MCC CULTURAL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM

School Day Matinees

Family Fun

Art Exhibitions

Cultural Arts and Education Programs 2023 - 2024

Workshops & Residencies

Enrichment Programs

Tours

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark Education program is committed to enriching, entertaining and educating our community through the magic of professional theatre.

In collaboration with the Broward County School District, teaching artists and arts organizations, we provide curriculum-based arts education for students and families both in school and in the community-at-large.

FOR MORE INFORMATION on the Education Programs, study guides or options for pre-ordered box lunches, contact:

Email: Education@MiramarCulturalCenter.org

Call: 954.602.4537

DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical is an exciting new musical based on the Creatrilogy trio of award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds - The Dot, Ish and Sky Color. Adapted by composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond, the musical, like the series, celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected. When Marisol (Sky Color), a

young artist and curator of the Musee de Marisol, decides that her gallery requires more than her own art, her search for emerging talent leads her to Vashti (The Dot), whose dots inspire Ramon (Ish) to become an artist in his own right. The musical follows Marisol’s journey to help her new friends, and her entire community, break free from self-criticism and learn to let their imaginations soar.

Grades 1-4

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 10:00 am and 11:45 am 10:00 am and 11:45 am (two performances). 60 minutes.

Cost $8 per Student. Teachers/Chaperones Free

The Nutcracker

The enchanting holiday ballet that has enthralled audiences of all ages for over a century is back! Ballet Etudes of South Florida proudly presents its 49th Anniversary performance of The Nutcracker with international guest stars and dancers from the South Florida community. The magical production features lavish sets and scenery, colorful costuming and delightful theatrical effects. Ballet Etudes of South Florida’s Nutcracker production is under the direction of Founder & General Director Susana Prieto and Artistic Directors Dagmar Moradillos and Peter La Fox. A must-see treat that all students are sure to enjoy!

Grades 4 - 12

Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 10:30 am. 60-minute performance with brief Q & A afterward. Cost $8 per Student. Teachers/Chaperones Free

Presented by Ballet Etudes of South Florida

Produced by Rockefeller Productions

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been dazzling audiences around the globe for nearly a decade, faithfully bringing to the stage Eric Carle’s timeless classics. The critically acclaimed production created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, including the star of the show –The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show features three other Eric Carle stories. Audiences may meet the colorful characters of Brown Bear, Brown Bear; travel the world with 10 Little Rubber Ducks; or help The Very Lonely Firefly find the friends he’s searching for. These beloved tales and their messages of community, self-expression, and the power of creativity are brought to life by a captivating cast of storytellers, sweeping original music, and stunning puppetry.

Grades PreK - 3

10:00 am and 11:30 am

(two performances) 50 minutes.

Cost $8 per Student. Teachers/Chaperones Free

Programs

Programs

Hip Hop For Kids

October 5 to November 16, 2023

Thursdays – 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Saturdays – 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

$90 per participant

Ages 8 – 15 years

Sip and Paint Class

“Collaging Our Ancestorial History”

October 7, 2023 | 10 to 11:30am

A six-week Hip Hop dance class for kids in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Hip Hop. Culminating Showcase on Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 pm featuring guest dancers from Hip Hop Kidz who have performed with major celebrities.

Kids art class with artist Yanira Collado in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month at MCC. Participants will Learn about Taino, North African Morish-Spaniard and West African symbols that represent many of the ancestorial people that comprise much of what is recognized as Latin America and the Caribbean. Participants will enjoy fun print making and mark making techniques to recreate some of these symbols.

Ages 8 – 14 years

$25 per student, includes all art supplies

Programs

Kids Kitchen Live

Two Sessions — 11am and 1pm

October 14, 2023,

February 10 and May 18, 2024

Make fun DIY treats along with MCC Chef – Chef Randy! Participants will have one treat to eat and one to take home! Ages 5 – 9 years

$15 per table

Each table holds 1 - 2 Children + 1 Adult

Freeform Family Fun Day

MCC presents a day of free fun “Hip Hop” full activities that both educate and entertain as we celebrate the 50th year anniversary of the global cultural influence of Hip-Hip through music, fashion, dance, poetry. Activities include art and craft for kids, outdoor music and dance, cultural presentations, face painting, a tour of the exhibit in the Ansin Family Art Gallery, art and craft vendors and food trucks.

October 21, 2023 | 11am to 3pm Free of charge. Registration is required.

