Art + Mind Day

Join us for a day of arts and wellness filled with poetry, music, theater, dance and virtual reality experiences that connect the mind, body and spirit. The day will feature performances, presentations and hands-on workshops led by Miami artists and art therapists. The community will be encouraged to connect, self-express, meditate, dance and practice joy. Art + Mind Day will focus on the power of the arts to heal and restore. The Arsht Center will spotlight the vital role of the arts to positively affect individual and community well-being.

Enjoy a variety of hands-on, arts-focused experiences for youth and families, including:

Drumming & Music 🥁

• Performance by Miamibloco
• Pick up a branded maraca and enjoy a Brazilian-style drumming performance.
  
  
• Drumming Workshops with South Florida Center for the Percussive Arts
• Get ready to pick up some drumsticks and find your rhythm as you learn the basics of percussion.

Movement & More 🪩

• Be You Silent Disco
• Take center stage, let loose and express yourself in an immersive wellness experience that combines mindfulness, movement, music and connection. Recommended for 12+.
  
  
• Aqua Azul – Meditative Virtual Reality Experience
•  Immersive yourself in the calmness of a guided virtual reality experience where water caresses your senses. Recommended for 10+.

Art 🎨

• Interactive Art Murals by Leah Guzman and Deanna Barton
• Head to the Knight Concert Hall and the Ziff Ballet Opera House to unleash your artistic creativity.
  
  
• Leviathan’s Lair – Immersive Art Installation by MADArts
• Dive into this underwater immersive experience and submerge yourself in the deep sea as you connect your mind, body and spirit.

Imagination ✨

• Dance and creative movement sessions with Jenna Balfe
• Storytelling and songcircle sessions

Food & Beverage 🌮

• Live Cooking Demonstrations
• Learn how to make healthy double-Dutch pudding and taco salads with Nzingah Oniwosan, local celebrity yoga teacher and vegetarian chef.
  
  
• Enjoy a selection of healthy small plates and drinks available for purchase.

Community Marketplace 🛍️

• Stroll through the community marketplace where a variety of Miami’s health and wellness organizations and artists will showcase their offerings and services.  
• Plus, check out the collection of books in our Self-Care Book Nook and learn how you can be the best version of yourself. 

Free parking!

In an effort to make Art + Mind Day as accessible as possible, we're thrilled to offer complimentary parking for the event on a first come, first served basis. Click HERE and use code ARTMIND24 to reserve free parking in advance or enter the code in person using the QR code at checkout to park for free at official Arsht Center premium parking lots. Online reservations are available until 8 a.m. on August 17.