Villa Paula was constructed in 1926 to be the first Cuban consulate in Miami.  With its combination…read moreof French neo-classical architectural elements, Moorish arches and Spanish tiles, this picturesque house has a distinctive Havana flair. It is one of a handful of homes in South Florida on the register of historic places. The Villa Paula has miraculously survived the trauma of the devastating hurricane of 1926 and attempts to tear it down.  Now Lovingly restored, it is a place for discovering art treasures -- ranging from Renoir and Picasso to Wilfredo Lam and Miami's homegrown genius, the late Pervis Young. The original bucolic environment of the villa grounds is preserved in the garden with its cascades of bougainvillea and its graceful pergola, perfect for enjoying food, wine, and music. This villa is now up for sale.

What a cool building. This 1926 mansion in a neoclassical design used to be the Cuban Consulate. It…read morewas actually a Cuban building on American soil. Some people believe it is haunted by the ghost of Paula who was the wife of Cuban Consul Domingo Millord and for whom the house was named. Supposedly she died in 1932 after having one leg amputated. There are stories all over the internet claiming that this is the most haunted house in Miami. If you love the idea of owning a haunted house then you are in luck because Villa Paula is for sale for $4.5 million dollars. If you saw the neighborhood in Little Haiti you might be a little skeptical as to the price tag of this property. The house last sold in 2016 for a mere $500,000. It was used as an art gallery managed by Martin Siskind. The house is jointly owned by Martin and his brother Richard. Martin wanted to sell but Richard didn't. The dispute between the brothers has finally been settled and the mansion along with four other properties is now on the market. They are justifying the large price by saying that this is an up and coming neighborhood like Wynwood. The house is a designated historic site so it cannot be changed. It will be interesting to see what is eventually done with it. I am hoping for a museum or something in that vein that honors the history of this property.

- Maite was amazing in helping me organize a party here -…read moreFor a two-hour session, I made 2 pieces - Would recommend looking for some inspiration online before coming - Maite gave us a 10-15min introduction to the steps and helped us whenever we got stuck/made mistakes - We spent some time decorating; there are stamps, different colours, and tools - There are examples of glazing that Maite can put on after your piece is done, if you don't want to decorate - She also sells pieces in her studio! - You can pick up your pieces 2 weeks later - HIGHLY recommend for any type of event

Great time with friends! The staff was great and it's worth every moment and dollar! 10/10read more

Great place to see beautiful fine art in the Homestead area. Also have antiques, books and for…read morethose parents traveling with kids a PLAY room .

The fine art arena is a cutthroat one and Steven Steele is the competitor you want in your corner…read more His action-hero name fits his personality, yet there's only one thing he fights for: helping his clients build stellar art collections. Whether you're a rookie looking for guidance or a connoisseur poised to invest, it's irresponsible to charge into battle without a seasoned veteran to broker on your behalf. Steven Steele has 30 years of experience networking with dealers and running his own gallery specializing in antiques, vintage posters from 1885-1990, and the contemporary pop art of Basquiat, Haring, Lichtenstein, and Warhol. The consulting arm of AC Fine Art assists with appraisals, establishing provenance, online sales and interior design services for commercial and residential spaces. Available by appointment only.

