Cast Iron Workshop
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Thursday Nov. 28 – Wednesday Dec. 4
Led by Coral Penelope Lambert
FIU Campus and other locations, TBA
Cost: $450
Participation in the Cast Iron Workshop does not include registration for the ISC Symposium
A preconference workshop of selected artists from around the world, working with diverse mold making techniques and unique approaches to casting iron, culminating in a Public Iron Pour at Florida International University as part of the International Sculpture Symposium in Miami 2013. International iron sculptor Coral Penelope Lambert will lead the pre-conference Cast Iron Workshop. Joined by the ‘Iron Maidens,’ the workshop is open to all artists interested in pushing the art and practice of cast iron sculpture through mold making, performance and artifact.
To apply, please send a letter of interest detailing your proposed project for the workshop, 5 images of current work, and one drawing of your proposed project along with your current resume and contact information. Please send information to Coral Penelope Lambert at lambertc@alfred.edu. The deadline for applications is May 20th, 2013!
There is a $450 fee for the Cast Iron Pour Workshop (in addition to ISC Symposium registration) which includes all materials and technical support. The Cast Iron Workshop is funded in part by The National Casting Center at Alfred University, New York.
| Thurs. 28th |
Artists arrive in Miami |
| Fri. 29th |
Introductions and orientation of facilities
Proposal discussions and mixing demos
Mold Making commences! |
| Sat. 30th |
Mold Making |
| Mon. 2nd |
Afternoon finalization of all molds: Prepare to pour! |
| Tues. 3rd |
Afternoon Iron Pour at FIU! |
| Weds. 4th |
Artists open molds and clean up site |
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| Photo Credit: Coral Penelope Lambert |
Cuban-Inspired Food Tour (bus)
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Sunday, Dec. 1
12:00PM – 4:00PM
Meet: Hyatt Regency Hotel Lobby
Cost: $75
Miami wouldn’t be Miami without the Cuban spirit that permeates the city. This Cuban Culture gastronomic tour explores Miami’s Cuban-centric neighborhoods — while tasting the best of the Caribbean island’s delicacies at low-key, family-style restaurants as well as a True Cuban Institution that have made a name for themselves with great cuisine and authentic Cuban ambiance. Bite into Cuban culture (and sample its tastiest dishes) as you enjoy anecdotes about its delicious connection to Miami — with accompanying architectural, historical and cultural narration by local expert foodie guides for a true taste of Cuba.
Little Havana offers a vibrant culture where food is made from the soul and served to commemorate all that was left back in the island. With its colorful murals, guayabera-clad men playing dominoes and cigar rollers at work, Little Havana is where the spirit of Miami’s exile Cuban community comes alive, and where we make several delicious stops. But eating is not everything Little Havana is about. You’ll have the chance to stop at a Cuban gift shop, check in on the cigar rollers of the area, stop at local art galleries, cheer on the domino experts holding court at Domino Park and take a stroll near the Tower Theater, the area’s oldest movie houses.
We will stop to try Traditional Cuban cuisine at multiple stops, and tell you all you need to know about it: history, tradition and how some became Miami’s favorite comfort foods.
Food Tour Highlights
- Pick-up at the Hyatt Regency Hotel
- Air-conditioned transportation to another section of Little Havana for a taste of various Cuban dishes at a true Cuban landmark – Versailles Restaurant
- Tour Little Havana for additional food tasting stops. Guided historical and cultural walking tour of Domino park, cigar factory, artist studios, etc.
- Transportation back to the hotel.
*A meal afterward for most people shall not be needed. All transportation will be provided.
http://www.miamiculinarytours.com/sobe-food-tour/ |
| Photo Credit: Courtesy of Miami Food Tasting Tours |
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
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Sunday, Dec. 1
1:00PM – 3:30 PM
Meet: At the Vizcaya Reception Desk*
3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129
Cost: $15
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark, an amazing retreat in the heart of Miami. Vizcaya was home to James Deering and the large staff that managed the estate, and was built in 1910 in the lavish Italianette style. The stunning estate features a Main House, ten acres of formal gardens, and a rockland hammock (native forest).The inside of the house has 34 beautifully maintained rooms, art, architectural and design treasures from around the world. Outside, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Biscayne Bay from the ornamental breakwater, colorful orchids in the David A. Klein Orchidarium, and the serene gardens, fountains and the statues that inhabit them. Spend a relaxing afternoon at Vizcaya, touring at your own pace, and with an accompanying audio tour. There is café on site for lunch or snacks.
