# Event Details - **Event Name**: Point Comfort Art Fair + Show - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of art,culture and conversation at the Point Comfort Art Fair + Show!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1a62dc80-d090-11f0-8df4-05d283bd9692-rimg-w740-h740-dcdddbd6-gmir.jpg Hampton Art Lovers presents the 2025 Point Comfort Art Fair + Show, an expansive cultural experience hosted at the Historic Ward Rooming House & Gardens in Historic Overtown, Miami. Coinciding with Miami Art Week, Art Basel, and Soul Basel, the Fair celebrates African-American creativity through contemporary art, historic works, music, cultural dialogue, and community engagement.Presented with support from: City of Miami Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA, Simkins Family Foundation, Art of Black (GMCVB), 100 Black Men of Florida, MDEAT, FIU Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab, E11EVEN Vodka, and Duke + Dame Whiskey.POINT COMFORT: THREE CORE COMPONENTSPoint Comfort unfolds through three defining pillars that shape a multilayered cultural experience.1. THE ART FAIR (OUTDOOR PAVILION)Held beneath an expansive 80×40-foot pavilion in the Lois Mailou Jones Patio & Gardens, the Art Fair showcases contemporary African-American artists whose work responds to the 2025 theme: Life & Times of Frederick Douglass.2025 Art Fair Pavilion Artists:Carl E. Moore, Tasanee Durrett, Tiffani Glenn, Chris Clark, Brandon Clarke, Benford Stellmacher, Phillip Shung, Judy Bowman, Milton Mizell, Basil Watson, Hassan Paige and Ronda Brown.2. THE ART SHOW (GALLERY EXHIBITIONS)Presented inside the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery, the Art Show is the museum-quality centerpiece of Point Comfort. For 2025, it features two major exhibitions that explore historical memory, generational storytelling, and African-American resilience.A. PROPHET OF FREEDOMFeaturing the Art of Alvin C. Hollingsworth & OthersFrederick Douglass is widely regarded as the Prophet of Freedom—a visionary whose truth-telling, moral clarity, and unyielding pursuit of justice reshaped the conscience of a nation. This exhibition reflects the generational impact of his prophetic voice.Anchoring the exhibition is Alvin C. Hollingsworth’s transformative 1970 Prophet Series, radiating themes of illumination, liberation, and spiritual resilience. Complementing Hollingsworth is the iconic figurative dynamism of Ernie Barnes, whose elongated forms and expressive movement affirm the vitality and grace of Black life.The exhibition expands its exploration of prophetic leadership with two additional historic masterworks:• Charles White, Lincoln — A monumental portrayal by one of America’s greatest draftsmen, symbolizing democracy’s moral struggle and the ongoing pursuit of freedom.• John Biggers, The Contribution of the Negro Woman to American Life and Education — A profound narrative honoring Black women as cultural bearers, educators, and foundational architects of American progress.Together, these works explore prophecy, leadership, cultural memory, and the enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass—the nation’s true Prophet of Freedom.B. THE LEGACY INSTALLATIONFeaturing the Art of Alonzo Adams & Kyle Adams (Father & Son)This landmark multi-generational exhibition is presented exclusively inside the Ward Rooming House Gallery. Alonzo Adams, known for emotional, narrative-rich portraiture, and Kyle Adams, whose contemporary experimentation expands the visual language of Black identity, create an intergenerational conversation on heritage, lineage, creativity, and cultural evolution.3. THE INDABA LOUNGE SERIESDerived from the Swahili word “indaba,” meaning “a meeting of great minds,” the Indaba Lounge Series transforms the gardens into a vibrant cultural salon alive with music, conversation, fellowship, and community programming. It serves as the rhythmic and intellectual center of the Fair.2025 THEME: LIFE & TIMES OF FREDERICK DOUGLASSFrederick Douglass—abolitionist, statesman, author, and the most photographed American of the 19th century—is widely known as the Prophet of Freedom. His 1861 lecture “Pictures and Progress” argued that images could shape identity, challenge stereotypes, and advance justice.“Poets, prophets, and reformers are all picture makers — and this ability is the secret of their power and achievements.” — Frederick Douglass, 1861The 2025 Fair explores how art, representation, and visual storytelling remain central to liberation and social transformation.HISTORICAL INSPIRATION: POINT COMFORTThe Fair’s name references Point Comfort, Virginia, where the first Africans from the Kingdom of Ndongo arrived in 1619. Their resilience forged lasting African-American cultural traditions in artistry, community, spirituality, and innovation.The Point Comfort Art Fair + Show honors this lineage—transforming historical trauma into creativity and cultural triumph.