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Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM EST
Queer Art Showcase: A Celebration of Creativity, Community & Empowerment
In the heart of South Beach’s iconic Art Deco District, Moxy South Beach proudly hosts the fifth edition of the Queer Art Showcase, a dynamic celebration of LGBTQIA+ artistry and expression.
This electrifying event brings together ten visionary artists and a writer, all from South Florida’s vibrant queer art scene, to showcase a stunning array of bold mixed-media pieces, striking paintings, and even unexpected delights like accessorized pearls and queer marching ducks.
Art lovers, collectors, and curious visitors alike are invited to immerse themselves in the creativity that fuels conversations around identity, resilience, and self-expression. As a special addition, Miami Beach Pride has partnered with Dragonfly Thrift Boutique, a social enterprise of the Ladies Empowerment & Action Program (LEAP) —a nonprofit dedicated to empowering formerly incarcerated women, 40-50% of which identify as part of the LBT community. Shop with purpose, knowing that 100% of every purchase directly supports artists and women building new futures.
This free community event offers a rare opportunity to engage with artists, discover meaningful works, and support a movement that merges art with social impact. Dance along to classic throwback beats by Deejay Smeejay (Instagram), connect with local creatives, and experience firsthand how queer art continues to spark important conversations in South Florida and beyond.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening where art, empowerment, and pride come together in one inspiring space!
Jevon Brown (he/him) Hairlines https://jevonbrown.art/
My work explores the intersection of identity, community, and belonging, creating immersive experiences that blend reality and weave narratives connecting to my roots in Miami, the Caribbean, and the Black Southern diaspora. I focus on revealing untold stories, particularly within Black queer masculine spaces, using diverse mediums like fashion, painting, and textiles. I manipulate heirlooms and cultural icons to disrupt norms, reimagine histories, and defy expectations.
Sid Daniels (he/him) Romantic Love https://www.instagram.com/siddanielsofficial
My work is inspired by vintage fashion and fashion photography. My work relates to the gay audience as it is erotic and fashionable by nature. By exhibiting in this forum, I hope to gain more collectors of my work and opportunities. I will be showing smaller limited edition prints and perhaps a few originals.
Rick Karlin (he/him) Last Call South Florida instagram.com/rickkarlinfl/
My piece is a coffee table book/encyclopedia documenting LGBTQ bars in South Florida from the 1920s to the present.
Patrick Louis (he/him) A series of underwater creatures from the Miami Beach Reef https://gayfishes.com/
My husband and I have been working for the past few years to be create awareness and protection for the Miami Beach reef with a coalition of queer, women, and environmental organizations. This body of work introduces people to our underwater neighbors and invites them to explore the ocean with fellow ocean loving queer friends.
Carlton Maloney (he/him) My Little Ponyboys
As a nerd, I have always been underwhelmed with representation in media for our community. I wanted to do a collection of Queer imagery that shows iconic characters such as-"My little Pony’s", "GI Joe", and various superheroes. I use multimedia mostly with a base of acrylic and spray paint. I feel like nostalgia will make for some awareness without over sexualizing the message.
Junior Mendez (he/him) Everything is Poppers https://www.instagram.com/jrmendezsr
My art is a call to self-love and freedom, honoring the icons, rebels, and everyday queer lives that make our community electrifying. Inspired by poppers—the instant rush of euphoria in a bottle—my work mirrors that same liberation, reminding us that our joy, confidence, and power already exist within us; we just have to twist open the cap!
Angelica Rodríguez (she/her) Vagina Bloom https://www.instagram.com/jabones_lanegra
I do my work as a painter, creator of soaps and oils with the intention of healing the universal uterus since that is where life is generated and is the root of everything.
Scott Schneider (he/him) Mixed Media https://www.etsy.com/shop/PerformanceArtMiami
I draw inspiration from other artists and their works. My platform is that art should be created free of judgement of others, especially because art has no rules and knows no boundaries.
Michael Todd (he/him) Bling4All http://Bling4All.com
Bling4All was born from my love of bold, stylish accessories and the inspiration of my fur baby, Ziggy Stardust, whose oversized pearl necklace turned heads and sparked a movement. What started as a fun idea quickly became a sensation, evolving into a brand that not only creates dazzling, handcrafted accessories for pets and their owners but also empowers adults with disabilities by providing meaningful work, fostering creativity, and building an inclusive community where everyone—two-legged or four—deserves to shine.
Facundo Yebne (he/him) Queer-Quack https://www.flymiami.art/
My artwork, “March of Pride”, features a vibrant, confident duck draped in a rainbow outfit, proudly holding the LGBTQIA+ Pride flag. Inspired by the courage and celebration of the queer community, the piece symbolizes resilience, unity, and the joy of embracing one’s true self. The marching duck embodies the ongoing progress of the LGBTQIA+ movement, leading a parade of smaller, colorful ducks that represent the diverse identities within the community. Through this playful yet powerful piece, I hope to convey that Pride is not just a celebration but also a march toward visibility, acceptance, and love for all.
Sherman Yee (he/him) Pride Lifeguard https://shermanyee.com/
My artwork represents queer narratives. I started working with these themes as a way to normalize queer art and relationships. Art has always been about the heteronormative world and I didn't see any of myself in most art in museums or homes.
Dragonfly Thrift Boutique – As the social enterprise of LEAP, Dragonfly Thrift Boutique is more than just a thrift store, it’s a space “where secondhand style creates fresh starts” by launch padding formerly incarcerated women, 40% of whom identify as LGBTQIA+, to rebuild their lives in the community with confidence. Check them out at www.dragonflythrift.org
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