As we head towards the last week of international art fair activity for 2012, focused in Miami and Miami Beach, I wanted to remind everyone that, for many dealers and artists, this will be a make or break opportunity. Many galleries lost precious inventory and suffered calamitous physical damage to their facilities. Whole exhibitions got wiped out, along with the sales that had been made. Some have yet to reopen, and the art fairs that they are participating in are literally the only gallery space they are able to operate in at the moment.
This means that, for collectors, this will be an opportunity as well. Many galleries had to scramble their artists to make new works for the fair, normally a routine matter that this year becomes critical, as for many, it may be the only available works by those artists at the moment. Others may have sourced some unexpected secondary market items. It’s an opportunity then, to not only find fresh material, but also one where we can show the artists and dealers whom we admire that we support their vision and wish to see it continue on into the future. This means being respectful of their plight. While some well versed in the art of negotiation might see it as a chance to capitalize on peoples’ desperation and bargain prices down below the usual courtesy discount, I am sending out a plea for advisers and buyers alike to temper their quest for bargains and look at the big picture. Lowballing this year might put people out of business next year. For many galleries, it’s that serious, and it is a testament to their dignity and professionalism that they have not publicly spoken out about just how close to the margin their operations are at the moment.
So let’s show our dignity and professionalism by being supportive in the best way we know how. There are 24 art fairs running next week. That means that there is surely something for everyone. If you find yourself overwhelmed, hire someone like me to help you navigate. It can save you time and money, not to mention potential buyer’s remorse for buying something on impulse that turns out to be a dud. We’ve launched a new web site, which I’ll link to here, that gives you a better idea of the range and scope of work that we are doing at the moment. As a further courtesy, I am pasting some information below copied from elsewhere on all the fairs in play next week to help you get your itineraries sorted out.
I’ll be making the rounds with some clients and reporting on some of the things of interest I hope to come across, so I’ll see you in the aisles!
Art Basel Miami Beach
December 6 – 9, 2012
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach
http://miamibeach.artbasel.com
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 43 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 260 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
$42 (One Day), $90 (Permanent Pass), $29 (evening ticket after 4pm)
Reduced Day Tickets (Students with ID, Senior aged 62 and above and Groups of 10 or more) $24
HOURS
Thursday Dec 6 to Saturday Dec 9, Noon – 8pm
Sunday Dec 9, Noon – 6pm
Art Basel Conversations | Daily at 10am www.artbasel.com/conversations
Art Salon | Daily 1pm to 6.30pm www.artbasel.com/salon
EVENTS
Visit the Art Basel Miami website for a full listing of daily Special Exhibitions and Events.
Shuttle Bus Service
The show has organized a shuttle bus service for visits to the museums and collections in Miami. The pickup location is directly across the street from Hall D of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
http://miamibeach.artbasel.com
Aqua 12 at the Aqua Hotel
December 6 – 9, 2012
1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://www.aquaartmiami.com
Aqua Art Miami contemporary art fair takes place each December at the Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. This year the show dates are December 6 – 9, with a VIP Preview Opening Wednesday, December 5: 7:30 – 11 pm.
The fair began in 2005 as an experimental project to bring west coast galleries and artists to Miami during Art Basel week, and quickly established it’s reputation as one of the best hotel art fair in the US.
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.
The classic South Beach boutique hotel has breezy, spacious rooms surrounding an intimate courtyard. A great place to relax and socialize during Art Basel week. And Aqua Hotel is located within walking distance of Art Basel, just south of the bustling Lincoln Road restaurant and shopping area.
ADMISSION
$10, ticket good for the week
Free admission for Aqua VIPs, Art Basel VIP card & Art Basel Press Pass
HOURS
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 9pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11am – 9pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11am – 9pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11am – 4pm
EVENTS
VIP Preview Opening Wednesday, December 5: 7:30 – 11 pm
Livers: REMIX — a performance by Atlanta-based artist Lauri Stallings and her performance art troupe Glo. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 (during Aqua’s VIP Preview Opening) and Friday, December 7.
Museum Day at Aqua, Thursday, December 6: noon – 9pm.
Free entry to the fair for all art museums members worldwide – just show your membership card!
Design Miami/
December 5 – 9, 2012
Meridian Avenue and 19th Street, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach
http://designmiamiblog.com/
Design Miami/ is the global forum for design. Each fair brings together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce.
Since 2008, Design Miami/ has worked with emerging architectural practices to re-imagine the traditional tent. The designs of Aranda\Lasch and Moorehead & Moorehead have slit, pinched, woven, latticed and inverted the clear span tent, both experimenting with unconventional materials and custom-engineering the modular components to create new structures and facades. This December, NY-based collaborative practice Snarkitecture takes tent manipulation to new heights.
