Sanctuary of the Arts - St. Mary Campus

As the first African American and African-descendant church in Coral Gables, St. Mary First Missionary Baptist Church has long stood as a pillar of strength, spiritual leadership, and civic engagement. Since the 1920s, it has nurtured generations, provided sanctuary in times of change, and upheld a legacy of cultural significance and community resilience that continues to inspire.

Today, Sanctuary of the Arts is honored to continue that legacy - not only by engaging communities through arts and cultural programming, but also through socially conscious, site-specific initiatives that celebrate history while envisioning the future. As our St. Mary Campus continues to grow through active partnerships with ecumenical networks and an expanding number of community partners and organizations, we continue to listen, learn, and grow - offering music and dance classes, workshops, summer camps, and public programs that are inclusive, accessible, and rooted in place, purpose, and collaboration.