WMODA Members and guests of the Generation Venetian Arts Society (GENVAS) were treated to an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, and celebration during an exclusive salon-style concert at the museum on July 26th. Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Jose Angel Navarro captivated guests with An Afternoon Affair… I Am an American!

By Louise Irvine As you explore the Splash! exhibition at WMODA, you’ll discover the ocean’s beauty flows beyond the galleries and into the Museum Shop. There, alongside stunning contemporary ceramic and glass artworks on display, is an array of marine-inspired treasures you can take home – including the unique creations of Matchless Glass, a family-owned local jewelry company founded by our very own Building Manager, Luis Montanez. 

Friends and families dived into our Splash! exhibition for our first Summer Fun experience on Sunday, July 12, to discover more about the 1,000 Mermaids Project presented by Ocean Rescue Alliance International. Lindsay Humbles, ORAI’s Educational and Outreach Coordinator, showed us how to “Build-a-Reef” out of modeling clay and succulents

By Louise Irvine Paul Stankard, the renowned American glass artist, has recently announced his retirement from benchwork after more than 60 years. Paul’s guiding principle in his daily life is inscribed on his studio wall: “Laborare est Orare” – “to work is to pray.” After beginning his career as a

By Louise Irvine On July 4th, as America was celebrating its 250th birthday, I was traveling back in time in England through the hidden lanes of rural Somerset to meet Richard and Sally Dennis on the open day of their delightful art pottery. Richard Dennis OBE is renowned as an

By Louise Irvine On August 1, curious minds of all ages will gather at WMODA to hear Kiki Sylvain, an expert on butterflies, tell the story of the caterpillar’s metamorphosis. Kiki is a professional butterfly breeder and artist, and her interactive educational workshop ties the wonders of the natural world with the museum’s beautiful collection

To celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, a national movement called “America Gives” is encouraging citizens to embrace July as a season of service. At WMODA, we recognize the vital importance of volunteers to preserving and sharing the beauty and brilliance of the Fired Arts with our community. The Enduring Power

We often proudly proclaim that WMODA is more than a museum, and this has once again been validated by two prestigious awards in the 2026 Miami New Times Readers’ Poll. WMODA has won “Best Gallery” and “Best Art Institution” in recognition of our success in exhibiting, educating, and promoting art

By Louise Irvine As the dowager Queen of Hearts of our WMODA Wonderland, I had the pleasure of joining Chelsea Rousso and other Florida artists at Laura Donefer’s glass fashion show, the highlight of the 2026 Glass Art Society Conference in Corning, NY. Chelsea was appointed the new Queen Regnant

By Louise Irvine As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we are highlighting two dynamic couples who created renowned American porcelain brands featured in the WMODA collection. Rose Cabat, encouraged by her husband Ernie, became a star of the Mid-Century Modern Movement and continued working until she was 100 years old.