Gato Gordo Arts Corporation

Gato Gordo Arts brings free, meaningful arts experiences to Liberty City and beyond.

Born out of Gato Gordo Gallery, we were founded by artists who believe art shouldn't be a luxury — it should be accessible, inclusive, and rooted in the community itself. Every event, exhibition, and performance has been entirely self-funded by our founders, with no outside financial support, until now.

In our first year, Gato Gordo Arts has:

• Presented free exhibitions spotlighting BIPOC and historically underrepresented artists
• Organized poetry nights, music performances, and multidisciplinary cultural events
• Hosted community art experiences — body-painting gatherings, community canvases, and open studio sessions
• Provided a platform for emerging and independent artists to present, connect, and grow

New this year: Creative Care Program. Founded by our co-founder, a practicing nephrologist, this program brings art directly to people living with kidney disease and other chronic illnesses — from dialysis clinics to our gallery. See our Creative Care tab to learn more.

How Your Gift Makes a Direct Impact

Your support helps us keep these programs free and accessible to all:

• Art Supplies & Materials — paint, canvases, and tools for community art projects
• Keeping Our Doors Open — maintaining a space where the community can gather, create, and feel welcome
• Artist Support — stipends so participating artists are valued for their time and talent
• Community Outreach — printing, transportation, and sharing opportunities so residents know what's available to them
• Creative Care — kits and guided sessions bringing art directly to people with kidney disease and other chronic illnesses

Why Give Now

We've built this entirely on personal sacrifice, without a single outside dollar — and it's working. Our name and reputation are growing across Miami. Your gift is what lets us take the next step: paying the artists and organizers who make this possible, and expanding free programming for the community that's already showing up.