Open Studio

What is LALA Open Studio?

Presented by Live Arts Miami in partnership with Juggerknot Theatre

LALA Open Studio is an artist-led, inclusive community fueled by a passion for multidisciplinary creativity, immersive arts, and devised theater. We gather to share processes, ideas, and resilience—nurturing a space where artists can explore, innovate, and thrive.

Open to all creators, with no dues or fees, LALA is built on accessibility and inclusivity. Free from commercial pressures, we foster authentic collaboration and artistic growth, providing a neutral ground where imagination flourishes.

Whether you paint, code, dance, write, act, or design, this is your sanctuary—a place to connect, create, and share your journey. Together, we build resilience, celebrate originality, and push creative boundaries.

Our mission is to cultivate an atmosphere where innovation thrives and every participant  feels empowered to explore their full potential with complete freedom. Our purpose is to nurture imagination and provide unwavering support to multidisciplinary artists seeking inspiration: intellectually and emotionally.

At LALA Open Studio, we don’t just make art—we create connections, hope, and change.

Welcome home.

For inquiries, contact liveartsmiami@mdc.edu or octaviocampos773@gmail.com

LALA is part of Live Arts Miami’s professional development umbrella LABS, which provides Miami artists with a nurturing and dynamic environment to grow, explore and create. Both emerging and established artists can discover opportunities to refine skills, develop creative practice, and push artistic boundaries, while fostering meaningful collaborations with kindred spirits. Through a series of master classes, monthly gatherings, creative intensives and thought-provoking seminars, LABS is a dynamic gateway for Miami artists to grow, explore and ultimately create.

LALA COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

1. ETHOS: We explore performance without constraints, guided by the thrill of discovery. We engage in self-proclaimed practices, fostering inner exploration, awe and collective wonder.
2. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: We actively seek to assemble diverse cohorts. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, medical conditions including HIV, or sensory, physical, or mental disability.
3. PROXIMITY & CONSENT: We foster a consent-based culture, prioritizing “yes” over waiting for “no” in shared space interactions. While striving for this, we acknowledge imperfection. Workshops entail physical and emotional risks. LALA prioritizes safety while recognizing inherent practice risks.
4. SELF CARE: We listen to our body during movement sessions, showing kindness and gentleness, and taking breaks as needed while respecting our limits. Set clear boundaries, decline activities that don’t align with our needs, and prioritize hygiene to embrace a holistic approach to self-care and growth.
5. BOUNDARIES:
   • The studio space will be open from 2pm to 5pm.
   • Be mindful of those sharing the space with you.
   • If you need your own sound, headphones are encouraged.