Deering Contemporary 2026: Here We Gather…All We Need, We Already Have

Image: Manatee (detail) by David Valiente

Size: 10' long X 32" deep X 8" high

Media: Venetian plaster, aluminum, mesh, & textil

The Deering Estate announces the exhibition Deering Contemporary 2026: Here We Gather…All We Need, We Already Have, curated by Dainy Tapia.

Here We Gather…All We Need, We Already Have invites artists to create works using materials, both physical and intangible, found and gathered at the Deering Estate. The exhibition explores resourcefulness, preservation, and ecological mindfulness, encouraging creative use of what the site already provides.

Artists may incorporate in their work natural and found elements such as leaves, branches, and other materials from the landscape, as well as stories, archives, sounds, and memories rooted in the place. Acknowledging the impermanence of natural materials, the exhibition welcomes ephemerality, allowing works to shift, fade, or weather naturally over time.

“Gathering” here means both collecting and coming together: artists, visitors, and the environment in shared reflection. The exhibition becomes a gesture of gratitude and conservation, revealing the abundance already present within the landscape and within ourselves.

Participating artists include Maria Theresa Barbist, Jessica (Yessica) Gispert, Mark Herrera, Karla Kantorovich, Yusimy Lara, Evelyn Politzer, David Valiente, and Rebecca White.

The exhibit will be on display daily from January 25 to March 22, 2026 and is included with general admission. The opening reception will be on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 12 - 5 p.m. The opening reception is free with RSVP online.

Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.

About the Deering Estate

Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.

The Deering Estate offers complementary exhibition viewing nights, highlighting a variety of contemporary, historic, and visiting exhibitions inside the historic homes. Come and experience the #ArtsAtDeering. Exhibition Evenings are free of charge and offer the public a chance to interact with artists and curators and to experience a variety of exhibit tours and talks.

About the Deering Estate Foundation

For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.

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