To understand art is to understand the people who made it, and Broward’s dynamic art scene is a reflection of its people. From heritage-inspired soundscapes, to community-created murals, to fiber paintings reflecting on motherhood, Broward artists examine every facet of the human experience, exploring complicated themes like community, identity, culture, place, and personal experience. Dive into Broward’s art scene this August with 12 events and exhibitions.
Exhibitions
Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscape Exhibition at History Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale celebrates Florida’s changing natural and urban landscapes with “Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscape,” an exhibition that explores Florida’s diverse natural landscapes, rich history, and cultural landscape through photographs, historic maps, and paintings. The show features oil paintings by Tim Forman, a Florida-born artist who paints Florida’s beaches, seascapes, sunsets, wildlife, the Everglades, and other natural elements. Photographs by local photographer, David Paulo, are also featured in the show; Paulo’s work documents the urban landscapes of Sistrunk, Dania Beach, and his native Lauderhill, areas that are cultural hubs for South Florida’s minority communities. Historic maps showing Florida’s evolving political boundaries—from its time as a Spanish stronghold in 1749 through its adoption as a U.S. state in 1845, show another side of Florida’s changing landscape; the exhibition runs through Sept. 13.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscape
WHERE: History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Sunday, exhibit runs through Sunday, Sept. 13
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 463-4431 or learn more on the exhibition page
BEST FOR: All ages
Roots & Reflections Exhibition at MAD Arts
A new solo exhibition from Caribbean-American artist, Sophie Wong, examines motherhood, womanhood, and cultural identity with a series of fiber and oil paintings. A 2026 recipient of the Broward Cultural Division’s Artist Support Grant and a 2024 recipient of the Miami Dade County Individual Artist Grant, Wong is a celebrated South Florida artist known for her emotional portraits and narrative paintings that touch on her upbringing in the culturally-diverse landscape of South Florida and her Caribbean heritage. Wong’s exhibition opens at MAD Arts in Dania Beach on Aug. 13; the show is on display through Sept. 13.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Roots & Reflections
WHERE: MAD Arts, 481 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach,
WHEN: (Opening) 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13
(Exhibition Hours) 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, exhibit runs through Sunday, Sept. 13
COST: Free
INFORMATION: Learn more on the exhibition page
BEST FOR: All ages
Voices of Our Neighborhood Exhibition at West Regional Library
“Voices of Our Neighborhood” is a traveling exhibition consisting of a community-created mural and “soundscapes” that celebrate the diverse experiences, voices, and communities that make up Broward County. Envisioned and created by Swiss-born artist Gabriela Gamperl, a 2026 Artist Innovation Grantee (Broward Cultural Division and Community Foundation of Broward), the mural shows a massive map of Broward County with areas on the map highlighted with unique drawings created by Broward residents during a series of art workshops. Gamperl recorded poems, stories, and songs, from 15 different Broward community members that connect to each drawing on the map; viewers can listen to these recorded memories using QR code on the mural. “Voices of Our Neighborhood” will be on display at four different libraries from July through October; the mural appears at West Regional Library for the entire month of August.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Voices of Our Neighborhoods
WHERE: West Regional Library, 8601 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation
WHEN: (Library Hours) 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, exhibit runs through Tuesday, Sept. 1 at West Regional Library
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 765-1560 or learn more on the exhibition page
BEST FOR: All ages
Monumentalizing the Trace and Perseverance Exhibitions at The Frank
The Frank’s summer exhibitions, “Monumentalizing the Trace” and “Perseverance” explore themes of materiality, permanence, perception, meaning making, ephemerality, and the human drive to create. “Monumentalizing the Trace,” from the artistic duo of TREIZMAN + ZURILLA (Denise Treizman, sculpture, and Julia Zurilla, film, photography, and digital art), examines how humans remember, create meaning, and make sense of change through fragments and material remnants. Curated by Veronica Gort (interdisciplinary artist and faculty member at the New World School of the Arts), “Perseverance” features works from 15 South Florida artists and interrogates the drive to persevere in art-making despite the fleeting nature of the creative process itself. Both exhibitions are on display at The Frank through August 29.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Monumentalizing the Trace and Perseverance Exhibitions
WHERE: The Charles F. Dodge City Center (The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibit Hall) 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, the exhibits run through Saturday, August 29
COST: $5, general admission
INFORMATION: (954) 392-9420 or learn more on the current exhibition page
BEST FOR: All ages
The Art of Language Exhibition at ArtServe
“The Art of Language: Celebrating the Aesthetic and Intellectual Beauty of Words” at ArtServe examines the fine line between language and the visual arts, showcasing the aesthetic and artistic beauty of text, the written word, and linguistic art forms like poetry and stories. The exhibition features works from 18 different local artists and includes artforms like graphic design, bookbinding, calligraphy, typography, and even American Sign Language (ASL). Also on display in the show are antique typewriters, a printing press, first-edition books, and a vintage calligraphy set; “The Art of Language” runs through August 28.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: The Art of Language: Celebrating the Aesthetic and Intellectual Beauty of Words
WHERE: ArtServe, 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, exhibit runs through Friday, August 28
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 462-8190 or learn more on the exhibition page
BEST FOR: All ages
Echoes of the Islands Exhibition at The Storefront
Multidisciplinary artist, Lisema “Lise” Sinord, presents an immersive exhibition that brings together photography, sound, and video to evoke the feeling and rhythm of the Caribbean, inviting viewers to slow down, remember, and reconnect. Sinord’s exhibition brings memory to life, and addresses themes of ancestry, heritage, and place through visual storytelling and soundscapes. View “Echoes of the Islands” at The Storefront, located on the first floor of Broward’s Main Library.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Echoes of the Islands
