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For many students, the experience was more than an art lesson \u2014 it was an opportunity to feel seen, inspired, and empowered to imagine a future full of possibilities.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou Are the Poster Artist\u201d Workshop Sparks Creativity and Big Dreams<\/p>\n
MIAMI, FL\u00a0\u2014 Students at\u00a0Mater Kiwanis Academy\u00a0experienced an inspiring morning of creativity and self-expression during the special workshop\u00a0\u201cYou Are the Poster Artist,\u201d\u00a0led by\u00a0Maria Fernanda Vogel, the official Carnaval Miami Poster Artist for 2026. The event brought together young students and representatives from the\u00a0Kiwanis Club of Little Havana\u00a0for a meaningful experience that celebrated art, imagination, and the power of creative expression.<\/p>\n
Throughout the workshop, students learned the fundamentals of creating balanced and impactful artwork while being encouraged to explore their own ideas and artistic voices. With guidance from Vogel, the children enthusiastically created their own posters, filling the classroom with color, excitement, and pride in their creations.<\/p>\n
The event also welcomed\u00a0Fabiana Petruzzi, Miss Carnaval Miami 2026, who joined the students and shared in the excitement of the creative activity, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and believe in their potential.<\/p>\n
For many students, the experience was more than an art lesson \u2014 it was an opportunity to feel seen, inspired, and empowered to imagine a future full of possibilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy hope is that the students who attend feel honored, seen, and inspired to imagine a future where anything is possible for them,\u201d said\u00a0Maria Fernanda Vogel, Carnaval Miami Poster Artist 2026. \u201cThrough this workshop, I want them to understand that their creativity and their voices matter.\u201d<\/p>\n
Thomas Falc\u00f3n, President of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, highlighted the importance of inspiring the next generation through initiatives like this.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is truly special to see the joy and creativity of these students as they explore their artistic talents,\u201d said Falc\u00f3n. \u201cMoments like this remind us why our organization is committed to investing in young people and creating opportunities that inspire them to dream big and believe in their potential.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u00a0Eileen Hernandez, Principal of Mater Kiwanis Academy, emphasized the importance of providing students with experiences that nurture creativity and confidence.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are honored to welcome the Carnaval Miami Poster Artist to our school,\u201d Hernandez said. \u201cOpportunities like this allow our students to experience the power of art, creativity, and self-expression while reminding them that their talents can open doors to incredible possibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organized in collaboration with the\u00a0Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, the workshop reflects the organization\u2019s ongoing commitment to empowering young people through education, culture, and community engagement. Programs and initiatives connected to\u00a0Carnaval Miami\u00a0help support scholarships, youth development programs, and community initiatives that positively impact thousands of families each year.<\/p>\n
Events like this highlight how art and culture can inspire the next generation, encouraging students to believe in their creativity and the unique voices they bring to their communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 \u201cYou Are the Poster Artist\u201d Workshop Sparks Creativity and Big Dreams MIAMI, FL\u00a0\u2014 Students at\u00a0Mater Kiwanis Academy\u00a0experienced…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":184916,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[123,125,124],"class_list":["post-184915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-miami","tag-miami","tag-miami-headlines","tag-miami-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184915","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184915"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184915\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/184916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}