s the winter months set in, many travelers make their
way to warmer states in search of a break from snow
and cooler temperatures. One of the places they fl ock
to is Florida, which has a bounty of destinations that
are recognized for their fi ne arts scene. These locales have
annual fi ne art fairs where dealers from across the world showcase
some of their best artwork; there are also a number of gallery
exhibitions and events; and art festivals and plein air events where
connoisseurs can mix and mingle with the artists.
Miami is one of the mecca’s for fi ne art in the state,
especially during the fi rst week of December when the art
world turns their eyes to take in all that is happening in thecity. Dubbed Miami Art Week, this decades-old tradition sees
a number of modern and contemporary art fairs taking over
the city for weeklong events that attract tens of thousands
of visitors. Each one has its own special events and focus,
allowing collectors to peruse all venues.
Among the standouts are Art Basel, Art Miami, SCOPE and
CONTEXT Art Miami, which all happen December 3 through
8, while Aqua Art Miami, Red Dot Miami and Spectrum
Miami start the following day and run through December 8.
These events have talks, gallery spotlights, demonstrations,
music and entertainment. The newest event in the city is
the Art Now Fair, which will happen at the ELV Exhibit HallFLORIDA
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