Miami and Miami Beach Art Fairs
December 2009
Directory of contemporary art fairs to be held in Miami and Miami Beach in December 2009. Each listing includes brief description, location, hours and admission price. We've also provide you with a direct link to each art fairs main web site where you'll find additional information including
lists of the participating galleries, special art fair events, maps and other information.
If you're short on time and looking for trip planning information, we recommend that you visit the Art Basel Miami Beach website
first. It's the largest art fair in Miami and the main reason so many other art fairs are in Florida at the same time. Also, many of the Art Fairs offer a shuttle service between fair venues.
We've created this page to help you plan your trip to Miami, and we highly suggest that you plan and organize your Miami art trip. There's a lot going on besides the art fairs, all of the local
art museums have special events and openings, plus you'll find evening and outside art events going on throughout Miami. We'll be adding information as it becomes available. If you have time, plan
on spending at least four days in Miami, looking at art and enjoying the Florida sunshine.
Art Basel Miami Beach
Aqua Art Miami |
Art Asia |
ARTery Miami |
Art Miami |
Design Miami
Fountain Miami |
Green Art Fair |
Ink Miami |
NADA Art Fair |
Photo Miami
Pool Art Fair |
Pulse Miami |
Red Dot Miami |
Scope Miami |
Sculpt Miami
Verge |
Zones Art Fair
Miami Gallery Guide
Art Basel Miami Beach
December 3 - 6, 2009
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach
Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. As the sister event of Switzerland's Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 40 years,
Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design. Exhibition sites are located in the
city's beautiful Art Deco District, within walking distance of the beach and many hotels.
An exclusive selection of more than 250 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa will exhibit 20th and 21st century artworks by over 2,000 artists. The exhibiting galleries are among the world's
most respected art dealers, offering exceptional pieces by both renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers. Special exhibition sections feature young galleries, performance art, public art projects and video art. The show will be a
vital source for art lovers, allowing them to both discover new developments in contemporary art and experience rare museum-calibre artworks.
Admission Price: $35 (one day), $75 (full run), $20 (evening ticket after 4pm)
Reduced One Day Ticket (Students with ID, Senior Citizens aged 62 and above, Groups of 10 or more) $20
Hours: Noon - 8pm daily, Sunday Noon - 6pm
http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com
Aqua Art Miami - Wynwood
December 3 - 6, 2009
Wynwood Art District, 42 NE 25th Street, Miami
Aqua Art Miami is a contemporary art fair that takes place in Miami concurrent with Art Basel Miami Beach. The fair is located in a warehouse in the heart of Miami's gallery district, just a few blocks from the Rubell Collection and near
other important venues such as the Margulies Collection, the MOCA Goldman Warehouse and many of the largest satellite fairs. With a clever floor plan and permanent 10 to 12 foot museum quality walls, Aqua Wynwood is widely regarded as
the most beautiful and most art-friendly exhibition space in Miami during Art Basel week.
This year Aqua Wynwood will again feature approximately 55 exhibitors in an intimate booth-style setting. Aqua leases the warehouse year-round, allowing exhibitors and their artists plenty of time to create special installations and
other projects which are difficult in temporary spaces. Aqua Wynwood also features a breezy open air lounge with food and entertainment.
Based in Seattle, Aqua's organizers have made it their mission to promote innovative programming from the west coast as well as the greater USA and abroad, with a particular interest in young dealers and galleries with strong emerging
artist programs. A number of new dealers have made their debut at Aqua, as well as other exhibitors and artists who have never shown at an art fair before.
Admission Price: $15, ticket good for the week at both Aqua locations
Hours: Thursday, December 3rd, 1 - 7pm
Friday, Dec 4th, 11am - 7pm
Saturday, Dec 5th, 11am - 7pm (possible extended hours for Gallery Walk)
Sunday, Dec 6th, 11am - 4pm
Preview Brunch (VIP & Press Preview): Thursday morning, Dec 3rd, 10am - 1pm
General Art Vanguard Official Party: Thursday evening, Dec 3rd, 8pm - 11pm+
Tickets are required for admission
http://www.aquaartmiami.com
ART ASIA
December 3 - 6, 2009
Wynwood Art District, Soho Studios Miami @ Wynwood Convention Center,
2136 NW 1st Avenue, Miami
In its second year, ART ASIA Miami (December 2-6, 2009) is taking place at the renowned SOHO STUDIOS in the gallery district of Wynwood. With a new curatorial and educational focus that culminates in the landmark exhibition titled Truly
Truthful, ART ASIA features participating galleries and artists from over 15 countries such as Korea, China, Japan, India, Cambodia, Thailand, Lebanon, Pakistan, Taiwan, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Switzerland, France, and the US. ART
ASIA and the exhibition Truly Truthful are open to the public from Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 5 with a sneak preview for VIPs and Press on Wednesday, December 2.
