Friday, December 2, 2011
The Coconut Grove Gallery Walk: Saturday, December 3rd, Art Basel Edition
The Coconut Grove Gallery Walk: Saturday, December 3rd Art Basel EditionVisit Miami's ORIGINAL Art District: On the first Saturday of every month This Saturday, December 3, 2011. From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.In Coconut Grove on Mary Street, Grand Avenue and Commodore Plaza
Art Fairs 2011 Special Edition
Art Basel Miami Beach 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. An exclusive selection of more than 220 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa 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. Every year, a greater number of art collectors, artists, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts from around the world participate in Art Basel Miami Beach - the favorite winter meeting place for the international art world. Miami Beach Convention Center. 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.artbaselmiamibeach.com
AOA Tribal Art, Miami 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. Explore how Modern art was conceived. At the end of the 19th Century famous artists work from the likes of Picasso, Matisse and Braque were all influenced by the Art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas. This is the first exhibition ever in Miami during Art Basel Week to feature high quality traditional art from native cultures and first nations. With a prime location inside the Adrienne Arsht Center, AOA Tribal Art, Miami boasts some of the most famous names in the International Tribal Art Community. View African masks, oceanic shields and house panels, as well as ancient zoomorphic vessels from pre-columbian peoples. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Carnival Studio Theater. 1300 Biscayne Boulevard. Miami, FL 33132.www.trib alartmiami.com
Aqua Art Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 5, 2011. This contemporary art fair takes place each December at the Aqua Hotel on Miami Beach. This year the show starts with a preview party on Wednesday evening, November 30th, 2011. The fair began in 2005 as an experimental project to bring west coast galleries and artists to Miami during Art Basel week. Based in Seattle, the fair has a distinctly west coast character set off by the balmy indoor/outdoor atmosphere of the Aqua Hotel. Fair organizers continue to seek out vibrant and noteworthy programs in their region as well as the greater USA and abroad, with a particular interest in supporting young dealers and galleries with strong emerging and early mid-career artists. Aqua Hotel. 1530 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.aquaartmiami.com
Art Asia Miami 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. The fair is a selective showcase of galleries from around the world that focus on the best of established and emerging contemporary artists from throughout Asia. In 2011, Art Asia Miami features further developments with the presence of Near Eastern, Middle Eastern, and South East Asian galleries and artists - paying special attention to broadening the understanding of Asian contemporary art. The fair also hosts different programming including artist talks, curatorial tours, and panel discussions. It has positioned itself as the forum for international galleries, curators, artists, collectors, and educators to exchange ideas and enable new audiences to see fresh and exciting works. Midtown Miami. NE 1st Ave (Midtown Boulevard) @ NE 30th Street. Miami, FL 33137. www.artasiafair.com
Art Miami 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. Known as Miami's premiere anchor fair, Art Miami kicks off the opening day of Art Week - the first week of December when thousands of collectors, dealers, curators, and artists descend upon Miami. World-famous for its stylish gallery-like decor, its variety and quality, Art Miami showcases the best in modern and contemporary art from 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions. With a rich history, it is the original and longest-running contemporary art fair in Miami and continues to receive praise for the variety of art that it offers. The fair continues to attract the participation of affluent collectors and high-quality galleries from all over the world. The Art Miami Pavilion. Midtown Miami. 3101 NE 1st Avenue. Miami, FL 33137. www.art-miami.com
Art Now Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. The fair is running concurrently with Art Basel Miami Beach making it convenient for those visiting from all over the world for the art events in Miami. Situated among high-end restaurants and hotels in the famous Art Deco District, Art Now is held a few blocks from the Convention Center. Art Now is a hotel fair designed to make experiencing the event both refreshing and enjoyable for collectors and art professionals. Art Now Fair is a curated show with high standards setting it apart from many of the other events taking place. It creates an environment where one can truly experience and appreciate the artwork. The Catalina Hotel. 1732 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.artnowfair.com
Design Miami 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. Each edition of the fair brings together some of the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Design Miami is more than a marketplace for collectible design, where the world's top galleries gather to present museum-quality exhibitions of 20th and 21st century furniture, lighting and objets d'art. Each show balances exclusive commercial opportunities with progressive cultural programming, creating exciting collaborations with designers and design institutions, panels and lectures with luminaries from the worlds of design, architecture, art and fashion, and unique commissions from the world's top emerging and established designers and architects. Meridian Avenue and 19th Str eet. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.designmiami.com