*Vizcaya is easy to reach on public transportation from the Hyatt Regency, or anywhere on the Metrorail line. (Vizcaya Stop).
http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/ |
| Photo Credit: Coutesy of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens |
Fairchild Botanic Gardens (and Sculpture Installation)
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Sunday, Dec 1
1:00PM – 3:30PM
2:00PM Optional Tram Tour
Meet: At the Fairchild Reception Desk
11935 Old Cutler Rd., Miami, FL 33156
Cost: $20
Since 1938, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has assembled an outstanding collection of taxonomically arranged and well-documented tropical plants, emphasizing palms, cycads, flowering trees and shrubs, vines and fruit trees. Except for certain cultivated plants and critically endangered species, many of these plants are collected from the wild. These collections are now a resource of world significance. They also are an important local resource, providing the beauty which makes Fairchild a major cultural and visitor attraction, as well as offering a basis for education, research and conservation. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens features; a 2-acre Rainforest; a Butterfly Garden; an Edible Garden, an Arboretum with 700 species of tropical flowering trees, collected from all over the world; Key Coastal Bird Habitat; more than 4000 Palms and Cycads; a 25-acre science village an Yoko Ono’s Wishing Grove, as well as the art of Dale Chihuly, Daisy Youngblood and Freda Tschumy year-round. There is also seasonal art from December to May each year from world-renowned artists which in the past have included Fernando Botero, Dale Chihuly, Roy Lichtenstein, Mark di Suvero, Yayoi Kusama and Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne.
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/
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| Photo Credit: Courtesy of Fairchild Botanical Gardens |
Art Deco Walking Tour
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Sunday, Dec 1
3:00PM – 4:30PM
Meet: Art Deco Gift Shop,
1001 Ocean Drive (at 10th Street), Miami Beach
Cost: $25
Enjoy an architectural walking tour – with a special focus on Art Deco’s sculptural influence-led by and expert from the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL). This ninety-minute walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. MDPL is a non-profit organization devoted to preserving, protecting, and promoting the cultural, social, economic, environmental and architectural integrity of the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Originally organized by Barbara Capitman and friends in 1976, it is the oldest Art Deco society in the world.
http://www.mdpl.org/
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| Photo Credit: Untitled, by Ketile Iwe Thornsteinson |
Self-Guided Gallery Hop in the Wynwood Arts District
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Monday, Dec 2
5:00PM – 8:00PM
Exact Locations TBA
Cost: Complimentary
Visit some of Miami’s newest and hippest galleries during a self-guided gallery hop in Wynwood. The Wynwood Arts District is home to over 70 Art Galleries, Retail Stores, Antique Shops, Eclectic Bars, and one of the largest open-air street-art installations in the world. Taking over what used to be the warehouse and manufacturing district of Greater Miami, developers have rehabilitated neglected warehouses, shuttered factories, and other unused buildings, transforming them into the numerous art complexes, galleries, performing art spaces, restaurants, cafes, and other creative businesses that are seen here today.
Stop-in and see the work at these significant Contemporary art galleries who have agreed to extend their hours in order to welcome delegates of the ISC Symposium. Gallery curators and directors will be in attendance to meet ISC delegates as well as gallery staff who will talk about the galleries, their artists, and their current exhibitions. Public art, graffiti art, sculpture, and installation art abound!
http://www.wynwoodmiami.com/
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| Photo Credit: Wynwood Miami |
Fairchild Botanic Gardens (and Sculpture Installation)
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Wednesday, Dec. 4
2:00PM – 5:30PM
3:00PM Optional Tram Tour
Meet: At Fairchild Reception Desk
11935 Old Cutler Rd., Miami, FL 33156
Cost: $20
Since 1938, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has assembled an outstanding collection of taxonomically arranged and well-documented tropical plants, emphasizing palms, cycads, flowering trees and shrubs, vines and fruit trees. Except for certain cultivated plants and critically endangered species, many of these plants are collected from the wild. These collections are now a resource of world significance. They also are an important local resource, providing the beauty which makes Fairchild a major cultural and visitor attraction, as well as offering a basis for education, research and conservation. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens features; a 2-acre Rainforest; a Butterfly Garden; an Edible Garden, an Arboretum with 700 species of tropical flowering trees, collected from all over the world; Key Coastal Bird Habitat; more than 4000 Palms and Cycads; a 25-acre science village an Yoko Ono’s Wishing Grove, as well as the art of Dale Chihuly, Daisy Youngblood and Freda Tschumy year-round. There is also seasonal art from December to May each year from world-renowned artists which in the past have included Fernando Botero, Dale Chihuly, Roy Lichtenstein, Mark di Suvero, Yayoi Kusama and Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne.
