Community Partners
Our community partners play a pivotal role in shaping the MUD Foundation’s mission. By working together, we create opportunities to integrate art and technology, expand educational initiatives, and nurture a vibrant creative ecosystem. These partnerships amplify our impact, connecting diverse voices and fostering innovation that drives inclusive growth within our communities.
Creative West
At Creative West (formerly WESTAF), we build equitable systems to support and amplify creative capacity — because creativity is essential to us all.
50 Years, 50 Artists: A Celebration of the West
Marking Creative West’s 50th anniversary, this exhibition dives into the echoes of memory, the pulse of the present, and visions of what lies ahead, offering a unique tapestry of perspectives on the passage of time. Through these 50 unique works, we celebrate the stories that have shaped the region and the ever-evolving spirit of the West.
O Cinema
A premium art cinema experience
O Cinema is an independent, community-based, mission-driven, nonprofit arthouse cinema in Miami-Dade County and the Beaches featuring first-run films, programs, and events. Our mission is to provide intriguing, entertaining, and superior quality films that audiences will otherwise not see in South Florida.
We work to ensure that the films we present are a reflection of our diverse community and that prices are accessible to the broadest possible audience. We believe in the power of films to change communities and change lives. Through a robust platform of creative, innovative, and engaging programs, we strive to Entertain, Educate, and Inspire.
XR O Cinema
The O Cinema community partnership with MUD Foundation focuses on creating a virtual XR version of O Cinema to expand its reach and accessibility, allowing community members to connect with its programming online. Using the MUD platform's XR tools, the digital twin of O Cinema will provide immersive access to events, screenings, and interactive spaces that mimic the physical experience. This initiative enables O Cinema to connect with new audiences, foster digital inclusion, and extend its influence within the arts community.
LOOP ART CRITIque
Loop Art Critique hosts art critiques and experimental exhibitions.
Loop Studio Hub Show
The Loop residence program consists of XR online studios with the artists David Sainté, Inbar Hagai, Match Zimmerman, Joelle McTigue, Zhou Peng, Ryan Seslow, AdrienneRose Gionta, Angie Amaro, BBraio, Ibuki Kuramochi, cha, Wenjun Chen, and Denis Rovinskiy.
Yeah Art
Yeah, Art! is a Black-founded nonprofit making arts education more inclusive, accessible, and relevant.
DreamCity
In partnership with Microsoft, Yeah Arts, and others, we created DreamCity, a 3D immersive world reflecting young people's visions for a sustainable future using immersive technologies accessible across various devices.
ZEUXiS VR
Zeuxis was a celebrated painter from Ancient Greece who was renowned for his ability to replicate the world around him. According to Pliny the Elder’s Naturalis Historia, he painted a bowl of grapes that was so lifelike that birds flew down and attempted to eat them. Zeuxis used his skill to create art that was so convincingly real, he had fooled nature itself.
We are following in the footsteps of Zeuxis as we use photogrammetry and virtual reality to recreate art historical sites. We invite you to explore these digital reconstructions and allow yourself to believe in these illusions as we learn and traverse art history together.
Zuexis-MUD XR
As the director of ZeuxisVR and an Art History professor, I use MUD XR to bring immersive art history education to life, creating virtual replicas of significant historical sites. This platform enables students and educators to explore these spaces as if on-site, enhancing cultural heritage accessibility. MUD’s cross-platform reach democratizes art education, allowing students to interact with art beyond textbooks and experience each site’s architecture and spatial context firsthand, fostering deeper engagement and retention through immersive learning. Eric R. Hupe, PhD (he/him/his) Assistant Professor of Art History Lafayette College
TECH KIDS UNLIMITED
Tech Kids Unlimited (TKU) uses technology tools, computer science thinking, and social-emotional learning to ignite unlimited futures for neurodiverse students. Students who learn and think differently explore the creative power of tech, practice work readiness skills, and build confidence through virtual and in-person programs in a fun and supportive community.
Tech kids unlimited for VR / XR exploration of neurodiverse creativity
Since April 2024, the MUD Foundation and Tech Kids Unlimited (TKU) have partnered on Exploring Heaven, Hell, and Everything In Between, a VR/XR project showcasing neurodiverse perspectives in immersive digital art. Through TKU’s Digital Agency program, students design virtual worlds for MUD’s XR platform, gaining hands-on experience in creative technology. These works will be displayed both virtually and in galleries, reinforcing both organizations' commitment to inclusivity and innovation in art and tech.
CITY OF CORAL GABLES
The City of Coral Gables' Art in Public Places program addresses the important goal of commissioning, acquiring, and exhibiting new public artworks through the community. Prominent artists and their works within municipal and private properties and accessible to the public 24/7.
Community Partnership Project
GoCity.ai, supporting the Dear Human project, is a partnership between the MUD Foundation Inc., Next Reality Digital, and the Innovation & Technology and Historical Resources & Cultural Arts divisions of Coral Gables. Using digital twins, augmented reality, art and spoken work, the project significantly builds on Coral Gables' cultural and technological advancements by increasing accessibility of our cultural heritage through enhancement of public spaces to better foster community engagement.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Connecting resources, fostering growth, and empowering tech-arts creativity.