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See art come to life at Studio 18 exhibition in Pembroke Pines. Here are details

The annual resident artist exhibition, Collective Matter, is scheduled to open at Studio 18 Art Complex in Pembroke Pines on Nov. 14.
The annual resident artist exhibition, Collective Matter, is scheduled to open at Studio 18 Art Complex in Pembroke Pines on Nov. 14. The City of Pembroke Pines

Artists in Pembroke Pines are opening their studios to the public for a close-up look at their work.

Studio 18’s Art Complex will host its annual resident artist exhibition, Collective Matter, scheduled to open Thursday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1101 Poinciana Dr. in Pembroke Pines.

Operated by the City of Pembroke Pines, Studio 18 provides studio space for emerging and established artists. The art complex offers art workshops, professional development seminars and opportunities for resident artists to teach and share in the studio’s classrooms.

Collective Matter brings together 17 resident artists showcasing works across painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, installation and mixed-media. The exhibition is scheduled to run through Feb. 6, 2026.

According to the City of Pembroke Pines, the exhibition provides “a vivid snapshot of a working creative community.”

During the opening reception, guests can explore the artists’ open studios, meet the maestros behind the works, and enjoy live entertainment and complimentary refreshments.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Featured artists:

  • Bruna Marcon Weber
  • Carlos Solorzano
  • Cristina Jaramillo
  • Dominique Ambroise
  • Francisco Padilla
  • Gary Gore
  • Ivelisse Brignoni
  • Joni Esser-Stuart
  • Jose Pita Vazquez
  • Kaila Gumbs
  • Nesskens Alphonse
  • Ray Sirois
  • RemiJin Camping
  • Robert Derrick
  • Sara Schesser Bartra
  • Vered Pasternak
  • Yochi Yakir-Avin

For more information on Collective Matter, visit the Studio 18 Art Complex section of the City of Pembroke Pines website or contact Amelia Mohamed at 954-961-6067.

This story was originally published November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM.

Carla Mendez
Pembroke Pines News
Carla Mendez is a Venezuelan-born Miami native who covers the city of Pembroke Pines for the Pembroke Pines News, part of the Miami Herald family. A proud FIU alum, she has reported on immigration, education, and politics. Off the beat, she’s watching films, taking photos, or pretending she’s in a band.