Highlights is an exhibition showcasing a sampling of the wide-ranging use of materials by artists featured in the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Permanent Art Collection of over 7,000 pieces of artwork. The framed pieces and objects in the exhibit highlight the work of artists Damian Rojo, Tom Schmitt, Judith Page, Valeria Yamamoto, Purvis Young, Edwin Villasmil and Gustavo Oviedo, among others.

To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Public Library System sponsored program or meeting, please call Monica Martinez at 305-375-5094 or email programs@mdpls.org five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Join us for a guided tour throughout the library highlighting the artwork featured by the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Art Services team, followed by a tour of the Library’s YOUmake Miami makerspace, a live dance performance, digital poetry event exhibition and much more.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Art tour of the MDPLS Highlights: Basel Edition exhibition

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Art tour of the Permanent Art Collection artwork installed throughout the library

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tour of YOUmake Miami makerspace

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
MDPLS Climate of Art showcase

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Film screening and performance of Labyrinth by Sandra Portal

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Poetry readings and a discussion about the opportunities for poets and writers in the digital realms presented by theVERSEverse