A Miami arts organization with
a global impact
Museums, galleries, and exhibition spaces present artwork; Fountainhead introduces you to the artists who create them.
Residency Alumni
580+
Countries Represented
50+
People Touched Annually
4,000+
Our Story
Fountainhead was founded in 2008 by collector and passionate art appreciator Kathryn Mikesell, who believed connecting people intimately with artists impacts how we move through this world, treat one another and confront today’s most critical issues. Fountainhead was created to positively impact the lives and careers of artists and nurture and grow the Miami arts ecosystem. Establishing a residency program for visiting national and international artists alongside an artists’ studios complex to serve the local artist community, Fountainhead has welcomed nearly 580 artists from 50 countries and engages thousands of art lovers each year. From 2019-2024, Fountainhead developed Artists Open, a countywide open studios event that welcomes the public into over 300 artists studios all over Miami.
Fountainhead’s approach empowers artists by making connections that lead to growth in their work and careers, providing time and space to experiment and challenge their practice, and mentorship and business skills to help them lead thriving careers. In its 18-year history, Fountainhead has become a pioneering force in the arts and culture landscape developing innovative artist and community engagement programs, and cultivating key relationships with leading art institutions in South Florida and beyond.
Natalie Ball in her studio at Fountainhead Residency, shot by Celia D Luna
Our Mission
Fountainhead elevates the voices, visibility, and value of artists and presents their work in a welcoming environment.
Our mission is to inspire new ways of thinking by looking into the human experiences and stories that connect us all. Harnessing the power of community, we’re building a global family of artists and appreciators, one personal connection at a time.