Admission Price: $20, Students $10
Hours: Thursday | Dec 3rd, 11 - 7pm
Friday | Dec 4th, 11 - 7pm
Saturday | Dec 5th, 11 - 7pm
Sunday | Dec 6th, 11 - 6pm
Vernissage: Wednesday | Dec 2nd, 11 - 6pm,
Free for VIP and Press
Please join us on Dec 4th, Friday from 4pm - 6pm for a special cocktail reception for Truly Truthful our featured exhibition. This event is sponsored by SAAGA Vodka.
http://www.artasiafair.com/
ARTery The ARTbeat of Miami
December 2 - 6, 2009
Wynwood Arts District, 71 NW 36th Street, Miami
ARTery Miami is an Art Fair endeavoring to “wake up the arts,” to eradicate safe mediocrity. The lull is over, dare to make your most provocative statement, show your most compelling art, scream. We aspire to inspire a display of human
emotion where artists speak boldly, unafraid to offend, defend, raise their voices, be obnoxious, hilarious and most of all alive!
ARTery is committed to creativity and innovations that further the influence of contemporary art in all aspects of life. ARTery is the future, giving the collector a rare glimpse before its time by giving a home to artists who are ahead
of their time.
We embrace the technological to the native, the provocative to the sublime, the contemporary to the classical. We promote bold installations and performances. Moreover, ARTery’s Winter Stone Garden introduces a space for outdoor
installations and sculpture.
ARTery is a cultural and visual arts partnership comprised of Soho Studios Miami, a consortium of Florida collectors, international art dealers, publishers, galleries and artists. We aim to extend our reach beyond Miami’s December Art
Mecca to contribute to a thriving, accessible art community linked to its international counterparts.
Admission Price: $10, Students $5
Free admission with ARTery VIP pass, Art Basel VIP pass and SCULPT MIAMI pass
Hours: Wednesday Dec 2nd - Saturday Dec 5th 11 - 7pm
Sunday Dec 6th, 11 - 5pm
VIP and Press Preview: Tuesday, Dec 1st, 7 - 10:30pm
http://www.artasiafair.com/
Art Miami
December 2 - 6 2009
Miami Midtown Arts District, located just north of downtown Miami along Biscayne Boulevard.
Midtown Blvd (NE 1st Avenue) between NE 32nd & NE 31st Street.
Art Miami 2009, the City's original and longest-running contemporary art fair, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year December 2-6th. As the anchor of the Midtown Arts District and Miami Art Week,
Art Miami's longevity and success position it as one of the year's most prestigious art world happenings. The Fair will showcase a wide variety of art from 80 national and international contemporary art galleries and prominent
institutions.
The 80,000+ square foot state-of-the-art pavilion will feature a European style cafe offering delicious cuisine by Spuntino Catering as well the VIP Lounge - a second story loft offering an exclusive ambiance as well as a panoramic view
of the Fair. Ample parking will be provided through the use of a new four-story parking garage with 2,000 spots, located directly across the street from the Art Miami Pavilion. Convenient Valet parking is also available.
Admission Price: $15 one day, $20 multi-day pass, $10 students 12-18 years and seniors
Hours: 11 - 7pm daily, Sunday 11 - 5pm
First View & Lotus House Benefit ($25 Donation at the door) Tuesday, Dec 1st, 5:30 - 7pm
VIP Preview (access for Art Miami VIP cardholders & Press) Tuesday, Dec 1st, 7 - 10:30pm
http://www.art-miami.com
Design Miami
December 2 - 5, 2009
NE 39th Street and 1st Court, Miami
Design Miami/ is the global forum that brings together the most influential dealers, collectors, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Inspired by the galvanizing effect of
Art Basel Miami Beach, the founders of Design Miami/ set out to create a design fair unlike any other that came before. They envisioned a new commercial and cultural forum that would capture the thriving general interest in design and
elevate appreciation for limited-edition, experimental and historically significant design work, presented within an energetic, visually striking environment. No other design fair had ever attempted such a feat. From its inception,
Design Miami/ was intended to be more than just a marketplace for high-end design.
