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Opening Night
The Copper is now open… our new Cultural Arts and Educational Center in North Miami.
After years in the making, we were honored to share this historic Opening Night amongst so many supporters of our mission and newcomers from our community.
The City of North Miami announced that December 4 has been officially declared as Copperbridge Foundation Cultural Educational Center Day!
Copperbridge received a Proclamation of Honor from the City of North Miami and Florida Senator Shevrin Jones, as well a Certificate of Appreciation from American Institute of Architects Miami, and generous support from North Miami CRA.
Located in North Miami, "The Copper" is a hub for a diverse range of educational workshops spanning dance, music, film, fine arts, architecture, literature, and storytelling.
Inspired by the history of the building and the community, The Copper is a versatile space powered by the creativity of local artists and evolving with each new idea and collaboration.
The outdoor area has performed as a stage, a cinema, and canvas for animated art.
Inside, there is a communal nucleus spanning the length of the building that has become an ever-growing table of architects and artists making plans, blueprints, and sketches for what is next to come.
Equipped with several rooms, a communal kitchen, two bathrooms, and a network of creatives, The Copper offers gallery space, shared and private offices.
Next door at the Caridad building, part of The Copper Complex, we also have an Artists in Residency program. .. and don’t forget about Casa Fe down the street!
Please contact us if you are interested in more info.
We look forward to showing you around The Copper!
Currently on exhibit:
SAY IT LOUD Exhibition, featuring Diverse Designers of Florida, presented by The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA Miami) and Black Architects in the Making (BAM). This showcase highlights the incredible talent and diversity within the design community.
"Made in NoMi" featuring two internationally acclaimed artists living in North Miami, Noel Morera and Jose Mora. This exhibition offers a unique insight into their artistic journeys and creative expressions.
Join us this April 25 at Copperbridge, as we open a space for observation, creation, and connection.
Copperbridge aligns its past exhibits on recycled materials and the environment with this moment in outsider art.
We are joined by Lola Heasley, a naturalist from Enchanted Forest, whose practice works with flowers, leaves, and organic elements. She will guide us in creating from what is essential—from what we find, gather, and often overlook.
This collage workshop begins not with printed images, but with the living—texture, natural color, and the simple gesture of gathering and transforming. There is something special about working with what the earth gives us—without forcing, just listening.
At Copperbridge, we have always believed that art is a way to reconnect—with surroundings, with process, and with one another.
We invite you to share this moment, creating with intention, not pressure.
Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM,
Copperbridge Foundation, 12500 NE 4th Ave, North Miami.
Bring natural elements you find, or work with what we provide.
RSVP at the link in bio.
3 days ago
North Miami Centennial Trolley Tour lead by Council man Kevin Burns , which visited highlights like the Copperbridge Foundation headquarters, the Czech Club, the W.J. Bryant Elementary School building, and MOCA, was truly amazing.
We had over 55 participants, all immersed in North Miami’s rich history, architecture, and culture.
The day concluded with a fascinating history lecture on Griffin Park Estates and the La Victoria project, and the importance of the Miami Design Preservation League mission .
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4 days ago
This Saturday, April 18th — North Miami as part of its centennial celebrations joins Copperbridge Foundation to offer tours, talks, exhibits and activations as part of upcoming World Art Deco Day, learn about MDPL, a leading voice in preserving and elevating this iconic heritage.
At Copperbridge Foundation, we join this citywide moment with a curated experience that brings together art, architecture, and community.
An afternoon to explore the visual language of Art Deco and its relevance today:
— Presentation of the La Victoria Miami Collection.
— Introduction of the 7 artists shaping this collection.
— Brief presentation on the mission of the MDPL.
— Open space for dialogue, connection, and design appreciation.
More than a program, this is an invitation to engage with how Art Deco continues to shape the cultural identity of our city.
Saturday, April 18 | 12:30 – 3:00 PM
12500 NE 4th Ave, North Miami.
Architects, designers, artists, and the community — this is your space.
RSVP recommended.
🔗 link in bio.
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1 week ago
Copperbridge Foundation Spring Programming continues.
Through an ongoing series of gatherings, we continue to activate a space where art, ideas, and community engage in dialogue.
This program unfolds progressively — each event contributing to a broader conversation shaped by those who participate.
