Fountainhead Arts Partners with PBS’ Art Loft to Distribute Artist Films
A selection of four films featuring 2022 artists-in-residence will air during the 2023 Art Loft season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 13, 2023 - Miami, FL. Fountainhead Arts is partnering with PBS’ Art Loft, the Emmy® award-winning 30-minute program curating and showcasing the best of South Florida’s diverse art scene, to distribute four of its original artist films showcasing the work and practices of some of its 2022 artists-in-residence. The films will air throughout Art Loft’s 2023 season, which kicks off on Tuesday, January 24 and runs through the end of March, on WPBT and WXEL. Fountainhead’s partnership with PBS will allow Fountainhead to reach the thousands of viewers who make up Art Loft’s audience, and further its mission to elevate artists’ voices in the hope that their work and ideas can have a transformative impact on society.
Throughout 2022, Fountainhead commissioned local filmmakers to collaborate with its artists-in-residence and create short films about their work. Each film spotlights their practices and grounds their work within an issue framework that impacts society. Each of the filmmakers were selected based on how their own interests and practice aligned with that of the artists, creating a dialogue that resonates locally and beyond. The selected films consider how artists are responding to questions of globality, climate change and gender, and challenge viewers to re-frame their own responses to these complex issues.
Selected films and run times are:
Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30pm on WPBT / Thursday, February 2 at 5:30pm on WXEL
Perspectives: Miami Art Week
Directed by Alexa Caravia
Artists Marcela Cantuaria, Nereida Patricia, and Studio Lenca each touch global audiences with highly personal stories about their backgrounds and histories.
Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30pm on WPBT / Thursday, February 9 on WXEL
Climate and Environmental Sustainability
Directed by Dr. Shireen Rahimi
Artists Cathy Hsiao, Gabrielle Vitollo, and Scott Bluedorn make work that drives public consciousness toward climate change solutions.
Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30pm on WPBT / Thursday, February 23 at 5:30pm on WXEL
Looking Locally to Reach Globally
Directed by Alexa Caravia
Hailing from Brazil, Argentina and Haiti, artists Andrey Gûaianã Zignnatto, Ornella Pocetti and Cybil Charlier are each influenced by their unique cultural histories. Learn more about how those experiences show up in their work.
Tuesday, March 14 at 7:30pm on WPBT / Thursday, March 16 at 5:30pm on WXEL
Celebrating Women Artists
Produced, directed and edited by Monica Sorelle
Cinematography by Alexa Caravia
Artists Gisela McDaniel, Rashayla Marie Brown and Rachel Stern make work from a unique vantage point that sensitively captures the female experience.
“The opportunity to tell these artists’ stories and pair them with local filmmakers that uniquely understand their vision has been an honor and privilege for our team,” says Nicole Martinez, Fountainhead’s associate director. “We are excited to partner with PBS Art Loft to amplify their voices and reach new audiences with their profound and important work.”
To view all of the films Fountainhead produced spotlighting its 2022 artists-in-residence, visit Fountainhead’s YouTube channel. For press inquiries and to learn more, contact Nicole Martinez, Associate Director at nicole@fountainheadarts.org or 305-450-0414.
About Fountainhead
Fountainhead’s mission is to elevate the voices, visibility and value of artists in our society and make their work accessible in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Offering a year-round residency program and the countywide open studios program Artists Open, Fountainhead empowers artists to build thriving careers while cultivating and nurturing a community that supports them and their work. Major support for Fountainhead is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation, the Arison Arts Foundation, and others. Learn more at fountainheadarts.org.
About PBS’ Art Loft
Art Loft is a weekly 30-minute art program showcasing local artists, exhibitions, performances, and arts organizations that are positioning South Florida as an emerging leader in the world of art. Art Loft is a collaboration between South Florida PBS, local artists and producers, and other PBS stations around the country. Art Loft is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Art Loft is also made possible by the Florida Keys and Key West and Friends of South Florida PBS. For more information on Art Loft visit https://www.artloftsfl.org/
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