Show Hours
- Monday, November 30, 2026 | 11 AM to 9 PM
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 11 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 11 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 11 AM to 9 PM
- Friday, December 4, 2026 | 11 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 11 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 11 AM to 6 PM
About the Exhibition
GRIOT casts contemporary artists as vital members of their communities. The griots of West Africa have historically carried the stories of their communities, asking "Where have we been? What have we accomplished?" They could also carry a word of warning, asking "What are we becoming? Haven't we learned this lesson yet?"
Working in painting, sculpture, photography, textile and other media, the artists of GRIOT are storytellers who are each remembering, reflecting, critiquing, praising, celebrating, dreaming and encouraging. The exhibition is arranged in dialogues, sections where the artworks pose similar questions. Visitors are invited to respond on site, re-enacting the call and response of a griot and their audience.
About the Fair
Now in its twelfth consecutive year, AfriKin Art Fair is one of the most sought-after destinations during Miami Art Week for collectors acquiring work by emerging and established artists of African heritage. The fair is curated by Joseph L. Underwood, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Art History at Kent State University. In 2025, the fair welcomed 8,955 visitors and paid $97,800 directly to participating artists. AfriKin has been featured in The New York Times, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera English, NBC 6, WPLG Local 10 and WSVN Deco Drive.
Visitors Experience
- Painting, sculpture, photography and textile works by artists from across Africa and the diaspora
- Interactive dialogues inviting visitors to respond to the art
- Performances, collector preview access and artist-led workshops
- Artwork available for acquisition
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Event venue
Scott Galvin Community Center, 1600 NE 126th St, North Miami, FL 33181, United States, Miami Shores
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