All are invited to the opening reception for Awaken Florida on Thursday, April 12, from 6pm-9pm, at the Steven and Dorothea Green Library, FIU campus, 2nd Floor, 11200 SW 8th St., Miami, FL 33199.

Photographer and activist JohnBob Carlos has curated a group exhibit called “Awaken Florida”, which opens Thursday, April 12 at the #FIU Green Library and runs through April 30. The show, hosted by Vicki Silvera, head of Special Collections at FIU, includes Carlos’ large-format photography and work from several local #artists, all of which showcases Florida’s unique features and rich biodiversity.

WORKS ON DISPLAY:
JohnBob Carlos – Photography
Dita Devi – Paintings
Nancy R. Koerner of Junglepixiebelize – Rosewood Burl Carvings
Jeniece Martinez – Paintings
Melanie Oliva – Paintings / Wood Block & Stenciled Prints
Eva Ruiz – Painting

SCHEDULE (Times TBD):
Invocation: Betty Osceola, Panther Clan, Miccosukee Tribe of Florida
Spoken Word Performance: Dita Devi
Musical Performance: Wayne William Snellgrove, Saulteaux Tribe
Closing: JohnBob Carlos – Using Art For Activism (Everglades)
Artist-lead Joint Tour

This event is free to the public. Visitors may park at the Graham Center or the Gold Garage, where they can pay at the meter or use pay by phone (25 cents per 15 minutes).

*Photo shown: “Song to the Sirens”. © JohnBob Carlos. Evergladesgallery.com