Â Enjoyed an evening in theÂ City of Hialeah for fireworks, live entertainment by Albita and DJ Nancy Starr, food and kid zone. Â The art show pre party in the Milander Center for Arts and EntertainmentÂ was curated by Life Is Art with […]

EVENT #111 Life Is Art Summer Show at Milander Kick Off at Hialeah’s 4th of July Celebration

Life Is Art Summer Show at Milander Kick Off at Hialeah’s 4th of July Celebration! Saturday, July 4th, 5pm-7pm Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment 4800 Palm Ave Hialeah, Florida 33012 Facebook RSVP Life Is Art is excited to join the City of Hialeah and Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment to present a curated […]

EVENT #112 River Of Art Pop-Up Art-in-Public-Places Exhibition and Social Mixer at Bahama Breeze Kendall on July 21, 2015

ADVANCE TICKET SALES HAVE NOW ENDED. SAY THE WORD “LATE” AT THE DOOR TO RECEIVE SPECIAL LATE-PURCHASE $10 TICKETS. DETAILS DATE: Tuesday, July 21, 6:30pm-9:30pm LOCATION: Bahama Breeze 12395 SW 88th St, West Kendall Miami, FL 33186 Plenty of Free Parking TICKETS: $10 with Advance Purchase, Promo Code: ART $20 at the Door Includes complimentary […]

Life Is Art Co-hosts The Gallery at McCormick Place 3rd Year Anniversary Celebration on June 5, 2015

Life Is Art is excited to join with McCormick Place to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of their Gallery! The Gallery at McCormick Place 3rd Year Anniversary Celebration Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm to 11:00pm PrintMcCormick Place 111 SW 3rd Street Miami, FL 33130 Facebook The Gallery @ McCormick Place with cohost Life Is Art will Celebrate […]

PHOTOGRAPHS of Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art at Cibo Wine Bar on 5/26/15

Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art at Cibo Wine Bar on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Â present River Of Art with an exciting evening of business networking featuring a beautiful painting show, music, light bites and cocktails hosted at Â Cibo Wine BarÂ in Miami Beach. The River Of Art is a […]

EVENT #110 A Very Special River Of Art and Taste of Opa-locka June 23, 2015

Life Is Art, Soul Of Miami, Buskerfest and the Opa-locka CDC present a very special River Of Art and Taste of Opa-locka PLENTY OF FREE PARKING LOTS! JUST TWO MINUTES FROM THE TRI-RAIL STATION. Click Image to Enlarge Click here for Google Map ADVANCE TICKET SALES HAVE NOW ENDED. PLEASE BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR! […]

EVENT #109 Art/Work Connections Seminar #28: Intellectual Property Law, Copyright and Trademark of Artistic Works June 16, 2015

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER AT THE DOOR Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections Seminar #28: Intellectual Property Law, Copyright and Trademark of Artistic Works DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 TIME: 6:30pm-9:00pm LOCATION: The New Tropic 7230 NW Miami Ct #5, Miami, Florida 33150 FACEBOOK Hashtag #ArtWorkCon Suggested Donation: $10 (not required). Free […]

EVENT #107 Join Life Is Art at The Leah Arts District Unveiling and Block Party #HialeahNow on May 17, 2015

Life Is Art is excited to join the Leah Arts District in the inauguration of a new arts district. With the support of Councilman Paul Hernandez and the Hialeah Mayor and City Council, we look forward to the possibility of creating a permanent and protected home for artists in Miami-Dade County. The Leah Arts District […]

EVENT #108 River Of Art #22 Business + Arts Social Event at Cibo Wine Bar on May 26, 2015

Bringing People and Art Together Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art with an exciting evening of business networking featuring an interesting show, excellent music, delicious cuisine tastings and refreshing beverages. The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miamiâ€™s good people, executives, industrialists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, changemakers, […]

EVENT #106 Art/Work Connections Seminar #27: Contract Negotiation for Artists and Creatives on May 12, 2015

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER AT THE DOOR. DATE: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 TIME: 6:30pm-9:00pm LOCATION: Wynwood Warehouse Project, 450 NW 27th St, Miami, FL 33127 (Wynwood), 786-709-1842 Please pre-register so we bring enough chairs and refreshments Suggested Donation: $10 (not required) Subject: Contract Negotiation for Artists & Creatives Speaker: Jeremy Roth, Attorney, […]

PHOTOGRAPHS of Life Is Art Art/Work Connections Seminar #26 Social Media Analytics at Kroma on 4/14/15

