August 14 - Fernando Ulibarri Quartet
August 28 - Dave Fernandez Quartet
September 11 - Miami Jazz Collective
September 18 - Miami Jazz Collective

Beat the summer sizzle and come over to the Bass where the most talented jazz artists of Miami will be performing. Mix and mingle, enjoy refreshing cocktails, and wind down after a long week!

Admission: Free for members, $10 for non-members

Complementary beverages courtesy of

The jazz series is made possible by a generous grant from the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council (TDC).

Bring the whole family to the Bass Museum of Art for a fun-filled afternoon of activities. During this educational event, children will be exposed to art exploration and conceptual thinking. They will have the opportunity to express themselves creatively through activities such as rendering, writing, performing, sculpting, and framing, and they will get to meet artist David Lisznia, creator of "Tiny Stories."

All the workshops led by professional artists, will focus on encouraging children to look and see, brainstorm, create, and express ideas. Suitable for children of all ages.

Free popcorn and snow cones for kids! Parents enjoy free coffee, compliments of CAFÉ BUSTELO. Support our AmBASSador Teen Council. $3.00 "Miniature Art Works."

Free and open to the community

August 14 - Fernando Ulibarri Quartet
August 28 - Dave Fernandez Quartet
September 11 - Miami Jazz Collective
September 18 - Miami Jazz Collective

Beat the summer sizzle and come over to the Bass where the most talented jazz artists of Miami will be performing. Mix and mingle, enjoy refreshing cocktails, and wind down after a long week!

Admission: Free for members, $10 for non-members

Complementary beverages courtesy of

The jazz series is made possible by a generous grant from the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council (TDC).

Free admission for Bass Museum members
$10 for non-members

A Romantic era collection of short pieces for the piano - Chopin’s and Schumann’s etudes, preludes, and nocturnes – constitutes the first part of this dynamic program, and will be followed by Lecuona’s ever popular Malaguena and Cordoba with their well known Latin rhythms and color effects. Sartori’s concert version of "Time to Say Goodbye’" builds into a finale you won’t soon forget!

Back by popular demand, pianist Marta Milosevic-Brankovic, who was born in Belgrade, Serbia (former Yugoslavia), will return to the Bass Museum of Art for her second engagement. Since her concert debut and highly acclaimed performance at the Ganz Rudolph Hall in Chicago in 2005, Ms. Milosevic-Brankovic has held more than forty solo performances in the USA and Europe and won many international prizes.

Free with museum admission

A fun-filled afternoon the whole family can enjoy. Working with professional artists using an eclectic variety of art materials and found objects, children will create personal 3-dimensional individual dwellings environments and planets. Kids will also use found objects and create keepsake boxes for collectable treasures.

At each workshop, professional artists will assist children in identifying simple aesthetic relationships between art movements and popular culture.

All of the workshops will center around observation, brainstorming, creation, presentation. Suitable for children of all ages, as each child receives individual attention.

Workshops: 2-4pm

"HOME" movie presented by PUMA.Creative: 3:00pm followed by a reception in the café.

Kids, come and enjoy free popcorn and snow cones and bring your moms and dads for free Bustelo Coffee.

Spend $2.00 and help support our new Bass Teen Council fundraiser by purchasing Arty Mighty Smoothies.

Free and open to the public

The Bridge String Trio presents ’String Fusion’, a dynamic cross-cultural string performance of original and classical compositions. Cuban musicians Alain Orbiz, Otto Avalos, and Jorge Oviedo draw inspiration from diverse musical styles, traditions, and cultures. Don’t miss these exciting young musicians in their premier performance at the Bass Museum of Art!

Alain Orbiz, cellist
Otto Avalos, violinist
Jorge Carlos Oviedo, violinist

Free with museum admission

Bring the whole family to the Bass Museum for a fun-filled afternoon of activities, music and food. During this educational event, children will be exposed to art history and different art movements, while exploring the rudimentary concepts of historical influences on art and popular culture. All the workshops, led by professional artists, will focus on combining visual imagery from the past with contemporary imagery. Suitable for children of all ages, as each child receives individual attention and younger children are encouraged to work with adult assistance.

WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

• Something Old/Something New
• Art History Timeline
• Renaissance Totems

Kids enjoy free popcorn and snow cones and moms and dads get free coffee, compliments of Bustelo.

