Behind every work of art is a story. Learn the stories, inspiration, ideas, and philosophical questions driving today’s artists with this month’s roundup of arts events in Broward. Artists, curators, and art professionals examine the creative processes and inspiration behind the work of local creatives, and uncover the hidden world of arts administration. A series of local exhibitions present artists’ personal stories and unique processes, and a cutting-edge theatre experience at MAD Arts melds art with the world of extended reality. And from Nov. 4 through Nov. 8, experience the short films from local and international filmmakers at the Savoir-Faire Shorts Film Festival.
Exhibitions
+58212 Sky is Buffering Exhibition at MAD Arts
MAD Arts presents “+58212 Sky is Buffering,” a digital art installation from Venezuelan-American artist Ileana Rincón-Cañas that explores themes of belonging, migration, identity, and displacement. The exhibition creates a digital environment featuring the iconic blue-and-yellow macaws that fly around the urban high-rise buildings of Caracas Venezuela; since their introduction to the city, the macaws have become a symbol of Caracas, representing resilience, joy, and adaption. “+58212 Sky is Buffering” reflects on issues like forced migration and the instability of belonging; the title of the show comes from Venezuela’s international telephone country code “58,” and the Caracas area code, “212.”
“+58212 Sky is Buffering” is on display at MAD Arts through Jan. 11.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: +58212 Sky is Buffering
WHERE: MAD Arts, 481 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, exhibit runs through Jan. 11, 2027
COST: $24.99, general admission, $19.99, special admission (Florida residents, seniors 65+, students, children under age 12)
INFORMATION: Learn about the exhibition here
BEST FOR: All ages
Cages and Collage Exhibition and No Wrong Answers: Exercises in Creativity Workshop at Coral Springs Museum of Art
“Cages and Collage” by artist Janet Gold is on display at Coral Springs Museum of Art through Jan. 30, 2027. The exhibition features mixed media works of collage and three-dimensional assemblage that explore meaning, memory, and time. The show includes 25 of Gold’s newer pieces she created during the 2020 pandemic quarantine, which reflect on the personal and collective experiences of that time period. Gold’s career as an artist and art educator in South Florida spans over four decades; she is a signature member of the National Collage Society and her collage work has been featured in many craft and art publications, including “Best of Florida Artists,” “Collage as Street Art,” and “Cut Me Up Magazine.”
On Nov. 12, Janet Gold hosts a two-hour workshop connected to the exhibition where participants engage in interactive creative exercises that include personal reflection, word games, and other brainstorming activities designed to inspire.
Admission to “Cages and Collage” and the Coral Springs Museum of Art is free; registration is required for the “No Wrong Answers” workshop on Nov. 12.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Cages and Collage Exhibition and No Wrong Answers: Exercises in Creativity Workshop
WHERE: (Museum Gallery) 3380 N. University Drive, Coral Springs (Downtown Studio) 3380 N University Dr, Coral Springs
WHEN: (Exhibition Hours) 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, exhibition runs through Jan. 30, 2027 (Workshop) 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12
COST: Free, $65, for workshop admission
INFORMATION: (954) 340-5000 or learn about the exhibition here and the workshop here
BEST FOR: (Exhibition) All ages (Workshop) Teens and adults
Art Conversations
Cultural Rendezvous Series #8 with Jula Tüllmann at Daisy Arts Center
Broward Cultural Division’s Cultural Rendezvous series returns in November for a conversation on the Alchemy of Re Use – weaving social and environmental issues into a contemporary context. Joined by Miami-based architect, Jula Tüllmann, this month’s artist coffee and conversation event focuses on the intersection of art, sustainability, and environmentalism. Tüllmann is one half of the Miami-Berlin design duo, Hettler.Tüllmann, a contemporary interior design group that focuses on traditional craftmanship, and sustainability.
Cultural Rendezvous Series #8 with Jula Tüllmann takes place at Daisy Arts Center, located in the historic Sistrunk neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale; entrance to the event is free, and is open to artists, art lovers, and art professionals.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Cultural Rendezvous Series #8 with Jula Tüllmann
WHERE: Daisy Arts Center, 1033 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 357-7457 or learn about the event here and register on Eventbrite
BEST FOR: Adults
Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (FAPAP) Coffee & Conversation Virtual Meetup
The virtual public art meetup, “Coffee & Conversation,” with Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (FAPAP) returns for its second installment on Nov. 5. This online meetup series dives into the world of public art and brings together public art professionals, artists, and other art enthusiasts to network and learn more about the field. FAPAP Vice President, Colette Mello (Art Curator and Special Events Manager and Florida International University), and FAPAP Member Oscar Rieveling (Art in Public Places Coordinator, Tourism and Culture Department for the City of Miami Beach), facilitate the discussion and bring their expertise as leaders in the public art space to the Nov. 5 conversation.
FAPAP promotes, educates, and advocates for the public art field within Florida; their work, programs, and events bring together public art professionals and advocate for best practices within the administration of public arts programs.
“Coffee & Conversation” is a free, virtual event; participants must register to receive the Zoom link.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Coffee & Conversation with Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (FAPAP)
WHERE: Virtual
WHEN: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5
COST: Free, registration required
INFORMATION: Learn about the event here and register through the FAPAP website
BEST FOR: Adults
Frank Contemporaries: Discord and Serenity Artist Talk at The Frank
South Florida artist and curator, RemiJin Camping, leads a facilitated conversation on Nov. 7 with local photographers and Barry University Master of Fine Arts students, Joy Johnson and Bruna Marcon Weber, whose photographs are featured in The Frank’s current exhibition, “Discord and Serenity.” A photography artist herself, Camping leads a discussion on the exhibition’s themes of discord and serenity, and explores Johnson and Weber’s personal perspective and creative inspiration in their analog (versus digital) approach to photography.
