As Miami prepares for its annual Art Week, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has unveiled the 2025 lineup for its flagship Art of Black Miami (AOBM) program. Now in its 11th year, AOBM has evolved into a year-round cultural initiative that drives tourism, supports local businesses, and amplifies the voices of Black and Afro-Latino artists across Greater Miami and Miami Beach.
“During Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week, AOBM events and initiatives elevate local voices as art organizations, galleries and spaces in neighborhoods including Historic Overtown, Little Haiti, Little Havana, Opa-locka, Miami Gardens, Downtown Miami and beyond attract global attention and shine a light on our destination’s vibrant arts and cultural offerings,” said GMCVB Senior Vice President of Multicultural Tourism & Development Connie Kinnard.
The initiative celebrates all genres of visual art, from painting, printmaking and ceramics to photography, animation and film, while also embracing performance, culinary experiences, and interactive showcases. One example is the “Yellow Elder” sculpture by Asser Saint-Val, which has become a symbol of Coconut Grove’s cultural reinvention and was the first AOBM piece to win the annual cover competition for M.I.A. Magazine. Saint-Val’s work will be featured in the What’s in Your Container exhibition at Barry University, organized by the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator.
Featured events for 2025
This year’s lineup is robust. Highlights include:
Peter London Global Dance Company: The Oneness – A season of premieres at the Adrienne Arsht Center, celebrating connection and cultural vibrancy.
Woody De Othello: Coming Forth by Day – A solo exhibition at Pérez Art Museum Miami showcasing personal works.
Art Beat Miami – A convergence of Haitian and international artists during Art Week.Miami MoCAAD’s 10th Anniversary of Art, Tech, & Innovation – A milestone celebration at the historic Lyric Theater.Point Comfort Art Fair and Show – Presented by Hampton Art Lovers in Overtown, merging art, history, and community.Umbrellas of Little Havana Art Festival – A colorful street celebration of culture and creativity.Afrikin Art Fair: Through Creation, We Find Meaning – Exploring themes of home and identity through diasporic art.
13th Annual Art of Transformation: At The Edge of Entanglement – A multidisciplinary exploration of African American experiences.
Other events include the 16th Annual Cada Panel & Art Exhibition, Kindred Animal Spirit Festival, and Love of Urban Design® “Loud Week”, each offering unique perspectives on heritage, innovation and community engagement.
The program’s reach extends globally, featuring artists from the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America and beyond.