First of all, I want to say that I'm giving this place two stars and not one because it is a…read morenonprofit and I respect that they offer low cost art classes. However, I don't appreciate the way I was treated here and I was not satisfied with the instruction I received. 1) There was a bad storm one day and my teacher called me to tell me that class was canceled. Later, the owner blamed the missed class on me and said that because "I" didn't show up then I couldn't make the class up or get a refund. Eventually, she told me that I could make it up, which is fine. But I didn't appreciate being told that I was at fault for missing the class when my teacher was the one who canceled it. 2) My teacher was impossible to contact. He didn't have a cell phone and then blamed students for not contacting him. 3) My teacher was a nice guy but I could barely understand him and he could barely understand me. He would get frustrated with me for not understanding his English. I am from the Miami area and should speak Spanish but unfortunately I don't. It doesn't matter though because this place is supposed to be bilingual. 3) My teacher never really taught me how to draw, and as early as the first class he had me doing pastels. I felt like I never really got any real instruction. A lot of it was just trial and error and trying to guess what he wanted me to do. I wasn't ready to move onto pastels because I hadn't learned to draw yet, but drawing instruction stopped after the first class. 4) Payment: payment time was not clear, and when I did not pay on time (due to the canceled class), the owner got nasty with me, but I had no idea when the payment was due in the first place because no one told me. I wasn't evading the payment but she acted as if I was. 5) I switched teachers and classes. When I went to the new class, the new teacher looked at my pastel work and said "You will get better after time", threw a landscape magazine with work that was way too difficult for me, then walked away to attend to someone else leaving me without any instruction for over 20 minutes. I was just sitting there without anything to do waiting for him so I walked out. 6) Before I walked out, I called the owner who told me that I could not get a refund for the classes even though I didn't take any of them. I am in an emergency situation which is why I had to stop attending classes and leave South Florida, but she was not sympathetic to my situation at all and I ended up losing $90. I'd rather spend more money to get quality instruction and better treatment somewhere else.

I love Miami Art Club. It is located in the historic Bird Road Art District. I have been attending…read moreweekly painting classes for over a year and I'm very happy with the results. All of the teachers are professional and extremely knowledgeable in their medium. Every month we participate in the District Art Walk, the 3rd Saturday evening most of the local galleries open their doors to the public. Miami Art Club has recently added wine painting parties to the schedule. They are hosted by real art teachers and include all supplies and wine!! This past March we had a small group paint roosters for the Chinese New Year. I'm planning my daughter's birthday party for later this summer, she is so excited. If you love art or would like to learn more about it, Miami Art Club is the place for you.

Wonderful museum where you get to learn a lot about U.S. history. It's located in between Zoo Miami…read moreand the Goldcoast Railroad Museum. There's a big outdoor area as well. I believe it is a great place to take your children to to educate them further about our military history.

Great Museum and a tribute to all South Florida Veterans, and the hard work of Director Atwood and…read morehis staff/volunteers!!! Every phase of South Florida military history is on display here. I learn something new everytime I visit. Beautiful, historic building right next to the zoo. Go visit the animals in the great, but HOT zoo, then learn about South Florida history in air conditioned comfort. Just make sure to call and make appointment to visit, they are very accommodating. The Museum is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm by appointment only. Call 305.964.3783 for more information and/or to schedule a visit.

We attended and event hosted by the City of Doral. This is a terrific rooftop location. It's a…read moregreat space for outdoor activities. Located in downtown Doral, it's convenient and they offer free parking during events!!

My friend and I were passing by and saw these beautiful statues that led us to the doral cultural…read morearts center. We decided to go inside and check it out, and the nice lady told us that they have events there, which makes it super awesome because they have a Events like yoga, Activities for the kids, for the adults, movies. Some of them are free and some are paid, but even the ones that are paid there at a reasonable price. This place is a nice venue and that way you can plan your events. I really liked it!

This is a great concept for a party or even corporate team building. I attended a birthday party…read more We bring food and drinks. Roy provides materials (canvas, paints, etc) personal instruction, and music. A very festive and creative way to socialize. Roy teaches and helps you create your work of art to take home.great time! Great value!

This is a great venue for a party. I went for a birthday but you could have a farewell,…read moreanniversary, office... any type of party here. I had been to Paint with a Twist and now I went to Art and Wine and I prefer Art and Wine because it is a smaller venue and you get more personalized instruction. The instructor Roy is super nice. He takes you step by step in creating your painting and helps you put your own creative touches. He can suggest a design for the group or you can send him your own and he will work with you so you all can create the painting of your choice. They provide all materials. It's a great value and a great experience. Everyone in our group enjoyed themselves. Parking is easy too and free.