AIRIE (Artists in Residence in Everglades)

We’ve received 500 applications from 38 countries and across various disciplines for the AIRIE Residency. The selection process is well underway, and we’re grateful for the incredible response ?? Thank you to everyone who applied and expressed interest. Stay tuned for the next chapter of AIRIE and future opportunities to join our community of artists. #AIRIE #AIRIEverglades #EvergladesNationalPark #Everglades #ArtsResidency #miami #art

AIRIE’s “Ebb + Flow” installation is part of Making Home: Smithsonian Design Triennial, and now, we’re proud to see it included in the accompanying book, "Making Home: Belonging, Memory, and Utopia in the 21st Century." This book brings together artists, designers, and scholars to explore the idea of home, and how it is shaped by culture, environment, and history. “Ebb + Flow” contributes to this dialogue by honoring the human communities and ecosystems that have long called the Everglades home. The installation reflects on the Everglades as a place of belonging, resilience, and ongoing change, considering a worldview that transcends human influence. Get your copy today! https://lnkd.in/ezmc2dtS *Background image by Ania Freer

“River of Grass", a film by 2017 AIRIE Fellow, Sasha Wortzel, is a beautiful tribute to the Florida Everglades, offering an ode to its past and present, told through the prescient writings of Marjory Stoneman Douglas and those who today call the region home. The film features archival imagery blending with present-day scenes to create a collective voice that calls from the waters of the Everglades herself. We’re proud to have AIRIE featured in the credits of this incredible work. If you missed its screening at the True/False Film Fest in Columbia, Missouri, make sure to stay tuned for future opportunities to watch this film. #AIRIE #AIRIEverglades #EvergladesNationalPark #RiverofGrass #AIRIEFellows #Art

On Saturday, March 8, from 6–8 PM, interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and 2023 AIRIE Fellow Gal Nissim will be in conversation with Natalia Nakazawa at The Clemente in NYC. Gal will share insights from her Artis Partnership Residency, where she developed a contemporary myth of crocodiles and alligators, drawing from her time in the AIRIE Residency in the Everglades and exploring the tension between nature and human control. ?? 4th Floor, The Clemente ?? March 8 | 6–8 PM Space is limited, RSVP is required to attend. More info: https://lnkd.in/ggy2Zthw #AIRIE #AIRIEverglades #AIRIEFellows #TheClemente #newyork #art

As part of our #BlackHistoryMonth series, we’re excited to highlight Ania Freer, 2022 AIRIE Fellow and an artist whose work explores identity, cultural memory, and resistance. During her AIRIE residency, Ania created "Kaa-Ha-Yut-Le", a video portrait that connects the natural environment of the Everglades with ancestral stories. She spent time with Daniel Tommie (Bird Clan, Seminole Tribe of Florida), whose personal stories and connection to the land deeply influenced this powerful work. Ania’s work is also featured in "Ebb + Flow," an installation organized by AIRIE, which honors the human communities and ecosystems that have long called the Everglades home. Through video and audio portraits, Ania contributes to the storytelling that expands beyond the Anthropocene, focusing on the relationships between the land, culture, and the environment. #AIRIE #AIRIEverglages #EvergladesNationalPark #Art #ArtInMiami

Swipe to see what the artists featured in AIRIE’s Ebb + Flow installation have to say about their participation in the "Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial" and their experiences in the Everglades. Their reflections capture the magic of this unique landscape and how the experience shapes their understanding of art and nature. On view through August 10. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Ania Freer Atéha Bailly Germane Barnes #AIRIE #CooperHewitt #Art #SmithsonianDesignMuseum #EbbAndFlow #MakingHome

As part of our #BlackHistoryMonth series, we're proud to spotlight Monica Sorelle, a 2023 AIRIE Fellow whose powerful work explores themes of alienation, displacement, and cultural preservation. Monica, a Haitian-American filmmaker and artist based in Miami, focuses on the African and Latin diasporas in Miami and the Caribbean. During her AIRIE residency, she completed the edit of her debut feature film, "Mountains," which premiered at Tribeca, TIFF, and BlackStar Film Festivals in 2023 and is now streaming on MUBI. In addition to her cinematic achievements, Monica began research on a three channel video titled "Untitled Everglades Triptych," exploring the intersections of prisons, migrant labor, and the ongoing narrative of refuge and detainment, which will be in production later this year. *Photo Credits: Slide 1: Photo by Aaron Kudja Slide 2: Photo by Michelle Lisa Polissaint #AIRIE #AIRIEverglages #EvergladesNationalPark #Art #ArtInMiami

On February 22, the Everglades National Park Starparty offers a unique opportunity to observe the night sky alongside experienced astronomers and park rangers. This collaborative event will allow attendees to explore celestial bodies millions of light-years away, while learning about the vastness of our galaxy and neighboring galaxies. Families can participate in a variety of educational activities designed to deepen their understanding of the night sky. Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or a first-time observer, this event promises an engaging experience for all. ?? February 22 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM *Photo by Anthony Sleiman #AIRIE #AIRIEverglades #EvergladesNationalPark #DarkSkyCelebration #StarParty #DarkSky

As part of our Black History Month series, we're proud to spotlight Cornelius T., AIRIE's Global Artistic Director and 2022 AIRIE Fellow. Cornelius’s residency experience deepened his connection to the Everglades, allowing him to explore hidden stories of Florida’s Black community, inspired by the legacy of the Florida Highwaymen. Through his work, he brings new perspectives to the landscape, using photography, lighting, and color to uncover histories often left untold. *Photo by Nicole Combeau #AIRIE #AIRIEverglages #EvergladesNationalPark #Art #MiamiArtScene

Have you visited “Land-learning” yet? The 2024 AIRIE Alumni Exhibition is still on view at the AIRIE Nest Gallery in Everglades National Park through April 15! The works invite us to rethink how we learn from and care for the land, offering unique perspectives that connect methodology and mythology to inspire stewardship of this remarkable ecosystem. Atéha Bailly Diana Eusebio Maya Freelon Sydney Rose Maubert Kunya Rowley #AIRIE #AIRIEverglades #miami #art #EvergladesNationalPark #LandLearning