Celebrating Creativity and Community
Art can transform spaces, bring people together, and inspire meaningful dialogue. In Miami, a city bursting with cultural vibrancy, the arts serve as a unifying force that fosters creativity and community. This spirit is at the heart of collaboARTive’s 2025 Biennial, the latest iteration of a partnership between the non-profit arts organization and the Olga M. & Carlos A. Saladrigas Art Gallery at the Ignatian Center for the Arts at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. As the final exhibition of the gallery’s season, this highly anticipated showcase promises to leave a lasting impression on all who experience it.
The exhibition opens on Friday, April 11th, with a reception from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., inviting art lovers, collectors, and the broader community to engage with the works and the artists behind them. The show runs through May 22nd, culminating in a special closing reception on Friday, May 16th, which will coincide with the Belen Jesuit Student Final Art Show. This unique pairing of professional and student artists underscores the importance of mentorship and intergenerational exchange in the creative world, offering a space where emerging and established voices can converge.
Now in its fourth iteration, the 2025 Biennial is a juried exhibition featuring 29 artists affiliated with collaboARTive. Visitors can expect an eclectic and dynamic selection of mostly large-scale works spanning a variety of media. From bold abstract paintings and intricate collages to thought-provoking sculptures, immersive video art, and innovative mixed-media installations, the exhibition is designed to surprise and delight. Each piece is a testament to the boundless possibilities that emerge when artists are given the space and support to explore their craft.
collaboARTive, founded by Iggy and Jean Font, has long been a beacon for artists seeking accessible studio space and professional development opportunities. More than just a resource for working artists, the organization fosters an atmosphere where creative minds can thrive together. The Biennial exhibition exemplifies this mission, highlighting the power of collaboration and the magic that happens when artistic visions intertwine.
In a world that often feels fragmented, the act of making art—and experiencing it—serves as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity. The collaboARTive 2025 Biennial is more than just an exhibition; it is a celebration of artistic expression, community, and the enduring impact of the visual arts in South Florida. Whether you are a longtime supporter of the arts or a newcomer eager to explore, this exhibition is an invitation to witness firsthand the beauty and innovation that can emerge when artists come together with a shared vision.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant artistic dialogue. Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and prepare to be inspired!
About the Artist
With a career spanning solo exhibitions and residencies across the country, from Vermont to Washington, D.C. and even internationally, as attested to by the Dickinson House Residency in Belgium, Abe now brings her renowned work to the Saladrigas Gallery at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. As the audience experiences the carefully curated exhibition, may Abe’s paintings be reminders of the universality of nature and the call to protect our common home.
Exhibition proposals for the Carlos and Olga Saladrigas Gallery should be emailed to exhibitions@belenjesuit.org and contain the following material in PDF:
- Artist(s) Curriculum Vitae
- Artist(s) Statement
- Artist(s) website, including work samples
- Proposal Summary, including concept or theme, checklist (including titles, media, dimensions), exhibition layout, prospective timeline, prospective lenders and stakeholders, and a rationale explaining how the proposal aligns with the mission and audience of the Ignatian Center for Arts
- Proposals are reviewed periodically by the Ignatian Center for the Arts Programming Committee.
- Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba by Queen Isabel II of Spain. The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline. In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the School property and expelled the Jesuit faculty. The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow. Today, Belen Jesuit sits on a 30-acre site in western Dade County, only minutes away from downtown Miami.