Visitors to Design Miami/ 2012 will be welcomed by Drift, a floating environment comprised of massive inflatable tubes, resembling a topographical landscape in suspension: an ascending mountain above and an excavated cavern below. The design will also feature a courtyard seating installation, which will serve as a place for visitors to relax, socialize and enjoy the view.
ADMISSION
General Admission: USD $25.00
Students & Senior Citizens (with valid ID): USD $15.00
Tickets are valid for one day only.
HOURS and EVENTS
Public Hours: Wednesday, Dec 5, 11 – 9pm
Thursday – Saturday, Dec 6 – 8, Noon – 8pm
Sunday, Dec 9, Noon – 6pm
EVENTS
Preview Day (By invitation only): Tuesday, December 4th
Collector’s Preview, Noon – 6pm and Vernissage, 6 – 10pm
SHUTTLE
Design Miami/ will operate a twice-hourly, complimentary shuttle bus to transport passengers between the Design Miami / fairground and several of the Miami Art Fairs.
http://www.designmiami.com/
http://designmiamiblog.com/
INK Miami Art Fair
December 5 – 9, 2012
Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://www.inkartfair.com
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.
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, No Charge
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, 12 – 5pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 10 – 7pm
Friday, Dec 7, 10 – 7pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 10 -7 pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 10 – 3pm
EVENTS
Preview Breakfast: Wednesday, December 5, 10am
Pulp Party: Thursday, December 6, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Start Your Day with INK Miami Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 – 11am
Cafe con Leche and Cuban Pastries
NADA Art Fair – Miami Beach
December 6 – 9, 2012
The Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141
http://www.newartdealers.org
Founded in 2002, New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) is a not-for-profit collective of professionals working with contemporary art. Our mission is to create an open flow of information, support, and collaboration within our field and to develop a stronger sense of community among our constituency. NADA’s fair 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.
Our international group of members includes both galleries and individuals (art professionals, independent curators, and established gallery directors). The various perspectives and ideas offered by our diverse roster creates a network which, at its most basic, is a resource which people could contribute to and take as much (or as little) as they are inclined. The benefits for some may be a matter of business, for others a source of intellectual or aesthetic stimulation.
To date, our initiatives have succeeded on two fronts: making the contemporary arts more accessible for the general public, and creating opportunities that nurture the growth of emerging artists, curators, and galleries. Our EVENTS have included: artist talks/gallery walks with critics and curators; benefits in support of charitable institutions; members-only seminars to stimulate dedication and ethics in our profession; and an annual art fair in Miami, which is held in December and is free and open to the public.
Don’t plan on walking to this art fair, look for the free shuttle service near Art Basel Miami Beach.
The pick-up and drop-off is at 17th and Washington, was near the southeast corner of the convention center.
ADMISSION
Free, No Charge
HOURS
Thursday, Dec 6, 2 – 8pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 8pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -8pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 5pm
EVENTS
Opening Preview by Invitation: Thursday, December 6th, 10am – 2pm
NADA Pool Party – 2pm -7pm at the Deauville pool, free and open to the public party
SELECT FAIR
December 5 – 9, 2012
Catalina Hotel 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://www.select-fair.com
SELECT Fair is composed of 64 exhibition spaces, each space transformed into a high-end gallery. Installation artists and performance artists will be taking over our public spaces to create a visual and sensory experience unlike any other satellite fair in South Beach. Our VIP and nightly events programming is provided to bring additional attention to our exhibitors and enhance the overall SELECT Fair experience for all participating and attending.
SELECT Print is a special section of SELECT Fair devoted exclusively to contemporary prints. Publishers of prints from all over the country will show the work they produce with artists, both established and emerging. Select Fair’s location at the Catalina Hotel is just a block away from the Suites of Dorchester where the IFPDA holds their annual Miami INK Fair, making central Collins Avenue THE place for print collectors to visit during Art Basel Miami Beach. Keep an eye on the Select Fair website to see the ever growing list of new print exhibitors.
ADMISSION
Complimentary admission
HOURS
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 8pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 8pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -8pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 6pm
EVENTS
Wynwood Warm Up Party: Monday, Dec 3rd, 8 – 11pm
VIP Preview: Wednesday, Dec 5, 7 – 10pm
Collectors Brunch (Lobby of the Catalina) Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 2pm
Reception: Friday Dec 7, 6 – 10pm
UNTITLED.
December 5 – 9, 2012
12th Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://art-untitled.com/
The inaugural launch of UNTITLED., a curated art fair experience that will be held December 5 – 9, 2012 in the heart of Miami Beach’s South Beach district at Ocean Drive and 13th Street.