“Discord and Serenity” at The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery (The Frank) is an exhibition that explores the tension between the visible and the unseen, and examines suppressed emotions, the subconscious, and public identities through photographs of objects, constructed environments, and domestic spaces. Entrance to the exhibition and the artist talk on Nov. 7 is free.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Frank Contemporaries: Discord and Serenity Artist Talk
WHERE: The Frank, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 392-9420 or learn about the event here and register through Eventbrite
BEST FOR: Teens and adults
Living with Art – A Conversation Series with Luky Cansio at Hollywood Art & Culture Center
Luky Cancio, Founder and Director of Cancio Contemporary, leads a three-part conversation series at Hollywood Art & Culture Center that explores artists and their creative inspirations, art collecting, art markets, and the greater art world. The first session, “Art and the Artist” is held Nov. 19, and features the three artists behind Hollywood Art & Culture Center’s current solo exhibitions: Harumi Abe (“Whispers of the Land”), Cari Cohen (“Reflections”), and Kristin Thiele (“Sirens and Showgirls”).
Luky Cancio is an art consultant based in Miami who leads Cancio Contemporary (established 2003), an organization that platforms new artistic talent and hosts artist and curator talks and private salons. Cancio has curated multiple shows in South Florida, and through her organization, has collaborated with Miami art dealers and galleries.
Admission to the event is free.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Living with Art – A Conversation Series with Luky Cansio (Session 1: Art and the Artist)
WHERE: Hollywood Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 921-3274 or learn about the event here
BEST FOR: Adults
Film
Savoir-faire Shorts Film Festival at Savor Cinema and MAD Arts
The Savoir-Faire Shorts Film Festival returns to Savor Cinema Nov. 4 through Nov. 8 with a new slate of short films spanning every genre, from horror, to comedy, to documentaries. This year’s event features over 90 different short films from local, national, and international filmmakers; filmgoers can also enjoy special reception events that take place at Savor Cinema Nov. 6, 7, and Nov. 8.
- Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Opening night of the festival takes place at MAD Arts in Dania Beach; dubbed, “The Digital Canvas,” this evening features short films created with the use of artificial intelligence.
- Thursday, Nov. 5 – Opening night at Savor Cinema, “Shorts in Paradise” includes a Polynesian-themed celebration (5:30 p.m.) and includes a documentary on Mai-Kai, Fort Lauderdale’s Polynesian-themed restaurant and show.
- Friday, Nov. 6 – “Mixed Reels and Comedy” features a mixed genre of films ranging from comedy to suspense; tickets to the “Comedy Club” shorts (starting 8 p.m.) includes a complimentary reception at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 7 – “Documentaries & Mixed Reels” includes showings of documentaries and real-life stories with “Life Unscripted #1” followed by “Life Unscripted #2.” Tickets to the “Life Unscripted” events include a reception. More films featured on night four include drama, satire, and animation films with “Mix Reels #2,” stories from emerging and established filmmakers in “Mix Reels #3,” and stories of suspense and romance in “Mix Reels #4” (reception included at 6:30 p.m.).
- Sunday, Nov. 8 – “Reel Sunshine” on the final night of the festival shows films made about and in Florida with “Reel Sunshine #1” (with a panel discussion), “Reel Sunshine #2,” “Reel Sunshine #3,” and “Reel Sunshine #4” which includes a Florida-themed reception at 7 p.m. to close out the festival.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Savoir-faire Shorts Film Festival
WHERE: Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, (Nov. 4, “The Digital Canvas” films and events) Mad Arts, 481 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach
WHEN: (The Digital Canvas) 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4 (Shorts in Paradise) 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5 (Mixed Reels and Comedy) 6 p.m., Friday Nov. 6 (Documentaries & Mixed Reels) Saturday, Nov. 7 (Reel Sunshine) Sunday, Nov. 8
COST: $10, general admission, $40, opening night admission, $30, opening night admission for members, free general program admission for members
INFORMATION: (954) 525-3456 or learn about the event and purchase tickets here
BEST FOR: Teens and adults
BLUR at MAD Arts
MAD Arts hosts “BLUR,” an immersive, extended reality (XR) theatre event that brings viewers on a journey that interrogates the meaning of death in the face of scientific advancements like cloning and resurrection biology that can bring back extinct animal species. Directed by Craig Quintero (installation artist, sculptor, and virtual reality artist) and Phoebe Greenberg (founder of PHI Studio which produces multidisciplinary projects utilizing XR), “BLUR” presents a near future world where death is not final and where technologies like cloning complicate the process of loss and grief. This mixed reality performance uses motion capture technology and virtual reality to create a theatre experience that blurs the line between reality and the virtual world.
“BLUR” first premiered at the National Theater in Taiwan; it makes its U.S. debut at MAD Arts. This event is a virtual reality (VR) theatre experience; visitors who are new to VR are strongly encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes early to test a VR headset beforehand.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: BLUR – an immersive XR theatre experience
WHERE: MAD Arts, 481 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach
WHEN: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m., Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, exhibit runs Monday, Nov. 9 through Jan. 4, 2027
COST: $49.99, general admission,
INFORMATION: Learn more about the event here
BEST FOR: Adults
This story was produced by Broward Arts Journalism Alliance (BAJA), an independent journalism program of the Broward County Cultural Division.
