Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova
Dimensions Variable
Since 2009, Dimensions Variable has been inviting local and international artists to produce solo projects in Miami as well as curating projects outside its exhibition space. DV is interested in supporting experimental practices and ideas as a way to contribute additional dialogue within Miami. The belief that more opportunities should be available to artists and audience outside conventional art world platforms is important. Independent spaces like DV are often the breeding ground for new innovative work by emerging artists that lead to greater opportunities. These activities make up part of the foundation of any dynamic cultural city.
Justin Long
YáLE Club Social
Themed as a Mexican cantina, YáLE Club Social is an artist-founded alternative exhibition space created by the Miami-based artist Justin H. Long and located in the burgeoning creative cluster of Little Haiti. Humorously responding to the elitist tone of an Ivy League school, YáLE is uniquely positioned as a platform for creatives including artists, gallerists, musicians and those who are self-taught to exhibit work in an experimental, supportive space. With only 250 square feet, since its inception in February of 2016 YáLE has solidified itself as a creative hub and peer environment, in response to the sudden populating of galleries, artist studios and alternative spaces cropping up in Miami’s upper east side. In 2017 YáLE will expand its operations to embrace support for alternative education and create longevity and support for the creative community by offering stipends to exhibiting artists.