Rehearsal for an Exhibition
February 1 to March 7, 2025

"Rehearsal for an Exhibition" is set to be a landmark event in South Florida's vibrant art scene, conceived by Mirta Gómez del Valle. This unique exhibition, hosted at the iconic Sailboat Bend Lofts in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is an artistic tapestry woven with the creativity of South Florida's finest artists. With no predefined theme, the exhibition thrives on the dynamic interplay of diverse artistic expressions, reflecting the rich cultural fabric of the region.

The exhibition is a collaborative masterpiece, brought to life with the enthusiastic support of Melisa Caprio, a resident artist whose passion for fostering community art initiatives is well-known. Joining forces with collaboARTive co-founders Jean and Ignacio Font, Mirta Gómez del Valle curates a collection that is as visually eclectic as it is artistically diverse, promising a feast for the senses.

"Rehearsal for an Exhibition" is more than just a display of art—it's a celebration of the artistic journeys and connections of 29 artists who commit their time, energy, and passion to making work. The opening event on Friday, February 21, 2025 is poised to become a cornerstone in South Florida's cultural calendar, offering art lovers and the community an opportunity to immerse themselves in the creativity and talent that flourishes in our midst.

Mark your calendars for an experience that promises to inspire, provoke thought, and showcase the boundless possibilities of artistic collaboration. Don't miss this chance to be part of an important chapter in the ever-evolving story of South Florida's art scene.

Nelson Alvarez

Nestor Arenas

Fran Beck

Jean Blackwell Font

Melisa Caprio

Tony Chirinos

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Bill Cruz

Niko Devera

Ignacio Font

José Luis Garcia

Víctor Gómez

Mirta Gómez del Valle

Flor Mayoral

Daniel Medina

Ania Moussawel

Katya Neptune

Charo Oquet

Erin Parish

Maria Patiño

Yossi Peled

Terre Rybovich

Samantha Salzinger

Lissette Schaeffler

Marisa Telleria

Sheherazade Thenard

Cornelius Tulloch

Carlos Urdaneta

Diego Waisman

About 1310 Gallery at Artspace Sailboat Bend Lofts

The 1310 Gallery at the Artspace Sailboat Bend Loftsis an art community in downtown Fort Lauderdale that was created by Art Space (artspace.org).  Artspace’s mission is to create, foster, and preserve affordable space for artists and arts organizations.  This 37-unit loft space houses both visual and performing artists.  Sailboat Bend Artists Community has been open since April 2008.

The community’s various disciplined professional, mid-career and emerging talent includes painters, photographers, writers, poets, sculptors, dancers, musicians, actors, and graphic designers.

The artists come together with various local artists, nonprofits, and art groups to create art exhibits, film screenings, workshops, and more in their three-floor gallery space as well as the Fort Lauderdale Historic Commission building next door.  These events are always free to the public.  A new exhibit on the last Friday of the month. Many of our Curators feature multiple events.  Learn more at sailboatbendartists.com.