Life Is Art presents Art ArtWork Connections Seminar #26 Social Media Analytics at Kroma on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.Â Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month wasÂ Social Media Analytics for Artists & […]

Join Life Is Art at PhilanthroFest 2015 and Get Your Free Sticker on April 11, 2015

Join Life Is Art at PhilanthroFest 2015! Connecting people, passion and philanthropy in South Florida. Saturday, April 11 10:00am – 6:00pm Museum Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida 33132 More Info Free Entry The yearly PhilanthroFest event is the first-of-its-kind and largest non-profit and community resource fair which celebrates philanthropy and arts in a carnival-like […]

EVENT #105 River Of Art #21 Business + Arts Social Event April 21, 2015

Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art #21 Business + Arts Social Event Tuesday, April 21, 6:30pm-9:30pm Elwood’s Gastro Pub 188 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33132 (Downtown) $10 with Advance Purchase, Promo Code ART $20 at the Door Advance discount ticket sales end at 2:00pm on April 21st Includes […]

PHOTOGRAPHS by Anthony Jordon of Life Is Art and Soul of Miami present River Of Art #20 Business + Arts Social Event on 3/24/15

Photographs taken byÂ Anthony Jordon ofÂ Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present River Of Art with an exciting evening of business networking featuring a beautiful painting show, music, light bites and cocktails hosted at the world famous Tongue & Cheek in Miami Beach. The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miamiâ€™s good […]

EVENT #104 Art/Work Connections Seminar #26: Social Media Analytics at Kroma April 14, 2015

Art/Work Connections Seminar #26: Social Media Analytics for Artists ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER AT THE DOOR! DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 TIME: 6:30pm-9:00pm LOCATION: KROMA Gallery 3670 Grand Ave Miami, FL 33133 (Coconut Grove) 305-446-5150 MAP Requested donation just $10 If you cannot afford it, you are still welcome! Hashtag #ArtWorkCon Tell […]

PHOTOGRAPHS of Life Is Art and Soul of Miami present River Of Art #20 Business + Arts Social Event at Tongue & Cheek on 3/24/15

Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present River Of Art with an exciting evening of business networking featuring a beautiful painting show, music, light bites and cocktails hosted at the world famous Tongue & Cheek in Miami Beach. The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miamiâ€™s good people, executives, industrialists, innovators, […]

Life Is Art Supports the Record Man Documentary Premiere at Miami International Film Festival March 10, 2015

A note from your Director: A little known fact is that I worked for Henry Stone for 10 of the 12 years I have lived in Miami. Stone was in the music business in Miami for well over sixty years. The name “Soul Of Miami” was actually inspired by the Miami Soul music from Henry […]

Meet Life Is Art at the Taste Of Cuba Festival at Hialeah Park February 28 – March 1, 2015

The Taste Of Cuba festival is this weekend at Hialeah Park and they donated a space to Life Is Art! Come out, see artist Ileana Collazo painting live, register for a chance to win an original piece of art, and enjoy some true traditional Cuban cuisine, music and entertainment. Entry is free! Free Parking! February […]

EVENT #103 River Of Art #20 Business + Arts Social Event at Tongue & Cheek March 24, 2015

Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art series with an exciting evening of business networking featuring a beautiful painting show, music, light bites and cocktails hosted at the world famous Tongue & Cheek in Miami Beach. Event registration for Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of […]

PHOTOGRAPHS and Thank You for Art/Work Connections #25

Thank you to everyone who attended the Art/Work Connections #25: Grants for Artists 2.0, Featuring the Miami Foundation, Knight Foundation and the Department of Cultural Affairs. We had a good crowd and the response was overwhelmingly positive. If you enjoyed it and learned something, please consider leaving a testimonial for us. These really help us […]

EVENT #102 River Of Art #19 Social Event at La Boca House February 24, 2015

Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami kick off the 2015 River Of Art networking arts series with an exciting evening of business networking featuring a beautiful photography show and live music hosted at the beautiful new La Boca House in Brickell. Tuesday, February 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm La Boca House 1250 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida […]

Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art #19 Social Event, February 24, 2015

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Life Is Art 6th Year Anniversary Party at Hotel Astor on 1/31/15

Photographs taken byÂ Anthony Jordon of Life Is Art 6th Year Anniversary Party at Hotel AstorÂ Saturday,Â January 31, 2015. For six years, Life Is Art has worked to support and promote our local arts and artists, as well as the community, other organizations, local businesses and our residents. We have committed ourselves to make Miami a better […]

EVENT #101 Art/Work Connections Seminar 25: Grants for Artists 2.0 – Meet the Grantmakers February 17, 2015