Admission: Not Available at this time
Public Hours:
Dec 2nd - 5th,
11 - 7pm
VIP Opening - By invitation only,
Tuesday Dec 1st
Collectors Preview, 3 - 6pm
Vernissage, 6 - 10pm
Nocturne - By invitation only,
Thursday / December 3rd 7 - 9pm
http://www.designmiami.com
Fountain Miami 2009
December 3 - 7, 2009
2505 North Miami Avenue, Miami
Fountain Miami will open to VIP’s and Press on Thursday December 3 and then to the public on Friday December 4th at 11am running until Sunday December 6 at 7pm. There will be a reception for the public on Friday December 4 from 7pm until
midnight and a WhiteHot Magazine Launch/ Filter Magazine Curated Music Program on Saturday December 5 from 7pm until midnight. The address is 2505 North Miami Ave (at 25th Street) Miami FL 33137.
Fountain was founded in 2006 as an attempt to leverage support for smaller independent galleries to gain access to larger collectors and critics. Since its inception Fountain has held 3 exhibitions in New York, One in Chicago and is
preparing for its Fourth exhibition in Miami
Admission Price: Not Available at this time
Hours: 11 - 7pm daily
http://fountainexhibit.com/
Green Art Fair
December 3 - 7, 2009
MiMO District, 7620 NE 4th Court, Miami
2009 Green Art Fair will be part of the "Local Intervention" at Coverings Creative Complex located at the MiMO District.
Admission Price: Not Available at this time
Hours: Not Available
Opening Party: Monday, November 30th, 8pm - 11pm
http://www.greenartfair.com/
PooL Art Fair
December 4 - 6, 2009
Cavalier Hotel, 1320 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
The PooL Art Fair is different from all other art fairs in the US. Although there is a tradition in France of independent art fairs, starting from the famous Courbet’s Salon des Independents, PooL is the premiere fair in the US dedicated
to artists that do not have representation in galleries.
Admission: $10 suggested donation
Hours: 3 - 10pm
http://www.poolartfair.com/pool_miami_09/about.html
INK Miami 2009
December 2 - 6, 2009
Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
INK was founded to provide a much-needed venue to showcase contemporary works on paper during Art Basel Miami week. INK will feature 10 notable publishers and dealers who will exhibit new publications, projects and acquisitions by
leading contemporary artists.
If you're looking to purchase prints or works on paper, you should plan on attending this small art fair. It is located just a few blocks from the convention center and Art Basel Miami.
Admission: Free
Hours: Dec 2nd, 12 - 7pm
Dec 3rd - 5th, 10 - 7pm, and Dec 6th, 10 - 3pm
Opening Brunch Celebration: December 2nd, 10 - Noon
http://www.inkartfair.com
NADA ART FAIR - MIAMI BEACH 2009
December 3 - 6, 2009
The Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
the 7th edition of the NADA Art Fair will take place in Miami Beach. The NADA Art Fair will move to a new location in the stately ballrooms and beachside environs of the historic Deauville Beach Resort on Collins Avenue in North Miami
Beach. The change marks an exciting transformation of the fair and a new experience for both exhibitors and visitors alike. NADA’s non-profit model has always been a flexible and adaptable one, which is now responding to the needs of its
exhibitors and the art world at large by creatively reinventing all aspects of the experience and presentation of new art in an art fair environment.
The NADA Art Fair will be presented in the Napoleon and Richelieu Ballrooms of the Deauville, a full-service beachside resort, conveniently located on Collins Avenue and the beach just north of the Art Deco District and the Miami Beach
Convention Center.
The first time be divided into two sections, with one dedicated exclusively to solo presentations. The total number of booths will also be reduced, reinforcing the high quality presentation that the fair is known for. The NADA Art Fair
will remain the leading fair venue to discover work of emerging contemporary artists.
