Overtime
LAST WEDNESDAYS
6 – 9 PM
Overtime #atTheBass is back. Join us on the last Wednesday of each month this summer for one-night-only programming and evening hours until 9 PM. From June through September, last Wednesdays feature a mix of performance, dance, music, conversation and films. FREE welcome drink per guest (21+) with drinks and small bites available for purchase from The Café by Thierry Isambert.
Upcoming Events
→Art & Dance Camp (AGES 6-9)
→Friday, March 29
Pantomime & Scenography
→Art Cares
→Sunday, March 31
FAMILY DAY | Flower Power
The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!
Learn More→Sunday, March 31
Art Cares | Jardin del Arte
→Art for Kids I (Ages 4-6)
→Saturday, April 6
ART FOR KIDS I - April 6
→Saturday, April 13
ART FOR KIDS I - April 13
→Saturday, April 20
ART FOR KIDS I - April 20
→Art for Kids II (Ages 7-12)
→Saturday, April 6
ART FOR KIDS II - April 6
→Saturday, April 13
ART FOR KIDS II - April 13
→Saturday, April 20
ART FOR KIDS II - April 20
→Art Outside
→Sunday, April 7
ART OUTSIDE ANNUAL PICNIC
Join us on Sunday, April 7, in Collins Park for The Bass’ 60th birthday picnic celebration!
Gather with our friends and neighbors from 3 – 6 PM for a spirited outdoor birthday celebration and delight in cultural performances, live music, picnic areas and FREE art activities for all ages.
Bring your most creative, elegant and Miami Beach themed picnic basket and blanket for a chance to win! Colin Cowie, American lifestyle advisor, author, interior designer and party planner, will join us as a special guest judge for the Best Picnic Setup contest.
Unleash your inner artist at one of our scheduled art making activities. Drop by the Giant Loom at any time and help us weave a community Bass Blanket. Stop by the Creativity Center Teen Board lemonade stand to cool off while you browse their artwork on sale, or explore STEAM art activities with Moonlighter Fab Lab.
Enjoy outdoor concerts by Fellows of the New World Symphony, Young Musicians Unite and DJ nosocials. Sip and chill at the Dry Farm Wines Rosé Garden. Browse and shop artisanal vendors including Little River Flea, Noeli Morejon, Jorge Rafael Calderon and Patrick Oleson. Plus, stop by The Humane Society of Greater Miami and consider adopting a pet! Be sure to stick around for our Happy Birthday kick-off celebration of 60 years of contemporary art at The Bass.
Seating is first come, first served in Collins Park. Parking is available at the municipal Collins Park Parking Garage, located at 340 23rd Street.
FREE Art Activities by The Bass Creativity Center and our Teen Board Members:
➵ 3 – 4 PM – Feelin’ Blue? Cyanotype Photographic Printing
➵ 3:30 – 4 PM – Create Your Own: Mini Still-Life Picnic Sculptures
➵ 4- 4:30 PM – Crazy Cartoon Drawing
➵ 4 – 5 PM – #Upcycled Mobile Creations with @pangeakalivirga
➵ 4 – 5 PM – Arf-Art! Craft Paw-some Custom Dog Print Bandanas
Learn more about Art Outside, The Bass and the City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places installation in Collins Park.
Learn More→Bass Babies
→Thursday, April 4
Bass Babies - April 4, 9:30AM
→Thursday, April 4
Bass Babies - April 4, 11AM
→Thursday, April 11
Bass Babies - April 11, 9:30AM
→Thursday, April 11
Bass Babies - April 11, 11AM
→Thursday, April 18
Bass Babies - April 18, 9:30AM
→Thursday, April 18
Bass Babies - April 18, 11AM
→Thursday, April 25
Bass Babies - April 25, 9:30AM
→Thursday, April 25
Bass Babies - April 25, 11AM
→Brunch at the Bass
→Saturday, March 30
BRUNCH AT THE BASS | A CONVERSATION WITH HERNAN BAS
JOIN THE WAITLIST
To join the waitlist, email [email protected]
It’s Brunch at The Bass in our Members Lounge from 12 – 1:00 PM, followed by a Curator Culture conversation from 1 – 2:00 PM with Curator Dr. James Voorhies and artist Hernan Bas discussing the artist’s solo exhibition The Conceptualists, on view at The Bass December 4, 2023, through May 5, 2024.
