MIAMI ART WEEK
SPECIAL EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS 2026

Miami Art Week takes place December 1 - 6, 2026, bringing together art fairs, museum exhibitions, gallery openings, special events, and more. This guide focuses on events hosted by Miami's museums, nonprofit art organizations, galleries, and other venues beyond the major art fairs. With so much happening throughout the week, a little planning will help you make the most of your visit.

Art-Collecting.com has been attending Miami Art Week for many years, and we know how easy it is to miss something. We've put together this guide to share our enthusiasm for the arts and help you discover exhibitions, artist talks, special presentations, and other events worth exploring. We'll continue adding information as the week approaches. Have an upcoming art event you'd like to promote? For a small listing fee, you can have your event featured in this guide. List your upcoming art event with us.

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MIAMI ART EVENTS

Miami has become one of the country's leading destinations for contemporary art, with outstanding museums, private collections, galleries, and nonprofit art organizations spread throughout the city. During Miami Art Week, many of these organizations present special exhibitions, artist receptions, lectures, tours, and other events. It's a great opportunity to visit places you might otherwise miss.

Take some time to visit Miami's different neighborhoods, including Wynwood, Allapattah, Downtown Miami, and the Miami Design District. Each has its own character, with art, architecture, restaurants, and interesting places to discover along the way. Below you'll find recommended exhibitions and events to help plan your visit. Be sure to check the organizations' websites for additional Miami Art Week information.

PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 • 800-970-2787

Pérez Art Museum Miami was designed by prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron. The building offers 200,000 square feet of programmable space for the display of artworks, educational activities, relaxation, and dining.

• Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols — Through June 6, 2027
• John Baldessari: The End of the Line — Through May 9, 2027
• Picasso-Klee-Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen — October 29 to February 28, 2027
• Zoë Buckman: Show Me Your Bruises, Then — November 5 to May 23, 2027

Extended hours during Miami Art Week, 9am to 5pm daily. Housed in a 50,000 square foot warehouse in the Wynwood Arts District. The Warehouse presents seasonal exhibitions from the collection of renowned collector Martin Z. Margulies as well as educational programs, special exhibitions and an international loan program. Ongoing exhibits include: Anselm Kiefer, Richard Serra, Willem de Kooning, George Segal, Isamu Noguchi, Michael Heizer and Nancy Rubins, plus many others. An amazing collection, don't miss it. Visit their website for more information.

• Realism: Paintings and Sculptures
• Project Room: Jordi Alcaraz and Mimmo Paladino
• Kinetic Sculpture: Yuko Mohri
• Light Installations

All exhibitions on display November 5 to April 3, 2027

The Rubell Museum will present several new exhibitions during Miami Art Week 2026, including work by 2025 artist-in-residence Joanna van Son, supported by the Knight Foundation. Visitors can also explore recent acquisitions and a new presentation of collection highlights featuring works from the Rubell family's extensive contemporary art collection.

Special Miami Art Week hours are 10am - 5:30pm daily, with extended hours until 7:30pm on Friday.

The Rubell Museum opened its 100,000-square-foot campus in Miami's Allapattah neighborhood in December 2019. Don and Mera Rubell began collecting art more than 50 years ago, purchasing their first work on a modest weekly payment plan. What started as a personal passion has grown into one of the country's notable private collections of contemporary art, with thousands of works by artists from around the world. Today, the family continues collecting and sharing their discoveries with the public.

• Louise Nevelson: Dawn to Dusk, August 20 - January 17, 2027
• What Takes Root, November 14 - April 11, 2027
• Ofelia Rodríguez: Psychic Jungle, November 14 - July 25, 2027

Join them in celebrating Miami Art Week with their Annual Breakfast in the Park. Each year since 2004, as an official event during Art Basel Miami Beach, the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum has welcomed visitors to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, a lecture by a noted artist, and guided tours of the Sculpture Park. Sunday, December 6, 10am - 1pm

Join Bakehouse for Baker's Brunch, their annual Miami Art Week gathering. Enjoy breakfast treats and light refreshments as you walk through artist studios and explore the exhibition offerings throughout our campus. It's an artist-inspired brunch, where each studio artist contributes something tasty — you might even find a Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Most of the studios will be open, and there are also two exhibition spaces featured. This is one of the easiest Miami Art Week events to attend because it's free, has easy parking, and it's not too crowded. It's a great opportunity to meet and purchase art directly from talented artists.

• Baker's Brunch: Open Studios and Cafecito, Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9 a.m. – Noon

Dimensions Variable (DV) is a nonprofit led by artists committed to the education, presentation, and support of contemporary art in Miami. Through a supportive community, DV provides studios, curates exhibitions, produces external projects, manages art acquisitions, publishes content, hosts discussions, develops education, organizes events that engage the community, and supports challenging and experimental art practices. They are located in the Little River district of Miami, several very fine galleries are also in the area.

