ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries

For over four decades, ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries has played a vital role in shaping South Florida’s contemporary art scene. Founded and curated by Virginia Miller, the gallery has earned a reputation for introducing groundbreaking artists and exhibitions that challenge conventions and provoke thought. Since opening in 1974, Miller has remained committed to presenting work with artistic integrity, technical excellence, and bold vision.

The gallery has long served as a platform for mid-career and emerging artists, especially those from Latin America, alongside modern masters and international voices. Many of the exhibitions have been nothing short of remarkable. From Ana Mendieta’s haunting installations to Eric Staller’s glowing “Lightmobile,” the gallery has consistently delivered experiences that extend beyond the traditional white-wall gallery format. Equally daring were the politically and socially charged exhibitions that pushed boundaries well before such themes were commonplace in commercial art spaces.

Virginia Miller’s journey into the art world began with a background in law, banking, and advertising. Inspired by conversations with artists who felt shut out of the gallery system, she began organizing exhibitions in unconventional venues like banks, blending business, art, and philanthropy. These early efforts helped lay the groundwork for what would become one of South Florida’s most respected contemporary art institutions.

The gallery’s influence has extended far beyond its walls, with exhibitions that were often the first of their kind in the region. From a 1978 retrospective of Alice Neel’s drawings to architectural presentations by SITE and rare displays of “Doonesbury” animation art, Miller has continually introduced audiences to works of historical and cultural significance.

Today, ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries continues to champion innovative art and provide an environment where curiosity, conversation, and creativity thrive. It is a space where the visual arts are not only displayed but deeply felt, examined, and remembered.