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MFTA Gallery: “Soaring High” by Daveed Baptiste
Born in Port au Prince, Haiti, Baptiste immigrated to Miami, Florida at a young age alongside his two siblings. Immersed in a heavily Haitian community in Miami, Baptiste found a home away from home while navigating his cultural identity, Blackness, and queerness in this new landscape. A self-described interdisciplinary artist, Baptiste’s creative practice has evolved… Read More »MFTA Gallery: “Soaring High” by Daveed Baptiste
Closing Reception: An Artist Talk with Daveed Baptiste
Join us on Thursday, August 7, from 7:00 — 8:30pm for an evening with MFTA Designer-in-Residence Daveed Baptiste as he reflects on his solo exhibition, “Soaring High,” during a special artist talk and closing reception. Through a blend of fashion, narrative, and cultural symbolism, “Soaring High” examines Baptiste’s personal and creative evolution—from his Haitian roots… Read More »Closing Reception: An Artist Talk with Daveed Baptiste
MFTA Gallery: “Temporal Belonging” by Natsuki Takauji
"Temporal Belonging" by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Natsuki Takauji is on view Mondays through Fridays from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Opening Reception: “Temporal Belonging” by Natsuki Takauji
Join us on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of "Temporal Belongings" by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Natsuki Takauji.
MFTA Gallery: “Manos Que Tejen Luz” by Magda Love (Mondays – Fridays)
"Manos Que Tejen Luz" by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Magda Love is on view Mondays through Fridays from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Opening Reception: Solo Exhibition by Magda Love
Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of MFTA Artist-in-Residence Magda Love.
MFTA Gallery: “The Useful Life of Objects” Group Exhibition (Mondays – Fridays)
“The Useful Life of Objects," a group exhibition featuring Ronen Gamil, Baseera Khan, Armita Raafat, and Justin Sterling, is on view Mondays through Fridays from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Opening Reception + Artist Talk: “The Useful Life of Objects”
MFTA will celebrate the opening of “The Useful Life of Objects” with a free public event on Thursday, January 15, 2026 with an artist talk led by curators Kendal Henry and Sara Reisman at 6:30pm.
Fashion Show: “AIRPLANE” by Victor Pearlman
MFTA is pleased to present Victor Pearlman’s “AIRPLANE,” the first-ever fashion show from the MFTA Designer-in-Residence program.
Opening Reception: Gallery Exhibition by Mary Mattingly
Join us on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 6:30 - 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of MFTA Artist-in-Residence Mary Mattingly.
Kembra Pfahler: The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black at MFTA
Join us at the Materials for the Arts warehouse on Thursday, June 18, from 6:30 to 8:30pm for performance by New York City icon Kembra Pfahler.