Programs

Junior Chef

11am to 2pm

November 11, 2023, March 16 and June 1, 2024

Join Chef Randy as a Junior Chef for MCC Chopped Jr.! Create meals from scratch using pre-selected ingredients. Each participant chooses one ingredient selected by Chef Randy.

Ages 10 – 14 years

$20 per child.

Sip and Paint Class

“Exploring Basquiat”

Saturday, February 3, 2024

10 to 11:30am

Kids art class with artist Willandra Mcgahee in celebration of Black History month. Students will learn about the creative style of American artist JeanMichel Basquiat. With Basquiat’s artwork for inspiration, the student artists will create an image that reflects his ‘graffiti’ style while bursting with individual creativity.

Ages 8 – 14 years

$25, includes all art supplies

Programs

Visual Art Classes for Kids

MCC and Young At Art Museum

present YAA On the GO Art Studio. Your imagination will come to life in a fun and creative four-part series exploring drawing with charcoal, painting with acrylic, exploring mixed media and sculpture. Learn the elements and principles of design from Young At Art (YAA) Museum’s Teaching Artists.

Age 7 – 11 years

January 20 – February 10, 2024

2:30 – 4:00pm

SATURDAY’S ONLY

Age 12 – 16 years

February 24 – March 16, 2024

2:30 – 4:00pm

$160 inclusive of art materials

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Programs

Dance Choreography for Kids

This is a way for all children at any level to express all genres of dance through different types of movements and dance languages. From Lyrical, Latin, Hip Hop, Afro Beats and Caribbean to Pantomiming, etc., all children will have the experience of self-expression within the art of movement.

Culminating Showcase for both groups on Friday, March 15 at 7:00 pm.

$90 per participant

Age 6 – 10 years

Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm AND Saturdays 10:30am - 11:30am

Age 11 - 14 years

Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm AND Saturdays 11:30am - 12:30pm

Six-week program from February 6 to March 15, 2024

Writer’s Clinic

Understanding the Process of Fiction Beginning to End

March 9, 2024

10am to 3:30pm

This clinic is presented by the Louise BennettCoverley Heritage Council (LBCHC) for middle and high school students. It is an excellent opportunity to provide aspiring fiction writers the skills to develop a story plot and construct an outline to take the story from an idea to an interesting book from the beginning to the closing chapter. Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from LBCHC.

Free of charge. Registration is required.

Miramar Comic Expo

Sunday, June 30, 2024

11am to 4pm

Please join us for our annual Comic Expo for a day of Comic Cosplay. Activities include video games, panel discussions, theater entertainment, cosplay competitions, caricature artists, face painting, graphic arts, comic vendors and more. Experience your favorite characters all in one place at MCC’s Comic Expo! Activities for children and adults.

Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Programs

Miramar Student Community Showcase

Thursday, May 16, 2024

7pm | Admission: $5

MCC presents its annual Student Community Showcase as an event to be enjoyed by students, families, faculty and the wider community and featuring Miramar students from kindergarten to high school seniors.

The annual Showcase provides an opportunity for Miramar’s students to display their creativity and talents in the arts, both visual and performing. Students present a performing arts selection in dance, spoken work, voice, mimes, band and musical theater pieces. Visual art pieces are also submitted for display in the theater lobby and entrances to the theater.

Designed to strengthen MCC’s relationship with the school system in support of the Arts and Education opportunities, the Miramar Student Showcase, offers students and schools an opportunity to showcase amongst their peer schools; and has established itself as a premier night out for them utilizing state of the art equipment to showcase the best of the Community.

This Showcase is yet another example of MCC’s programming where Community and Culture Converge!

at MCC

Spring Break Arts Camp

9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 9:00am – 12:30pm on Friday

March 25 - 29, 2024

Fun-filled Arts camp with stimulating activities each day that include dance, percussion, acting, art & craft, and Kids Kitchen!

Ages 5 – 12 years

$180 Miramar residents | $220 Non-residents Includes all materials and supplies.

Summer Arts Camp

June 11 to 28, 2024

A three-week visual and performing arts camp. Children will participate in visual art, dance, singing, acting and percussion sessions.

Miramar residents - $180 per week

Non-residents - $216 per week

Includes tee shirt, cultural field trips, use of instruments, before/after care, art supplies and other materials.

