Joshua Carden has been named Chief Curator of The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines.

In his new position, Carden is responsible for engaging the community through arts and overseeing the gallery’s programming and exhibitions. This includes presenting workshops and lectures, marketing efforts and collaborating with different departments in the city.

Over the last eight years, Carden has established himself in the art world through his experience curating numerous exhibitions and executing large events with several diverse arts organizations, including governmental and non-profit organizations. In addition to curatorial skills, Carden has experience in art education, managing gallery marketing initiatives and fine art appraisals.

“Joshua’s extensive background, experience and passion for the arts are a perfect fit for The Frank,” said Holly Bonkowski, Division Director of Cultural Arts for the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. “He has great plans moving forward as we continue to inspire, engage and entertain the community with all The Frank has to offer.”

A Miami resident, Carden graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in art history and a master’s degree in arts administration from Savannah College of Art and Design.

For more information about The Frank, visit thefrankgallery.org or call 954-392-2120.

About The Frank

The Frank is a two story art gallery named after Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis for his decades-long commitment to the cultural arts. The Frank art gallery will showcase multi-disciplinary inclusive exhibitions to foster connections, initiate cultural change and promote innovation. The gallery’s exhibition and learning space will serve as a site of convergence for artists, performers, thought leaders and community members to create partnerships for social engagement, leveraging the power of the arts to create a sense.

The Frank is located at 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025. Stay connected and follow The Frank on Facebook and Instagram at The Frank Pembroke Pines. For more information, call 954.392.2120 or email: thefrank@ppines.com.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission charges are subject to change during special events. Times and dates for special events will be announced.

Funding for this organization is provided in part by Broward County Cultural Division, Culture Builds Florida, Hello Sunny-Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center and Visitors Bureau and National Endowment for the Arts.