Admission: Free
Thursday, Dec 3rd; 2 to 8pm
Friday, Dec 4th; 10 to 8pm
Saturday, Dec 5th; 10 to 8pm
Sunday, Dec 6th; 10 to 4pm
http://www.newartdealers.org
Photo Miami
December 1 - 6, 2009
Wynwood Art District, 3401 North Miami Avenue and NW 34th Street, Miami
Now in its fourth year, Photo Miami, the acclaimed contemporary international fair of photo-based art, video, and new media, returns in a new, 30,000 square foot venue at NW 34th Street and North Miami Avenue in Miami's Wynwood Arts
District. Coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach, the fair opens on December 1st with a Gala VIP Invitational Reception.
The fair's new location is strategically positioned in Miami's midtown arts corridor. photo MIAMI is on the main thoroughfare for all of the major satellite fairs in Miami, as well as the Rubell Family Collection and the new warehouse
for the Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz Collection, which will open that week.
Admission: $20, Students and Seniors $15
Hours: Dec 2nd, 11 - 3pm
Dec 3rd - 5th, 11 - 7pm, and Dec 6th, 11 - 6pm
Opening Reception: December 1st, 6 - 10pm (Invitation Only)
http://www.photomiami-2009.com/
PooL Art Fair
December 4 - 6, 2009
The Cavalier Hotel, 1320 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
The PooL Art Fair is different from all other art fairs in the US. Although there is a tradition in France of independent art fairs, starting from the famous Courbet’s Salon des Independents, PooL is the premiere fair in the US dedicated
to artists that do not have representation in galleries. PooL Art Fair is organized by Frère Independent.
Admission: $10, suggested donation
Hours: Dec 4th - 6th, 3 - 10pm
Vernissage Friday December 6th from 6 to 10pm, $20 suggested donation.
http://www.photomiami-2009.com/
Pulse Miami
December 3 - 6, 2009
The Ice Palace, 1400 North Miami Avenue, Miami
PULSE Contemporary Art Fair will move to Miami's Ice Palace this December with an enhanced and expanded presentation of international galleries and programming. PULSE enters its fifth season with a continued commitment to presenting
high-caliber contemporary art from an internationally-diverse roster of exhibitors. The new venue provides PULSE with an expanded platform for their special programming series, including the launch of an ambitious performance program
featuring daily outdoor concerts.
This year's Fair will feature an array of expanded special programs, enhanced by the Miami debut of PULSE Performance. The series will feature daily performances and concerts by young emerging artists such as Maria Jose Arjona, who
recently collaborated with Marina Abramovic, and whose daily performances will be among the highlights of the new programming. Notable musical talents, including The Vivian Girls, The Blow, and Exene Cervenka, will constitute some of
PULSE Performance’s other highlights. Complimentary Shuttle Service.
Admission: $15, Students and Seniors $10
Hours: Dec 3rd, 1 - 8pm
Dec 4th - 6th, 10 - 7pm
http://www.pulse-art.com
Red Dot Fair
December 2 - 6, 2009
Wynwood Art District, 3011 NE 1st Avenue (at NW 31st Street), Miami
Red Dot Fair is please to return to Midtown Miami complex in the Wynwood Art District. After its highly successful debut in 2008 as a booth based event in a 30,000 square foot pavilion, Red Dot will move to a centrally located lot among
other high profile fairs.
Under the direction of Red Dot owner George Billis, Red Dot Miami will expand its venue to accommodate approximately 50 international modern and contemporary art galleries specializing in emerging, mid-career and established artists.
Admission: $10 or $20 for the week including the Opening Reception
Hours: Dec 3rd - 6th, 11 - 8pm
Dec 7th, 11 - 7pm
Opening Preview Reception: December 2nd, 6 - 10pm, benefiting GreenMiami.
http://www.reddotfair.com
Sculpt Miami
December 2 - 6, 2009
Wynwood Art District, 46 NW 36th Street, Miami
The Sculpt Miami Exhibition Event is held annually during the celebrated "Art Basel Miami" Art Fair Season in Miami, Florida when other prestigious Art Fairs like Art Basel, Art Miami, Pulse, Scope, Red Dot, Photo Miami among others to
collaborate and create a magnificent social and cultural momentum.