Art/Work Connections Seminar #25: Grants for Artists 2.0 – Meet the Grantmakers Life Is Art kicks the 2015 Art/Work Connections Seminar series off with an Opportunity for Artists to Meet Representatives from Knight Foundation, Miami Foundation and Department of Cultural Affairs DATE: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 TIME: 6:30pm-9:00pm LOCATION: Miami Center for Architecture & Design […]

PHOTOGRAPHS of Whole Foods and YoMiami Mural Project Opening on 1/9/15

Whole Foods and YoMiami Mural Project Opening on Friday, January 9, 2015. Yo Miami and Soula Booking curated the artist featuring: Â Kazilla, Trek6, Jenny Perez, Luis Berros, Noah Levy, the Yuhmi Collective, Atomik, Monz, Nate Dee, Rei Ramirez, and Jorge Rodriguez that paintedÂ nearly 4,000 square feet of wall space and structural columns.Â Supplies where sponsored by […]

PHOTOGRAPHS of Life Is Art block at the 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend on 1/16/15 – 1/18/15

38th AnnualÂ Art Deco Weekend on Ocean Drive Miami Beach Friday, January 16 – Sunday, January 18, 2105. Â This year we celebrate theÂ 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend Celebrates Miami Beach 100 Year Anniversary. Â Every year during Art Deco Weekend, Miami Design Preservation League closes Ocean Drive to traffic. Over 140 vendors line Lummus Park and Ocean […]

EVENT #100 Life Is Art 6 Year Anniversary Party January 31, 2015

Life Is Art Cordially Invites You To The 6 Year Anniversary Party and Fundraiser Saturday, January 31, 7:00pm-11:00pm Host Venue: Hotel Astor 956 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 FREE VALET WITH TICKET PURCHASE A wonderful evening of music, art, dance, performance, sips & bites, good vibes and good company celebrating six years of supporting […]

PHOTOGRAPHS of Live Mural Match Up at Spectrum Miami Art Show on 12/4/14

Life Is Art and Yo Miami Live Mural Match Up atÂ Spectrum Miami Art Show on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Â The participating artists match ups: TeePop and Jay Bellicchi (aka REMOTE), Ruben Ubiera and Eleazar Delgado, Monique Lassooij and Daniel Fila (aka Krave). Â Â Music Curated by: DJ Hank Justice. {Please feel free to download and share.}

EVENT #99 Life Is Art Block at Art Deco Weekend Festival January 16-18, 2015

Life Is Art is very excited to announce that The Miami Design Preservation League has invited us to host a local art show within their 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend! Life Is Art has an entire block of Ocean Drive, from 11th to 12th Street, filled with amazing artists from South Florida. Art Deco Weekend […]

EVENT #97 Life Is Art + Yo Miami Mega Art Auction December 26, 2014 – January 4, 2014

Life Is Art + Yo Miami Mega Art Auction Life Is Art and Yo Miami hosted a Artist Match-up Mural Project at Spectrum Art Fair during Art Basel 2014. Six artists were divided up two to a panel in a surprise match-up for live painting. The panels are stunning 10’x10′ canvases. Yes, you read that […]

EVENT #98 Average Joe Art Sale, Mega Art Auction and Annette’s Birthday Party Benefiting Life Is Art on Sunday, January 4, 2014

Once again, Life Is Art is happy to join with Yo Miami for their Average Joe Art Sale New Years’ ResYolution Edition. Yo Miami has dedicated 10% of sales to be donated to Life Is Art! Plus, for this special edition, we have the Mega Art Auction. And, we will be celebrating Annette’s BIG Birthday! […]

Vote for Life Is Art Miami Foundation Accelerator Grants

Dear Life Is Art Friends, Fans & Followers We ask that you take a few moments to vote for Life Is Art projects in the Miami Foundation Accelerator Grants. This money is for you! These grants go directly to our programs, which means we can bring you bigger and better art events and opportunities. Please […]

Thank You #GiveMiamiDay

We want to give a BIG THANK YOU to the people who donated to our cause on Give Miami Day yesterday. We raised $1650.00 from 20 amazing individuals. This is the kind of support that we need to continue our programs at Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami!

EVENT #94 Life Is Art Give Miami Day November 20, 2014

Please Support Life Is Art During The Miami Foundation’s Give Miami Day November 20, 2014 24 Hours 12:00AM to 11:59PM Life Is Art is dedicated to creating positive change in the community through arts and culture with events and education. Founded in January of 2009, we have produced nearly one-hundred events engaging local artists, residents […]