The Altman Companies, a Boca Raton-based nationally recognized developer, builder and manager of exceptional rental apartment communities, is pleased to announce that it will be launching its new “Artist in Residency” Program at Altís Little Havana in Miami. The Altman Companies’ “Artist in Residency” program will provide a practicing South Florida visual artist with a one-year rent-free apartment with den space to practice and fine-tune their craft. The chosen artist will have the opportunity to create and display their art on-site and engage with residents through hosted monthly artistic events.
“We are excited to introduce this unique ‘Artist in Residency’ program to our residents at Altís Little Havana,” said Seth Wise, Co-CEO of The Altman Companies and President of BBX Capital Real Estate. “Little Havana is the cultural heartbeat of the City of Miami and feel this is the perfect location for the program, which will provide an incredible opportunity for the artist while exposing residents to new and unique artistic experiences.”
Altís Little Havana is located at 2100 SW 8th Street in Miami and once completed, will feature 224-luxury apartment homes. Residents of Altís Little Havana will enjoy Class-A lifestyle-enhancing amenities including a rooftop resort-style pool, pool deck with synthetic turf gaming area and pavilion with BBQ grills and accommodations for outdoor dining, Clubroom with gaming tables, fitness center, yoga room, “Uber Lounge” with Coffee Bar and workspace stations equipped with high-speed internet access. Altís Little Havana is expected to welcome first move-ins later this spring.
The artist chosen will be selected based on the quality, originality, creativity, workmanship and artistic distinction of their portfolio. The Call for Local Artists is now open to all established and emerging artists working in 2D art mediums, including but not limited to photography, digital art, painting, drawing, printmaking, paper art, fiber art and mixed media, which can be displayed using a traditional gallery hanging system. The artist must currently reside in South Florida. Artists who are interested in participating in the program should apply for consideration by contacting Robyn Vegas at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visiting www.altmancos.com/careers.
