Marco and Miami Host Cultural Art Exchange

Marco Island Center for the Arts and the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCAA) proudly announce a dynamic cultural exchange program highlighting the power of contemporary art to connect communities and celebrate multiculturalism. This collaboration will feature dual exhibitions between May and July 2025, uniting artists from across the Americas and offering audiences on both coasts of Florida a powerful glimpse into the evolving visual languages of our region.

From May 5 to July 1, 2025, Marco Island Center for the Arts will host a premier exhibition of 15 contemporary artists from MoCAA’s renowned collection. Curated under MoCAA’s acclaimed Art Tour, this exhibition highlights influential and emerging voices from across Latin America and the Caribbean, including:

Ivonne Ferrer (Cuba), Milena Martínez Pedrosa (Cuba), Jorge Rodríguez Diez (Cuba), Carlos Enrique Prado (Cuba), Adriana Dorta (Venezuela), Carolina V. García (Chile), Mai Yap (Panama), Bella Cardim (Brazil), Leticia Sánchez Toledo (Cuba), Jens G. Rosenkranzt (USA), Luis Cruz Azaceta (Cuba), Aldo Menéndez (Cuba), Jorge Salas (Venezuela), Cundo Bermúdez (Cuba), and Ruben Torres Llorca (Cuba).

This extraordinary presentation underscores the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas' mission to preserve and promote the contemporary art of Latin America and the Caribbean. With a variety of mediums and styles, the exhibition reflects the vitality, tension, and innovation born from the region’s layered identities.

In return, from June 20 to July 20, 2025, MoCAA will host “Marco to Miami”, an exhibition showcasing 14 outstanding Marco Island artists, bringing a fresh regional perspective to the Miami art scene. 

Featured artists include Lisett Llorens, Garry S. Wheeler, Judith Carlin, Terry Carter, Gianpaolo Curreri, Nan LaRosa, Randy Keenan, Karen Swanker, Myriam Kriel, Joel Shapses, Nancy Norman, Ann Vreeland, Bea Stinson, and Barbara Parisi.

This reciprocal exchange builds upon Marco Island Center for the Arts’ commitment to ¡ARTE VIVA!, a Collier County-wide initiative celebrating Hispanic heritage and artistic diversity. The Art Center has consistently spotlighted Hispanic artists through curated exhibitions, music performances, and community programs, making it a natural partner for MoCAA in celebrating cultural heritage and contemporary expression.

“This collaboration is more than an exhibition; it’s a living dialogue,” said Hyla Crane, Executive Director of Marco Island Center for the Arts. “Through these exhibitions, we are weaving together narratives from across the Americas, offering our audiences new insights, shared histories, and a deeper understanding of the diverse communities that shape our cultural landscape.”

Art serves as a universal language—transcending borders and bridging differences. At a time when cultural connectivity is more crucial than ever, this partnership affirms the vital role of the arts in fostering empathy, appreciation, and community. Both institutions recognize that alongside celebration must come responsibility: 

To honor traditions, to navigate the digital divide with intention, and to uphold the integrity of artistic expression.

By facilitating these exhibitions, the Marco Island Center for the Arts and the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas celebrate Florida’s rich multicultural identity and highlighting the role as a hub for cultural convergence and innovation.