The Fruit We Bear| A Studio Vizcaya Finale

As twilight settles over Biscayne Bay, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens transforms into something extraordinary—a luminous garden of meaning shaped by the hands of your neighbors, your city, your community.

The Fruit We Bear—Studio Vizcaya’s summer finale—invites you to wander among glowing, larger-than-life fruit sculptures and experience the collective creativity of hundreds of Miami residents, brought vividly to life beneath the night sky.

About the Evening
Over the course of several weeks of free community workshops, participants of all ages and backgrounds collaborated with acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Shawna Moulton to create nine monumental papier-mâché fruit sculptures—orange, grapefruit, mango, avocado, banana, papaya, lychee, and carambola (star fruit), among others.

Each sculpture embodies a shared human value—love, joy, peace, patience, hope, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-love, and goodness.

Evening Schedule
7:00 p.m. | Gather at Vizcaya Village to join the procession. Create a paper lantern, enjoy food offerings, and prepare to move to the rhythm of a samba-inspired parade led by Miamibloco.
8:15 p.m. | The procession travels from Vizcaya Village to the Main House and Gardens.
8:30 p.m. | Explore the illuminated installation, create art, and discover the community stories behind each sculpture.

What to Expect

• A radiant outdoor installation set against the iconic backdrop of Vizcaya’s historic grounds and Biscayne Bay.
• Nine large-scale illuminated fruit sculptures, each representing a core human value and handcrafted by community members.
• A procession leading from the Vizcaya Village to the Main House and Gardens at 8:15 p.m.
  • Music from 8:15-8:30 p.m. from Miamibloco, featuring the electrifying spirit of Brasil to life in a vibrant, high-energy celebration of rhythm, culture, and community. This immersive performance transforms the stage into a colorful journey through Brazil’s musical soul.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 25
Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
Event Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages welcome
Parking: Free parking available

Location:

• 7:00-8:15 p.m. - Vizcaya Village, 3250 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
• 8:15-9:30 p.m. - Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129

Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to 1 day before the event.

Want to be part of the making? Join one of our free community workshops before July 25th and help build the sculptures you’ll see glowing on this evening. Registration is required. Details and dates are available on the Studio Vizcaya workshops page.

Pricing: $15 for Adults (13+); $10 for Children (6-12), FREE for children (5 and under) and Members

Special Offers

• Early Bird Special: Purchase by noon on Saturday, July 11 and receive 20% off.
• Free Admission: SNAP and WIC beneficiaries, as well as U.S. active military and veterans, may register for free. Click here for details
• If the event is not sold out, day-of tickets are available at the gate for $20 (Adults) and $15 (Children 6-12). We recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.
• All child tickets require an accompanying adult ticket.

Complimentary tickets are subject to limitations based on membership level.

Not a Vizcaya member yet? Join today and enjoy FREE Vizcaya Late tickets and 20% off community programs, among other exclusive perks and discounts.

GOT QUESTIONS? | If you have questions about this special offer, please email the membership department at [email protected].

PRESERVATION IN PROGRESS
To ensure Vizcaya Museum and Gardens remain beautiful, safe, and accessible for another 100 years, we are actively restoring and reinforcing key areas of the estate. As a result, portions of the Main House and Gardens may be temporarily closed. We appreciate your understanding and invite you to explore how we’re investing in Vizcaya’s future here.

About Shawna Moulton

Shawna Moulton is a multidisciplinary artist and art educator based in South Florida. Born in Freeport, Bahamas, and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, her work reflects a deep exploration of identity shaped by her Caribbean heritage and experiences as an immigrant in the United States.

Moulton holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Her artistic practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture, and papermaking, including training in traditional Japanese papermaking at the Awagami Factory.

She has worked extensively in museum education, collaborating with institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, the Norton Museum of Art, the Young At Art Museum, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum. Moulton has also been in residence at the Bakehouse Art Complex and is currently a member of the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator.

Her work often includes life-size paper-cast figures, illustrations on handmade paper, and watercolor paintings, reflecting themes of identity, diaspora, and motherhood. Through her practice, Moulton is committed to amplifying diverse narratives and fostering spaces where communities feel seen, represented, and connected.