UNTITLED. is an innovation of the traditional art fair model placing emphasis on the quality of the viewer’s experience and the contextualization of the artworks exhibited. Housed in a customized beachfront pavilion under the artistic direction of New York based curator, Omar Lopez-Chahoud, UNTITLED. will present a cohesive collection of international works by contemporary artists selected in conversation and collaboration with 50 galleries participating through invitation. The fair will highlight a mix of established and emerging galleries, representing the most impactful living artists at the forefront of contemporary art.
UNTITLED. is a temporary exhibition forum for international galleries and non-profit art spaces with a focus on emerging and mid-career contemporary art. The fair will take place December 5-9, 2012 and is located on the beach in the heart of South Beach at Ocean Drive and 12th Street (walking distance from the convention center). UNTITLED. Miami Beach is housed in a unique temporary tent structure suffused with natural light and takes full advantage of the unique attributes of its environmental surroundings.
ADMISSION
$20 per day
20% discount for Miami Beach residents
Senior, Kids and Multi Day Passes – TBD
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, 11 – 7pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 7pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 7pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 – 7pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 6pm
EVENTS
Monday, Dec 3rd, Vernissage / Bass Museum Gala, VIP and Press, 6 – 9pm
For real time updates on UNTITLED. please visit:
www.twitter.com/untitledmiami
www.facebook.com/untitledmiamibeach
Verge Art Miami Beach
December 6 – 9 2012
Essex House and Clevelander Hotels, 1001 Collins Ave. and 1020 Ocean Drive @ 10th ST, Miami Beach, FL
http://www.vergeartfair.com/
Verge Art Fair is an international exposition of new contemporary and emerging art held annually concurrent with Art Basel Miami Beach. Launched in 2009, the fair defies convention as a unique exposition of artists and the galleries who represent them.
This year Verge introduces two new initiatives for its Miami Beach edition: Light Assembly, a pilot video art and architecture exposition program and Art Pages, a publication in partnership with the renowned VANlist email announcement service, slated for citywide distribution during Art Basel 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
Free Admission
HOURS
Thursday, Dec 6, 6 – 10pm
Friday, Dec 7, Noon – 8pm
Saturday, Dec 8, Noon – 8pm
Sunday, Dec 9, Noon – 6pm
EVENTS
Opening Night Party, Thursday, December 6, 6 – 10pm
$25 at the door or lower priced online:
Verge VIP and Art Basel Miami Beach VIP free
Thursday, 6 December, 2012, 6:00 pm to 10pm
Presented in partnership with Irreversible Magazine, will includes a live music showcase, performance art, free food and drink catering generously provided by Zen Sai restaurant. Musical acts Datamouth, Cog Nomen and Pocket of Lollipops will entertain.
Miami Art Fairs
ART ASIA MIAMI
December 4 – 9, 2012
110 NE 36 Street at Midtown Blvd, Miami, Florida 33137
http://www.artasiafair.com/
ART ASIA Miami is a highly selective showcase of galleries from around the world that focuses on the best of established and emerging contemporary artists from throughout Asia.
Founded in 2008, ART ASIA has hosted fairs in Miami and Basel, and become the leading forum for international galleries, curators, artists, collectors, and educators to exchange ideas and experience work from across the entire Asian Diaspora. In 2011, it attracted over 30,000 visitors and VIP guests all through its six-day run.
For the first time in its five year history, ART ASIA 2012 will be presenting a special section dedicated to contemporary art from the South Asian subcontinent. New York based curator, Jasmine Wahi, has been selected to curate an exhibition that specifically explores some of the fantastic work coming out of the region and its far-reaching diasporic communities. Salaam Bombay: Beauty and Chaos within the Urban will also be presented in Each/One, a new digital exhibition platform to be launched in December, which provides curators, galleries, and art fairs a new venue to exhibit cohesive shows.
With galleries participating from Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East, ART ASIA 2012 continues to broaden the understanding of Asian contemporary art in North America.
ADMISSION
$20 One Day Pass, Students $15
Visit their website for additional admission options
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, 11 – 7pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 7pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 7pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -7 pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 6pm
EVENTS
Vernissage: Tuesday, December 4, 4 – 8pm, VIP Cardholders, press and invited guests
For real-time updates on ART ASIA Miami 2012, please visit:
www.twitter.com/ArtAsia
www.facebook.com/ArtAsiaFair
Artexpo Miami
December 5-9, 2012
Wynwood Art District
3011 NE 1st Avenue at NW 31st Street, Miami, FL 33137
http://artexpo-miami.com
The 34th annual international Artexpo returns to Miami in 2012 featuring a juried selection of fine art from an international slate of artists and galleries. The nexus of the fine art world, Artexpo Miami and Miami SOLO will be showcasing contemporary works in a wide range of media including paintings, fine art photography, sculpture, mixed media and more. Artexpo Miami and Miami SOLO will take place alongside the powerhouse shows of Art Basel, Art Miami, Scope, Miami Project, and Red Dot, providing dealers with access to thousands of innovative works and bringing the best to Miami’s newest hot spot arts district, Midtown Miami. Centrally located, Artexpo Miami is part of a strong contingency of shows in Midtown that draws huge crowds each year. Midtown Miami, and taking center stage for the fifth year as the host of Art Midtown 2012.
