Meet the AIRs

About Meet the AIRs

The Deering Estate is pleased to present Meet the AIRs, a new program and recurring event dedicated to facilitating a connection between Deering Estate visitors and the Deering Artists-in-Residence. Meet the AIRs is a daylong event that includes workshops, lectures, tours, presentations, portfolio reviews and meet & greets, all geared towards providing a platform for Deering AIRs to share their creative endeavors with visitors. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves with the cultural offerings of the Estate, having access to the park grounds and Richmond Cottage between activities. This event is free with admission and will occur on the second Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

*Note: The Meet the AIRs session scheduled for November 15, 2026, will coincide with the Deering Estate’s 14th Annual Vintage Auto Show. Attendance to Meet the AIRs on this date will be included with the purchase of a Vintage Auto Show admission ticket.

January 10th, 2026

February 14th, 2026

February 28th, 2026

March 14th, 2026

April 12th, 2026

May 9th, 2026

September 12th, 2026

October 10th, 2026

November 15th, 2026

December 12th, 2026

About the Artist-in-Residence Program

The Deering Estate is proud to house 17 brilliant Artists-in-Residence for the 2026 season. Each artist interprets the historical, architectural, intellectual, archeological, and natural elements of the Deering Estate in their own artistic practice, while pursuing innovative projects, studio work, connecting with other artists, and engaging the public.

Each artist has a unique artistic practice, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, cinematography, performance arts and the literary arts.

About the Deering Estate

Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.

Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.

About the Deering Estate Foundation

For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.

To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Parks-sponsored program or meeting, contact Gisel Prado at 305-755-7848 or Gisel.Prado@miamidade.gov, at least 7 days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).