Learn More→Saturday, May 18
BRUNCH AT THE BASS
Join us for Brunch at The Bass in our exclusive Members Lounge from 12 – 1:00 PM, followed by a Curator Culture conversation from 1 – 2:00 PM with Executive Director and Chief Curator Silvia Karman Cubiñá and Curator Dr. James Voorhies.
Learn More→Creativity in the Community
Sorry, but there are no upcoming dates for this event at this time.
→Curator Culture
→Saturday, March 30
CURATOR CULTURE | ISABELLE GRAW IN CONVERSATION WITH HERNAN BAS
12:00 PM Doors Open
1:00 PM Talk Starts
2:00 PM Event Ends
This talk is FREE with General Admission fee paid at the door.
Organized on the occasion of the exhibition Hernan Bas: The Conceptualists, internationally renowned critic and art historian Isabelle Graw speaks with artist Hernan Bas about his work and current solo exhibition at The Bass.
Presenting conversations with leading voices in contemporary art, and organized by Dr. James Voorhies, Chief Curator of The Bass, the Curator Culture series brings together practitioners shaping the current landscape of art and culture.
Generous support for Curator Culture provided by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
→Saturday, May 18
CURATOR CULTURE
Presenting conversations with leading voices in contemporary art, and organized by Dr. James Voorhies, Chief Curator of The Bass, the Curator Culture series brings together practitioners shaping the current landscape of art and culture.
Generous support for Curator Culture provided by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Learn More→Family Day
→Sunday, March 31
FAMILY DAY | Flower Power
The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!
Learn More→Sunday, April 28
FAMILY DAY | The Conceptualists
The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!
Learn More→Sunday, May 26
FAMILY DAY | STEAM+ Celebration / Nam June Paik
The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!
Learn More→Sunday, June 30
FAMILY DAY | Summer Seascapes
The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!
Learn More→Sunday, July 28
FAMILY DAY | Public Art
The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!
Learn More→Sunday, August 25
FAMILY DAY | Art Meets Poetry
The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!
Learn More→Sunday, September 29
FAMILY DAY | We The People
The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!
Learn More→Sunday, October 27
FAMILY DAY | Autumn Art
The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day! Enjoy complimentary museum admissions and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants!
Learn More→Little Ones Art Camp (Ages 5-6)
→Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14
JUNE 10-14: Mini Masters
Become a master artist as you draw inspiration from the techniques of the most exciting artists in art history.
Learn More→Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21
JUNE 17-21: World Tour
Take a trip around the world during this week’s installment of Summer Art Camp! Spend each day learning about the art and culture of different countries around the world.
Learn More→Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28
JUNE 24-28: Under the Sea
Everything’s better under the sea! This week will draw inspiration from the ocean and its creatures as campers create “sand-sational” works of art.
Learn More→Monday, July 1 - Friday, July 5
JULY 1-5: Myths and Magic
Enter the realm of imagination and whimsy! Throughout the week, campers will create artwork inspired by mythology, magic and dreams.
Learn More→Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12
JULY 8-12: Out of this World
Take a trip to outer space and make galactic creations that are out of this world!
Learn More→Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19
JULY 15-19: Where the Wild Things Are
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! This week at Summer Art Camp, campers will draw inspiration from animals as they work on their own wild masterpieces.
Learn More→Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26
JULY 22-26: Time Travelers
Travel through art history as campers spend the week exploring different art movements through time.
Learn More→Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2
JULY 29-AUGUST 2: Mixed Media Masterpieces
Explore the art of mixed media as campers use much more than paints and paper. Spend the week using fibers, found objects and more to create mashup masterpieces!
Learn More→Monday, August 5 - Friday, August 9
AUGUST 5-9: Colorful Crafts
Learn about colors and pigments as campers spend the week learning about color theory. From primary to secondary and complementary colors, the goal of the week is to use as much color as possible!
Learn More→Member Events
→Saturday, March 30
BRUNCH AT THE BASS | A CONVERSATION WITH HERNAN BAS
JOIN THE WAITLIST
To join the waitlist, email [email protected]
It’s Brunch at The Bass in our Members Lounge from 12 – 1:00 PM, followed by a Curator Culture conversation from 1 – 2:00 PM with Curator Dr. James Voorhies and artist Hernan Bas discussing the artist’s solo exhibition The Conceptualists, on view at The Bass December 4, 2023, through May 5, 2024.