ADMISSION
Trade Admission: FREE with online registration
General Admission: $15.00
General Admission: Friday December 7th FREE!
Senior Admission (ages 60+): $10
Student Admission (ages 13-17): $10
Children 12 and under are FREE
HOURS
Trade Hours
Wednesday, December 5th / 11am-1pm
Thursday, December 6th / 11am-1pm
Friday, December 7th / 11am-1pm
General Admission Show Hours
Wednesday, December 5th / 11am-7pm
Thursday, December 6th / 11am-8pm
Friday, December 7th / 11am-8pm
Saturday, December 8th / 11am-8pm
Sunday, December 9th / 11am-6pm
EVENTS
Opening Preview: Tuesday, December 4th / 6pm-10pm Opening Preview
Art Miami
December 4 – 9, 2012
Midtown Miami | Wynwood, 3101 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33137
http://www.art-miami.com
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 extraordinary variety and outstanding quality, Art Miami showcases the best in modern and contemporary art from 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions.
Art Miami maintains a preeminent position in America’s contemporary art fair market. 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 unparalleled art that it offers. It is the “can’t miss” event for all serious collectors, curators, museum directors, and interior designers providing an intimate look at some of the most important work at the forefront of the international contemporary art movement.
The fair will commence on December 4, 2012 with Art Miami’s highly anticipated Opening Night VIP Preview. Last year, Art Miami attracted 8,000 collectors, curators, artists, connoisseurs, and designers during its Opening Night and 55,000 attendees over a six-day period.
Ample and convenient parking is available through the use of a four-story parking garage with 2,000 spots, located directly across the street from the Art Miami Pavilion as well as valet parking.
A network of complimentary shuttle buses will run round-trip service between Art Miami, and Art Basel Miami Beach.
ADMISSION
$20 one day, $40 multi-day pass, $10 Students 12-18 years and Seniors
Visit their website for additional admission options. Ticket also good for CONTEXT
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, 11 – 7pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 7pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 9pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -7 pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 6pm
EVENTS
Opening Night VIP Preview | First View
Benefiting the Miami Art Museum ($25 Donation) Tuesday, December 4, 5:30 – 7pm
VIP Preview
Access for Art Miami VIP cardholders and Press, Tuesday, December 4, 7 – 10pm
CONTEXT
December 5 – 9, 2012
Midtown Miami | Wynwood, 3101 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33137
http://www.contextartmiami.com/
This new art fair is related to and affiliated with Art Miami.
CONTEXT Miami’s newest cutting-edge, contemporary art fair, will launch with a VIP Private Preview on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 coinciding with the 23rd edition of Art Miami. Trendsetting galleries from around the globe will exhibit in a state-of-the-art pavilion directly adjacent to Art Miami. CONTEXT will feature a curated group of 50 galleries representing exceptional emerging and mid-career artists, including solo artist installations, immersive environments, curated projects and multimedia exhibits.
The CONTEXT Pavilion will feature a VIP Lounge, Art Video New Media Lounge, coffee and wine bar, performance stage, indoor and outdoor curated projects and will be located just 50 feet north of the existing 125,000 square-foot Art Miami Pavilion. The CONTEXT Pavilion will encompass an additional 43,000 sq. feet of air-conditioned, concrete floor exhibition space. The combined exhibition space will increase the overall roster of galleries to 150 participants and cover 200,000 square feet. We will also be adding details here.
Ample and convenient parking is available through the use of a four-story parking garage with 2,000 spots, located directly across the street from the CONTEXT and Art Miami Pavilions as well as valet parking. A network of complimentary shuttle buses will run round-trip service between CONTEXT, Art Miami and Art Basel Miami Beach.
ADMISSION
$20 one day, $40 multi-day pass, $10 Students 12-18 years and Seniors
Visit their website for additional admission options. Ticket also good for Art Miami
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, 11 – 7pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 7pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 8:30pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -7 pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 6pm
EVENTS
VIP Preview
Access for Art Miami VIP cardholders and Press, Tuesday, December 4, 7 – 10pm
http://www.contextartmiami.com/
Fountain Miami 2012
December 6 – 9, 2012
2505 N Miami Ave at the corner of 25th Street, Miami, FL 33137
http://www.fountainartfair.com/
For 7 years Fountain Art Fair has received critical acclaim for its uniquely alternative art fair model, a genuine dedication to the artists and galleries who share in its vision and independent ideology. Celebrated as the first of a new generation of influential alternative fairs, Fountain has reinterpreted the concept of the art fair experience and now represents over 65 international avant-garde galleries and projects in New York, Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles.