We thank those who have already been part of this process and extend the invitation to continue engaging with us.
See you at home.
12500 NE 4th Ave, North Miami
🎟 RSVP link in bio
2 weeks ago
Since 1988, NAEMI has worked with artists operating outside traditional circuits—many of whom come from mental health backgrounds, where art emerges as a way to express that which cannot always be put into words.
Over the years, they have developed exhibitions, publications, and programs that have brought these works to museums and galleries across the United States, Europe, and Latin America, building a collection of nearly 1,300 pieces.
As part of No Seasoning, this collaboration with NAEMI grows from a broader intention to open up the conversation around outsider art—not as a category, but as a living practice.
Copperbridge Foundation continuous our ongoing programming on April 10th with an evening of film and conversation with the organization’s founders.
Friday, April 10 | Copperbridge Foundation | 12500 NE 4th Ave, North Miami, FL 33161
6:30PM | 9:00 PM
🎬 What’s Under Your Hat?
Written and directed by Lola Barrera & Iñaki Peñafiel.
Duration: 75 minutes.
🎟 RSVP recommended | Link in bio
3 weeks ago
This April 10th, join us at Copperbridge Foundation for a special evening of film and conversation.
In collaboration with NAEMI, a foundation dedicated to working with outsider artists, we present a screening that brings visibility to creative practices developed outside traditional frameworks.
The evening will be presented by Juan Martin, Founder of NAEMI, and Silvia Quintana, CEO of Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, who will guide the night and share experiences from their work supporting artists and communities at the intersection of art and mental health.
🎬 What’s Under Your Hat?
Written and directed by Lola Barrera & Iñaki Peñafiel.
Duration: 75 minutes.
A documentary on the life and creative process of Judith Scott—an outsider artist who, after decades living in institutions, developed a unique and deeply personal sculptural language. Through her story, the film reveals how art can become a form of communication, identity, and freedom.
More than a film, this is an invitation to connect, reflect, and experience the stories behind the work.
🎟 RSVP recommended.
Link in bio.
DM us for more information.
3 weeks ago
There are moments when an exhibition doesn’t end… it expands.
Following the strong reception of No Seasoning, at Copperbridge Foundation we continue activating new gatherings where art remains the starting point for something greater.
This spring we present:
— Cinema & Conversation
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara: Estamos Conectados
Friday, March 27 | Copperbridge Foundation.
— Movie Night at Copperbridge
What’s Under Your Hat?
Friday, April 10 | Copperbridge Foundation.
— Art Deco Day
Saturday, April 18 | Copperbridge Foundation.
— Educational Meet & Greet — BBHC
April 23 | Copperbridge Foundation.
— Community Art Workshop: Collage Creation with Lola Heasley
Saturday, April 25 | Copperbridge Foundation.
— Christmas in April — Book Presentation and Conversation with Olivia Almagro
Tuesday, April 30 | Copperbridge Foundation.
— Film Screening: Purvis of Overtown
Friday, May 8 | Copperbridge Foundation
(With participation from the Purvis of Overtown Foundation and Joe Chirichigno).
— Artist Encounter & Mural Reveal
Hats Off / Me Quito El Sombrero.
Noel Morera | Friday, May 15 | Copperbridge Foundation.
A program designed to activate connection, reflection, and shared creation.
Spring Program 2026 — A Season of Encounters.
Each date is an invitation to come closer.
📍 Copperbridge Foundation
12500 NE 4th Ave, North Miami.
Follow us and stay close — we will be revealing each gathering, each story, and each moment as it unfolds.
A space for community, for the curious, for those who believe art is also a way of finding ourselves.
Limited capacity | RSVP recommended.
For questions or to express interest, our door is always open — feel free to reach out by DM.
1 month ago
My good friend George Neary came by the Copper Bridge Foundation to hand-deliver the Miami Herald Sunday edition, bringing us the front-page review of “No Seasoning,” an Afro-Cuban descendant exhibit curated by Elvia Rosa Castro. This powerful exhibit will be open through May. Please visit online to see all the special programming we have planned. A huge thank you to the Miami Herald, and a special thanks to Miguel Sirgado for this wonderful article!
1 month ago
Participating Artists