Fountain Art Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. 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 showcasing for its fourth exhibition in Miami. Typically, Fountain takes place at a large warehouse venue in close proximity to other art fairs such as The Armory Show or Art Basel Miami Beach. Participating galleries usually receive 500 - 1,400 square foot booths as exhibition space and are given several days to prepare installations not usually found in an art fair. Wynwood Art District. 2505 North Miami Avenue. Miami, FL 33127. www.fountainexhibit.com
INK Miami Art Fair 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. INK Miami is a contemporary art fair held annually in December during Art Basel Miami Beach. The Fair is unique among Miami's fairs for its focus on contemporary works on paper by internationally renowned artists. It is sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association and exhibitors are selected from among members of the Association for their outstanding ability to offer collectors a diverse survey of 20th century masterworks and just published editions by leading contemporary artists. Since its founding in 2006, the Fair has attracted a loyal following among museum curators and committed collectors of works on paper. Suites of Dorchester. 1850 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.inkartfair.com
NADA Art Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. NADA is held in parallel with Art Basel Miami Beach and is recognized as a much needed alternative assembly of the world's youngest and strongest art galleries dealing with emerging contemporary art. It is the only major American art fair to be run by a non-profit organization. NADA looked for new ways to lower costs for younger galleries. Moving to North Beach allowed NADA to lower overall booth costs and discounted prices on hotel rooms. The 2010 edition of the fair was its second year at the Deauville Beach Resort and another great year for NADA exhibitors. Many galleries completely sold out their booths by the end of the Opening Preview. The Deauville Beach Resort. 6701 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33141. www.newartdealers.org
Pool Art Fair 2011
Dec 2 - 4, 2011. Inspired by the French tradition of artists' fairs, Pool is the premiere fair in the U.S. dedicated to unrepresented artists. The simple, modest approach of the PooL Art Fair offers dealers, collectors and the general public an exciting alternative to the typical art fair experience. An invaluable resource for the artistic community and the general public, Pool creates a meeting ground for outstanding unrepresented artists and the large public of contemporary art professionals. The fair offers artists the opportunity to be a part of the unique and important cultural environment that manifests the week of Art Basel Miami Beach, the time when hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts travel to Miami to view and purchase art. Pool Art Fair. Sadigo Court Hotel. 334 20th Street. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.poolartfair.com
Pulse Miami 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. Pulse Contemporary Art Fair is the leading U.S. art fair dedicated solely to contemporary art. Through its annual editions in New York, Los Angeles and Miami, Pulse provides a unique platform for diverse galleries to present a progressive blend of renowned and pioneering contemporary artists, alongside an evolving series of original programming. The fair's distinctive commitment to the art community and visitor experience makes Pulse unique among art fairs and creates an art market experience that is both dynamic and inviting. The fair is divided into two sections and is comprised of a mix of established and emerging galleries vetted by a committee of prominent international dealers. The Ice Palace. 1400 North Miami Avenue. Miami, FL 33136. www.pulse-a rt.com
Red Dot Miami Fair 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. The fair is returning to the Midtown Miami complex in the Wynwood Art District. The fair strives to create a boutique fair for galleries specializing in emerging, mid-career and established artists that seek to present work of lasting value and beyond current trends. The layout provides exhibitors with a sophisticated, friendly environment and ample space in which to build upon the engaging presentations and diverse styles that the fair is already known for. Red Dot Miami provides collectors of all levels with a broad range of works from around the world. 3011 NE 1st Avenue. Miami, FL 33127. www.reddotfair.com
Scope Miami 2011
Nov 29 - Dec 4 2011. In over thirty fairs sin different cities, Scope has solidified its position as a premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art, routinely hosting an impressive line-up of A-list galleries, blue chip institutional groups, and widely respected patrons whose unique collections reflect both a seriousness of purpose and a deep commitment to their personal visions. From the beginning, Scope's core mission has always been the creation of a flexible and fluid platform for both artists and dealers alike, which shapes rather than responds to market demand. Scope Pavilion. Wynwood Arts District. NE 1st Avenue (Midtown Boulevard) @ NE 30th Street. Miami, FL 33127. www.scope-art.com
Verge Art Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. 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 Greenview Hotel. 1671 Washington Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.vergeartfair.com
Zones Art Fair 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2011. Zones is curated by Miami-based artist Charo Oquet director of Edge Zones Miami a niche fair/event that includes a food-tasting session, talks, cocktails, exhibitions, 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. 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. 47 NE 25th Street. Miami, FL 33127. www.zonesartfair.com
