About this Event
As twilight descends over Biscayne Bay, the grounds of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens transform into something extraordinary: a glowing garden of meaning, built by the hands of your neighbors, your city, your community.
The Fruit We Bear — Studio Vizcaya’s summer finale — invites you to walk among giant illuminated fruit sculptures and experience the collective creativity of hundreds of Miami residents, brought to luminous life under the stars.
About the Evening
Working across weeks of free community workshops this summer, participants of all ages and backgrounds joined acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Shawna Moulton to build nine monumental papier-mâché fruit sculptures: oranges, grapefruit, mangoes, avocados, bananas, papaya, lychee, carambola (star fruit), and more. Each one embodies a shared human value — love, joy, peace, patience, hope, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-love, and goodness — its surface embedded with the handwritten reflections, affirmations, drawings, and personal stories of those who built it.
On this special evening, the completed installation is yours to explore. Wander through a symbolic harvest. Read the embedded messages. Sit with the sculptures. Let the light — and the people behind it — speak to you.
What to Expect
• A light-filled outdoor installation set against the iconic backdrop of Vizcaya’s historic grounds and Biscayne Bay.
• Nine large-scale illuminated fruit sculptures, each representing a core human value, handcrafted by community members.
• An immersive, self-guided experience — wander at your own pace, read embedded community stories, and reflect on the values that connect us.
• A celebration of collective creativity — this installation exists because hundreds of people gave it their time, their hands, and their words.
The Fruit We Bear continues Studio Vizcaya’s tradition of transforming Vizcaya’s storied grounds into a living canvas of community light — a program that has inspired hundreds of makers and delighted thousands of visitors over the years.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 25
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Event: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)
Location: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
Ages: All ages welcome
Parking: Free parking available
Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to 1 day before the event.
Want to be part of the making? Join one of our free community workshops before July 25th and help build the sculptures you’ll see glowing on this evening. Registration is required. Details and dates are available on the Studio Vizcaya workshops page.
TICKETS
General Admission
Pricing: $15 for Adults (13+); $10 for Children (6-12), FREE for children (5 and under) and Members
Special Offers
- Early Bird Special: Purchase by noon on Saturday, July 11 and receive 20% off.
- Free Admission: SNAP and WIC beneficiaries, as well as U.S. active military and veterans, may register for free. Click here for details
- If the event is not sold out, day-of tickets are available at the gate for $20 (Adults) and $15 (Children 6-12). We recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.
- All child tickets require an accompanying adult ticket.
Vizcaya Members
CLICK HERE to reserve your FREE member tickets!
Complimentary tickets are subject to limitations based on membership level.
Not a Vizcaya member yet? Join today and enjoy FREE Vizcaya Late tickets and 20% off community programs, among other exclusive perks and discounts.
GOT QUESTIONS? | If you have questions about this special offer, please email the membership department at [email protected].
PRESERVATION IN PROGRESS
To ensure Vizcaya Museum and Gardens remain beautiful, safe, and accessible for another 100 years, we are actively restoring and reinforcing key areas of the estate. As a result, portions of the Main House and Gardens may be temporarily closed. We appreciate your understanding and invite you to explore how we’re investing in Vizcaya’s future here.
About Shawna Moulton
Shawna Moulton is a multidisciplinary artist and art educator based in South Florida. Born in Freeport, Bahamas, and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, her work reflects a deep exploration of identity shaped by her Caribbean heritage and experiences as an immigrant in the United States.
Moulton holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Her artistic practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture, and papermaking, including training in traditional Japanese papermaking at the Awagami Factory.
She has worked extensively in museum education, collaborating with institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, the Norton Museum of Art, the Young At Art Museum, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum. Moulton has also been in residence at the Bakehouse Art Complex and is currently a member of the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator.
Her work often includes life-size paper-cast figures, illustrations on handmade paper, and watercolor paintings, reflecting themes of identity, diaspora, and motherhood. Through her practice, Moulton is committed to amplifying diverse narratives and fostering spaces where communities feel seen, represented, and connected.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 17.85