2023-2024

The Ansin Family Art Gallery at MCC presents art exhibits throughout the year that provide inspiration for both children and adults. Our exhibits are often regarded as a teaching tool that stimulates and educates, providing visitors of all ages the experience to empathize and improve their visual analysis skills. You are encouraged to share in a gallery experience this season.

Admission is free. Mondays to Thursdays – 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Art Exhibitions 2023-2024

Hispanic Heritage exhibit: Celebrating Cuban Art Expression

September 14 to October 31, 2023

Cuban artists offer a broader view of Hispanic culture and the specific themes that are included in their exhibited works. Artists include Esteban Machado Díaz, Arturo Montoto Echevarría, Alicia de la Campa Pak, Miguel Ángel Couret and Sinecio Cuétara Meneses.

Curated by

Sure Shot: Celebrating Hip Hop Golden Jubilee

November 8, 2023 to January 2, 2024

Featuring the Photography of Jeffrey K. Lashley (JLash), this exhibit highlights the greatest talents of Hip Hop through the photography of JLash and provide historical context to the movement at large, as it spans from east coast to west coast.

Curated by Hampton Art Lovers

2023-2024

Black History exhibit: “Who Are The Heroes in Our Story: Redlining”

January 10 to March 3, 2024

Brandon Clarke explores Black artistic expression within the context of the past (and sometimes current) discriminatory practice of redlining within communities of color. Clarke’s artwork wrestles with a range of critical questions about space, design, and architecture. Clarke’s background as an architect compels him to explore these themes more broadly in his artwork.

VISUALIZING CLIMATE DISRUPTION

March 20 to May 19, 2024

Artists living and working in Florida are uniquely positioned to observe the effects of climate disruption, as our state is on the front lines of sea level rise, climbing temperatures, catastrophic storms, devastation of coral reefs and disappearing seagrasses. The artwork in this exhibit explores the effects of climate disruption and engages audiences in topics such as endangered species, shrinking habitats, pollution and coastal resiliency. Curated by Jessica Ransom, Director of Artist Services at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County.

Artist: Carin Wagner

Dead Trees Grow No New Leaves II

Environment exhibit:

Caribbean Heritage Exhibit: “Timeless Passion”

June 3 to August 7, 2024

Artist Andy Ballentine’s exhibit showcases a collection that intertwines emotions, colors and stories into an immersive experience where love fuels his passion to beauty.

As the cultural facility of a diverse community, the Miramar Cultural Center’s programming is inclusive of art exhibits that seek to provide insight, provoke, educate and entertain guests. From MCC’s Expression Garden, Vanishing View, Windows To Our World murals and ArtScape, MCC’s public art is intentional and interactive. These pieces have allowed nationally acclaimed and local public artists to lend their talents to activating the garden and the green space that envelopes the Town Center property.

WINDOWS TO OUR WORLD MURALS

Windows To Our World murals utilize the building’s architectural cathedral indentations shaped like windows to open guests to several themes - Hispanic Heritage, Black History, The Environment and Caribbean Heritage. These themes continue work designed for programming of the facility’s Ansin Family Art Gallery. The 2023-24 murals are the creation of artist Carlos Americo. Based in Miami, Carlos Americo is a

multidisciplinary artist that explores today’s image-oriented culture through experiments in mark making. He created a character named CAMNUT from a single line and has developed it as a formal element that is consistently used throughout his work. Carlos states that being a part of “Windows to Our World” murals this year is an invaluable opportunity for him to express our collective narratives through art.

Vanishing View

Come and rediscover Alison Sky’s Vanishing View artwork in the MCC Botanical Garden. The piece is made of a water feature with 7 glass panels, an inspiration drawn from nature, the ecosystem and the gorgeous Miramar sky.

“The work is not complete until it is inhabited and enjoyed and experienced and explored by people.” Alison Sky

The Miramar Cultural Center has established the MCC Artscape, a rotational Public Art on-loan project, as part of its annual community programming offerings. This consists of four sculptures from public artists. Designed to invigorate MCC’s campus as a destination where art has added itself to community expression; they reflect how we can imagine the world. It’s vibrancy and curbside appeal offers a transformative identifier for the facility. It remains to be freely accessible and adds to the quality of life benefit that CULTURE brings when living, working and visiting the City of Miramar.

– MCC – A RTSCAP E

This will consist of four sculptures from public artists; Robert Coons, Atomik and Donald Gialanella.

Quetzalcoat’s Declination Robert Coons Untitled Atomik

Celestial Fish Donny Gialanella

Plenum Orb #1 Donny Gialanella