This December 6-9, Fountain will be returning to it’s 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse space at 2505 N. Miami Ave. in Wynwood. For this 7th year as a satellite of Art Basel Miami Beach, Fountain is announcing it’s permanent annual presence in the neighborhood by reaching out to our community and highlighting some of the people and businesses that set an example of social responsibility and support sustainable Wynwood culture.
Fountain has always been a destination where visitors are guaranteed to discover the best of what’s fresh, exciting and cutting edge in all areas of artistic expression. This December, as Fountain branches out into the Wynwood community, we look forward to embracing friends and neighbors who share in both our uniquely philosophy and our love of sustainable progress.
The group of exhibiting galleries and artists include: Amanda Hudson Photography, Asan Gallery, Broadway Gallery, CIG, Creamhotel, Davis Art Services, Solo(s) Project House, EMP Gallery, Esmeralda Kosmatopoulos, Evo Love, Francesca Arciles, Front Room Gallery, Gallery 4, Gallery DEN, Grace Exhibition Space, iArt-4 Collective, Kaboose Gallery, Kathryn Miriam Contemporary, Lindsay Carron, Living Walls, Martha Raoli Project, MCCAIG + WELLES, Mighty Tanaka, Mr. Somebody and Mr. Nobody, Murder Lounge, Pete’s Fingers, Republic Worldwide, Rush Arts Gallery, Ryan Cronin, Saturated Threads, Sue Zola, Sarah Trouche, The Marketplace Gallery, The Parlour Bushwick,Working Method, and Yes Gallery.
ADMISSION
$10 daily / $15 weekend pass. All tickets sold at door
Lower prices if purchased online in advance, from the Fountain website.
HOURS and EVENTS
Thursday, Dec 6, Noon – 5pm VIP and Press Preview
Friday, Dec 7, Noon – 7pm
Opening night reception: JPatt of the Knocks Friday Dec 7th, 7pm to midnight (21+)
Saturday, Dec 8, Noon – 7pm
Miami New Times & Fountain Art Fair Present: TikiDisco Saturday Dec. 8th, 7 to Midnight (21+)
Sunday, Dec 9, Noon – 5pm
http://www.fountainartfair.com/
International Contemporary Jewelry Fair
December 4 – 9, 2012
Intercontinental Hotel Dock adjacent to Bayfront Park
100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
http://www.expoships.com/
The premiere of the International Contemporary Jewelry Fair (ICJF) will feature innovative jewelry designers from around the world presenting unique, expressive contemporary jewelry conceived as works of art for museums and collectors.
The Fair will take place aboard SeaFair docked at Miami’s downtown Chopin Plaza at the Noguchi Bayfront Park in a spectacular, easily accessible waterfront location. ICJF is limited to approximately 35-40 juried international participants.
December 4th, ICJF will host a Private Preview for 1,200 guests from 6pm – 10pm. Regular fair hours will be from 1pm – 10pm and ICJF will be the only “nighttime” fair venue in the midst of Miami’s 5-star hotels and Miami’s exciting downtown. Convenient valet and self-parking will be available.
ADMISSION
$15 online $20 at the door.
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, 1pm – 10pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 1pm – 10pm
Friday, Dec 7, 1pm – 10pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 1pm – 10pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 1pm – 10pm
EVENTS
December 4th, ICJF will host a Private Preview for 1,200 guests from 6pm – 10pm.
Preview Priority Tickets: $50 online | $60 at the door
Valid for preview party Dec 4th, return admission any day of the fair.
Just Mad Miami
December 6 – 9, 2012
2136 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127
http://www.justmadmia.com/
JUSTMADMIA, emerging art fair will take place in Miami from the 6 -9 December in the SOHO Studios, Wyndwood. It will show a complete selection of the youngest and cutting edge art from Europe and Latin America. The general program will include 40 galleries, in addition to 2 programs specifically designed for the promotion of the artists: Naked and Just Produce. A representation of El Mercado de San Miguel will come with us too to offer the Spanish cuisine to the American public.
NAKED
A program dedicated to the presentation of new projects without fairing from the white cube context. And other works in process, without any sealed formalization, free from certain materiality and weight. A collection of projects which the selected galleries will present in an open space specially designed for the purpose.
JUST PRODUCED
How can we relate emerging artistic production and the market? What does it mean to produce a work of art in a temporary period of artistic residence? What system of relation can we come up with to facilitate the transition from a research space into an exhibition space?
