The Bass Museum of Art will show Miami Beach residents for the first time what its multimillion-dollar expansion will look like at a free public event on Dec. 3.

Architects to Present New Campus Design

Los Angeles architects Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee of Johnston Marklee will present their design for the museum's Collins Park campus at the Bass Dialogues event, according to the museum. The museum calls it "the first public presentation of Johnston Marklee's design for the museum's next chapter."

Voter-Approved Bond Helps Fund Project

The expansion is funded in part by more than $20 million from Miami Beach's general obligation bond, a $159 million package known as the "Yes 2 Arts" bond that voters approved in November 2022 with roughly 65% support, according to Architectural Record.

New Pavilion Planned for Park's Edge

Plans call for a new pavilion of about 22,000 square feet on the southwest edge of Collins Park. The pavilion will house a flexible exhibition gallery built for contemporary and experimental media, elevated to meet resiliency standards, ArchDaily reported in April.

Outdoor Patio, Screening Zone Also Planned

A shaded outdoor patio and an adjacent screening zone for film projections and performances are also part of the project. New outdoor sculptures will be placed across the campus.

Lead Architect Calls Project Transformative

When the commission was announced in April, Sharon Johnston, the project's lead architect, said the team was "planning a transformative project that will increase public access to the museum's programs and artworks," as The Architect's Newspaper reported.

Firm Has Designed Museums Before

Johnston Marklee's past work includes the Menil Drawing Institute in Houston and a renovation of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

Building Dates Back to 1930

The Bass building at 2100 Collins Ave. was originally designed in 1930 by Russell Pancoast as the Miami Beach Public Library and Art Center. Japanese architect Arata Isozaki completed a major expansion in 2001. The museum was founded in 1964.

Director Says Expansion Will Aid Access

Executive Director Silvia Karman Cubiñá said in an April statement that the expansion will let the museum deepen its engagement with artists and the community through new, flexible spaces for gathering and experiencing art.

The Bass Museum of Art will show Miami Beach residents for the first time what its multimillion-dollar expansion will look like at a free public event on Dec. 3.

Architects to Present New Campus Design

Los Angeles architects Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee of Johnston Marklee will present their design for the museum's Collins Park campus at the Bass Dialogues event, according to the museum. The museum calls it "the first public presentation of Johnston Marklee's design for the museum's next chapter."

Voter-Approved Bond Helps Fund Project

The expansion is funded in part by more than $20 million from Miami Beach's general obligation bond, a $159 million package known as the "Yes 2 Arts" bond that voters approved in November 2022 with roughly 65% support, according to Architectural Record.

New Pavilion Planned for Park's Edge

Plans call for a new pavilion of about 22,000 square feet on the southwest edge of Collins Park. The pavilion will house a flexible exhibition gallery built for contemporary and experimental media, elevated to meet resiliency standards, ArchDaily reported in April.

Outdoor Patio, Screening Zone Also Planned

A shaded outdoor patio and an adjacent screening zone for film projections and performances are also part of the project. New outdoor sculptures will be placed across the campus.

Lead Architect Calls Project Transformative

When the commission was announced in April, Sharon Johnston, the project's lead architect, said the team was "planning a transformative project that will increase public access to the museum's programs and artworks," as The Architect's Newspaper reported.

Firm Has Designed Museums Before

Johnston Marklee's past work includes the Menil Drawing Institute in Houston and a renovation of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

Building Dates Back to 1930

The Bass building at 2100 Collins Ave. was originally designed in 1930 by Russell Pancoast as the Miami Beach Public Library and Art Center. Japanese architect Arata Isozaki completed a major expansion in 2001. The museum was founded in 1964.

Director Says Expansion Will Aid Access

Executive Director Silvia Karman Cubiñá said in an April statement that the expansion will let the museum deepen its engagement with artists and the community through new, flexible spaces for gathering and experiencing art.

No Construction Timeline Set Yet

No construction timeline has been announced.

Event Details: Doors Open at 10 a.m.

At the event, Johnston and Lee will speak with Tom Healy, a poet and longtime Bass trustee. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the talk begins at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free with an RSVP, and seating is first-come, first-served.

Upcoming community events:

  • Dec. 3 — Bass Dialogues: Johnston Marklee design reveal, 10 a.m., The Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave. Free with RSVP.

Event Details: Doors Open at 10 a.m.

At the event, Johnston and Lee will speak with Tom Healy, a poet and longtime Bass trustee. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the talk begins at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free with an RSVP, and seating is first-come, first-served.

Upcoming community events:

  • Dec. 3 — Bass Dialogues: Johnston Marklee design reveal, 10 a.m., The Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave. Free with RSVP.