• Miami Art Week Brunch, December 4, 2026, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Field of Convergence — Karla Kantorovich, September 26 - November 4, 2026

Museum of Miami, formerly the HistoryMiami Museum, is located downtown Miami. It has been a Smithsonian Affiliate for more than 80 years. It shares and safeguards Miami stories to foster learning, inspire a sense of place, and cultivate an engaged community. Through exhibitions, artistic endeavors, city tours, education, research, collections and publications, Museum of Miami connects people by telling the stories of Miami's communities, individuals, places and events.

• Caught in the Eye: Remembering the 1926 Hurricane, September 18 - April 11, 2027
• Several Core Exhibitions, Ongoing

Permanent exhibition space at the Freedom Tower. Open Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In addition, MOAD continues its mission by presenting offsite programming across the city on Miami Dade College's various campuses.

• Beyond Time: Antonia Eiriz, Juan Sánchez and Pedro Vizcaíno, November 1 - March 14, 2027

Conceived by the renowned community revitalizor and placemaker Tony Goldman in 2009. He was looking for something big to transform the warehouse district of Wynwood, and he arrived at a simple idea: "Wynwood's large stock of warehouse buildings, all with no windows, would be my giant canvases to bring to them the greatest street art ever seen in one place." Starting with the 25th-26th Street complex of six separate buildings, his goal was to create a center where people could gravitate to and explore, and to develop the area's pedestrian potential. Besides Wynwood Wall, the district is a great Miami destination day or night.

• Ongoing Exhibitions
• Graffiti Class for Beginners, every Saturday, 5 p.m.
• Kids Graffiti Drawing Class, every Sunday, 10 a.m.

Edge Zones has a 24 year history of supporting artistic practices in the public domain. EZ produces events located specifically and contextually in Miami and the Caribbean. Edge Zones is an artist and volunteer - run contemporary arts non-profit dedicated to the research, conceptualization and execution of events that strengthen the contemporary art environment in Miami. EZ seeks to make contemporary art accessible, to engage audiences and to create a focal point for international research and awareness. The art center is uniquely positioned in the Allapattah Arts District. The exhibition space is divided into 3 individual galleries. Our smaller gallery serves as labs especially useful for younger artists and students who want to create smaller, experimental projects. Visit their website for additional information.

SuperBlue Miami is a transcendent digital environment by teamLab and much more, including the work of James Turrell. It's an immersive art experience. Superblue Miami is located across from the Rubell Museum in Allapattah, and is accessible via Brightline's Miami Central Station, with direct Brightline+ service to the venue. Visit their website for more information and to buy tickets.

MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

During Miami Art Week, make an effort to visit the MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT for amazing public art and architecture. For more than twenty years, Craig Robins has been nurturing the development of this unique neighborhood. Today, the principal owner of the neighborhood is Miami Design District Associates, a partnership between Robins' company Dacra and L Catterton Real Estate, a global real estate development and investment fund, specializing in creating luxury shopping destinations.

Buckminster Fuller's Fly's Eye dome is the centerpiece of Palm Court which also houses one of the largest concentrations of watch and fine-jewelry retailers in the world including IWC Schaffhausen, Van Cleef & Arpels and Vacheron Constantin. Paradise Plaza features the restaurants ZZ's Club plus L'Atelier and Le Jardiner by Joel Robuchon. Over 200 stores and showrooms, 30 restaurants and bars call the Design District home, including: the following luxury brands: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bulgari, Cartier, Celine, Christian Louboutin, Chrome Hearts, Dolce & Gabbana Fendi, Givenchy, Gucci, Hermès, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Off-White, Prada, Rolex, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., Tom Ford, Valentino and Versace.

• Multiple exhibitions at ICA Miami, 61 NE 41st Street
• Jeffrey Deitch may once again organize a special exhibition.

This is a free museum, but you need to reserve a visit time online.
Miami Art Week Hours: Special hours 11am - 6pm.

• Harmony Korine: Perfect Nonsense - through October 18th
• Manuel Chavajay: Xojowi ja qa tee ruachulew” - through November 22nd
• Manoucher Yektai: The Stranger and the Tree - through November 22nd

New exhibition and events will occur during Miami Art Week.

The Craig Robins Collection, is exhibited within the Miami Design District headquarter offices of DACRA, and is a private collection of contemporary art and design featuring over 1300 pieces. Usually the collection is open to Art Basel and Design Miami VIP Cardholders however not sure about this year and will post information as it becomes available.

