Ode to the 305: A Love Letter to Miami | Wednesday, June 10 | The Chapel
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On view: June 10 - 26, 2026
Reception: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
University of Miami Art Gallery @ The Chapel
6565 Red Road, Room 112
Coral Gables, FL 33143
The Department of Art & Art History at the University of Miami presents Ode to the 305: A Love Letter to Miami, curated by Ronald Sánchez. Please join us for an opening reception on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Ode to the 305: A Love Letter to Miami is an exhibition featuring a diverse range of works that highlight the grittiness of Miami’s raw, unpolished character, marked by older infrastructure, working class neighborhoods, and a strong sense of authenticity. While the dominant image of Miami is one of glamorous beaches, neon lit nightlife, pastel art deco buildings, and a vibrant party atmosphere, this exhibition turns its gaze elsewhere. It explores the parts of the city that contrast sharply with that polished, tourist friendly image: the cracked sidewalks, the faded storefronts, and the quiet resilience of everyday life away from the resorts.
Featuring works by Valerie Catalan, Mark Herrera, Katelyn Kopenhaver, Isabella Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez, Roscoe B Thicke III, and Julia Zurilla.
ABOUT THE CURATOR
Ronald Sánchez is a curator and director/co-founder of Laundromat Art Space, a Miami-based organization democratizing access to studio space and exhibition opportunities for emerging artists. Through collaborative curatorial practice, Sánchez develops innovative exhibitions exploring identity, politics, and contemporary issues creating spaces where art catalyzes meaningful dialogue. Sánchez is also a member of IKT International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art.
Ode to the 305: A Love Letter to Miami is on view through June 26 at the University of Miami Gallery @ The Chapel, located at 6565 Red Road, Coral Gables, FL 33143. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To schedule a private tour, please contact Milly Cardoso, Gallery Manager and Curator, at m.cardoso1@miami.edu. Stay connected on Instagram @umartgalleries.
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