The Work Behind the Work: Artist Innovation Presentations 002

Join us for a morning of creative inspiration as the FY26 Artist Innovation Grantees share the stories, ideas, and visions that shaped their new works. Centered on the theme Art, Memory & Community, this presentation series highlights the many ways artists explore personal history, collective narratives, and the creative forces that bind communities together.

In this engaging two-hour session, you’ll experience four fast-paced artist presentations, followed by a combined 20‑minute moderated panel and open discussion, offering you a chance to hear directly from the artists and reflect on the stories that resonate across their work.

This engaging morning program begins with welcome remarks introducing the FY26 Artist Innovation cohort and this year’s theme, Art, Memory & Community.

Wednesday, August 5 | 9 - 11 AM | | 600 NE 21st Ct, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Featured artist presentations will include JaNia Harden (A Children’s Storybook Musical Suite), BKapi Arts (Dreamweaver’s Tapestry: Weaving Cosmic Echoes), Ileana Rincon-Cañas (+58212: Sky is Buffering), and Gabriela Gamperl (Voices of Our Neighborhoods), who will share the inspiration and creative vision behind their projects.
The program also includes a moderated artist panel exploring storytelling, creative process, and community engagement, followed by a networking meet-and-greet where attendees can connect directly with the artists and continue the conversation.

This event is free and open to the public with RSVP.

Info: Introduction to the FY26 Artist Innovation cohort and this year’s theme, Art, Memory & Community.

Info: Hear from this year’s grantees as they share their projects:
• JaNia Harden — A Children’s Storybook Musical Suite
• BKapi Arts — Dreamweaver’s Tapestry: Weaving Cosmic Echoes
• Ileana Rincon-Cañas — +58212: Sky is Buffering
• Gabriela Gamperl — Voices of Our Neighborhoods

Info: A moderated conversation exploring storytelling, creative process, and community connection.

Info: Connect with the artists in an informal setting.

Info: Final remarks and continued discussion.