Learn More→Thursday, April 25
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM | COME AS YOU ART: PSYCHEDELIA
The Bass invites you to the annual members-only extravaganza, Night at the Museum, hosted by Future Bass, the museum’s young philanthropists group. Flex your fashion sense with museum members at the Affiliate level and above with this year’s groovy theme and art movement “Psychedelic Art,” in homage to The Bass’ 60th Anniversary.
Learn More→Saturday, May 18
BRUNCH AT THE BASS
Join us for Brunch at The Bass in our exclusive Members Lounge from 12 – 1:00 PM, followed by a Curator Culture conversation from 1 – 2:00 PM with Executive Director and Chief Curator Silvia Karman Cubiñá and Curator Dr. James Voorhies.
Learn More→Miami Art Week
Sorry, but there are no upcoming dates for this event at this time.
→Night at the Museum
→Thursday, April 25
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM | COME AS YOU ART: PSYCHEDELIA
The Bass invites you to the annual members-only extravaganza, Night at the Museum, hosted by Future Bass, the museum’s young philanthropists group. Flex your fashion sense with museum members at the Affiliate level and above with this year’s groovy theme and art movement “Psychedelic Art,” in homage to The Bass’ 60th Anniversary.
Learn More→Public Program
→Saturday, March 30
CURATOR CULTURE | ISABELLE GRAW IN CONVERSATION WITH HERNAN BAS
12:00 PM Doors Open
1:00 PM Talk Starts
2:00 PM Event Ends
This talk is FREE with General Admission fee paid at the door.
Organized on the occasion of the exhibition Hernan Bas: The Conceptualists, internationally renowned critic and art historian Isabelle Graw speaks with artist Hernan Bas about his work and current solo exhibition at The Bass.
Presenting conversations with leading voices in contemporary art, and organized by Dr. James Voorhies, Chief Curator of The Bass, the Curator Culture series brings together practitioners shaping the current landscape of art and culture.
Generous support for Curator Culture provided by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
→Sunday, April 7
ART OUTSIDE ANNUAL PICNIC
Join us on Sunday, April 7, in Collins Park for The Bass’ 60th birthday picnic celebration!
Gather with our friends and neighbors from 3 – 6 PM for a spirited outdoor birthday celebration and delight in cultural performances, live music, picnic areas and FREE art activities for all ages.
Bring your most creative, elegant and Miami Beach themed picnic basket and blanket for a chance to win! Colin Cowie, American lifestyle advisor, author, interior designer and party planner, will join us as a special guest judge for the Best Picnic Setup contest.
Unleash your inner artist at one of our scheduled art making activities. Drop by the Giant Loom at any time and help us weave a community Bass Blanket. Stop by the Creativity Center Teen Board lemonade stand to cool off while you browse their artwork on sale, or explore STEAM art activities with Moonlighter Fab Lab.
Enjoy outdoor concerts by Fellows of the New World Symphony, Young Musicians Unite and DJ nosocials. Sip and chill at the Dry Farm Wines Rosé Garden. Browse and shop artisanal vendors including Little River Flea, Noeli Morejon, Jorge Rafael Calderon and Patrick Oleson. Plus, stop by The Humane Society of Greater Miami and consider adopting a pet! Be sure to stick around for our Happy Birthday kick-off celebration of 60 years of contemporary art at The Bass.
Seating is first come, first served in Collins Park. Parking is available at the municipal Collins Park Parking Garage, located at 340 23rd Street.
FREE Art Activities by The Bass Creativity Center and our Teen Board Members:
➵ 3 – 4 PM – Feelin’ Blue? Cyanotype Photographic Printing
➵ 3:30 – 4 PM – Create Your Own: Mini Still-Life Picnic Sculptures
➵ 4- 4:30 PM – Crazy Cartoon Drawing
➵ 4 – 5 PM – #Upcycled Mobile Creations with @pangeakalivirga
➵ 4 – 5 PM – Arf-Art! Craft Paw-some Custom Dog Print Bandanas
Learn more about Art Outside, The Bass and the City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places installation in Collins Park.
Learn More→Thursday, April 18
O, MIAMI POETRY FESTIVAL
6 PM Complimentary Wine courtesy of Dry Farm Wines
7 PM Special Reading featuring Raymond Antrobus and Angel Nafis with local poets Jubi Arriola-Headley and Francess Dunbar
8 PM Book Signing hosted by Books & Books
RSVP required. Limited seating.
