Hampton Art Lovers Presents Point Comfort Art Fair + Show Taking Place During Miami Art Week/Soul Basel 2024

Hampton Art Lovers Presents Point Comfort Art Fair + Show at the Historic Ward Rooming House During Miami Art Week/Soul Basel 2024

Miami, FL – November 26, 2024 – Hampton Arts Lovers proudly announces the highly anticipated Point Comfort Art Fair + Show, a centerpiece of Soul Basel /Miami Art Week 2024, to be held from December 5-8, 2024, at the Historic Ward Rooming House and Gardens in Historic Overtown. Sponsored by the City of Miami Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Art of Black (Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau), 100 Black Men of South Florida, Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust, FIU-Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab, E11even Vodka, and Duke + Dame Whiskey, this dynamic event celebrates art, culture, and community.

A Panoramic Experience: Art, Conversations, and Community

This year’s theme, “Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are,” underscores the power of community and interconnectedness. Inspired by the African Bantu philosophy of humanity, the event seeks to elevate the African-American experience through art and dialogue. Congressman John Lewis once said, “We are one people, one family, the human family, and what affects one of us affects us all.”

Point Comfort will feature renowned artists, including Solomon Adufah, Tasanee Durrett, Adonis Parker, Basil Watson, Chris Clark, Brandon Clarke, Phil Shung, and Rahsaan’ Fly Guy’ Alexander in a curated outdoor exhibition under an 80×40-foot tent in the Gardens. Inside the Historic Ward Rooming House, visitors will explore exhibitions that showcase the richness of African-American art and heritage.

“The Point Comfort Art Fair + Show is not just an exhibition—it’s a tribute to our shared humanity and the transformative power of art. This year’s theme, Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are, highlights the profound connections that unite us and celebrate the African-American experience. Held at the Historic Ward Rooming House—a landmark of history and resilience—we are proud to bring together artists, community, and culture to inspire dialogue and foster unity. We invite everyone to join us in this journey of discovery and celebration during Miami Art Week/Soul Basel 2024.”-Chris Norwood-Cofounder Hampton Art Lovers.

Special Features

“I Played Here: One Night Stand!”: Photography by Greg Clark

This historic exhibit revisits Overtown’s musical legacy, highlighting the neighborhood’s vibrant soul music scene of the 1960s and 70s. Clark’s evocative portraits capture musicians and venues that made Overtown a cultural beacon.

“One Love Card” Installation by Adonis Parker

This installation celebrates love, community, and belonging by showcasing Parker’s original artwork for OneUnited Bank’s credit card series.

James Baldwin Centennial Installation

This exhibit honors Baldwin’s enduring legacy as a writer, activist, and truth-teller and delves into his civil rights and literature contributions.

Indaba Lounge Series: Conversations & Vibes

The Indaba Lounge Series, named after the Swahili word for “meeting of great minds,” complements the art fair with a robust schedule of curated events:

Opening Reception (Dec 5): Hosted by 100 Black Men of South Florida, featuring music curated by Six Millz.

Artist Talks, Screenings, and Jazz Performances:

This event will feature spotlighting conversations with artists, an Afrofuturism film screening, and a jazz finale featuring Carol Ann Taylor.

-Dr. Samella Lewis Awards (Dec 8): Honoring artist and educator Bisa Butler, hosted by OneUnited Bank.

Hampton Art Lovers operates the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery in Overtown, Miami. Built-in the early 1900s and rebuilt in 1925 by Bahamian architect Shaddrack Ward and his wife Victoria, the Ward Rooming House provided accommodations to out-of-town Blacks and Native Americans during segregation. It frequently housed Bahamian immigrants and remained a significant link to Overtown’s early African-American community.Restored and repurposed, the building now serves as an art gallery curated by Hampton Art Lovers.

The Lois Mailou Jones Patio & Gardens is an outdoor community space that hosts concerts, events, and the Point Comfort Art Fair. Adjacent to the gallery is Dunn’s Overtown Farms, founded by Dr. Marvin Dunn, a historian, educator, and advocate for racial equity. Dr. Dunn also directs Roots in the City and the Teach the Truth Garden, which promotes urban gardening and African-American history.

SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE

Thu | Dec 05 | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | Point Comfort Opening Reception (Black Party)

Sounds Curated by Six Millz

Hosted by 100 Black Men of South Florida,

National Howard University Alumni Association

& Miami Dade Economic Advocacy Trust

Fri | Dec 06 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | Community Discussion

“With Appreciation To Black Women: Unbossed and Unbought”

Presented by Amplify Media

Fri | Dec 06 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | Artist Talk

BPMs: Beats, Pics & Masters

Presented by Fly Guy

Fri | Dec 06 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | BPMs “The After Party”

Sounds Curated by Fly Guy and Friends

Hosted by Habesha Hub

Fri | Dec 07 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | Curator Talk

“One Night Stand” featuring Greg Clark

Presented by Hampton Art Lovers

Sat | Dec 07 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | Basil Watson Artist Talk

Presented by Point Comfort Art Fair

Sat | Dec 07 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | Soloman Adiufah Artist Talk

Presented by Point Comfort Art Fair

Sat | Dec 07 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | One Night in Lagos

Afrobeat Sounds Curated by Slick 305 & Six Millz

Hosted by Hampton Art Lovers

Sun | Dec 08 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Washington Heads of Leadership Council (WHOOLC) | Brunch Meeting

Hosted by Imani Greene of Hampton Art Lovers

Sun | Dec 08 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | Community Day

Hosted by Dunn’s Overtown Farms & Hampton Art Lovers

Sun | Dec 08 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Indaba Lounge Series | Dr. Samella Lewis Awards (Private Event)

Honoring Bisa Butler, Artist & Educator

Hosted by One United Bank

About Hampton Art Lovers

Hampton Art Lovers promotes African-American fine art and culture through curated exhibitions and engaging programs. The organization operates out of the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, fostering community engagement and cultural preservation. Visit: https://www.hamptonartlovers.com/