The Emerson Dorsch Gallery, founded in 1991 as the Dorsch Gallery, is an art gallery in

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, United States founded by Brook Dorsch. Initially located in Dorsch's 2nd story apartment over Parkway Drugs on Coral Way, the gallery featured the work of local young Miami artists, many of whom were enrolled in the University of Miami's Visual Arts department. The gallery gained an underground following after positive reviews from Miami Herald critic Helen Kohen. In early 2000, the gallery relocated to

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, one of the first commercial galleries to open there, and was a driving force in setting up the

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in 2001. In 2013, the Dorsch Gallery was renamed to Emerson Dorsch, reflecting the addition of Tyler Emerson-Dorsch as a partner in the gallery, along with a renovation of the building. The gallery closed at the Wynwood location in June 2015 and subsequently relocated to

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. The gallery represents South Florida artists as well as emerging and mid-career visiting artists. Represented artists include Jenny Brillhart, Clifton Childree,

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, Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Elisabeth Condon, Yanira Collado, Karen Rifas, Onajide Shabaka, Magnus Sigurdarson, Robert Thiele, Mette Tommerup, Frances Trombly, and Paula Wilson. Emerson Dorsch has mounted solo exhibitions by notable artists such as:

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, Victoria Fu,

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, Brookhart Jonquil,

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and

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. The Gallery's program crosses over to other cultural events outside of the visual arts such as concerts and dance performances. They have featured varied artists such as

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, Cock ESP,

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and

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