MIAMI – Soccer, or futbol, transcends mere sport; it embodies a cultural phenomenon that unites individuals worldwide in a shared ardour. To honor this common love for the sport and have fun Miami’s position as host of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Miami Museum of Modern Artwork of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) proudly broadcasts the disclosing of a groundbreaking mural titled “Overtown Pitch: Recreation Changers”. Situated on the historic Carver Lodge constructing web site, 801 NW third Avenue in Overtown, the mural launch occasion is ready for June 27, from 6 PM to eight PM.
Attendees will likely be handled to the activation of an interactive digital penalty kick soccer recreation and a Inventive Dialog with the mural’s artist, Stefan Smith, and Curator, Donnamarie Baptiste, and Marilyn Holifield, Miami MoCAAD cofounder, adopted by a chance to combine and mingle.
Register free of charge at https://launchovertownmural.eventbrite.com/. Complimentary parking is out there at 250 NW ninth St, Miami, FL 33136.
Impressed by the Miami Edison Excessive Ladies Soccer Group, whose championship victories carry pleasure and hope, Miami MoCAAD is spearheading a fundraiser benefiting the Little Haiti Soccer Membership/ Miami Edison Ladies Soccer Group. Many of the Miami Edison workforce are the Little Haiti Soccer Membership members, which offers free help to over 200 youngsters ages 5 to 19.
The “Overtown Pitch: Recreation Changers” mural is a vibrant tribute to those that have championed change, equality, and inclusivity in soccer. Via an revolutionary mix of artwork and expertise, the mural options an augmented actuality and digital part, inviting viewers to interact in a penalty kick soccer recreation within the mural’s context and be taught concerning the artist through augmented actuality.
Celebrating Soccer Icons
Uplifted by the outstanding achievements of the Miami Edison Excessive women’ soccer workforce, the mural spotlights iconic figures equivalent to Crystal Dunn, an Olympic medalist, a member of america Ladies’s Nationwide Soccer workforce (USWNT), a two-time FIFA Ladies’s World Cup participant, and the 2023 U.S. Soccer Feminine Participant of the 12 months, and Kylian Mbappé, a French standout who some take into account one of the best participant on this planet.
The art work captures the essence of soccer via daring colours. Plus, summary kinds whereas serving as a beacon of inspiration and schooling for the group.
Mural Artist
Artist Stefan Smith, famend for his fascinating murals that mix human figures with pure parts, brings his distinctive imaginative and prescient to “Overtown Pitch: Recreation Changers.” With a deep dedication to fostering constructive change in underserved communities, Smith’s work exemplifies the transformative energy of artwork.
Via the lens of futbol, our mural ‘Overtown Pitch: Recreation Changers’ turns into a beacon of change, echoing the colourful spirit of the sport and the resilience of those that have pushed boundaries. With each brushstroke, we honor the legacy of Black soccer gamers, weaving their presence into the material of our group and galvanizing generations to come back.” – Marilyn Holifield, Cofounder of Miami MoCAAD.
“As a curator, mixing artwork and sport on this groundbreaking mural has been a privilege. ‘Overtown Pitch: Recreation Changers’ celebrates the gamers’ athleticism and their advocacy for change. Because the world converges on Miami for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this mural stands as a testomony to the facility of inclusion and the fantastic thing about unity.” – Donnamarie Baptiste, Curator of the mural.
“We’re happy to welcome one other Miami MoCAAD interactive mural in Historic Overtown. As public artwork, these vibrant murals excite our group by showcasing colour, motion, and tradition. This mural brings the worldwide presence of futbol to Overtown in anticipation of the 2026 World Cup. We welcome the occasion with open arms because the World Cup highlights our transformative work in Southeast Overtown,” says Overtown Southeast Parkwest(SEOPW) Group Growth Company’s (Government Director James McQueen.
Mural Funding
The mural was funded by Florida Arts & Tradition, SEOPW CRA, and with the help of the Miami-Dade County Division of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and the Board of County Commissioners.
The revealing of “Overtown Pitch: Recreation Changers” guarantees to be unforgettable. It can have fun the intersection of artwork, sport, and group spirit. Miami MoCAAD is happy to pay homage to soccer’s legends and encourage the following era of game-changers.
