Art Week Comes to Plantation
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum and Broward Mall will become the anchor point of “Art Week Comes to Plantation,” a lineup of gallery shows, events and activities offering the best features of the creative mecca to the south, but located in the lush suburb.
This event series is presented in partnership with Broward Mall and the Plantation Chamber of Commerce, and made possible in part by the support of the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Broward County Cultural Division, “King” George Jograj, Dr. Lydia Malcom of Authentic Behavioral Health LLC, and her husband, Mr. Waynewright Malcolm, and the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Judith Cornfeld Fund for the Arts, Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund and Samuel F. Morrison Community Impact Fund.
New Wave: Contemporary Caribbean Art (Art Exhibit)
Thursday, November 4 – Sunday, December 31
From November through December, a collective of Caribbean and South Florida artists will have selected works on display inside the museum and in the mall’s gallery space. Enjoy the work for free at the mall gallery near the food court, and free with $10 admission to Island SPACE.
Featured artists will include renowned Jamaicans Karl “Jerry” Craig and David I. Muir, Sonya Sanchez Arias of Trinidad and Tobago, Suhame of Cuba, and others.
Opening Reception
Thursday, December 7th (evening)
Admission: FREE
Visit Broward Mall for an opening reception to “Art Week Comes to Plantation.” Enjoy wine and light refreshments as you meet, greet and learn about the artists on display throughout the mall and at the museum. Wear comfortable shoes, so you can enjoy an art walk to see all the collections on display.
Spoken Word Event & Mixer
Friday, December 8th (evening)
Admission: $25
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum will host a spoken word night and after work mixer featuring spoken word and musical performers. Also enjoy live art creation and support local artisans.
Family Friendly Crafts
Saturday, December 9th (afternoon)
Admission: $15
The whole family is invited to Island SPACE for a holiday crafting session where parents and kids can get artsy, hands-on, creating island-inspired holiday ornaments for the upcoming season.
Paint and Sip
Saturday, December 9th (evening)
Admission: $35
Leave the kids at home for a few hours as you enjoy a fun, relaxing evening creating your own personal masterpiece with a surprise instructor and a glass of wine in hand.
Fashion Brunch
Sunday, December 10th (afternoon)
Admission: $45
Enjoy an afternoon brunch featuring a fashion show and live performers at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum. Graze from a buffet of tropical fare while taking in the fabulous work of Caribbean clothing and accessory designers.
