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Blanche Ely High School Annual Art Exhibition
2026-07-02 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060 United States, Pompano Beach Cultural Center, FL, 33060, United States
The Blanche Ely Annual Art Show is a highly anticipated community event that celebrates the creativity, growth, and artistic achievements of student artists from Blanche Ely High School. Each year, the exhibition highlights a diverse range of mediums and styles, reflecting both technical skill and powerful personal expression developed through the school’s dedicated visual arts program. The show has grown in both attendance and impact, providing young artists with a professional platform to exhibit and sell their work while gaining real-world experience in the arts. Proceeds directly support students as they pursue higher education, reinforcing the event’s mission of empowering the next generation of creatives.

Figure/Ground
2026-07-02 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 18:00 and 2 more dates | Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060 United States, Pompano Beach Cultural Center, FL, 33060, United States
DeGraaf’s studio practice is deeply informed by the Gestalt principles of perception, particularly the relationship between figure and ground. Rather than presenting a stable or singular image, his compositions invite viewers to move between what is seen immediately and what slowly emerges through closer observation. Figures and forms are first constructed through recognizable visual structures, then gradually deconstructed through overlapping shapes, interruptions, and spatial ambiguity. This push and pull across the picture plane challenges the eye to continuously reorganize the image, creating moments where foreground and background compete, merge, or dissolve into one another. In doing so, the work mirrors the way perception itself functions – constantly searching for meaning, connection, and wholeness within fragmented experiences.

An Exploration of Color
2026-07-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 18:00 | Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, 41 NE 1st St, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060, United States
Since childhood, Sarah Rocca has been captivated by the power of imagery, the ability to freeze time and preserve memories through the art of painting with light. Her vivid imagination, once confined to the colorful worlds she envisioned as a child, found its voice through digital tools. This fusion of creativity and technology allowed Rocca to bring her unique perspective to life and share it with a broader audience.
Rocca’s use of color serves not only as a visual element but as a narrative device. Through her deliberate color choices, she conveys mood, emotion and unspoken subtext, inviting viewers to engage with each piece on a personal level. An Exploration of Color is a visual memoir, a journey through Rocca’s experiences of love, divorce, depression and joy. Each image encourages the viewer to reflect on how color influences their emotions and to interpret the story it tells through their own lens.
Click here to learn more of the artist – Sarah Rocca.

2026 Avalon Park Fourth of July Festival
2026-07-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Avalon Park, 3801 Avalon Park East Blvd, Suite 526, Orlando, FL, 32828, United States
The Umansky Law Firm is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2026 Avalon Park July 4 Festival. To learn more about our involvement, please visit the event page on our website.

Mic Check Wynwood Season 4 (Competition Week)
2026-07-09 - 2026-07-13 | Balloon House, 6314 C Pembroke RD, Miramar, FL, 33023, United States
Mic Check Wynwood Season 4 — What it is
Mic Check Wynwood is a five‑day live music and artist showcase in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District that spotlights emerging vocalists, rappers, and performers. Season 4 brings back the community energy, artist development, and industry exposure that helped launch past participants into new opportunities.
Where it’s going down
Location: Balloon House – 6314 C PEMBROKE RD, MIRAMAR FL — main event stages and activations (central hub and pop‑up stages).Artist workshop location: Studio 19, 1240 Opa-locka Blvd, Opa-Locka FL — arrive by 1:00 PM for the workshop; sessions run 1:00 PM–3:00 PM every Sunday during the lead‑up to the event.
1240 Opa-locka Blvd, Opa-Locka FL
How to sign up
Register online: Visit the official Mic Check Wynwood registration page Sign Up | Mic Check Wynwood
Early sign‑up: Register early to secure a spot in the weekly Artist Development Workshop at Studio 19.
Out‑of‑town artists: If you cannot attend in person, register online and schedule a 1‑on‑1 Zoom to review the scorecard and competition rules.
Sign‑up tip: early registration guarantees workshop access and one‑on‑one rule review for remote artists.
What you get just for signing up (win or lose)
Every artist who signs up receives:
Access to the Artist Development Workshop (in‑person or via scheduled Zoom).
Inclusion in event promotion — featured in artist lineups, social posts, and website blog listings.
Gift bag – distributed to artists and judges.
Exposure through event marketing: social media advertising, website placement, flyer, content day, podcast interview, radio interview, radio spins and photo shoot
Networking opportunities with producers, judges, and local brands.
The prize for the winner
$2,000 cash prize.
Single distribution deal to help get your music on major platforms.
Global press release announcing the winner and promoting their next steps.
Artist Development Workshop (details)
When: Every Sunday, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM.Where: Studio 19, 1240 Opa-locka Blvd, Opa-Locka FLWhy attend: Workshops cover performance coaching, stage presence, recording tips, branding, and how the competition scorecard works and rules. Attendance is strongly encouraged — artists who participate are better prepared and more competitive.Remote option: Out‑of‑town artists can schedule a Zoom session to go over the scorecard, rules, and personalized feedback.
Sponsorship, advertising, and brand opportunities
Mic Check Wynwood Season 4 is open for business with multiple ways for companies to get visibility:
Ad space & sponsorship packages for local businesses and national brands.
Product placement and brand activations during the five‑day event.
Logo placement on banners, event website, and social media.
Inclusion in gift bags handed to artists, judges, and VIPs.
Targeted social media advertising and website features to maximize impressions.
If you want your brand seen by a music‑focused, culturally engaged audience, Mic Check Wynwood offers high‑impact placement across physical and digital channels.
Why you should join or sponsor
Artists: Get coaching, exposure, and a shot at cash, distribution, and global press.
Brands: Reach a passionate, creative audience with on‑site and digital visibility.
Community: Support local talent and be part of Wynwood’s creative economy.
Quick call to action
Sign up now to secure your spot and workshop access. Early registrants get priority for Studio 19 sessions and one‑on‑one rule reviews via Zoom if needed. Bring your best, show up to the workshop, and let Mic Check Wynwood Season 4 amplify your music and your brand.

Mic Check Wynwood Season 4 (Competition Week)
2026-07-10 17:00 - 2026-07-13 23:00 | Balloon House, 6314 C Pembroke RD, Miramar, FL, 33023, United States
🚨 United States Indie Artist Competition — IT’S GO TIME 🚨
🎤 **Mic Check Wynwood Season 4 is LOADING**
📅 July 9–13
32 Artists.
🔥 SINGLE vs SINGLE Competition
👀 16 Judges (4 each day)
❗ “THIS IS NOT A RAP BATTLE”
Think you got what it takes?
👉 Artists sign up NOW: [www.MicCheckWynwood.com](http://www.MicCheckWynwood.com)
🛍 Vendors — tap in:
Text **“VENDOR”** to **954-226-1846**
📍 JULY 9
✔ Check-in: 12PM–5PM
🎉 Kickoff Party after @ Studio 19 (Miami, FL)
📍 JULY 10–13
⏰ 5PM–11PM
🏆 Competition goes down at **The Balloon House (Miramar, FL)**
⚡ This year… the stage is DIFFERENT.
💥 NEXT LEVEL ENERGY. NEXT LEVEL EXPERIENCE.
👉 Pull up. Compete. Win.
🎟 Be part of the movement.
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