Founded by artists for artists in 1998, Locust Projects is Miami's longest running nonprofit alternative art space. They produce, present, and nurture ambitious and experimental new art and the exchange of ideas through commissioned exhibitions and projects, artist residencies, summer art intensives for teens, and public programs on contemporary art and curatorial practice. As a leading incubator of new art and ideas, Locust Projects emphasizes boundary-pushing creative endeavors, risk-taking and experimentation by local, national and international artists.

Founded in 2004 to commemorate Haiti's Bicentennial, the Haitian Heritage Museum (HHM) is a 501c3 organization that is committed to highlighting and preserving Haiti's rich culture and heritage globally. Our goal is to provide a cultural Mecca for Little Haiti where individuals outside of our community and within our community boundaries can come to enjoy beautiful Haitian art, historic artifacts, ethnic sounds of Haitian music, view Haitian films and enjoy a collection of Haitian literary works. Hours 10am - 6pm, Tuesday - Friday.

MIAMI BEACH ART EVENTS

Miami Beach is known for its beautiful beaches, Art Deco architecture, oceanfront hotels, and lively atmosphere. During Miami Art Week, the city becomes a major destination for contemporary art, with exhibitions, installations, and special events taking place throughout the area. Be sure to spend some time enjoying the beach and walking around South Beach, especially the Art Deco District.

While you're here, make a point of visiting the Faena Hotel, about 1.5 miles up the beach from Art Basel Miami Beach. It's worth the short rideshare or bus trip, especially during Miami Art Week. Other South Beach hotels are also worth visiting, as several feature artwork and special exhibitions during the week. Take some time to wander through the larger beachfront hotels. Their architecture, interiors, artwork, and attention to design are part of what makes Miami Beach such a special place to visit.

It is Miami Beach's contemporary art museum. Focusing on exhibitions of international contemporary art, The Bass presents mid-career and established artists reflecting the spirit and international character of Miami Beach. The Bass seeks to expand the interpretation of contemporary art by incorporating disciplines of contemporary culture, such as design, fashion and architecture, into the exhibition program. The exhibition program encompasses a wide range of media and artistic points of view that bring new thought to the diverse cultural context of Miami Beach.

• Pedro y Juana: Aquí , October 28 to May 2027
• Yuko Mohri: Unviolated Imperfection , through May 30, 2027
• Amalia Pica: Lecturas Posibles , through February 12, 2027
• Sarah Zapata: Against A State of Malevolence , through February 28, 2027

FULL LIST OF EXHIBITIONS FEATURED ON THEIR WEBSITE.

Faena Art, a nonprofit organization associated with the Faena Hotel, commissions and presents contemporary art installations, exhibitions, and special projects. For Miami Art Week 2025, Faena Art presented Spaces of Influence: Shaping Community in the Modern World, featuring three installations exploring community, individuality, technology, and power. Highlights included Sebastian Errazuriz's AI-inspired maze, Kelly Breez's Dirt's Dive, and Battle of the Corporate Nations. Visitors could discover these and other artworks throughout the Faena District, including the hotel and surrounding beachfront.

FULL LIST OF EXHIBITIONS FEATURED ON THEIR WEBSITE.

Fridge Art Fair returns to Miami Beach in December 2026 with Gianni • Madonna • Coconuts, a playful celebration of South Beach during the 1980s and '90s. Inspired by the era of Gianni Versace, Madonna, Ocean Drive, and Miami's legendary nightlife, the fair brings together contemporary art, photography, sculpture, and installations exploring fashion, music, celebrity culture, and tropical glamour. Fridge is known for its unconventional approach and intimate scale.

Presented across Miami Beach, Fridge will feature exhibitions at several locations, including UMA House by Yurbban South Beach, Habitat Hyett, and the SoBe Visitor Center. Each venue becomes a setting for contemporary art, nostalgia, color, fashion, and a little Miami magic. If you're in South Beach and happen to be nearby, it could be fun to visit, and the price is right.

Founded in 2013 on New York's Lower East Side by artist Eric Ginsburg, Fridge Art Fair emphasizes accessibility, affordability, and enjoyment of the arts. Now in its 14th edition, the fair brings together emerging artists, playful installations, and a welcoming atmosphere. Its informal approach encourages visitors to explore contemporary art without the formality of larger art fairs.

Come to discover, to collect, and to debate ideas. Come for the music, the fashion and the design. Come meet the artists, thinkers, and collectors shaping what comes next. Come to experience the extraordinary energy of the culture. Key Art + Design Fair isn't simply presenting African Diaspora art. We're building the place where its future is decided. Looks like an interesting small art fair to attend during Miami Art Week. Check their website for more information and ticket prices.