Spend $2.00 and help support our new Bass Teen Council fundraiser by purchasing packaged Bert Rodriguez inspired fun art cookies and "art tarts".

Free and open to the public

Members are invited to:

• a complimentary membership appreciation breakfast
• free docent led tours of new exhibition, The Endless Renaissance
• Receive a one day only 25% discount in the museum shop
• get a free coffee cup and 3 months of additional membership for bringing a new member at $100 level or higher

Karen Neal, Soprano
Galina Zavaliy, Piano

Soprano Karen Neal and pianist Galina Zavaliy bring the three elements together for an afternoon of songs by some of the greatest women composers of our time. Entertaining, informative, and accessible to all, this event will most certainly be a celebration of three of life’s greatest pleasures. Make a date to indulge in beautiful music surrounded by outstanding works of art and top it all off with a lovely glass of wine. Exquisite!

We gratefully acknowledge the program’s sponsors,
Alicia Aixala and Bunny Bastian

Reception following concert, generously sponsored by
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Davis and Señor Manuel Amor-Lastra

Free with museum admission

The Friends of the Bass Museum of Art in conjunction with the Dranoff Two Piano Foundation present an exclusive event for donors of both organizations. A performance by piano duo Jeroen and Maarten Van Veen, prizewinners of the Dranoff 4th International 2 piano competition, will be followed by a special dessert reception.The brothers are acclaimed as one of the most innovative and powerful duos of today.

By invitation only. Bass Museum of Art Donor level or higher.

Bring the whole family and come and celebrate International Museum Day. This fun-filled afternoon will focus on the museum as a public space and resource, encouraging children to observe the structure, content and public function of an art museum, and drawing parallels between museums and other public spaces such as parks and libraries. In workshops such as "Build an Art Museum" and "The Museum and Me" children will be encouraged to observe how the museum functions as an educational and recreational space for families, as well as a catalyst for creative thinking and an inspiration for budding artists.

Storytelling courtesy of Miami-Dade Public Library.

Free and open to the public

Visual experience, it turns out, has evolved over time. This means that we cannot think of art as a single ’problem’ expressed to better and worse degrees in different times and places - instead, we need to see that the Renaissance is truly endless, with constant re-discoveries of “new ways of seeing“.

This lecture will introduce key aspects of the visual culture of the Renaissance and Baroque periods as a means of thinking differently about how contemporary art and art of the Renaissance have more in common than meets the eye.

Guest curator Steven Holmes has curated exhibitions for The Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the Kunste-Werke Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin, as well as exhibitions throughout the United States and the Caribbean. His projects have been reviewed in The New York Times, The New Yorker Magazine, Art in America, Art Forum, Art News, Tema Celeste, Flash Art International and Art New England. His most recent book, Festschrift, was published by Leo Press in 2008. Mr. Holmes holds a MFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and a MTS from Harvard.

Free with museum admission

Drawing from the Renaissance and Baroque periods of Art, Benjamin Binstock will present rare and fascinating information about the life of the great Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer by addressing the role of Vermeer’s family members as models for his paintings and re-interpreting central documents of the artist’s career.

Benjamin Binstock earned his Ph.D. in Art History at Columbia University, after study in Aix-en-Provence, Berkeley, Berlin, and Amsterdam. He was a visiting member of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, and the American Academy of Berlin, and has taught at Columbia, New York University, CUNY, and presently at the Cooper Union.

Free with museum admission

With the participation of:
Pablo Peinado, Spanish Curator
David Trullo, Spanish Artist
Gema Pérez Sánchez, Associate Professor of Spanish Department of Modern Languages and Literatures University of Miami

Free and open to the public

Be the first to see two very different and dynamic shows at the Bass Museum. The Endless Renaissance, curated by Steven Holmes, features contemporary works by Thomas Struth, Pieter Hugo and Peter Friedl, juxtaposed with works from the Bass Museum’s permanent collection. This thought-provoking presentation shows common threads connecting artists throughout the course of art history.

The conceptual works of Bert Rodriguez communicate a broad range of human emotion--from extreme hilarity to utter despair--through a variety of media including installations, c-prints, neon lights, video, sound and sculpture. These works will shock, provoke, and surprise you by presenting universal experiences in an engaging and provocative manner.

