We Are MIFA:

Our mission is to gather, engage, inspire, and strengthen our art community through multidisciplinary classes, cultural programs, creating a space where creative expression flourishes among individuals of all ages. All Are Welcome to Our Arts Center: Education, Exhibitions, Performances, and Residencies where art its alive!

Our Goals

Cultivate an Inclusive Art Community: We aim to nurture a vibrant and inclusive environment that brings together students, residents, and art professionals from diverse disciplines, fostering a dynamic and collaborative artistic community.

Deliver High-Quality Multidisciplinary Education: Through our classes, including drawing and painting, we strive to empower individuals of all ages with the skills and knowledge necessary for creative expression.

Curate Inspirational Programs and Events: Our commitment extends to curating and organizing engaging programs and events that inspire and captivate, encouraging artistic exploration and expression among our community members.

Forge Meaningful Artistic Connections: We seek to strengthen artistic bonds within the community, promoting mutual inspiration and support among individuals who share a passion for the arts.

Establish MIFA’s Center for the Arts as a Prominent Hub: Our ultimate goal is to position MIFA’s Center for the Arts as a prominent hub that not only educates but also serves as a nexus for artistic innovation, collaboration, and the celebration of creativity in our city.

In a world overwhelmed by fleeting trends and transient attention, the story of Miami International Fine Arts (MIFA) shines as a beacon of enduring creativity and cultural transformation.

Imagine, if you will, the year 2019 — a time when the relentless pursuit of innovation often eclipsed the timeless value of art. Yet, in that very year, five visionaries — Teresa Jessurum Uribe, Elkin Cañas, Milixa Morón, Gilberto Uribe, and Carlos Martinez — united around a shared dream that transcended the ordinary.

Their vision was simple yet revolutionary: to harness the transformative power of the arts to shape culture. From this vision, MIFA was born — not merely as an institution, but as a living sanctuary where art is not only seen but felt, where students immerse themselves in creative depths and emerge with new languages of expression and insight.

By 2023, Marco Caridad joined the team as Artistic Director, guiding the institution into a new chapter: one where MIFA became a canvas for masterpieces, a place that sparks dialogue, challenges conventions, and inspires profound reflection.

At the heart of MIFA is an unwavering commitment to education and the cultivation of emerging contemporary artists — a harmonious space where creativity, innovation, and continuous learning converge.

This is more than the story of an art school.
It is a testament to the enduring power of vision, collaboration, and artistic expression as forces of cultural metamorphosis. 

As MIFA continues to weave its legacy into the vibrant cultural fabric of South Florida, it extends an invitation:

Join us.

Experience the pulse of the city’s cultural life.
Be part of a place where art lives, breathes, and transforms.