MIA Magazine December 2015 Art of Black Miami | Page 3
AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO MIAMI HERALD
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015
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The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is excited once again to continue the support
of Art of Black Miami following a successful launch last year during Art Basel Season. This second year of
collaboration is spearheaded by the new Multicultural Tourism & Development Department and is focused
on celebrating and showcasing art, culture and diversity that resides here in greater Miami. The Art of
Black Miami is a signature initiative of the GMCVB that shines a spotlight on local, national and international
art and artists representing the African diaspora. Taking place during Art Basel on Miami Beach, but
continuing year-round, this initiative is a celebration of the abundant artistic diversity found within Miami's
mosaic neighborhoods. Residents and visitors will experience more than 50 new artwork and projects while
attending special events, meeting artists, visiting pop-up art galleries and more.
Our dedicated website, www.ArtOfBlackMiami.com, provides real-time updates and more information,
events and programs available to visit and attend in December and will also be continuously updated
throughout 2016 with art exhibits and programs happening in the Miami area throughout the year. Also for
social media purposes when making posts, please use our hashtag #ArtofBlackMiami
For general inquiries, please contact Graylyn Swilley-Woods at [email protected]
The theme for GMCVB’s Multicultural Department this year is Engage, Embrace and Rediscover Miami’s
Multicultural Jewels. I hope that all that have the opportunity will visit and experience some of our artistic
and cultural treasures during the season’s kick-off of Art of Black Miami!
Yours Truly,
Connie W. Kinnard
Vice President, Multicultural Tourism & Development
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Publisher’s Note
The Art of Black Miami (AOBMiami)
is a dynamic culmination of art, artists,
galleries and events. This group,
developed by the Greater Miami
Convention and Visitors Bureau
(GMCVB), reflects creativity, beauty and
black life from the perspective of the
African Diaspora.
I invite you to take part in our
celebration of Miami's Black art. Inside
this issue of MIA, you will have the
opportunity to meet some of
AOBMiami's leaders and artists. Peruse
the AOBMiami listing and
neighborhood map to discover where
you should be during this amazing
week. Learn about the AOBMiami cover
competition winner, Miami's Troy
Simmons, and also enjoy the artwork of
our 3 runner-ups. I'd like to thank all of
the artists that entered their artwork in
the inaugural AOBMiami Cover
Competition.
I hope you enjoy this very special
issue of MIA- Art of Black Miami. And I
encourage you to visit the all the
artwork venues in person.
#MIAArtOfBlack
Have a fabulous AOBMiami week,
Erica V. Knowles-Nelson
Publisher / Editor-in-Chief
MIA Magazine
www.mialifeluxent.com
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@mialifeluxent @mialifeluxent
#ArtofBlackMiami
Erica V. Knowles-Nelson
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief,
MIA Magazine
Kervin L. Clenance
Group Publisher, Legacy Magazine
Denise St. Patrick-Bell PhD
Copy Editor
Toni Harrigan
Intern
Krisma King
Intern
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