Miami Art Week Is Here: So Much To See, So Little Time

Visitors pass by art at the Nara Roesler gallery booth at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024. This year’s Art Basel Miami Beach will feature 287 galleries from 44 countries inside the Miami Beach Convention Center. (Photo courtesy of Art Basel Miami Beach)

With so much happening during Miami Art Week, ArtburstMiami has put together a curated list—far from exhaustive—covering everything from major fairs and VIP events to gallery exhibitions.

Art Basel Miami Beach – Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
International modern and contemporary art fair showcasing hundreds of top galleries from around the world — painting, sculpture, photography, installations, new media, curated sectors (Galleries, Meridians, Nova, etc.). Private “First Choice” viewing and preview on Wednesday, Dec. 3, vernissage on Thursday, Dec. 4; public access Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
INFO: www.artbasel.com

Art Miami & CONTEXT Art Miami – Tuesday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
The Art Miami Pavilion / CONTEXT Pavilion, One Herald Plaza, NE 14th Street and Biscayne Bay, Miami
Long running contemporary and modern art fair (Art Miami) plus a sister fair (CONTEXT) highlighting mid career and emerging artists — broad mix across painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media. VIP previews morning/early afternoon Dec. 2; public hours begin 4 p.m. that day, then Dec. 3–6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
INFO: artmiami.com

Aqua Art Miami – Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Boutique style hotel fair dedicated to emerging and mid career artists — a more intimate, relaxed setting for contemporary art, ideal for first-time buyers or those looking for fresh, smaller works. VIP preview Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; public hours Thursday, Dec. 4, noon to 9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, Dec. 5–6, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
INFO: aquaartmiami.com

Design Miami – Tuesday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Convention Center Drive and 19th Street, across from Convention Center, Miami Beach
Global collectible design fair — fine furniture, decorative arts, design objects, architectural pieces, design art crossover. Preview day Dec. 2 (members & collectors), then public days Dec. 3–7.
INFO: designmiami.com

Red Dot Miami – Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Mana Wynwood, 2217 NW 5th Ave., Miami
Red Dot Miami is another well established satellite fair with a broad international gallery lineup, often showcasing accessible contemporary art and serves as a complement to the major fairs. Public hours: Thursday, Dec. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 6, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
INFO: redwoodartgroup.com/red-dot-miami/

HIVE Wynwood (Creative District Activation) – Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2nd Ave., Wynwood
Street culture meets art event blending live painting, installations, music, vendor village, and brand activations — a vibrant, festival style complement to gallery fairs.
INFO: hivewynwood.com

Looking at art at the Vedovi Gallery booth during Art Basel Miami Beach 2024. (Photo courtesy of Art Basel Miami Beach)

INK Miami Art Fair – Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, 2025
Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Fair dedicated exclusively to works on paper — prints, editions, photography — offering a curated, specialized format that appeals to collectors seeking affordability and collectability.
INFO: inkartfair.com/

NADA Miami – Tuesday, Dec. 2 to Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Ice Palace Studios, 1400 North Miami Avenue, Miami
Independent and artist run galleries from around the world, showcasing new and emerging voices in contemporary art — often experimental, affordable, and edgy. Public hours Dec. 2–6, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
INFO: newartdealers.org

Pinta Miami – Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
The Hangar, 3385 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove
Only fair during Art Week focused exclusively on Latin American and Iberian contemporary art, offering a boutique style, curated gallery fair with a Latin American focus. Public hours: Thursday, Dec. 4, 3 to 8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, Dec. 5–6, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, noon to 6 p.m.
INFO: pinta.art/miami/home

Point Comfort Art Fair + Show – Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Historic Ward Rooming House, Overtown, Miami
Boutique style fair and exhibition presenting art, history and culture, with a focus on Black heritage, community revitalization, and accessible contemporary art.
INFO: hamptonartlovers.com

Scope Miami Beach – Tuesday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
801 Ocean Drive (between 8th and 10th Streets), Miami Beach
High energy contemporary fair on the sand — immersive installations, new media, emerging galleries, bold presentation; ideal for a younger, vibrant crowd looking for edgy, experimental work. VIP/press previews Dec. 2 (invite only); public days Dec. 3–7, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
INFO: scope-art.com

Spectrum Miami – Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Mana Wynwood, 2217 NW 5th Avenue, Miami
Contemporary art fair offering a broad mix of galleries and works — often more affordable and experimental than the biggest fairs, making it a good option for first-time collectors or casual visitors. Public hours: Thursday, Dec. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 6, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
INFO: redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami

UNTITLED Art, Miami Beach – Tuesday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Ocean Drive and 12th Street, Miami Beach
Beachfront contemporary art fair with a curated mix of emerging and established galleries offering painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media in a tent on the sand. VIP & Press Preview Tuesday, Dec. 2; public hours Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 7.
INFO: untitledartfairs.com

Ahmed Paertey, “Lumumba,” (2020), oil on canvas at AfriKin Art Fair. (Photo courtesy of Afrikin.org)

AfriKin Art Fair – Sunday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Maison AfriKin / Scott Galvin Community Center, 1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami
Fair highlighting art from African and African-diaspora artists — a cultural centric, community-driven event that broadens the geographic and cultural reach of Art Week. Public hours daily throughout the week.
INFO: afrikin.org

ICA Miami – Tuesday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
61 NE 41st Street, Miami
ICA Miami opens several overlapping exhibitions and events in conjunction with Art Week — ideal for contemporary‑art lovers seeking museum‑scale shows: On view: “Joyce Pensato” (survey of 65 works), “Richard Hunt: Pressure,” “Andreas Schulze: Special,” “Masaomi Yasunaga,”,and a major stairwell commission “Igshaan Adams: Lulu, Zanele, Zandile, Savannah.” VIP Opening Reception for members and pass‑holders: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6–9 PM.  Museum hours during Art Week: Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. 
INFO: icamiami.org

Kindred Animal Spirit Festival – Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Overtown — NW 9th Street Pedestrian Mall, Miami
Cultural festival blending open air art, music, community gatherings, and public space installations — giving space to grassroots creatives and local community energy.
INFO: muce305.org

LOUD Week (via AOBM) – Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Miami Gardens (various venues)
Urban culture festival — art, fashion, design, community events, and cultural activations across neighborhoods, spotlighting Afro diasporic contributions to Miami’s creative landscape. Public event hours vary; check official schedule.
INFO: loud-week-miami-gardens-all-event-access

Mana Fashion Art Basel Edition Pop-Up – Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd Street, Miami
Immersive fashion-meets-art pop-up featuring global and Miami-based designers, contemporary art installations, wellness sessions, interactive experiences, curated brand showcases, and cultural programming.
INFO: manacommon.com

BitBasel Miami Art Week – Tuesday, Dec. 3 to Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025
Sagamore South Beach
Merges art, technology, and culture through exhibitions, panels, and evening events including curated discussions, immersive installations, and music activations.
INFO: www.bitbasel.miami/

photoMIAMI – Tuesday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
The Miami Art Week Gallery, 2300 N. Miami Ave., Wynwood, Miami
A photography focused show showcasing works from international and local photographers, providing a more specialized, medium specific experience within the larger art week ecosystem. Open concurrently with Arte NXT.
INFO:

Satellite Art Show – Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
1520 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (near hotel fair cluster)
Independent gallery and artist run show featuring installations, contemporary works, and alternative media — often with a relaxed, less commercial vibe than major fairs. Public hours: Dec. 5–6, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Dec. 7, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Preview/press day Thurs., Dec. 4.
INFO: www.satellite-show.com

MOCA North Miami – Tuesday, Dec. 2 to Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025
770 NE 125 Street, North Miami
Featured exhibitions: “Hiba Schahbaz: The Garden”, “Diana Eusebio: Field of Dreams”, and the plaza installation “Magnus Sodamin: Gateway (between the sun and moon)” as part of MOCA’s Art on the Plaza series. Special event: MOCA’s Miami Art Week Reception — Tuesday, Dec. 2, 8:30–10:30 p.m. (free for members, North Miami residents, and VIP passholders). Public artist‑ and curator‑led tours: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. Extended museum hours throughout the week (check site for daily times).
INFO: mocanomi.org

The Museum of Graffiti will feature a working studio inside the building during Art Week, where visitors can watch JonOne create in real time. Photo is JonOne in action at the Museum of Graffiti in Shanghai, China, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Museum of Graffiti)

Museum of Graffiti – Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2025- Friday, Dec.5, 2025
276 NW 26th St., Wynwood, Miami
Museum of Graffiti, ranked as one of best museums in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, is celebrating its 6th anniversary during Miami Art Week with a brand new semi-permanent exhibition that traces the birth and evolution of the graffiti movement from its earliest days on the streets and subways of New York City to its current position as a globally recognized legitimate art form. Museum of Graffiti opens all exhibitions along with its outdoor interactive patio that will boast an incredible line up of top parties, brand activations, and musical talent. “ORIGINS” features original paintings from the 1973 Razor Gallery exhibition in New York, showcasing graffiti pioneers PHASE2, FLINT 707, SNAKE 1, and COCO144 — works that have not been publicly seen for over 50 years. Running alongside it is JonOne’s “El Tiguere,” a solo show highlighting John Andrew Perello’s journey from painting subway trains in Harlem to international acclaim. Visitors can watch JonOne paint in a working studio space. These paired shows trace graffiti’s path from street art to the gallery and provide rare historical documentation of its early evolution.
INFO: www.museumofgraffiti.com

