Bfi (Bas Fisher Invitational)

the bas fisher invitational (bfi) is a not-for-profit artist-run alternative art space. it was founded in 2004 by internationally recognized miami artists hernan bas and naomi fisher after the closing of their favorite alternative art space, "the house." the two artists felt that there was a need for an alternative art venue that served as a platform for thinking and experimentation, sharing, and community building. the bfi is currently run by fisher, jim drain, and agatha wara. for the past 5 years, the bfi has been organizing exhibitions, lectures, performances, and events by a diverse range of local and national artists that are always free and open to the public. in 2008, the bfi was awarded a knight arts challenge grant, which has helped support operational expenses, exhibitions, and has provided stipends for artists.