In this section we present a selection of projects produced in a residence of visual artists, recently produced in the current residential course and ready to be exhibited in a demanding competitive context.
A collaboration agreement between JUSTMAD MIA and the ArtCenter/South Florida, will allow professionals and the public who attend the fair to have access to the latest and most stimulating production of artistic work from this emblematic residence in the south of Florida.
ADMISSION
$15 Daily. Students and Seniors $10. Four Day Pass $25
HOURS
Thursday, Dec 6, 2 – 8pm
Friday, Dec 7, Noon – 8pm
Saturday, Dec 8, Noon – 8pm
Sunday, Dec 9, Noon – 7pm
EVENTS
Professional Viewing Preview: Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 2pm
Miami River Art Fair
December 4 – 9, 2012
Miami Convention Center @ James L. Knight Center
400 SE Second Ave, Miami, FL 33131
http://miamiriverartfair.com/
The first edition of the Miami River | Art Fair, an international, contemporary art fair, will take place at the Downtown Miami Convention Center inside the James L. Knight International Center. This art fair was conceived as a showcase of world-class artists and galleries in an indoor booth setting at the Riverfront Hall which overlooks the one-of-a-kind outdoor Riverwalk Sculpture Mall which features monumental sculpture on the banks of the historic Miami River.
The Miami River Art Fair has the decade-long revitalization efforts of the Miami River at its core. To do our part in the revitalization of this area, our mission is to redirect the tourism boom during Art Basel to this up-and-coming area. The Miami River Art Fair will be the first landmark fine art event in the area, and its magnitude and scope will lay the groundwork for this area to be one of Miami’s newest fine art destinations.
Special Projects and Collectives Cutting-edge projects, cultural institutions and visual art research initiatives will be showcased throughout the fair, providing an educational and informative context to the art fair.
Individual Artists: Modeled on the concept of studio visits, artists will be able to network without gallery representation to collectors, curators and art professionals.
Nice virtual catalogue on their website>
Free Shuttle Service to other Miami Art Fairs, leaves every 30 minutes, shuttle stop in front of JLK Center.
ADMISSION
$10 Daily
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, Noon – 8pm
Thursday, Dec 6, Noon – 8pm
Friday, Dec 7, Noon – 8pm
Saturday, Dec 8, Noon -8 pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 10 – 2pm
EVENTS
VIP First View for Collectors and Press, Tuesday, December 4, 6- 10 pm.
See the website below for additional events, including book signings, artist talks and Short Film Screenings
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http://miamiriverartfair.com/
MIAMI PROJECT
December 4 – 9, 2012
NE 1st Avenue & NE 29th Street, Miami, FL 33137
http://www.miami-project.com/
The inaugural Miami Project, a new contemporary and modern art fair will debut December 4-9, 2012 in Miami’s Midtown / Wynwood Art District.
The Miami Project begins with a dedication to quality, both in content and production. The fair will consist of presentations by galleries that promote their artists and estates through regular gallery exhibitions, museum shows and participation in major fairs. The physical production of Miami Project will mirror the quality of the work shown. With careful planning, an experienced team and a strong logistical infrastructure, this fair will be second to none in creating an elegant, spacious environment in which collectors, dealers, curators and the press can connect.
Miami Project will consist of presentations by 65 galleries from around the world selected based on the strength and relevance of their programs. This year’s show will be housed in a comfortable and centrally located modular structure, located at NE 1st Avenue & NE 29th Street.
ADMISSION
Daily $20, Multi-Day Pass $35
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, 11 – 5pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 7pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 8:30pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -7 pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 6pm
EVENTS
Preview: Tuesday, December 4, 5:30 – 10pm,
Admission is $25 for the Preview
OVERTURE | Miami
December 4 – 9, 2012
Corner Buena Vista & Midtown Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
http://www.overtureartfair.com/
ARTS FOR A BETTER WORLD will be returning for its 3rd Edition during Art Basel Miami Beach with OVERTURE MIAMI, its newly redesigned and enhanced international contemporary art platform.
Monumental Exhibition, Unprecedented in the history of Art Fairs: “100 WARHOLS, AN OVERVIEW“: In association with cultural partner Taglialatella Galleries, a major curated selling exhibition celebrating Andy Warhol’s contributions as the leading American artist of the 20th Century.
Arts for a Better World in association with the KMTaglialatella Foundation and Rao’s Restaurant of New York announce the VIP Opening (By Invitation Only): “An Evening at Rao’s in Miami” A benefit for the Mt. Carmel – Holy Rosary School of East Harlem, NY For a donation of $250 the first 100 patrons will receive a gift bag featuring a sampling of Rao’s Specialty Food items, including a Rao’s cookbook signed by Frank Pellegrino.
