Step into the vibrant world of Miami's burgeoning art scene with 1300 Projects, an exhilarating visual arts series proudly housed within the prestigious Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Audiences can interact with 1300 Projects’ exhibitions when at the Arsht for performances and other events, and everyone is invited to participate in free guided exhibition tours, sponsored by American Airlines, every Monday and Saturday at 12 p.m.
Formerly known as Visual Miami, which launched in 2018 with a solo exhibition by iPad artist Sebastian Spreng, 1300 Projects mirrors the evolution of Miami's expanding cultural landscape.
1300 Projects serves as a dynamic platform, curated to spotlight the diverse narratives and innovative expressions of early and midcareer artists rooted in the fabric of Miami-Dade County. The series draws native Floridian and diaspora artists from Coral Gables, emerging neighborhoods such as Little River and Allapattah and elsewhere. Their work expresses the city's pulsating energy and multicultural influences.
While rooted in Miami talent, 1300 Projects also embraces the global artistic community by featuring international artists and installations. This fusion of local and international perspectives creates a rich tapestry of artistic dialogue, inviting audiences to explore intersections of culture, identity and creativity on a global scale.
Through exhibitions, workshops and interactive experiences, 1300 Projects strives to ignite curiosity, spark conversations and inspire a deeper appreciation for the transformative power of art.
Past Exhibitions, Installations, Commissions
- Shawna Moulton, Devora Perez, Asser St. Val. – Depth of Identity II (group show)
- Greg Clark – Good Miami Project
- Asser St. Val – The Great Mother
- Jen Stark – Untitled edition (commission)
- Kenny Scharf – Miamor hand-embellished edition (commission)
- Jessy Nite
- Hank Willis Thomas – “All Power to All People”
- José Bedia
- Sebastian Spreng
- Kobra – “La Bailarina” mural
TYPOE
Overlooking Biscayne Boulevard and the Thomson Plaza for the Arts, TYPOE’s newest mural is more than a welcome to the Arsht. It’s an invitation to enter your own imagination. Inspired by 19th century paper stage models—miniature sets where layered scenes unfolded like a play—this work is a play that never ends, layers of meaning revealing themselves with every glance. Here, man, nature, romance and mystery move in quiet succession, not just to be watched, but to be experienced. Rooted in the lens of childhood psychology, the mural taps into the deep emotional imprint that live performances can leave—those moments of awe and reflection that linger long after the lights go up. Whether you’re attending a show or simply passing by, it is designed to stir that same sense of wonder, inviting you to carry its story beyond the wall and making it part of your own.
Art in Public Places
The public art installations at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County represent some of the most ambitious and prolific public art projects throughout the nation.
Past Exhibits
Past exhibits have included a site-specific installation by Daniel Arsham, photography by Julian Lennon, historic Overtown theater posters, the Tribal Art Miami 2011 Fair and the List Art Collection from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Knight Masterworks Print Collection
Merging the visual and performing arts, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County launched in October 2012 the Knight Masterworks Print Collection, a program that commissions limited-edition prints to create a permanent art collection at the Arsht.
Photo: Kenny Scharf – Miamor 2015