Inspired by the work of Miami conceptual artist Bert Rodriguez, students will examine the art of portraiture, and particularly self-portraiture through a variety of media. During workshops such as ME IN 3-D and SPLIT PERSONALITIES, museum artists will encourage open discussion on the nature of self-representation through visual imagery.

Kids, come and enjoy free popcorn and snow cones and bring your moms and dads for free Bustelo coffee. Storytelling courtesy of Miami-Dade Public Library.

Free and open to the public

The two great traditions for the guitar - classical and flamenco - will both be featured in this dynamic concert. The program will include compositions from the 16th century to the present day, and will mix the depth and beauty of classical guitar with the excitement and drama of flamenco. Mr. Greenblatt adds commentary throughout the concert that makes the history and nature of the music come alive.

Guitarist, Howard Greenblatt, is an exciting and versatile artist, who has received wide acclaim from critics and audiences throughout the United States, Canada and England. Mr. Greenblatt’s performances have included solo recitals, appearances as orchestral soloist, and chamber music with members of the New York Philharmonic, the Philharmonia Virtuosi, the City Center Opera and the New Jersey Opera.

Free with museum admission

What you think you hear is not always what you get! Bring the kids and join us for a fun afternoon of activities, performances and games that explore the nature of listening and sound as art. Parents enjoy free coffee, compliments of Bustelo.This special program is in conjunction with the unique exhibition SOUND on view February 27 through March 29, 2009.

Free and open to the public

A tribute to Russia’s long history of classical music innovation, this program will transport the audience from the early romantic era at the beginning of the 19th century (Glinka, Balakirev), through the late Romantic era (Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff) to the great modernists of the early 20th century (Scriabin, Stravinsky, Prokofiev).

Russia’s proud tradition produced one of the most prominent composers in the world, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, one of the greatest pianists in history, Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff, one of the most innovative and most controversial of composers, Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin, the most influential composer of 20th century music, Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky, and one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev.

Back by popular demand, Russian-born pianist Damira Feldman will captivate the audience with a lively and insightful performance of works by the great Russian composers.

Free with museum admission

Another exciting trip to West Palm Beach in an air-conditioned motorcoach. Destination Norton Museum of Art for the spectacular exhibition Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism, the American International Fine Art Fair, and the studio of emerging artist Phillip Estlund. Lunch, transportation, admission to exhibitions, refreshments on the bus, tip for driver included in fare. For reservations, call 305-673-7530 ext. 1013.

Members $85, non-members $100

Advanced reservations only. A minimum number of reservations required to facilitate costs.

Mexican artist Pedro Reyes presents a candid talk on his highly intellectual, yet fun and approachable works of art. Deeply rooted in philosophy, literature and popular culture, his objects, films, and interactive sculptures draw in the complexity of the art-making process of today: multi-cultural, global and at the same time, humorous.

Free with museum admission

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Bass Museum of Art and Grupo Codorniu brand ambassador, Anne Maryse, invite you to a tasting of sparkling wines from around the world. Bring or meet your Valentine at this fun event, and learn the history of bubbles from Spain, Italy, France and California. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served following the tasting.

Admission: $30.00.
Advanced reservations required 305-673-7530 ext. 9-1013

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Bring the kids to the Bass Museum to have fun and create cool objects inspired by the museum’s exhibitions! Kids will learn to create their very own cartoon marionettes while learning the basics of puppetry! In addition kids will build 3-dimensional models inspired by the art of Pedro Reyes using colored construction paper, bamboo rods, and cellophane, as well as standing collage books that double as sculptures that kids can take home as souvenirs!

Free popcorn and snow cones will be offered to all visitors.
Parents enjoy free coffee, compliments of Bustelo.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Become a member and be one of the first to preview this dynamic show of sound works by pioneer composers, sound and media artists. Presented in conjunction with the Subtropics Festival and curated by Gustavo Matamoros, SOUND will be the most comprehensive exhibition of this genre ever presented in Miami Beach.

Admission: Free to Bass Museum of Art members, $10 non-members

Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach 33139

Don’t miss this happening event on South Florida’s calendar! Bring your beach chairs and picnic baskets and get ready to witness a visually hypnotizing cinematic feat!