In the past this amazing art book store has featured book signings at their Miami Beach store, not yet sure about 2026, but they will most likely have an event. Their Miami Beach store is also worth a visit and it's located in the heart of South Beach. The space was designed by Philippe Starck and housed within the landmark Herzog & de Meuron building on Lincoln Road.

The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is unique as the only place that collects, documents, preserves and interprets Florida Jewish history. The museum is housed in two interconnected historic buildings that once served as Congregation Beth Jacob. The galleries not only contain exhibits, but evoke the beauty and aura of the Art Deco era in which the museum was built.

• The Wondering Jew Chagall, the School of Paris and the Worlds They Inspired - November 18 to March 2027
• Art Basel Brunch, December 6, 2026, 10am - 1pm

Oolite Arts is one of Miami's largest support organizations for visual artists. Three decades ago our founder and potter Ellie Schneiderman, sought affordable work spaces for our city's visual artists. Today, Oolite Arts continues Schneiderman's mission, to, as she said, "help artists help themselves." They are both a community and a resource, providing artists with the free studio space, exhibition opportunities, direct support and programming they need to advance their careers.

Rooted in the greatest century of growth and change humanity has ever known 1850 to 1950; The Wolfsonian traces the odyssey from agrarian to urban, colonial empires to Cold War superpowers, the first spike of the Transcontinental Railroad to the advent of television. With more than 200,000 objects, the collection contains a vast universe of ideas: household appliances that sped the pace of work; designs that bridged cultures; architectural plans fueled by ambition; and propaganda that helped turn the tides of war. Located near Untitled Art and InScope in South Beach.

• Material Matters: How Synthetics Shaped a New Era , through February 21, 2027
• Paris Expo 1925 , through August 1, 2027
• Harry Clarke and the Geneva Window , Ongoing

NORTH OF MIAMI BEACH

AfriKin Art Fair returns to North Miami for its 13th year, bringing together contemporary African and diasporic art during Miami Art Week. Featuring artists from more than 30 countries, AfriKin presents painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, and other works that reflect the diversity of African creativity.

The 2026 exhibition, GRIOT: Urgent Storytelling for Our Times, explores the importance of storytelling, cultural memory, and artistic expression. Inspired by the West African tradition of griots, who preserve and share history, the exhibition features artists whose work addresses identity, resilience, and contemporary life.

The fair opens with The Vernissage An All-White Affair on November 29, followed by public viewing November 30 to December 6, 2026. Visitors can explore exhibitions, artist talks, performances, and fashion presentations, making AfriKin an interesting addition to Miami Art Week.

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) has been an important part of South Florida's art community since its beginnings in 1981. Located in the heart of North Miami, the museum presents changing exhibitions featuring established and emerging contemporary artists, along with a permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. MOCA is also known for its public art installations, educational programs, and popular Jazz at MOCA concerts, held outdoors on the last Friday of each month.

• Geoffrey Holder: Black Magic , November 12 to April 5, 2027

SOUTH OF MIAMI

The Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami has been part of South Florida's cultural life since 1950, when it opened as the city's first professional art exhibition space. Originally known as the University Art Gallery, it became the Lowe Art Museum in 1968 and, four years later, the first museum in Miami-Dade County to receive professional accreditation. Today, the Lowe's collection includes nearly 19,500 works spanning more than 5,000 years of art and cultural history from around the world. One of its highlights is the Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion for Contemporary Glass and Studio Arts, which opened in 2008. With its wide-ranging collection and changing exhibitions, the Lowe offers visitors an opportunity to explore everything from ancient art to contemporary works.

• Young, Gifted, and Black - Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection of Contemporary Art , October 23 - April 24, 2027
• Morel Doucet: The Things We Carry , through March 27, 2027
• Let The Picture Lead: Helen Frankenthaler and her Circle , through February 6, 2027
• Dustin Yellin: Psychogeographies , through August 7, 2027

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is named after David Fairchild (1869-1954), a plant explorer who spent much of his life traveling the world in search of unusual and interesting plants. When he retired to Miami in 1935, he joined a group of local plant enthusiasts who shared his interest in creating a botanical garden. Their efforts led to the opening of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in 1938. Today, the 83-acre garden is home to an impressive collection of tropical plants, especially palms and cycads, and is considered one of the premier botanical gardens in the world. Fairchild also offers events throughout the year, including special exhibitions, lectures, guided tours, and seasonal programs.

A great place to get outside, relax and enjoy the Florida weather. A breathtaking Gilded Age estate on Biscayne Bay surrounded by ten acres of formal gardens, a mangrove shoreline and rockland hammock. Be inspired by Vizcaya's natural beauty, connect with Miami's past and discover this unique cultural gem. A National Historic Landmark, Vizcaya offers an experience to delight your senses. Open daily, except Tuesdays, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets Online.

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