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. An exclusive selection of more than 220 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa 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. Every year, a greater number of art collectors, artists, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts from around the world participate in Art Basel Miami Beach - the favorite winter meeting place for the international art world. Miami Beach Convention Center. 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.artbaselmiamibeach.com
AOA Tribal Art, Miami 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. Explore how Modern art was conceived. At the end of the 19th Century famous artists work from the likes of Picasso, Matisse and Braque were all influenced by the Art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas. This is the first exhibition ever in Miami during Art Basel Week to feature high quality traditional art from native cultures and first nations. With a prime location inside the Adrienne Arsht Center, AOA Tribal Art, Miami boasts some of the most famous names in the International Tribal Art Community. View African masks, oceanic shields and house panels, as well as ancient zoomorphic vessels from pre-columbian peoples. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Carnival Studio Theater. 1300 Biscayne Boulevard. Miami, FL 33132.www.trib alartmiami.com
Aqua Art Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 5, 2011. This contemporary art fair takes place each December at the Aqua Hotel on Miami Beach. This year the show starts with a preview party on Wednesday evening, November 30th, 2011. The fair began in 2005 as an experimental project to bring west coast galleries and artists to Miami during Art Basel week. Based in Seattle, the fair has a distinctly west coast character set off by the balmy indoor/outdoor atmosphere of the Aqua Hotel. Fair organizers continue to seek out vibrant and noteworthy programs in their region as well as the greater USA and abroad, with a particular interest in supporting young dealers and galleries with strong emerging and early mid-career artists. Aqua Hotel. 1530 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.aquaartmiami.com
Art Asia Miami 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. The fair is a selective showcase of galleries from around the world that focus on the best of established and emerging contemporary artists from throughout Asia. In 2011, Art Asia Miami features further developments with the presence of Near Eastern, Middle Eastern, and South East Asian galleries and artists - paying special attention to broadening the understanding of Asian contemporary art. The fair also hosts different programming including artist talks, curatorial tours, and panel discussions. It has positioned itself as the forum for international galleries, curators, artists, collectors, and educators to exchange ideas and enable new audiences to see fresh and exciting works. Midtown Miami. NE 1st Ave (Midtown Boulevard) @ NE 30th Street. Miami, FL 33137. www.artasiafair.com
Art Miami 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. Known as Miami's premiere anchor fair, Art Miami kicks off the opening day of Art Week - the first week of December when thousands of collectors, dealers, curators, and artists descend upon Miami. World-famous for its stylish gallery-like decor, its variety and quality, Art Miami showcases the best in modern and contemporary art from 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions. With a rich history, it is the original and longest-running contemporary art fair in Miami and continues to receive praise for the variety of art that it offers. The fair continues to attract the participation of affluent collectors and high-quality galleries from all over the world. The Art Miami Pavilion. Midtown Miami. 3101 NE 1st Avenue. Miami, FL 33137. www.art-miami.com
Art Now Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. The fair is running concurrently with Art Basel Miami Beach making it convenient for those visiting from all over the world for the art events in Miami. Situated among high-end restaurants and hotels in the famous Art Deco District, Art Now is held a few blocks from the Convention Center. Art Now is a hotel fair designed to make experiencing the event both refreshing and enjoyable for collectors and art professionals. Art Now Fair is a curated show with high standards setting it apart from many of the other events taking place. It creates an environment where one can truly experience and appreciate the artwork. The Catalina Hotel. 1732 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.artnowfair.com
Design Miami 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. Each edition of the fair brings together some of the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Design Miami is more than a marketplace for collectible design, where the world's top galleries gather to present museum-quality exhibitions of 20th and 21st century furniture, lighting and objets d'art. Each show balances exclusive commercial opportunities with progressive cultural programming, creating exciting collaborations with designers and design institutions, panels and lectures with luminaries from the worlds of design, architecture, art and fashion, and unique commissions from the world's top emerging and established designers and architects. Meridian Avenue and 19th Str eet. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.designmiami.com
Fountain Art Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. 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 showcasing for its fourth exhibition in Miami. Typically, Fountain takes place at a large warehouse venue in close proximity to other art fairs such as The Armory Show or Art Basel Miami Beach. Participating galleries usually receive 500 - 1,400 square foot booths as exhibition space and are given several days to prepare installations not usually found in an art fair. Wynwood Art District. 2505 North Miami Avenue. Miami, FL 33127. www.fountainexhibit.com