The world’s first feature film shot with ONE long take! The Hermitage is seen in a new and revealing light in Russian Ark, a unique ninety-minute panorama of the most famous palace in Russia, now one of the great museums of the world. And more than a museum. In the popular imagination the Hermitage is a living entity, a fabric that breathes Russian history and culture. In the words of the director, Alexander Sokurov: "We are creating a film about the Hermitage, for the Hermitage". It was shot in one day, with 4500 people.

In collaboration with the Miami Beach Cinematheque

In Russian with English subtitles. To be screened on the south wall of the Bass Museum of Art. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

For decades, Soviet artists had to contend with an official art policy known as Socialist Realism that forced those who wished to pursue experimental art practices to work underground. In the decade leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall, the international press focused attention on Soviet artists such as Ilya Kabakov and Komar & Melamid who were working in a mode that was related to Conceptual and Pop art yet firmly rooted in their own context. Today Russian artists continue to produce work that is both globally legible and nationally encoded. In this talk, Valerie Hillings will examine the impact of Russian history and art history on the two generations of artists included in Russian Dreams.

Valerie L. Hillings, Assistant Curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, earned her B.A. in art history from Duke University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in art history from Institute of Fine Arts, New York University. She has published and publicly lectured on various topics in postwar and Russian art in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Become a member of the museum now and receive an invitation to the Bass Museum’s biggest bash of the year!

Access: Bass Museum invitations, Art Basel VIP passes, exhibitor’s passes, press passes, and Bass Membership cards.

Bring the whole family to the Bass Museum for a fun-filled afternoon of activities, music and games. Attend arts and crafts activities such as Transparent Lightbox Collages, Soft Nest Boxes for Baby Rocks and Building with Dominoes, explore the Russian Dreams… exhibition with scavenger hunts and prizes; and check out the fabulous balloon art of Russian balloon artist , Irina.

Free to the community

Concert:
HOLIDAY SONGS AND CAROLS
AROUND THE WORLD: A COLLECTION OF INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY SONGS ADAPTED
FOR CLASSICAL PIANO

This program presents an inspiring collection of European, American and Latin American Carols and other holiday songs. From a Gregorian chant to carols by contemporary composers, the classical interpretation of this eclectic collection of international carols will capture your attention and prepare you to celebrate the holiday season.

Performance by Cuban pianist and composer Tony Sala, marking his first appearance in the Miami area.

Free with museum admission

In tandem with the museum’s exhibition, Splendor in the Bass: The Portraits, Schiller’s riveting, relevant as tonight’s news, great historic drama about Mary, Queen of Scotland and her arch-rival Elizabeth
the Great will be presented by Theater by the Book in its Miami premier. The performance will be followed by a Q & A with the actors.

Rafael de Acha, Artistic Director


Theater by the Book’s 2008 season is made possible by the generous support of The Audrey Love Charitable Foundation.

Free with museum admission

The Bass Museum of Art and Vinamericas, in cooperation with the Miami International Wine Fair, present an evening of very special boutique wines from Spain. Wines from several popular appellations including Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, and Somontano will be experienced. Damon Myers from Vinamericas will be on hand to present the wines in detail. A selection of authentic Spanish cheeses and meats will also be served, specifically paired to compliment the featured wines.

The wines will be available to purchase at a discount during the event, and will be delivered to your home, compliments of South Beach Fine Wine & Liquor. Discounted tickets to the Miami International Wine Fair will also be available to attendees. A souvenir glass is included with the price of admission.

Admission: $30.00.
Advanced reservations required 305-673-7530 ext. 9-1013

Lyrical soprano Alexandra Marie, accompanied by renowned pianist and conductor Maestro Alfredo Munar, will take you on a musical journey highlighting Spanish composers such as Manuel de Falla, Enrique Granados and Pablo Luna to the new world of Cuban and Argentinean composers. Songs such as "De España Vengo" from the Zarzuela "El Niño Judío" (Pablo Luna); "Danza del Fuego" from "El Amor Brujo" (Manuel de Falla), "Rosa la China" (Ernesto Lecuona); and "Los Pájaros Perdidos" (Astor Piazzola), will be featured, along with the best of an International repertoire.

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Free with museum admission