ADMISSION
$15.00
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, 11 – 7pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 7pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 7pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -7pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 6pm
EVENTS
Vernissage | For VIP and Press
Tuesday, December 4, 6pm – 10pm
Collectors Dinner (Guest List only and SOLD OUT): Thursday, Dec 6
http://www.overtureartfair.com/
PooL Art Fair Miami
December 7, 8 and 9, 2012
Sky House Marquis
1100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Frere Independent is proud to present the 8th edition of the PooL Art Fair in Miami. Slated for December 7, 8 and 9, 2012. PooL offers an extraordinary venue to its exhibitors and visitors. On the 14th floor of the Luxerious Marquis, Exhibitors will showcase artworks in 9 3 story high Townhouse around the “swimming” pool. The show retains it tradition to present great, independent artists who are otherwise unrepresented during Art Basel Miami Beach.
The simple, modest approach of the PooL Art Fair offers an exciting alternative to the “Art Fair” experience for dealers and collectors as well as the general public. PooL’s purpose is to create a meeting ground for outstanding artists, primarily those who do not yet have gallery representation. Contemporary art dealers, artist agents, emerging galleries, artists’ collectives, and non-profit organizations are also invited to apply to participate as exhibitors. The fair serves as an invaluable resource for the artistic community and the general public.
As the fairs success continues to grow and the platform evolves we now also accept applications from Contemporary art professionals. The fairs serves as an invaluable resource for artistic community and the general public.
Our organization, Frere Independent offers artists the opportunity to be a part of the unique and important cultural environment that manifests the week of Art Basel Miami Beach. Hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts travel to Miami to see and buy Art. PooL also presents an opportunity for gallery owners, curators and other art enthusiasts to discover artists that are not shown in the other art fairs. Finally, artists are able to sell works while expanding their network as well as receiving invitations to exhibit or create site-specific works from galleries, curators, museums and the like.
ADMISSION
Regular admission to the fair is Free with a suggested donation at the door or online
HOURS
Daily 3 – 10pm
December 7, 8 and 9
EVENTS
Vernissage, Thursday, December 6th, 6 – 11pm
Open bar + DJ + Artists performances
Pulse Miami
December 6 – 9, 2012
The Ice Palace Studios, 1400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
http://www.pulse-art.com
The eighth edition of PULSE Miami will be at The Ice Palace Studios December 6 – 9, 2012. The 2012 Miami edition will build on PULSE’s reputation as the leading US art fair dedicated solely to contemporary art. PULSE Miami will continue to showcase a dynamic and geographically diverse group of established and emerging galleries
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 IMPULSE section presents galleries invited by the Committee to present solo exhibitions of artist’s work created in the past two years.
In addition, PULSE develops original cultural programs with a series of large-scale installations, its PULSE Play video lounge, the PULSE Performance events. The PULSE Prize is awarded in New York and in Miami to one of the artists presented in the IMPULSE section.
ADMISSION
General Admission $20, Students and Seniors $15
HOURS
Thursday, Dec 6, 1 – 7pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 7pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -7pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 5pm
EVENTS
Private Preview Benefitting the Lotus House, Tuesday, December 4, 6 – 9pm (Invite Only)
Museum Preview Morning, Wednesday, December 5, 10am-1pm (Invite Only)
Press and VIP Private Preview, Thursday, December 6, 10am – 1pm
Complimentary Shuttle Service: PULSE will offer a shuttle service operating between Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Miami, and The Ice Palace Studios throughout the duration of the show. Shuttles will run from 9am to 8pm
Red Dot Miami
December 5 – 9, 2012
Wynwood Art District, 3011 NE 1st Avenue (at NW 31st Street), Miami, FL 33137
http://www.reddotfair.com
Red Dot Miami is is a highly successful art fair taking place concurrent with Art Basel Miami Beach, Up to 70 national and international dealers exhibit contemporary and secondary market photography, painting, sculpture and works on paper in a luxurious 60,000 square foot venue. This year, they are please to offer a solo section – Solo Projects – featuring 75 smaller booths for single artist projects.
They are located directly across the street from other high caliber art fairs such as Art Miami, Scope and Art Asia in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. Red Dot holds a prime location within this fair mecca. Last year, Red Dot Miami had over 25,00 visitors – a number they expect to increase this year with the stronger economy – and dealers reported a heavy sales volume ranging from $2000 – $250,000 per piece.
Red Dot strives to create a fair for galleries specializing in emerging, mid-career and established artsits that seek to present work of lasting value and beyond current trends. Under the direction of Red Dot owner George Billis.
