Upcoming Events
Friday, February 2nd
Launching “The Underwater: Miami-Dade Parks”
Join Mayor Levine Cava as she launches Miami-Dade County artist-in-residence Xavier Cortada’s project, “The Underwater: Miami-Dade Parks,” on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 10:15am at Matheson Hammock Park. Click here for more information.
Past Events
Saturday, December 2nd
Elevating Wynwood: Canvassing
The Cortada Foundation walked the streets of Wynwood and asked local businesses if they would like to join “The Underwater” public art installation for Miami Art Week.
Sunday, December 3rd
Elevating Miami Beach: Canvassing
The Cortada Foundation will be walking the streets of Miami Beach and asking local businesses if they would like to join “The Underwater” public art installation for Miami Beach Art Week.
Monday, December 4th
Launch of Art Week 2023: Underwater Conversation
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Description: Join Miami-Dade County’s Artist-in-Residence Xavier Cortada for an “Underwater Conversation” to kick off Art Week 2023 with a climate twist. The panel discussion will feature:
- Xavier Cortada, Artist-in-Residence, Miami-Dade County
- Brian Haus, Professor & Associate Dean for Infrastructure, University of Miami RSMAES
- Christine Kuan, President & Executive Director, Creative Capital
- Moderator: Adam Roberti, Executive Director, Cortada Foundation
Activities: At 5pm, attendees will have the opportunity to create their own elevation yard signs. Then, at 6pm, they can listen to a panel and participate in conversations on creative approaches to addressing the climate crisis.
Tuesday, December 5th - Sunday, December 10th
Elevating Miami Beach: Interactive Installation
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: Miami Beach (Sandy’s Beach – Ocean Drive and 6th Street)
Event Description: Come see Xavier Cortada’s site-specific interactive installation of Elevation Yard Signs on Miami Beach, alongside a tent where the Cortada Foundation will engage participants in creating their own elevation yard signs.
Tuesday, December 5th - Sunday, December 10th
Elevating Downtown: Interactive Installation
Time: Tuesday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: Knight Concert Hall, Arsht Center
Event Description: Come see Xavier Cortada’s site-specific interactive installation of Elevation Yard Signs in Downtown at the Arsht Center, alongside a tent where the Cortada Foundation will engage participants in creating their own elevation yard signs.
Sunday, December 10th
Close of Art Week 2023: Underwater Conversation
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: Moonlighter Fablab, 1661 Pennsylvania Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Description: Join us in celebrating a historic week of climate action with Artist Xavier Cortada and be part of the conversation to protect South Florida. This event will include a solutions-oriented panel discussion featuring:
- Xavier Cortada, Artist-in-Residence, Miami-Dade County
- Kylee Crook, Director of Education, Bass Museum
- Katie Mach, Associate Professor, University of Miami RSMAES
- Moderator: Adam Roberti, Executive Director, Cortada Foundation
Activities: Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own elevation yard signs and participate in conversations on creative approaches to addressing the climate crisis.
OTHER EVENTS
Engaging Museum Visitors in the Underwater | Miami Friendors Museum Community Market
Date: Saturday, November 25th, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: Frost Science Museum & Perez Art Museum, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Event Description: Join the Miami Friendors Museum Community Market at Frost Science Museum and Perez Art Museum to engage museum visitors in “The Underwater.”
The Underwater | Family Day at The Bass
Date: Sunday, November 26th, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue: The Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Description: Immerse yourself in family-friendly activities at The Bass Museum of Art during The Underwater | Family Day. Delve into a climate-related art exploration and enjoy a creative afternoon with your entire family while crafting elevation yard signs to take home.
Elevating Seniors: Miami Beach Seniors Craft Inspiring Installation to Elevate Climate Awareness during Miami Beach Art Week
Date: November 27th, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Venue: Jewish Community Services, 610 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Description: Miami Beach seniors will showcase their creativity by creating an installation of yard signs depicting the elevation of their homes above sea level. This event is designed to raise climate awareness during Miami Beach Art Week.
Doral Contemporary Art Museum and the Business Forum present a Miami Art Week Kick-Off Panel Discussion:
The Art of Business & the Business of Art
Date: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
Venue: Doral, FL
Event Description: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in “The Underwater.” Using an app, they will discover how many feet above sea level their homes or businesses stand. They will then use art to allow their neighbors to understand South Florida’s vulnerability to rising seas.
Elevating Students: Miami Beach Senior High School
Date: December 4th, 2023
Event Description: The Cortada Foundation will be engaging hundreds of Miami Beach Senior High School students in “The Underwater” through interactive presentations and installations.
Elevating Students: Jose de Diego Middle School
Date: December 6th, 2023
Event Description: The Cortada Foundation will be engaging hundreds of Jose De Diego Middle School students in “The Underwater” with interactive presentations and participatory art.