About this Event
π SOIL: Friendship, Community & Flow
A Closing Gathering featuring NEST, a movement work by Damaris Ferrer & Niurca Marquez
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 6β9 PM
π 1310 Gallery , Fort Lauderdale, FL
ποΈ FREE & Open to the Public (Donations welcomed)
Join us for SOIL: Friendship, Community & Flow, the closing gathering of SOIL: Where the Light Enters, a month-long community art & wellness exhibition presented by Whatβs Your Elephantβ’.
This evening is an invitation to come together in reflection, connection, and presence β honoring the relationships, stories, and creative energy cultivated throughout the exhibition.
The program will feature NEST, a movement work by Damaris Ferrer & Niurca Marquez, offering an embodied exploration of care, interdependence, and collective rhythm.
Expect an intimate, welcoming atmosphere grounded in art, movement, and shared experience.
What to Expect
- A closing gathering centered on community, care, and flow
- A featured movement performance: NEST
- Time for reflection, conversation, and connection
- A gentle close to the SOIL exhibition journey
About SOIL
SOIL: Where the Light Enters is a community art & wellness exhibition exploring transformation, healing, and rebirth through visual art, performance, and participatory experiences.
π Exhibition Dates: December 19, 2025 β January 23, 2026
π Full program details:
https://whatsyourelephant.org/wye_soil
Participant Testimonials:
βSOIL felt intentional, welcoming, and real. A rare space where connection unfolded naturally.β
Community & Support
Funding for the SOIL art exhibition and programs is generously provided by Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, the Childrenβs Services Council of Broward County (CSC), and community donations.
π± About Whatβs Your Elephantβ’
Whatβs Your Elephantβ’ is a nonprofit arts and education initiative founded by Niki Lopez that uses art, dialogue, and community engagement to address the unspoken topics impacting our lives and communities. Through exhibitions, workshops, and interactive programming, WYE creates spaces where creativity supports mindfulness, healing, and connection.
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π Support or Sponsor the Exhibition:
Your contributions help sustain accessible, community-centered arts programming that supports wellness, dialogue, and creative expression.
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Featured Events & Community Activations
- Opening Night β Friday, December 19 (6β9 PM)
- π¨ WYE Collage-Making & Artist Talk β Saturday, December 27 (6 - 9 PM)
- π Mindful Mask-Making β Thursday, January 8 (6β9 PM)
- πΏ SOIL Wellness Day β Sunday, January 11 (12-4 PM)
- π¨π½βπ©π½βπ§π½ Mommy & Me: A Family Affair β Sunday, January 18 (12β3 PM)
- π Closing: Friendship, Network & Flow β Friday, January 23 (6-9 PM)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1310 Gallery - Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts, 1310 SW 2nd Ct, Fort Lauderdale, United States
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