ADMISSION
$15 Day Pass or $25 for a Week Pass
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec, 5 – 7pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 8pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 8pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -8pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 6pm
EVENTS
Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 4, 6 – 10pm
Scope Miami
December 4 – 9, 2012
110 NE 36th Street, Miami, Florida 33137
http://www.scope-art.com
SCOPE Art Show returns to Miami in 2012 with a new location on the most highly-trafficked gateway to the Midtown Arts District. Located at N.E. 36th St and Midtown Blvd., SCOPE Miami’s monumental 100,000 sq. ft. pavilion will house its most ambitious fair to date, featuring a selection of 20 innovative Breeder Program galleries presented alongside 85 established international exhibitors. Celebrated as the premier launching pad for contemporary art, SCOPE Miami will run concurrent with Art Basel Miami, December 4 – 9, 2012.
Long-established as the original incubator for emerging work, SCOPE’s Breeder Program celebrates its 12th year of introducing new galleries to the contemporary market. A remarkable opportunity for unprecedented exposure, Breeder Program alumni include: Peres Projects, John Connelly Presents, Galeria Enrique Guerrero, Daniel Reich Gallery, Bischoff/ Weiss, INVISIBLE-EXPORTS, SEVENTEEN, ROKEBY, Taxter Spengemann, Magical Artroom and Spinello Projects, among others. SCOPE Miami will be bustling with over 30,000 international collectors, press and art professionals, all of whom drive the contemporary art market and are vital contributors to global culture.
SCOPE Miami opens to Press and VIPs on Tuesday, December 4 with the First View and will run December 4 – 9, 2012. Alongside our featured galleries, SCOPE Miami will also present cutting-edge special programming, collector tours and special events that feature the best and brightest across multiple creative industries, including fashion, film, music and performance.
Through a series of curatorial collaborations on-air, online and on-site in Miami, SCOPE and VH1 are teaming up to celebrate and amplify the creativity of emerging visual art. SCOPE Miami’s pavilion will be accompanied by The VH1 Outdoor Lounge: The premier destination to discover new talent in music, art and beyond. The VH1 Outdoor Lounge will be accessible to all SCOPE visitors for the duration of the fair; special events and programming to be announced.
With over a decade of critically acclaimed art shows and non-profit initiatives that extend beyond the ordinary in Contemporary art, design, music and fashion, SCOPE Art Shows have garnered critical acclaim with sales exceeding $300 million and attendance of over 500,000 visitors.
ADMISSION
General Admission $20 and Students $15
Free for VIP cardholders
HOURS
Wednesday, Dec 5, 11 – 7pm
Thursday, Dec 6, 11 – 7pm
Friday, Dec 7, 11 – 7pm
Saturday, Dec 8, 11 -7pm
Sunday, Dec 9, 11 – 6pm
EVENTS
First View, for VIP’s and Press: Tuesday, December 4, 3 – 9pm
(or $100 donation at door)
Official Scope Party: Thursday, December 6th, 7 – 11pm
Presented by VH1 and feature groundbreaking You Oughta Know musical talent from VH1’s impressive roster, alongside SCOPE and VH1 co-curated visual work.
SEVEN
2200 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33127
Wynwood District
December 4 – 9, 2012
http://www.seven-miami.com/
SEVEN, the pioneering collective project organized by the galleries BravinLee programs, Hales Gallery, Pierogi Gallery, Postmasters, P.P.O.W., Ronald Feldman Fine Arts and Winkleman Gallery will return to Miami for the third year December 4 – 9, 2012. With a focus on a collaborative, exhibition-like presentation commingling galleries and artists, SEVEN looks beyond the art fair model to create a new platform for viewing and acquiring works of art.
Inspired by the prevailing need for a more intimate, personal way to engage visitors during the Miami fair week, the members of SEVEN come together to create an environment where artworks may be experienced in a curated context and interested parties can have a substantial, quality interaction with the dealers. The emphasis on cooperation rather than competition relates to the founding days of these established, long-running galleries, which despite over 120 years of combined experience, remain true to the non-conformist, adventurous nature of their beginnings in the New York and London art worlds.
ADMISSION
Free, no admission fee
HOURS
Tuesday, Dec. 4th, 1-8pm
Wednesday – Dec. 5th, 11 – 7pm
Thursday – Dec. 6th, 11 – 7pm
Friday – Dec. 7th, 11 – 7pm
Saturday – Dec. 8th, 11 – 7pm
Sunday – Dec. 9th, 11 – 5pm
EVENTS
Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 4th, 1-8pm
Performance / Party: Thursday, December 6th, 5:30 – 8pm
Too many people go to Miami and treat dealers like simple merchants not realizing the financial and logistical extent that the galleries stretch themselves just to participate. Discounts are part of the business, but common courtesy is as well.
Thanks for a respectful and well written overview. It is greatly appreciated.