EXILE has a long history of offering free and inclusive events that celebrate print culture in our community.
Through our educational workshops, talks, exhibitions, and fairs, we aim to enhance the circulation and engagement of artists’ publications while celebrating Miami’s rich cultural diversity.
EXILE has an extensive history of offering free and inclusive events that celebrate print culture in our community.
We offer educational workshops, exhibitions, performances, readings, and presentations, as well as organizing the annual Miami Zine Fair.
Upcoming
05/10
2025
1 pm-4 pm
Wolfsonian Museum
PRINTFEST `25
Celebrate the magic of printmaking and book arts at this all-ages event! The afternoon will feature a curated pop-up print fair by EXILE Projects, a library open house, food trucks, and a hands-on accordion book collage workshop with artist Nicole Combeau. Create your own masterpiece, and don't forget to snag a complimentary teen-made zine from this year's Zines for Progress students.
Co-presented with the City of Miami Beach STEAM+ program. The Batchelor Foundation, the Tamara L. Harris Foundation, the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family Fund, the Seligman Family Foundation, and the City of Miami Beach support this Discovering Design program.
Participating artists: Black Miami-Dade, CHAMY.XYZ, CURRRENT, EXILE Projects, Extra Virgin Press, Joanna's_Zine_garden, KidsSayYeah, Nitastrokes, O, Miami, Philip Lique, Radiator Comics, Raimundo Travieso, Russell Beans, Studio HAZ (DE89 & Baghead), Sydney Kaye's Art, Upper Hand Art, Vegastar Press, Yeisy R. Art, Zines for Progress (The Wolfsonian)
05/11
2025
3 pm-4 pm
Books & Books in Coral Gables
ESPRESSO EDITIONS #9
Join us Sunday, May 11, from 3–4 PM at Books & Books for Espresso Editions with Neil Brideau, founder of Radiator Comics.
Based in Miami, Radiator Comics distributes and publishes small press and self-published comics from over 275 artists worldwide. Neil will share his experience building platforms for independent cartoonists and the role of comics in community storytelling.
Moderated by Amanda Keeley, Espresso Editions is a conversation series on publishing, creativity, and advocacy—generously supported by the City of Coral Gables.
About:
Neil Brideau (He/Him) runs Radiator Comics, a distributor and publisher of small press and self-published comics, representing over 275 alternative cartoonists and presses from around the world. Neil was a founding co-organizer of the Chicago Zine Fest and the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo, and worked at the legendary Quimby's Bookstore for six years. He has served as a juror for the 2017 Ignatz Awards, and the 2023 Kinnard Awards. Neil lives in Miami, FL, and self-publishes his own all-ages comics in his spare time!
05/15-18
2025
ArtCenter College of Design
Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair
EXILE Projects is excited to participate in Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair, taking place May 15–18, 2025, at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA. We'll be showcasing a curated selection of artists' books and zines that highlight Miami's vibrant independent publishing scene.
Join us to explore fresh voices and experimental formats that reflect the diverse cultural landscape of South Florida.
For more information about the fair, including details on exhibitors, programs, and visitor information, please visit the official LA Art Book Fair website: https://printedmatterartbookfairs.org.
