"A captivating account of essays and writings that witness the exciting historical growth of Miami's arts community. It recounts the many artists, foundations, galleries, museums, and not-for-profit spaces that laid the groundwork for one of the most exciting and globally focused arts communities in the United States. The author's commitment and focus on the diversity of artists foreshadow the importance and influence of Latin American and Caribbean art and artists in the United States and highlight the African-diaspora artists community that called South Florida home."

—Jeremy Mikolajczak, Sybil Harrington Director and Chief Executive Officer, Phoenix Art Museum. 

"There is no one who is more talented, perceptive, and knowledgeable than Elisa to portray this important and exciting era of Miami's cultural growth. This is a book that needs to be done--not only for the extraordinary value of Elisa's first-person chronicles of this era but also for conveying the wonderful and wild story that is Miami's astonishing growth in the visual arts. Elisa is the perfect person to chronicle decades of nonstop innovation and diversity that epitomized Miami's rise to join the ranks of leading cities in the arts."

—Michael Spring, Director Emeritus of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.