The Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance

The Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance occupies a structure marked by a bright, painted mural of stylized figures on the exterior wall. This building serves as a gallery and studio space dedicated to preserving the Caribbean diaspora's heritage in Miami. Jan Mapou, a longtime advocate for Haitian literature and theater, founded the center to create a permanent home for traditional crafts and contemporary visual arts. Inside, the walls hold canvases and sculptures that document a culture shaped by migration and artistic defiance.