NSU Art Museum | Fort Lauderdale

Situated midway between Miami and Palm Beach, NSU Art Museum is located in the heart of vibrant downtown Fort Lauderdale and is a major attraction for residents and tourists. The Museum is a premier destination for its research-driven exhibitions and inspiring programs for all ages. It is widely known for its significant collection of contemporary art, Latin American art, works by American realist artist William Glackens and the European CoBrA group. In 2024 it became the permanent home of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Surrounded Islands documentation exhibition, the epic public art project the artist duo created for Miami’s Biscayne Bay in 1983.

Bonnie Clearwater joined NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale as Director and Chief Curator in September 2013. An influential leader who played a major role in Miami’s emergence and development as an international arts center, she is widely recognized for her curatorial vision, scholarship and record in administration, public education and community outreach. Ms. Clearwater spearheaded an exciting phase of transformation at NSU Art Museum that includes an overall rebranding and expansion of the museum’s reach locally, nationally and internationally. Her initiatives include the development of a world-class exhibition program, expansion of the museum’s education initiatives and public programming, and increased engagement with diverse audiences.