ARTSOUTH was founded in June 2000. After extensive renovations, ArtSouth opened its doors to the public in April 2001, with a core group of under ten artists. Today that number has more than tripled, with the addition of a fully operational school, galleries and on-going events.  Since its inception, ArtSouth has evolved significantly as a landmark arts center in culturally underserved South Dade.

In addition to providing affordable art studio spaces to juried artists, the 3.5 acre ArtSouth facility features three galleries, an art school, a ceramic facility, a bronze foundry, a performing arts studio, and extensive exhibit space.  ArtSouth provides year–round programming that includes art exhibits and cultural performances that are free and open to the public. We also provide extensive arts education programming for adults and youth. 

ArtSouth works closely with governmental officials from The City of Homestead, The Homestead Chamber/Florida City of Commerce and various community leaders to enhance the appeal of the Downtown Historic District.  Each month residents and visitors look forward to the monthly open house, known as “Second Saturday.” “Second Saturday’s” have been ongoing since 2000.

ARTSOUTH is the creation of Ellie Schneiderman and I. Stanley Levine. Incorporated in June 2000, ArtSouth first opened its doors to the public in April 2001, with a core group of under ten artists. Today that number has more than tripled, with the addition of a fully operational school, galleries and on-going events.

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ARTSOUTH, in seven years of operation, has established several community partnerships that include: Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade College -Homestead Campus, and The Dranoff 2 Piamo Foundation. Miami-Dade County Public Schools is the 4th largest school system in the nation and they chose ArtSouth to house its nationally renowned arts-based Service Learning Program. The Dranoff Foundation makes use of ArtSouth's performing arts sanctuary to inaugurate their yearly 2-piano concerto.