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 artDISCOURSE Series
The artDISCOURSE Series extends throughout the week of Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week and is integral in connecting all of the art & culture-related activities taking place during the week. It will feature a week-long series of discussions and provocative discourse with artists, curators, and professionals on the current issues that engage them on a global and local community basis. 

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Most artDISCOURSE Programming is FREE to the public with a ticket reservation RSVP.​
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JANUARY 22​​​​
Location:  Berger Singerman (The Main)
Address: 201 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Contact:  Robyn Vegas
Phone: (954) 525-5500
Website: Business for the Arts of Broward
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Art Means Business (Speaker Series)
featuring Kandy G. Lopez
Hosted by Berger Singerman and presented by the Castle Group and the Cathy and James Donnelly Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, Business for the Arts of Broward’s (BFA) Arts Mean Business Speaker Series (AMB) continues with an intimate cocktail reception including a conversation and meet and greet with multimedia Afro-Caribbean American portrait and figurative artist Kandy G Lopez on Monday, January 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Berger Singerman, 201 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1500 in Fort Lauderdale. 

Lopez uses her artistic talents to tell the stories of people of color (POC) in the United States and explore identity through marginalized individuals who represent her community. Her current body of work entails using yarn and thread to create larger-than-life portraits on a plastic canvas that is meant to be used for rug making. The message behind her intentional selection of medium is that POC feel like they are being walked on. Lopez’s work is hung on gallery walls and in front of windows for sunlight to shine through, meant to be respected, appreciated and protected from soles of shoes.

Born in Bayonne, New Jersey and currently residing in Fort Lauderdale, Lopez received a Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Science in painting and marketing and management from the University of South Florida and a Master of Fine Art in painting from Florida Atlantic University.

Lopez’s work has been displayed at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Miramar Cultural Center and Coral Springs Museum of Art, among other venues throughout South Florida, as well as in Fort Worth, Texas and New Bedford, Massachusetts. In 2022, she received the Broward Cultural Division’s Artist Innovation Grant and Project Row House Grant.
JANUARY 25​​​​
Location:  FAU MetroLab 
Address: 
111 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Contact: 
Victor Caban-Diaz
Phone: (954) 417-5150
Website: AIA Fort Lauderdale
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Symbiosis: The Intersection Between Art and Architecture
A Panel discussion about Art & Architecture moderated by AIA Fort Lauderdale President Arty Molinari
Symbiosis is a panel discussion showcasing the work, design process, artistry, and inspiration of local Broward Architects.

Panelists:
- Jeffrey Huber, FAIA (Principal of Brooks Scarpa Architects)
- Camilo Segura (Owner of Arch Creations Studio)
- Todd Perrodin (COO of Adache Group Architects)
JANUARY 26​​​​
Location:  FAU MetroLab 
Address: 111 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Contact: 
Victor Caban-Diaz
Phone: 305.302.8724
Website: AIA Fort Lauderdale
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When the Artist Speaks and the Architecture Listens
featured Speaker Sean Williams​
Feature Speaker: Sean Williams, AIA (Founder of Carbon Design & Architecture), Special Guest: Mayor Dean Trantalis

This event is an hour long presentation of the artistry and design process of Architect Curtis Moody's best work.
About Lauderdale Art Week
Lauderdale Art Week (LAW) is a dynamic initiative born from the evolution of Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week, a transformation aimed at embracing the diverse artistic landscape sprawled across multiple cities in Broward County. (LAW) stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit of artists, cultural institutions, and enthusiasts throughout the region, marking an annual celebration of art and culture that stretches beyond the boundaries of Fort Lauderdale. This vibrant event is more than a mere week; it's an embodiment of our commitment to spotlighting the richness of Broward County's artistic tapestry, steering the county towards recognition as a global cultural hub.

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