This Saturday (5/21), we encourage all to participate in the Fountainhead Studios’ Artists Open. This one-day event is designed to eliminate barriers of entry into the arts by inviting the
Do you find this information useful? Click here to support our mission. Become a member today. Below is a recap of the outcomes from the May 10, 2022 Historic Preservation
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
With Miami Beach’s thriving travel and hospitality industries, the city has once again become a major destination for visitors from all over the world, bouncing back with significant resilience from
During this year’s Formula 1 Weekend, Miami Beach is hosting a series of events throughout the Art Deco Cultural District and beyond. In addition to MDPL’s History of Auto Racing
Below is a recap of the outcomes from the April 12, 2022 Historic Preservation Board meeting. MDPL’s Advocacy Committee positions from our previous post are included for your reference. Please
The City of Miami Beach and FUNKSHION Productions presents the thrilling exhibit, History of AutoRacing in South Florida from May 3rd- 9th at the Art Deco Museum. Miami Beach, FL
The Miami Beach Mayor and Commission proclaimed April as World Art Deco Month at their meeting on April 20th, 2022. In attendance were MDPL Board Chair Jack D Johnson, MDPL
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
MDPL was honored to receive the following proclamation at its Annual Historic Preservation Resiliency Workshop over the weekend. PROCLAMATION THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WHEREAS, Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL)
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Miami Light Project is delighted to present Corporeal Decorum, an Art Deco-inspired dance piece choreographed by Liony Garcia with visually stunning scenic projections by True Harrigan at Miami Theater Center
MDPL took these drone images on March 13th, one day after the bulldozers began demolishing the iconic porte cochere of the historic Deauville Hotel, 6701 Collins Avenue. MDPL has appealed
MDPL was pleased to learn recently about the record-setting listing price for a historically-designated single-family home in Miami Beach’s Flamingo Park Neighborhood. The listing is currently offered by The Jills
MDPL recently learned of another one of our dedicated preservationists who passed away last November, 2021. Keith Root attended the University of Florida from 1971-1977, where he received a BA and an
We were saddened to learn this weekend of the passing of Richard Hoberman (April 1, 1941 – March 4, 2022), another true MDPL pioneer that worked tirelessly for the cause of preservation
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
We are sad to share the passing this week of Dr. Ernest L. Martin, who was a passionate and accomplished activist in the preservation movement as early as the 1970s.
MDPL filed the attached appeal to Miami-Dade County on Feb 24th. Our filing includes 12 areas of objection to the structural assessment provided by the Deauville owner’s engineers. In addition,
Editors Note: MDPL is sharing these agenda items as we continue to lament the loss of pre-1942 architecturally significant homes such as the ones shown below, which lie outside of
Update on MDPL’s Filing of a Motion to Intervene Why did we file a motion to intervene? MDPL filed the attached Motion to Intervene in CITY OF MIAMI BEACH v. DEAUVILLE
[updated 2/8/22 to with results of meeting] MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project
MDPL is pleased to share that the world’s leading flood exhibition and conference is taking place today and tomorrow at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Free tickets can be obtained
The International Coalition of Art Deco Societies (ICADS) announces the election of Roberta Nusim, President of the Art Deco Society of New York, as its new President, effective December 1,
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below in yellow highlight after excerpts from the City staff reports. Please note, the lack of a position
Miami Design Preservation League is thrilled to present the official poster for the 45th Annual Art Deco Weekend: Art Deco Celebrates the Radio. Artist Sergey Serebrennikov has created a beautiful
We were thrilled to hear that Condé Nast Traveler recently mentioned our guided walking tours among the 26 best things to do in Miami: “Located on the beach on Ocean
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition
The 2021 art fairs may be over, but the memories will endure. We’ve rounded up our favorite posts on Instagram showcasing some of the many highlights from the past week.
Today begins the official public start of Art Basel Miami Beach! Thousands of art lovers, collectors, and artists are in town for the multitude of events, many which take place
Norman Giller, the prolific MiMo architect and Norman Bel Geddes, the renowned industrial and theatrical set designer were commissioned by Murray Weinger to design the Copa City nightclub at 1301
Miami Beach’s 2nd edition “No Vacancy” program is on display at ten historic hotels throughout Miami Beach including its newest hotel landmark, the International Inn in North Beach. From the
Thanks to the support of our generous stakeholders, we have achieved a personal record for our Give Miami Day fundraising! This year, our supporters rose to the occasion in record
What would Miami be without its Art Deco, Mediterranean, and MiMo buildings? Give Miami Day is happening now! Help us reach our $15,000 fundraising goal.
MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below in italics. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for
If you happened to be driving up Collins Avenue during the years 1986-2002, you could not miss feeling awestruck at the sight of the massive eight-story colorful mural adorning the
The Miami Design Preservation League sent a questionnaire regarding preservation and development issues to all candidates for the Miami Beach November 2nd 2021 general election. We will be posting each
The Miami Design Preservation League sent a questionnaire regarding preservation and development issues to all candidates for the Miami Beach November 2nd 2021 general election. We will be posting each
The Miami Design Preservation League sent a questionnaire regarding preservation and development issues to all candidates for the Miami Beach November 2nd 2021 general election. We will be posting each