INK Miami Art Fair 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. INK Miami is a contemporary art fair held annually in December during Art Basel Miami Beach. The Fair is unique among Miami's fairs for its focus on contemporary works on paper by internationally renowned artists. It is sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association and exhibitors are selected from among members of the Association for their outstanding ability to offer collectors a diverse survey of 20th century masterworks and just published editions by leading contemporary artists. Since its founding in 2006, the Fair has attracted a loyal following among museum curators and committed collectors of works on paper. Suites of Dorchester. 1850 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.inkartfair.com
NADA Art Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. NADA is held in parallel with Art Basel Miami Beach and is recognized as a much needed alternative assembly of the world's youngest and strongest art galleries dealing with emerging contemporary art. It is the only major American art fair to be run by a non-profit organization. NADA looked for new ways to lower costs for younger galleries. Moving to North Beach allowed NADA to lower overall booth costs and discounted prices on hotel rooms. The 2010 edition of the fair was its second year at the Deauville Beach Resort and another great year for NADA exhibitors. Many galleries completely sold out their booths by the end of the Opening Preview. The Deauville Beach Resort. 6701 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33141. www.newartdealers.org
Pool Art Fair 2011
Dec 2 - 4, 2011. Inspired by the French tradition of artists' fairs, Pool is the premiere fair in the U.S. dedicated to unrepresented artists. The simple, modest approach of the PooL Art Fair offers dealers, collectors and the general public an exciting alternative to the typical art fair experience. An invaluable resource for the artistic community and the general public, Pool creates a meeting ground for outstanding unrepresented artists and the large public of contemporary art professionals. The fair offers artists the opportunity to be a part of the unique and important cultural environment that manifests the week of Art Basel Miami Beach, the time when hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts travel to Miami to view and purchase art. Pool Art Fair. Sadigo Court Hotel. 334 20th Street. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.poolartfair.com
Pulse Miami 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. Pulse Contemporary Art Fair is the leading U.S. art fair dedicated solely to contemporary art. Through its annual editions in New York, Los Angeles and Miami, Pulse provides a unique platform for diverse galleries to present a progressive blend of renowned and pioneering contemporary artists, alongside an evolving series of original programming. The fair's distinctive commitment to the art community and visitor experience makes Pulse unique among art fairs and creates an art market experience that is both dynamic and inviting. The fair is divided into two sections and is comprised of a mix of established and emerging galleries vetted by a committee of prominent international dealers. The Ice Palace. 1400 North Miami Avenue. Miami, FL 33136. www.pulse-a rt.com
Red Dot Miami Fair 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2011. The fair is returning to the Midtown Miami complex in the Wynwood Art District. The fair strives to create a boutique fair for galleries specializing in emerging, mid-career and established artists that seek to present work of lasting value and beyond current trends. The layout provides exhibitors with a sophisticated, friendly environment and ample space in which to build upon the engaging presentations and diverse styles that the fair is already known for. Red Dot Miami provides collectors of all levels with a broad range of works from around the world. 3011 NE 1st Avenue. Miami, FL 33127. www.reddotfair.com
Scope Miami 2011
Nov 29 - Dec 4 2011. In over thirty fairs sin different cities, Scope has solidified its position as a premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art, routinely hosting an impressive line-up of A-list galleries, blue chip institutional groups, and widely respected patrons whose unique collections reflect both a seriousness of purpose and a deep commitment to their personal visions. From the beginning, Scope's core mission has always been the creation of a flexible and fluid platform for both artists and dealers alike, which shapes rather than responds to market demand. Scope Pavilion. Wynwood Arts District. NE 1st Avenue (Midtown Boulevard) @ NE 30th Street. Miami, FL 33127. www.scope-art.com
Verge Art Fair 2011
Dec 1 - 4, 2011. 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 Greenview Hotel. 1671 Washington Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33139. www.vergeartfair.com
Zones Art Fair 2011
Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2011. Zones is curated by Miami-based artist Charo Oquet director of Edge Zones Miami a niche fair/event that includes a food-tasting session, talks, cocktails, exhibitions, 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. 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. 47 NE 25th Street. Miami, FL 33127. www.zonesartfair.com
Arts Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors
2011-12 Scholarship ApplicationArts for Life! annually awards $1,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing. Launched by former First Lady Columba Bush in 1999, the program has awarded scholarships to more than 300 gifted high school seniors.
Application Deadline:
February 1, 2012
Eligibility:
Students who are graduating from a public or private school or a home education program in Florida in the Spring of 2012
Application Process:
Students must submit a completed application, a brief essay explaining "How the arts have positively influenced their life" and a portfolio of work in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing.
More Information:Visit Arts for Life!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
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