THE WIRTZ GALLERY is named in honor of the Wirtz family patriarch Arthur M. Wirtz of Chicago. Wirtz made his fortune in real estate and liquor distribution; he created the business in 1922. The Wirtz Corp. also owns the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team and co-owns the United Center arena— where the Blackhawks and the Chicago Bulls play. When the gallery opened, it was reportedly the first bank in the United States to have a registered gallery within the institution.
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Located in the lobby of UNITED COMMUNITY BANK (formerly First National Bank of South Miami), each month The Wirtz Gallery exhibits local and international artists.
Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday, 9a-4p; Friday, 9a-6p. Artist receptions are generally held on the second Friday of the month from 6-8p and are open to the public.
The bank is located at 5750 Sunset Drive, South Miami.
During the month of March the gallery showcases a Nature Photography Amateur Expo as presented by Arturo Fahrenkrog Verschueren, a visionary Chilean entrepreneur.
His ability to capture moments, evoke emotions, and showcase unique perspectives provides a reference for Exploradores Aysen Conservationism in Patagonia, Chile, focused on a dedicated environmentalist and profound commitment to conservation efforts.
Emphasizing the technical skills, artistic flair, and family dedication to delivering stunning visuals for Nature Conservation and Rewilding. Overall, he inspires a new era of entrepreneurial thinking for a long term conservation. Fahrenkrog’s family commitment to pushing boundaries and embracing challenges on conservation marks him as a true trailblazer in the nature world for Chilean Patagonia.In April the Miami Watercolor Society presents its Spring 2024 Exhibition at the Wirtz Gallery as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary.The Miami Watercolor Society is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization whose membership consists of a broad spectrum of water media painters. The culturally diverse society informs and educates members and others in the community by providing workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and classes. Our mission is to teach and promote watercolor painting.
The mission of the exhibition at the Wirtz Gallery is to provide a point of view in relation to conservancy of the lands and waters on which all life depends.
In April the Miami Watercolor Society presents its Spring 2024 Exhibition at the Wirtz Gallery as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The Miami Watercolor Society is a volunteerbased, non-profit organization whose membership consists of a broad spectrum of water media painters. The culturally diverse society informs and educates members and others in the community by providing workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and classes. Our mission is to teach and promote watercolor painting.
