SOIL: Mommy & Me — A Feel-Good Family Art-Making Experience

Sun Jan 18 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

1310 Gallery - Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts | Fort Lauderdale

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SOIL: Mommy & Me \u2014 A Feel-Good Family Art-Making Experience
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A colorful, feel-good art day for caregivers and children to slow down, create, and connect—no pressure, just joy and shared moments.
About this Event


👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Mommy & Me: It’s a Family Affair

A Family-Centered Mindful Art-Making Experience


Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 1310 Gallery , Fort Lauderdale, FL

🎟️ FREE & Open to the Public


Mommy & Me: It’s a Family Affair is a joyful, welcoming art-making experience designed for parents, caregivers, and children to create side-by-side in a relaxed, supportive environment.

This family-centered program invites participants to slow down, explore creativity together, and connect through art-making rooted in mindfulness, play, and expression. No art experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and create.

A colorful, feel-good art day for caregivers and children to slow down, create, and connect. No pressure. Just creativity, joy, and shared moments.


What to Expect
  • Guided, open-ended art-making activities for all ages
  • Opportunities for caregivers and children to create together
  • A calm, supportive space that encourages emotional awareness and bonding
  • Light bites provided
  • Connection with local community partners and family-serving organizations

All materials will be provided.



Community & Support

This event is generously supported by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) and community partners who are committed to supporting families, children, and creative wellness experiences.



Community Partners
  • Hosanna4Youth
  • NVEEE (National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment)
  • Diversified Swimming
  • Be Your Own Answer
  • Dream Catchers for the Soul



🌱 About the Exhibition

SOIL runs December 19, 2025 – January 23, 2026, with additional workshops and community activations centered on mindfulness, creativity, and connection. Explore the exhibition, artist spotlights, and upcoming programs:

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🌱 About What’s Your Elephant™

What’s Your Elephant™ 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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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 — Friday, December 19 (6–9 PM)
  • 🎨 WYE Collage-Making & Artist Talk — Saturday, December 27 (6 - 9 PM)
  • 🎭 Mindful Mask-Making — Thursday, January 8 (6–9 PM)
  • 🌿 SOIL Wellness Day — Sunday, January 11 (12-4 PM)
  • 👨🏽‍👩🏽‍👧🏽 Mommy & Me: A Family Affair — Sunday, January 18 (12–3 PM)
  • 💞 Closing: Friendship, Network & Flow — Friday, January 23 (6-9 PM)

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1310 Gallery - Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts, 1310 SW 2nd Ct, Fort Lauderdale, United States

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