The Kendall Art Center (KAC), founded by Cuban entrepreneur and collector Leonardo Rodríguez, opened its doors to the public on the evening of July 15, 2016, with an exhibition of works from his personal collection. From its inception, the center has strived to provide its community with top-tier artistic experiences. To this end, it developed a carefully curated program of events and exhibitions aimed at enhancing the aesthetic awareness of its residents and promoting the cultivation and development of the visual arts, particularly in South Florida.
Over its six years, KAC showcased the work of dozens of established and mid-career artists, with a particular focus on emerging local artists or those newly arrived in the United States who lacked exhibition spaces to launch or advance their careers. The KAC always kept its doors open for them.
