Locust Projects

Locust Projects is a nonprofit contemporary art space at 297 NE 67th St in Miami’s Little River neighborhood. Since 1998, it has given artists room to create experimental, site-specific work outside the commercial gallery system. Exhibitions rotate and may fill a gallery with one artist’s work, from interactive pieces to installations. Entry is free. Check the current exhibition and public programs before you go, and look for the art-o-mat on site.

An artist-run space since 1998

Locust Projects began in 1998 as a nonprofit exhibition space founded by three artists. Its purpose was to give contemporary artists room to experiment beyond the commercial gallery system. The organization has since become a longstanding part of Miami’s art scene, with exhibitions and opportunities for artists at different stages of their careers.

The gallery is now in Little River, at 297 NE 67th St. Its exhibitions bring together artists from Miami and elsewhere, with work spanning different media. The programme changes, so the work on view depends on when you visit.

Installations and public programs

The gallery’s rooms can be given to a single artist for an exhibition. That format allows artists to shape the space around their work, including through site-specific installations. Past projects have included fabric art paired with an interactive visual novel, and a blend of anime and Latin American folk art.

Locust Projects also runs educational and public programming. Events have included artist talks, workshops, lectures, screenings and community conversations, as well as summer art programs. Check the organization’s website for current exhibitions and activities before setting out. A small art-o-mat is another detail to look for during a visit.