Purvis Young’s impact in Liberty City is powerfully captured in the 2007 documentary Purvis of Overtown , which illustrates how the act of documenting a community’s evolution can bring both recognition and pride to that place. By focusing on Young’s extraordinary talent, the film not only sheds light on his vibrant artwork but also acts as a time capsule, transporting viewers to Liberty City in the 1970s and 80s. It chronicles the neighborhood’s rich cultural history, its resilience, and the bittersweet decline that came with urban progress and economic shifts.Thank you Joe Chirichigno from Purvis Young Foundation for your wonderful insight .

Join us at Copperbridge Foundation for a special screening of Purvis of Overtown—an intimate look into the life and legacy of Outsider Artist ,Purvis Young and his deep connection to Overtown and South Florida’s cultural landscape. Part of our Spring Program: No Seasoning, this evening expands beyond the screen. Works by the artist will be on view, with special participation by Joe Chirichigno of the @purvisyoungfoundation, offering deeper insight into his practice and enduring impact. An evening of film, presence, and shared memory. Friday, May 8 6:30 – 9:00 PM Copperbridge Foundation, North Miami Join us.

Copperbridge Foundation is pleased to have had Olivia Almagro present her new book, ‘Christmas in April.’ The book reading and discussions focused on a family that comes to America via the Marielito boatlift, a topic that carries a special history in Miami culture. If you weren’t able to attend, we will announce a series of Olivia Almagro book lectures, and we will keep you informed. For those interested in purchasing the book, it is available at our Copper Gallery Gift Shop at the Copper. Special note Olivia is a NOMI resident . Proud of our Community!!!! Come to NoMi !!! @od1390

The Community Art Workshop held at The Copper on Saturday, led by Lola Heasley, created a space where creation was a form of listening—connecting us to nature, memory, and one another. It was a quiet, suspended afternoon—filled with small gestures, shared stories, and moments that reached something deeper. There were tears. There was silence. And a kind of beauty that’s almost impossible to name. Lola’s work doesn’t just stay on the canvas—it becomes something you feel. In that shared space, something truly shifted. Thank you to everyone who held this moment with us. Stay close