To highlight National Poetry Month, The Bass hosts the O, Miami Poetry Festival and programming as part of a month-long celebration of the art of poetry and its place in Miami.
ABOUT O, MIAMI POETRY FESTIVAL
O, Miami builds community around the power of poetry. Through collaborations, projects, events, and publications, they create a platform for amplifying Miamians, investing in a new shared narrative of our city and a more equitable picture of its future.
For more information about O, Miami Poetry Festival visit: https://omiami.org/
Instagram: @omiamifestival
Learn More→Thursday, May 16
THIRD THURSDAYS| FEATURING MIAMI CITY BALLET
FREE MUSUEM ADMISSION
Contemporary art and world-class dance collide at The Bass as part of an onsite/offsite Culture Crawl with Miami City Ballet! First, experience a live DJ and an exhilarating solo performance by Miami City Ballet at The Bass. Then, cross over Liberty Avenue to MCB’s home for Impromptu, a series choreographed and performed by MCB dancers. Museum members access the Sip-N-Chill Member’s Lounge for complimentary wine courtesy of Dry Farm Wines. Keep the party going with our neighbors at Sweet Liberty for after-hours starting at 9 PM and mention THE BASS for 10% off.
Learn More→Saturday, May 18
CURATOR CULTURE
Presenting conversations with leading voices in contemporary art, and organized by Dr. James Voorhies, Chief Curator of The Bass, the Curator Culture series brings together practitioners shaping the current landscape of art and culture.
Generous support for Curator Culture provided by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Learn More→Thursday, June 20 - Thursday, September 19
THIRD THURSDAYS
Every third Thursday, join us for a monthly mix-and-mingle experience featuring curated tunes, cocktails, surprise performances and more; and in The Bass Creativity Center, the Teen Board presents Teen Takeover art programs. Also known as Culture Crawl, admission is free and open to the public and includes free trolley service provided by The City of Miami Beach to all participating destinations throughout the evening.
Learn More→Social Assembly
→Thursday, April 18
SOCIAL ASSEMBLY | LIVE TYPEWRITER POETRY WITH THE BISCAYNE POET
Step up and challenge The Biscayne Poet at Social Assembly: Live Typewriter Poetry. Armed only with a vintage typewriter and an extensive imagination, The Biscayne Poet will improvise personalized poem keepsakes based on individual prompts from guests. Enjoy music and wine by Dry Farm Wines while you wait for your custom short form poem. This program is part of Social Assembly: Welcome to the Museum, a multipronged exhibition and flexible program to rethink and expand how we interact with and learn from art—and each other—in a museum setting. Learn more at www.thebass.org/social-assembly.
Learn More→Thursday, May 16
SOCIAL ASSEMBLY | LOUNGE & LISTEN NIGHT WITH GOON GREEN CELLO & DRUMS
Social Assembly hosts unconventional arrangements of music and art with a Lounge & Listen night of cello and drums. Gather in the gallery for strings, beats and new improv tunes featuring local bassist and cellist Goon Green, accompanied by percussion. Social Assembly also features hand-crafted cocktails by Creative Edge Parties. This program is part of Social Assembly: Welcome to the Museum, a multipronged exhibition and flexible program to rethink and expand how we interact with and learn from art—and each other—in a museum setting.
Learn More→Spring Art Camp (Ages 4-6)
→Friday, March 29
Trash to Treasure
→Spring Art Camp (Ages 7-12)
→Friday, March 29
Contemporary Art
→Summer Kids Art Camp (Ages 7-12)
→Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14
JUNE 10-14: Zero Waste
The focus is on sustainability as campers create and construct their works of art using recycled materials and explore new ways to connect art and environmental consciousness.
Learn More→Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21
JUNE 17-21: Lights, Camera, Action!
Get inspired by the cinematic arts! Campers will spend the week working on their own stop-motion animations and focusing on character development and creation.
Learn More→Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28
JUNE 24-28: STEAM
Science, technology, engineering, art and math are the inspiration for this week of Summer Art Camp! Campers will explore the intersection of the arts with science and more.
Learn More→Monday, July 1 - Friday, July 5
JULY 1-5: Paint Party
Get hands-on with paint! Campers will spend the week using different paints including watercolors, acrylics and tempera as they learn best practices and techniques for working with paint.
