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Written by:  Layla Jaime

The future isn’t something young people are waiting for—it’s already in their hands. This was the sentiment behind In Our Hands, an exhibition showcased earlier this year at the Coral Gables Museum.

The exhibition was created in collaboration with The Museum Project (TMP), a high school volunteer group within the museum founded in 2014. TMP connects youth to the local arts and cultural scene in Miami-Dade through hands-on service and creative initiatives.

Written by:  Christian P. Benotto

Written by:  Christian P. Benotto

A Unique Place to Visit

Written by Jasmin Rossi

Have you ever wanted to learn how to do the tango? Are you a rock aficionado? Do you want to see pirouettes live? Learn more about Arts For Youth Miami, Miami-Dade County’s first entirely youth-led arts accessibility magazine, to locate and leverage cultural opportunities near you!

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

This past Sunday, September 1st, was Founder’s Day for the Historic Black Police Precinct Courthouse and Museum. I had the pleasure of sitting down with LaCriscia Fowlkes, the museum’s Archival Education Manager, to learn more about the history of the First Five, Founder’s Day, her job as an Archival Education Manager, and the museum.

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Last week was National Library Week! According to the American Library Association, National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. To honor this celebration, I sat down with Paul Bazile, Library Director of the North Miami Public Library, to discuss his career path, the library’s physical and digital resources, and the history of the North Miami Public Library.

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Introduction

Back in October 2023 the Culture Shock Miami Crew had the pleasure of paying a visit to The Hive, a co-working space for teens. Join us for a look around their prototype space!

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Welcome back to Culture Shock's SnapShots! A series of short form articles for viewers to catch up on the visual and performing arts scene in Florida. To announce the return of this series we wanted to feature a piece written by our former Councilor and current Marketing Apprentice, Kerren Dieuveille. First up, we have an interview with Jamey Ray, the founder and creative force behind Voctave.

Written by Jessica Finol & Soumia Hammi

Holding the title of the oldest performing arts organization in Florida, the Florida Grand Opera was formed in June 1994 by a merger of the Greater Miami Opera, founded in 1941, and The Opera Guild Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, founded in 1945. FGO will celebrate its 82nd season in 2023-24.