Elkin Cañas

Elkin Cañas, a Colombian-born Miami-based artist raised in Venezuela, has been recognized and celebrated for his exceptional contributions to the arts. In 2020, he was honored as the Portrait Society of America P.S.O.A. Ambassador for Miami and Latin America, highlighting his expertise and influence in portraiture. In 2019, he received a prestigious Certificate of Recognition for "outstanding contribution to the arts in the United States of America" from Urbe University in Miami, Florida. His talent as an artist also led to him being invited as a Speaker at the Figurative Art Convention (FACE) in 2018, where he engaged in a conversation with Peter Trippi, the Editor of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine. His international acclaim includes being a Portrait and Still Life Category finalist in the 2011-12 ARC Salon competition and a Drawing Finalist in the 2010-11 ARC Salon competition. He also received an Honorable Mention at the Faber Castle Salon in Caracas, Venezuela, demonstrating his dedication and talent. Elkin Cañas holds an Arts degree in graphic design from the Caracas Institute of Design and is a former Arturo Michelena School of Art student. As the executive director of Miami International Fine Arts, Elkin Cañas continues to inspire the art community with his exceptional skills, impressive awards, and significant contributions to the world of art.