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📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED: CALL FOR ARTISTS & CREATIVES

It’s not too late to submit.

BreastfeedMIAMI invites artists and creatives to submit original, display-ready work for the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Exhibition.

This year’s theme is:

Empowering breastfeeding parents at home and at work. Breastfeeding is possible everywhere with the help and support of everyone.

Artists are encouraged to consider work connected to:

Quiet, intimate moments between mom and baby
Family support and the involvement of dads
Professional support from doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, nurses, and care providers
Returning to work and public spaces, including lactation rooms, pumping, and breast milk storage
Submissions may include painting, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, poetry, music, and more.

If you already have work connected to the theme, please submit it now.

If you are creating new work for the exhibition, you are still welcome to submit. Please don’t wait until the last minute. Use the extended deadline to complete and submit your work.

Selected artwork will be featured in the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Exhibition on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with public voting for awards.

🏆 1st Place — Ribbon + $300
🏆 2nd Place — Ribbon + $200
🏆 3rd Place — Ribbon + $100

🗓 Extended Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • 11:59 PM
🔗 Submit your work: https://form.jotform.com/261804870235154
Link in bio.

Every story feeds a legacy.

Art • Dialogue • Community
@breastfeedmiami

Curatorial support by @nikilopezcreative_
#BreastfeedMIAMI #CallForArtists #ArtOfBreastfeeding #MiamiArtists #SouthFloridaArtists by @breastfeedmiami

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✨ You’re invited! ✨
New and expecting Moms, Dads and Caregivers, join us for The 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition on Saturday, September 19,11 AM – 2 PM at the Marjorie & William McDonald Center in North Miami Beach.

This family-friendly event will feature:
🥗 Brunch by Exquisite Catering
🎁 Diapers and gifts for babies
🎨 Kid’s art class and face painting
🎤 Open mic
🎲 Raffles & prizes
💜 Health screenings, experts, and community resources

Come meet the exhibiting artists and help judge this year’s art competition!

📍 Marjorie & William McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
👉🏽 RSVP here: https://www.breastfeedmiami.org/events-1/2026-art-of-breastfeeding-brunch-and-exhibition
🔗 Link in bio at @breastfeedmiami

Art • Dialogue • Community taken in Marjorie & William Mcdonald Center by @breastfeedmiami

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Did somebody say garden theme? 🌻💐
Because the theme was breastfeeding… but the fits were absolutely giving garden party. 🫣😁🌿

A little floral joy from the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Exhibition + Brunch with some beautiful folks from the day.
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#ArtOfBreastfeeding #BreastfeedMIAMI #NikiLopezCreative #MiamiArts #CulturalProgramming taken in Marjorie & William Mcdonald Center by @breastfeedmiami

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What a beautiful morning. 💛🎨

Today’s 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition brought together art, families, community, conversation, food, little ones running around, and so much warmth.

I was honored to return for a second year to support BreastfeedMIAMI as curator, helping bring together this year’s exhibition and the stories behind the work. We featured 18 artists and 25 exhibition entries, with many artists creating new work specifically for this year’s call.

One of my favorite parts of the day was moderating a short artist conversation and hearing directly from the artists about the lived experiences, ideas, health issues, family connections, and moments of tenderness behind their work. And it was especially good to have so many of our exhibiting artists there with us today.

Congratulations to our People’s Choice Award recipients:

🥇 Joanne Hampstead — Safronia
🥈 Alana Rae Shir — Deep Blue Love
🥉 Joselyn Sira — The Whole World in Your Arms

And much love to every participating artist whose work helped tell this year’s story. There were so many beautiful, thoughtful and very different interpretations of breastfeeding, support, family and community.

Thank you to BreastfeedMIAMI for inviting me back, and to everyone who came out, shared space, asked questions, met the artists, voted, ate, laughed and spent part of their Saturday with us.

Art. Community. Families. Stories. 💛

And somewhere in the middle of all of it, the DJ played this version of Magalenha and it was exactly the energy. 🇧🇷✨

@breastfeedmiami
@nikilopezcreative_

#ArtOfBreastfeeding #BreastfeedMIAMI #NikiLopezCreative #MiamiArts #CulturalProgramming
🎶 by Mi Casa, event DJ @dj_mack_10 taken in Marjorie & William Mcdonald Center by @breastfeedmiami

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taken in Marjorie & William Mcdonald Center by @breastfeedmiami

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“Where Love Grows” was selected to be part of the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding exhibition curated by Niki Lopez. 🌻 #fiberart #bfmiami2026 #breastfeedmiami taken in Marjorie & William Mcdonald Center by @breastfeedmiami

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Honored to be invited back as curator for BreastfeedMIAMI’s 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition.

This is the kind of work I love being part of: community-centered, mission-driven, creative work that uses art to open conversations, build connection, and support people in real ways.

A few artists who were recently part of What We Carry are also included in this exhibition, which makes it especially meaningful to see those creative relationships continue across different projects and spaces.

BreastfeedMIAMI’s work centers breastfeeding education, support, advocacy, and resources for families and communities, and this project is close to my heart personally too. I’m also a mom who breastfed my child for 18 months exclusively, so there’s a real personal connection for me beyond the curatorial work.

Tomorrow’s brunch and exhibition is free and open to families, with art, resources, speakers, activities, and community connection.

Saturday, September 19
11 AM–2 PM
North Miami Beach

RSVP:
https://www.breastfeedmiami.org/events-1/2026-art-of-breastfeeding-brunch-and-exhibition

For Instagram: link also in bio.

Art • Dialogue • Community
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#BFMIAMI2026 #breastfeedmiami #ArtOfBreastfeeding #artwithapurpose #nikilopezcreative by @breastfeedmiami

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Can you guess what is inside this magical glass?

See this and many other amazing artist works this Saturday in North Miami. RSVP & more info @breastfeedmiami

@floridaglassgirl @nikilopez19 taken in Marjorie & William Mcdonald Center by @breastfeedmiami

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Work in progress of my art piece “Flower of Life”. What an honor to be accepted into the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Miami Brunch & Exhibition 🌸 on September 19, 11am-2pm Reserve your spot:
breastfeedmiami.org/events
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#breastfeedmiami #bfmiami2026
#wherelovegrows #abstractcollage by @breastfeedmiami

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My art piece “Where Love Grows” was accepted at the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Miami! Brunch and Exhibition on September 19, 11am. RSVP: breastfeedmiami.org/events #breastfeedmiami #bfmiami2026 #wherelovegrows #fiberart taken in Marjorie & William Mcdonald Center by @breastfeedmiami

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📣 Today is the last day to submit.

Artists and creatives have until tonight, Tuesday, September 8 at 11:59 PM, to submit work for the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Exhibition with BreastfeedMIAMI.

Finished work and work-in-progress images are welcome.

Submit here:
https://form.jotform.com/261804870235154

@breastfeedmiami

#BFMIAMI2026 #breastfeedmiami #ArtOfBreastfeeding #CallForArtists #MiamiArtists by @breastfeedmiami

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Breastfeeding is one of the first gifts a parent can give their baby.

Breast milk provides important nutrients, strengthens a baby’s immune system, supports healthy growth and development, and creates moments of closeness that help build a strong emotional bond. #
Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival or beginning your breastfeeding journey, remember—you don’t have to do it alone. Support is available every step of the way.
This Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we celebrate every parent doing their very best to give their child a healthy start.

#BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth #HealthyStart #EarlyChildhood #ourcountycares by @breastfeedmiami

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