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/
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| Photo Credit: Fairchild Botanical Gardens |
South Beach Food Tour
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Wednesday, Dec. 4
2:00PM – 4:30PM
Meet: Meeting location TBA
South Beach, Miami
Cost: $60
Experience a Fun and Engaging Architectural, Historical & Culinary Walking Tour of Miami Beach with a pronounced cultural aspect. From five-star gourmet to hole-in-the-wall delicious, if you really want to taste the best cuisine of Miami’s melting-pot with its predominate Latin, European, and comfort American cuisine influences, then join this tour to uncover the top hotspots for ceviche, authentic empanadas, home-made Cuban dishes, refajo drink and so much more. This tour is about tasting the melting pot that is Miami.
We’ll be sitting down and take the time to relax at half of the restaurants – and savor different bites standing and on the go. At the South Beach Food Tour, we will show you the hidden treasures inside the beating heart of Miami Beach.
Highlights:
- Learn about the dramatic, inspiring history and unique architecture of the Art Deco district
- Try the best cuisine Miami Beach has to offer – and learn about Miami’s culture in a delicious way
(7 Delicious Food Stops) – Come Hungry!
- ARTISANAL COLOMBIAN CUISINE: Savor a golden corn crust filled with bold flavors in a unique handmade empanada. Feast on tender slow-cooked meat bursting with tradition and perched above a crunchy plantain. A cooling Columbian beer cocktail enhances the experience at a local gem labelled ‘Best Colombian Restaurant in Miami Beach’ by the Sun Post
- AN ELEVATED FLORIBBEAN TASTE: Indulge in a delicate passion fruit seafood Tiradito with aji amarillo, garlic chips and lemon oil geniously crafted by world-renowned chef Carlos Torres,
winner of Miami Iron Fork 2012, while surrounded by a dazzling decor depicting a scene from the famed movie The Birdcage.
- A STAPLE OF ARGENTINA: A third-generation bakery crafts a delicate pillow of shredded chicken with spices folded into the family’s famous buttery, flaky dough. Variations include fish, chorizo and vegetarian (lunch tour).
- A TAIWANESE REFRESHMENT: Experience an exotic Lichi Super Fruit smoothie with chewy candy-like pearls.
- A TASTE OF OLD HAVANA: Enjoy the local ambiance, relaxing atmosphere in a beloved South Beach institution, while devouring several classic Cuban dishes (dinner tour).
- MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE: Savor a decadent gazpacho drizzled with what we call “liquid gold” at the hands of chef Marco Zuccala (lunch tour)
- CAFE CUBANO: Perk up with a Miami staple, the cafe Cubano, brewed the traditional way at this ventanita for thirty-four years.
- A JEWISH INSPIRED TREAT: A delectable and dainty sweet from a historic delicatessen that is a must-visit for any foodie on the Beach.
- AUTHENTIC ITALIAN: The finest Italian ingredients melt languidly in the mouth with award-winning gelato – rightfully winning title of “Best Gelato in Miami” by The Miami New Times.
http://www.miamiculinarytours.com/sobe-food-tour/
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| Photo Credit: Miami Culinary Tours |
Art Deco Walking Tour
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Wednesday, Dec. 4
3:30PM – 5:00 PM
Meet: Art Deco Gift Shop,
1001 Ocean Drive (at 10th Street), Miami Beach
Cost: $25
Enjoy an architectural walking tour – with a special focus on Art Deco’s sculptural influence-led by and expert from the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL). This ninety-minute walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. MDPL is a non-profit organization devoted to preserving, protecting, and promoting the cultural, social, economic, environmental and architectural integrity of the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Originally organized by Barbara Capitman and friends in 1976, it is the oldest Art Deco society in the world.
http://www.mdpl.org
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
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Thursday, Dec. 5
11:00AM – 1:00 PM
Meet: At the Vizcaya Reception Desk*
3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129
Cost: $15
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark, an amazing retreat in the heart of Miami.Vizcaya was home to James Deering and a large staff that managed the estate, and was built in 1910 in the lavish Italianette style. The stunning estate features a Main House, ten acres of formal gardens, and a rockland hammock (native forest).The inside of the house has 34 beautifully maintained rooms, art, architectural and design treasures from around the world. Outside, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Biscayne Bay from the ornamental breakwater, colorful orchids in the David A. Klein Orchidarium, and the serene gardens, fountains and the statues that inhabit them.
*Vizcaya is easy to reach on public transportation from the Hyatt Regency, or anywhere on the Metrorail line. (Vizcaya Stop).
http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/
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| Photo Credit: Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum |
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