WHERE: The Storefront, first floor of Broward Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, exhibit runs through Saturday, Aug. 15
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 357-7444 or learn more on the exhibition page and visit the library exhibition page
BEST FOR: All ages
Arts Events
The Body Remembers: A Survivor’s Gaze – Exhibition Opening and Artist’s Talk at Broward Main Library
“The Body Remembers: A Survivor’s Gaze” explores one woman’s personal journey of surviving cancer through photography, video, and conceptual scenes filmed in and around Broward County. The project is an intimate examination of the emotional and physical struggle through illness and recovery, and how personal identity, colonialism, and displacement intersect with the artist’s cancer experience. The show opens at Gallery 6 with a reception featuring a special address from the artist herself discussing her work; the exhibition remains on display at Gallery 6 (Broward Main Library) through September 2026.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: The Body Remembers: A Survivor’s Gaze – Exhibition Opening and Artist’s Talk
WHERE: Gallery 6, sixth floor of Broward Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 357-7444 or learn more on the event page
BEST FOR: Adults
The Work Behind the Work: Artist Innovation Presentations at Island City Cultural Center
Hear from the Broward Cultural Division’s 2026 Artist Innovation Grantees during this free interactive event at Island City Cultural Center featuring presentations from four grantee artists: Beth Amato, known as BKapi Arts (“Dreamweaver’s Tapestry: Weaving Cosmic Echoes”), JaNia Harden (“A Children’s Storybook Musical Suite”), Gabriela Gamperl (“Voices of Our Neighborhoods”), and Ileana Rincon-Cañas (“+58212: Sky is Buffering”). A moderated panel and discussion on storytelling, collective narratives, community engagement, and the creative process will follow along with a meet-and-greet with the grantees to learn more about their projects and inspiration. Learn more about this year’s theme, “Art, Memory, and Community,” and each project selected for grant support on Artscalendar.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: The Work Behind the Work: Artist Innovation Presentations
WHERE: Island City Cultural Center, 600 NE 21st Ct, Wilton Manors
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 357-7457 or learn more and register on Eventbrite
BEST FOR: Adults
Music for Americas Summer Strings Concert at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church
Musicfor Americas bring their “Summer Strings” concert series to South Florida. Led by the Musicfor Americas’ artistic director, Lorenzo Turchi-Floris, an acclaimed composer, conductor, and pianist, the “Summer Strings” concerts bring classical string orchestral music to South Florida audiences for accessible concerts that feature favorite works from composers like Tchaikovsky, and highlight the talents of the QuartettOrfeo, the string quartet guest soloists from Rome. The first concert takes place Aug. 8 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and additional “Summer Strings” concerts take place throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties during the month of August; visit their website for more information.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Music for Americas Summer Strings
WHERE: St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 200 North University Drive, Plantation
WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8
COST: Free
INFORMATION: Learn more on the event page
BEST FOR: All ages
We Walk Apart, We Move As One Opening Reception and Exhibition
“We Walk Apart, We Move As One” features the work of Haitian artist, Dominik Ambroise, whose large-scale, deeply-textured abstract paintings are a testament to cultural memory and the layered histories of Caribbean life. Her dynamic mixed media paintings combine acrylics, textiles, found objects, and bold colors and compositions inspired by the movement and sounds of Haitian music and dance. “We Walk Apart, We Move As One” is a celebration of joy and urges viewers to reflect on their personal identities and recognize our shared connection.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: We Walk Apart, We Move As One
WHERE: Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise
WHEN: (Opening Reception) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7
(Exhibition Hours) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Friday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, exhibit runs through Saturday, Sept. 12
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 747-4646 or learn more on the event page
BEST FOR: Teens and adults
Kaleidoscope: Shifting Perspectives Opening Reception and Exhibition at Studio 18 in the Pines
“Kaleidoscope: Shifting Perspectives” celebrates the vibrancy of South Florida’s artistic community and the diverse perspectives of contemporary artists with works from 15 local artists. Through each artwork, the show invites viewers to examine life through different viewpoints, and encourages dialogue about place, identity, perception, and memory. Studio 18 in the Pines holds an opening reception on Aug. 21; the exhibit is on display through Nov. 5.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Kaleidoscope: Shifting Perspectives
WHERE: Studio 18 Art Complex, 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines
WHEN: (Opening Reception) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21
(Exhibition Hours) 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, exhibit runs through Thursday, Nov. 5
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 961-6067 or learn more on the event page
BEST FOR: All ages
Tri-County Cultural Directors Breakfast Forum at The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Arts & Business Council hosts a breakfast panel discussion on the arts and its impact on the South Florida economy, tourism, small businesses development, and public education. The event brings together cultural leaders from Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties for connection and conversation about the arts vital role in shaping the region’s cultural and economic strength. Speakers include Ashlee Thomas, Interim Director at the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Dave Lawrence, President and CEO of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, and the Broward Cultural Division’s Amanda Covach, Assistant Director of the Broward Cultural Division.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Tri-County Cultural Directors Breakfast Forum
WHERE: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 462-5940 or learn more and register on the event page
BEST FOR: Adults