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--N7kBbOcK0SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULEWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 • 6–8 PMLegacy in Color: Hampton University at Art BaselPreserving the Past. Inspiring the Future.Pre-View | Private Fundraiser for the Hampton University MuseumFeaturing remarks by Dr. Vanessa Thaxton-Ward ’85, Director of the Hampton University Museum.Spotlight on Hamptonian Artists Exhibiting During Miami Art Week:Brandon Clarke ’09, Benford Stellmacher ’98, Phillip Shung ’96, Rodney “BUCK” Herring ’95, Ronda Brown ’94, and Hasaan Paige ’92.Special Collectors’ Offer: First 35 tickets receive a limited edition print by Brandon Clarke ’09; Five AP prints available at $200.THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 • 6–10 PMOPENING RECEPTION | THE BLACK PARTYSounds curated by Six MillzHosted by 100 Black Men of South FloridaCo-hosted by Miami Alumnae Chapter – Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and MDEATFRIDAY, DECEMBER 53:00–4:00 PM — Curator Tour & Discussion (Led by Hampton Art Lovers)4:00–5:30 PM — Artist Talk | Chris Clark, Brandon Clarke, Hassan Paige & Phil Shung7:00–10:00 PM — The Legacy TourFeaturing the Alonzo Adams & Kyle Adams (Father & Son) Legacy InstallationHosted by Alonzo Mourning (Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Class of 2014)Sounds curated by Six MillzSATURDAY, DECEMBER 64:00–5:30 PM — Artist Talk | Tiffani Glenn, Belkis Gonzalez, Ronda Brown & Tasanee Glenn | Sponsored by Amplify Media7:00–10:00 PM — Freedom Party - Rare Groove Soundscape | Indaba Lounge SeriesSounds curated by DJ KlassikHosted by Zeta Nu Nu Chapter – Omega Psi Phi, Inc. and Co-Hosted by Habesha HubSUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 • 12–6 PMCommunity Day | Indaba Lounge Series 1:00–2:30 PM — Artist Talk | Sponsored by Amplify MediaVENUE: THE HISTORIC WARD ROOMING HOUSE GALLERYBuilt in 1925 by Bahamian master builder Shaddrack Ward and his wife Victoria, the Ward Rooming House served as vital lodging for Black and Native American travelers during segregation. Today it stands as a restored cultural landmark operated by Hampton Art Lovers. The adjacent Lois Mailou Jones Patio & Gardens hosts the Art Fair, and the nearby Overtown Farms (led by Dr. Marvin Dunn) continues local traditions of education and historical preservation.Staffing & Logistics by Red Nop Management - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/miami/point-comfort-art-fair-show/100001956753946729 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, literary-art, crafts, parties, contests, workshops, meetups, fine-arts, entertainment, nonprofit, storytelling, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Miami - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Historic Ward Rooming House - **lat**: 25.78273 - **long**: -80.19902150000001 - **full address**: Historic Ward Rooming House, 249 Northwest 9th Street, Miami, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Point Comfort Art Fair + Show - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/575d6b2458dc27b028f44527d0c2303d3e73258c9011c0c6ff069b23389c37a8-rimg-w800-h800-dcdddcd6-gmir.jpg?v=1764797785 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Point Comfort Art Fair + Show being held? - **A:** Point Comfort Art Fair + Show takes place on Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Historic Ward Rooming House, 249 Northwest 9th Street, Miami, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Point Comfort Art Fair + Show? - **A:** Point Comfort Art Fair + Show is organized by Hampton Art Lovers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Point Comfort Art Fair + Show is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Miami, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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We honor the heart and soul of Fine Artists and make their work accessible to anyone who loves art. Hampton Art Lovers believes that understanding culture through experiencing the arts is becoming increasingly vital in the modern world. We live in an information economy, a world in which technology can provide access to products and services that have been previously inaccessible. Intense, experiential learning is the currency of the knowledge economy and lovers of art do this naturally. Hampton Art Lovers believes that through culture and arts education we can improve our communities and communities all over the world.Historic Ward Rooming HouseThe Historic Ward Rooming House is supported by the City of Miami SE Overtown/Park West CRA and operated by Hampton Art Lovers. The Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery has a rich socially significant history. It is an honor to bring this exhibition to this space. Built in the 1900s by an African-American family with Bahamian roots (Shaddrack and Victoria Ward), the Ward Rooming House served as a home for both African American and Native Americans who needed a safe place to sleep at night. In the 1940s and 50s it was known for hosting various civic groups and became the “Club House”. Built in the era of Overtown's historic heyday, when it was known as \"Colored Town,\" the Ward Rooming House stands as a tribute to the history of one of the oldest historic Black community in the City of Miami. As one of the few remaining buildings of its time, a seemingly ordinary rooming house becomes significant for the larger role it serves in preserving the history and architecture of Miami's Black community. It was designated a historic site by the City of Miami in 2006 and fully restored in 2010. Now it serves as a gallery and event space." } ] } ] ```