I think that MOCA in North Miami has one of the best artist outreach programs in the country. Each month they run 5 Minutes of Fame where local artists get exactly ten minutes to showcase a body of their work for MOCA staff and the general public. This past January 6th MOCA held a special edition of 5 Minutes, where Bonnie Clearwater, MOCA's Executive Director and Chief Curator was the host of the evening and graciously and expertly gave critiques on each artists work.
I probably don't have to tell you what a great opportunity this is, when trying to get a gallerist of even a postage sized space to look at your work is akin to winning Survivor.
The other wonderful thing about these evenings, is that you get to see a wide range of work and expression and if you happen to be presenting as I did that evening, you get to meet other artists and hear the rationale for the work they create.
The bottom line here is exposure and this is where MOCA and 5 Minutes of Fame really excel for the artists.
If you are in Miami or happen to be there when one of these events is on, I strongly encourage you to go. It is entertaining, educational and most of all it supports both the artists and the Museum. I am only sorry that you can only participate once a year if you are an artist. I would be in there ever month if they would let me.
L.A.
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