s temperatures being to cool o in Florida,
the state prepares for the kicko of its peak art
season. During the month of December, and those
following, there are countless must-attend art events
taking place, making it a hotbed of cultural activity.
From fi ne art fairs to plein air paint outs, gallery shows
and museum exhibitions, there is something to experience
around every turn.
One of the most prominent art events is Miami Art Week,
taking place this year from November 28 to December 4. As
part of the week, approximately 20 fairs will take over Miami
and Miami Beach, o ering access to thousands of galleries
and dealers specializing in all di erent styles of fi ne art.
Art Basel Miami Beach, from November 30 to December
4, features more than 260 modern and contemporary art
galleries displaying work by over 4,000 artists. The fi fthannual Miami Project, from December 1 to 4, will have 50
galleries exhibiting and includes a VIP Preview on December
1 from noon to 4 p.m. Happening at Indian Beach Park from
December 1 to 4 is PULSE Miami Beach, which displays
the work of emerging to mid-career artists from 75 local
and international galleries. Art Miami, held November 29
to December 4, showcases important 20th- and 21st-century
artworks in collaboration with a selection of galleries from
around the globe.
Other art fairs happen throughout the state, such as Art
Palm Beach, which will celebrate its milestone 20th annual
edition from January 18 to 22. There are a number of events
produced by Palm Beach Show Group to attend, including
Palm Beach Jewelry • Antiques • Design from December 1 to
5; Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show from February 15
to 20; Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, February 16 to 19; and theFLORIDA
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