Located in the heart of famous Wynwood Art District the Sculpt Miami Exhibition Event combines an international selection of over 30 Internationally known sculptors with other exciting cultural events. The fair is located at 46 North
West 36th Street in the Wynwood Art District in Midtown Miami which is 5 minutes walking distance from the Midtown Miami Mall.
The Exhibition is an important resource for all art patrons, collectors, dealers and curators that are looking for museum quality sculptures and to discover and experience new trends in contemporary art.
Admission: Not Available at this time
Hours: Dec 2nd - 6th, 11 - 5pm
Opening Reception: Tuesday, Dec 1st, from 4 - 10pm
http://www.sculptmiami.com
Scope Miami
December 2 - 6, 2009
Soho Studios, 2136 NW 1st Avenue, (Entrance at NW 21st Street), Miami
In their efforts to continue to strengthen the SCOPE brand, President Alexis Hubshman and Vice President Jeffrey Lawson have enlisted a curatorial committee to present museum quality offerings that reflect the most current themes
in the contemporary art world. SCOPE is affording this younger generation of institutional curators the opportunity to present creative programming without the limitations that they may experience in their home institutions.
Admission: $20 and Students $10
Hours: Dec 3rd - 5th, 11 - 7pm
Dec 6th, 11 - 6pm
http://www.scope-art.com
Verge
December 3 - 6, 2009
The Catalina Hotel, 1732 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Verge is an international platform for the most exciting and interesting in new and emerging art. Verge exists to establish boundaries of the extraordinary as a counter to the natural compulsion towards stagnation in the way art is
evaluated and delivered to the public. Staying true to this necessary state for the advancement of art requires a sustained focus on the best new ideas and practices of those marginal or newly emerging to international art audiences. The
satisfaction of this fixed requirement for a healthy and competitive artistic culture is at the core of Verge as an international exposition of the highest quality artistic production and the galleries, museums and audiences who sustain
it.
Admission: Not Available
Hours: Friday & Saturday, Dec 4th and 5th, Noon to 8pm
Sunday, Dec 6th, Noon to 6pm
Professional Preview: Thursday, Dec 3rd, Noon to 6pm
Opening Night Preview Party: Thursday, Dec 3rd, 6 to 10pm
http://www.vergeartfair.com/miami.html
ZONES ART FAIR MIAMI
December 3 - 7, 2009
47 NE 25th Street, Miami
ZONES is curated by Miami-based artist Charo Oquet director of Edge Zones Miami a niche fair/event, including a food-tasting session, talks, cocktails, exhibition, video screenings, music, performance and publications. A strong local
flavor runs through this fair.
The focus is on up-and-coming artists and making their works more accessible to the public. This year's edition also offers daily speed date sections with curators and artists presenting an inquiry into the potential capacities of
artists under the title Fast Forward. The fair also features emerging Caribbean art, offering visitors a detour from the labyrinthine art-fair set-up. Expect anything from sculpture and painting to video and performance art from hot
artists. The Fair's new location at 47 NE 25th Street, across from Aqua Wynwood. Attendees can talk concepts, meet, eat and hang out in our location.
Admission: Free
Preview: Tuesday, December 2nd, 12 - 4pm
Hours: Not Available at this time
http://www.zonesartfair.com/
Parties and Special Events
- Art Basel VIP Opening Reception,
Nov 28th, 7 - 11pm
Where: Bakehouse Art Complex
Don't miss the best Art Basel Kick Off Party in Town!
Visit 70 Open artist studios, 2 Exhibition Openings and enjoy live Music, Open Bar,
Free Parking, Free Admission
- Opening breakfast: Thursday, Dec 3rd, 2009, 9am - 12pm
Where:
Rubell Family Collection
- Hotel Urbano Launching Celebration/ Art Basel After Party
Saturday, Dec 5th, 2009 (Info from Art Fusion Art Gallery)
- Wynnwood Gallery Walk: not exacting sure when but this is usually a fun night.
A great opportunity to meet the artists.
- Miami Gallery Guide
We'll be adding additional information as it becomes available.
If you know of any special events or openings during the week, please email us with details.
art-support@att.net
See you in Miami.
