Telling Overtown Stories, Saying Their Names
Miami MoCAAD’s Mobile Interactive Mural Exhibition, "Telling Overtown Stories, Saying Their Names", is an evolving community-centered project that celebrates the history, culture, and resilience of Overtown while honoring individuals whose legacies continue to shape Miami. Through art and technology, the exhibition invites audiences to engage with layered narratives that merge history, storytelling, and digital interactivity.
Current & Upcoming Locations:
- Ongoing: Overtown CRA (819 NW 2nd Ave, Ground Floor Lobby)
- Upcoming: North Dade Regional Library
2455 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, December 13, 2025 – Monday, March 30, 2026
Library Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Exhibition Description
The Mobile Interactive Mural Exhibition is part of Miami MoCAAD’s mission to merge art, history, and technology. The project transforms public spaces into cultural storytelling hubs where murals serve as interactive canvases. Each artwork layers historical memory with augmented reality, offering audiences immersive access to Overtown’s rich cultural legacy. Telling Overtown Stories, Saying Their Names uplifts Miami’s Black communities by spotlighting the contributions and untold stories of Overtown’s people. Visitors can engage with the murals not only visually, but also digitally, experiencing recorded histories, curated narratives, and artist insights. This fusion of tradition and innovation reflects Miami MoCAAD’s vision for art that educates, connects, and inspires.
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