About
Zoraida Haibi is a Miami-based mixed media artist and visual facilitator who creates custom artwork and live graphic recordings that transform ideas into compelling visual experiences. Her work draws on research-driven themes, particularly in botanical and gastronomy-inspired imagery, to develop layered pieces rich in symbolism, storytelling, and meaning.
With a BFA in Painting and an MA in Art Education, Haibi brings over 30 years of experience as an educator, department chair, and adjunct professor. This foundation informs her ability to listen deeply, synthesize complex concepts, and translate them into clear, engaging visuals tailored to each client’s vision.
Her artistic process blends traditional painting techniques—such as underpainting and block-in methods—with mixed media experimentation, resulting in artwork that is both technically refined and conceptually thoughtful. As a commissioned artist and live graphic recorder for conferences, workshops, and events, Haibi collaborates closely with clients to capture ideas in real time or develop bespoke pieces that resonate long after the experience.
Whether creating a custom painting or visually documenting conversations, her work is rooted in clarity, creativity, and connection.
Career History
Education and Experience
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
May 1- Awakening: In Blooming, The Starry Night Gallery, Daytona Beach, FL
May 30, 2026
April 4 - 2nd Annual Feline Visions: International Cat Salon, Gato Gordo Gallery, Miami, FL
May 30, 2026
April 2018- Superintendent’s Suite Exhibition, MDCPS Art Education Office School Board Building April 2019 Annex Miami, FL
Feb-Apr 2018 Selfies: All About Me, Miami Institute University of Art & Design, Miami, FL
May 2015 Curatorial Collaboration, G. Holmes Braddock Exhibition, with FIU, Museum Curatorial
Education Program, Miami, FL
September 2012 Group Exhibition, Ave74 Art Gallery, Miami, FL
November 2011 Executive Leadership Training and Mujer Awards Conference, NHLI, Los Angeles, CA 2nd Place National Winner
Sept-Oct 2010 Faculty Exhibition, Parallel Vision, Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, Miami, FL
Aug-Sept. 2006 Group Exhibition, Artists @ The Falls Studio Miami, Florida
September 2003 Group Exhibition, Latin American Art Museum Miami, Florida
December 2002 Group Exhibition, Latin American Art Museum Miami, Florida
May 2002 Faculty Exhibition, New World School of the Arts Miami, Florida
April 2001 Opus 1894, One Night Solo Painting Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 2000 Solo Exhibition, Cornerstone Alliance Benton Harbor, Michigan
March 2000 Spiral, One Night Solo Painting Lansing, Michigan
February 2000- Women in Art at New School Academy of Fine Art
April 2000 Grand Rapids, Michigan
January 2000- Love in the Kitchen, at New School Academy of Fine Art
February 2000 Grand Rapids, Michigan
November 1999- Friends and Faculty Show at New School Academy of Fine Art
January 2000 Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 1999 Roman Art and Design Gallery Grand Rapids, Michigan
January- MFA Exhibition at Jesse Besser Museum
February 1999 Alpena, Michigan
January 26 – MFA Exhibition at Jesse Besser Museum
Feb. 20, 1998 Alpena, Michigan
May 1997 Student Art Show at Florida International University Miami, Florida Pitman Photo Award
March 17 - Feminist Exhibition at Florida International University
April 4, 1997 For the Women’s Center Miami, Florida
December 1996 B.F.A Exhibition at Florida International University Miami, Florida
March 1995 Amateur Adult Exhibit at Dade County Youth Fair Miami, Florida
February 1994 Student Exhibition at Flagler College St. Augustine, Florida
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | FREELANCE WORK:
Live Graphic Recording, KnoPro by NAF (February 2026). Recorded live drawing for monthly KnoPro Challenge, sponsored by Lenovo.
Live Graphic Recording, KnoPro by NAF (November 2025). Recorded live drawing for monthly KnoPro Challenge, sponsored by Nareit.
Live Graphic Recording, NAFNext 2025 (July 2025). Analog drawings of event and break-out sessions for educational conference. Aurora, CO (pro-bono).
Live Graphic Recording, Instructional Empowerment, Building Expertise 2025 (June 2025). Analog drawings of event and break-out sessions for educational conference. Orlando, FL (pro-bono).
Facilitator, Art Across the Spectrum: Infusing Creativity into Every Classroom @ G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School (August 2024). Incorporated art-integrated instruction and strategies across academic and elective courses to improve student progress and comprehension.
Live Graphic Recording and Facilitator, Professional Learning and Career Development, 2024 Facilitator Symposium: Painting the Best School year (July 2024).
Live Graphic Recording of Dr. Deborah Estes, “Powerful Presentations” and facilitated a workshop in Sketchnote to Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers and St. Thomas University Adjunct Faculty.
Live Graphic Recording, Instructional Empowerment, Building Expertise 2024 (June 2024). Analog drawings of event and break-out sessions for educational conference. Orlando, FL (pro-bono).
Facilitator, G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School Project-Based Learning Across the Disciplines, (October 2023). Facilitated workshop to teachers in Sketchnote and how to incorporate it in the classroom.
Facilitator, Sketchnote PD, (November 2019), Professional Development, Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Facilitated a workshop to teachers at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Facilitator, Sketchnote for Students (December 2018), Club activity, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Facilitated after school workshop to students at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Facilitator, Sketchnote for Educators (November 2018), Professional Development, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Facilitated workshop to teachers at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School