Learn More→Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12
JULY 8-12: Textiles and Textures
Campers will explore the fiber arts and use fabric, yarns and more to create their textured masterpieces.
Learn More→Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19
JULY 15-19: Art and Nature
The great outdoors will inspire all aspects of this week’s Summer Art Camp. From subject matter to materials, the connection between art and nature will be celebrated and explored.
Learn More→Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26
JULY 22-26: Art Explorers
Art history, creation and exploration intersect this week! Campers will spend the week learning about and creating artwork inspired by different art movements and influential artists.
Learn More→Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2
JULY 29-AUGUST 2: Art and Movement
Get active AND creative! In the spirit of the Summer Olympics, campers will draw inspiration from the ways in which our bodies and art intersect.
Learn More→Monday, August 5 - Friday, August 9
AUGUST 5-AUGUST 9: Project Runway
Design and construct your own wearable art during this week of Summer Art Camp! Using fabric, thread and more, campers will bring their fashion designs to life.
Learn More→Teen
→Thursday, April 18
OPEN MIC NIGHT | TEEN TAKEOVER
Join The Bass’ Teen Board at the monthly Culture Crawl Teen Takeover for a night of creativity! The Bass will be free and open to the public and this event is for all ages.
Enjoy an open mic night in the Social Assembly exhibition! From slam to stand-up, guests are invited to share their spoken word art with the community! Sign up on this link to perform.
Learn More→Thursday, May 16
Teen Takeover | Movement and Art
→Teen Studio Art Intensive
→Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19
JULY 15-19: Teen Studio Art Intensive
This program is designed to help students develop a necessary foundational skillset to develop portfolio-ready artwork. Students will complete a series of artworks in drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture. This immersive experience places emphasis on technique, concept development and refining one’s sketchbook. The Teen Studio Art Intensive is aimed for both high school and college prospective students. The teaching artist will coach students for optimal portfolio and application preparedness.
Learn More→Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26
JULY 22-26: Teen Studio Art Intensive
This program is designed to help students develop a necessary foundational skillset to develop portfolio-ready artwork. Students will complete a series of artworks in drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture. This immersive experience places emphasis on technique, concept development and refining one’s sketchbook. The Teen Studio Art Intensive is aimed for both high school and college prospective students. The teaching artist will coach students for optimal portfolio and application preparedness.
Learn More→Teen Studio Art Sessions
→Saturday, April 6
Teen Studio Art Events - April 6
→Saturday, April 13
Teen Studio Art Events - April 13
→Saturday, April 20
Teen Studio Art Events - April 20
→The Bass Ball
Sorry, but there are no upcoming dates for this event at this time.
→Third Thursday
→Thursday, May 16
THIRD THURSDAYS| FEATURING MIAMI CITY BALLET
FREE MUSUEM ADMISSION
Contemporary art and world-class dance collide at The Bass as part of an onsite/offsite Culture Crawl with Miami City Ballet! First, experience a live DJ and an exhilarating solo performance by Miami City Ballet at The Bass. Then, cross over Liberty Avenue to MCB’s home for Impromptu, a series choreographed and performed by MCB dancers. Museum members access the Sip-N-Chill Member’s Lounge for complimentary wine courtesy of Dry Farm Wines. Keep the party going with our neighbors at Sweet Liberty for after-hours starting at 9 PM and mention THE BASS for 10% off.
Learn More→Thursday, June 20 - Thursday, September 19
THIRD THURSDAYS
Every third Thursday, join us for a monthly mix-and-mingle experience featuring curated tunes, cocktails, surprise performances and more; and in The Bass Creativity Center, the Teen Board presents Teen Takeover art programs. Also known as Culture Crawl, admission is free and open to the public and includes free trolley service provided by The City of Miami Beach to all participating destinations throughout the evening.
Learn More→Tours
→Saturday, October 7 - Saturday, September 28
THE BASS HIGHLIGHTS TOURS
Enjoy a free guided tour every Saturday at 2pm and explore the museum’s exhibitions, public art projects and architecture. Tours are included with the cost of admission and last about 45 minutes. Stop in at The Front Desk for details during your visit.
Learn More→Winter Art Camp (Ages 4-6)
Sorry, but there are no upcoming dates for this event at this time.
→Winter Art Camp (Ages 7-12)
Sorry, but there are no upcoming dates for this event at this time.
Overtime is sponsored by 1 Hotel South Beach and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.