DOGS & CATS WALKWAY AND SCULPTURES
Visit the link below to be directed to our YouTube channel of the open-air museum “Dogs and Cats Walkway.”
There, you’ll find interviews with all the artists who were part of this beautiful permanent exhibition at our Maurice A. Ferré Park, as well as a brief overview of the breeds featured in these magnificent sculptures.
During the official opening of the park the Commissioner Joe Carollo highlighted the importance of supporting local plastics artists plastics in Miami. The park has 26 sculptures of dogs and 26 of cats, in addition to a 15-foot monumental sculpture that celebrates the coexistence of dogs and cats, since it has 4 additional sculptures that are in the same piece.
The Dogs and Cats Walkway and Sculpture Gardens officially opened on February 11, 2023 to great fanfare and has already been visited by thousands of people from all around the world. Located at Maurice A, Ferré Park, in Downtown, Miami, this outdoor art installation is a free and permanent exhibit featuring 52 oversized aluminum sculptures of 26 dogs and 26 cats painted by local artists, and intended to portray the special role pets play in our lives.
Nestled within a beautiful garden made up of perennial flowers, hibiscus, palm trees and other South Florida native plants, the one-acre garden which was carefully curated by Artistic Director, Miguel Ferro, offers the community an opportunity to appreciate and connect with art and nature simultaneously while strolling through a lush promenade that leads to spectacular views of Biscayne Bay.
The Dogs and Cats Walkway and Sculpture Gardens features an interactive/educational component. QR codes will be mounted by every sculpture so visitors can scan each piece to learn more about each animal’s breed with a short video introducing the artist and the inspiration behind every design. This breakthrough exhibit is not only intended to educate children and adults about the various breeds of dogs and cats, but also seeks to raise awareness about animal respect and protection.
This exhibit was made possible by the Bayfront Park Management Trust, which is presided by Joe Carollo, City of Miami Commissioner for District 3.
Visit the link below to be directed to our YouTube channel of the open-air museum “Dogs and Cats Walkway.”
There, you’ll find interviews with all the artists who were part of this beautiful permanent exhibition at our Maurice A. Ferré Park, as well as a brief overview of the breeds featured in these magnificent sculptures.
The Dogs and Cats Walkway and Sculpture Gardens officially opened on February 11, 2023 to great fanfare and has already been visited by thousands of people from all around the world. Located at Maurice A, Ferré Park, in Downtown, Miami, this outdoor art installation is a free and permanent exhibit featuring 52 oversized aluminum sculptures of 26 dogs and 26 cats painted by local artists, and intended to portray the special role pets play in our lives.
Nestled within a beautiful garden made up of perennial flowers, hibiscus, palm trees and other South Florida native plants, the one-acre garden which was carefully curated by Artistic Director, Miguel Ferro, offers the community an opportunity to appreciate and connect with art and nature simultaneously while strolling through a lush promenade that leads to spectacular views of Biscayne Bay.
The Dogs and Cats Walkway and Sculpture Gardens features an interactive/educational component. QR codes will be mounted by every sculpture so visitors can scan each piece to learn more about each animal’s breed with a short video introducing the artist and the inspiration behind every design. This breakthrough exhibit is not only intended to educate children and adults about the various breeds of dogs and cats, but also seeks to raise awareness about animal respect and protection.
This exhibit was made possible by the Bayfront Park Management Trust, which is presided by Joe Carollo, City of Miami Commissioner for District 3.