Tribeca Festival at Art Basel Miami Beach – Friday, Dec. 5 to Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Miami Beach Bandshell, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Tribeca Festival returns for its fourth edition during Art Basel Miami Beach, featuring two nights of live performances and conversations highlighting emerging artists reshaping contemporary culture. Friday, Dec. 5, features Latin Grammy-nominated Monsieur Periné with opener Cucu, while Saturday, Dec. 6, spotlights instrumental duo Hermanos Gutiérrez, with Jitwam and DJ Willy Soul. Guests can also experience the Google Gemini Photobooth, an interactive AI-powered photo experience.
INFO: tribecafilm.com/miami

24th Iconic Sagamore Brunch – Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1671 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Features The Orb of Harmony by KEF!, NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, live South Florida Symphony Orchestra performances, interactive art, live mural painting, signature mixology, and curated culinary offerings.
INFO: sagamoresouthbeach.com/experiences/

74th Arts Miami Layover – Tuesday, Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
El Espacio 23, 2270 NW 23rd Street, Miami
Guided exhibition walkthrough followed by a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of Latin American art — an intimate moment within Art Week for collectors, curators, artists, and inquisitive attendees.
INFO: https://elespacio23.org/

Art of Black Miami – Sunday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Maison AfriKin, Scott Galvin Community Center, 1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami
City-wide cultural initiative spotlighting Black and Afro diasporic art, featuring exhibitions, performances, film screenings, installations, and community centered events throughout the week. Public fair & pop-up hours: daily Nov. 30–Dec. 7.
INFO: https://afrikin.org/index2.html

Art of Transformation (Opa Locka / AOBM affiliate) – Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Various venues across Ten North Group Campus & Opa Locka Arts District (including Historic City Hall and The Garden of Humanity)
Multimedia showcase exploring African American identity, history, resilience and community through exhibitions, performances, sculpture, photography and public installations under the 2025 theme “At the Edge of Entanglement.”
Specific events:
• Dec. 3, 5–6 p.m.: Unveiling of commissioned work “African Diaspora: Memory in Motion”
• Dec. 3, 6–9 p.m.: Opening night celebration
• Dec. 3, 9 p.m.–12 a.m.: Evening lounge experience and live jazz performance

INFO: https://artoftransformation.tennorthgroup.com/

Elixir Lounge by ORO Miami VIP Opening Night – Thursday, Dec. 5, 2025
818 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Exclusive launch event with music by Guy Gerber.
Admission: VIP invitation only
INFO: oro-miami.com/elixir-lounge

Flow Brickell – WRAP Sustainable Art Activation – Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Flow Brickell, 275 SW 6th Street, Miami
Launch of a sustainability-themed art activation by the Waste Reduction Art Project, including live art creation, reflection sessions, author showcase, wine tasting, panel discussion, and gallery reception — spotlighting eco-conscious contemporary art.
INFO: wrapnow.org/

Harmont & Blaine Brickell — First U.S. Flagship Private Preview – Sunday, Nov. 30 to Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 | By appointment
701 S Miami Avenue #272C, Miami
Meet-and-greet with H&B artist Jay C. Lohmann, view art installation, and limited dachshund sculptures made from recycled/upcycled materials.
INFO:  www.harmontblaine.com/home/

Tara Long in LA ESQUINITA at Locust Projects. (Photo by Logan Fazio)

Locust Projects – ‘LA ESQUINITA’ by Tara Long – Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 | During Art Week public hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
297 NE 67th Street, Miami
Long-running nonprofit alternative art space. “LA ESQUINITA” is a gallery takeover by Tara Long featuring 500+ mini sculptures, blending art, performance, and conceptual experience. Art Week special: Saturday, Dec. 6, 7–10 p.m. meet-the-artist party and performance.
INFO: locustprojects.org

Baker—Hall, “Menagerie” – Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 to Friday, Jan. 3, 2026
1294 NW 29th St., Miami
Lizzie Gill’s first solo exhibition with Baker—Hall, exploring domestic life, inheritance, and the intimate theater of interior spaces. Inspired by Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie, the paintings turn still life into staged tableaux where objects, animals, and mythic vessels act as proxies for memory, identity, and emotional inheritance. The works feature Gill’s signature material translation, using marble dust emulsion and image transfer to create layered bas-relief surfaces that evoke care, lineage, and psychological landscapes.
INFO: bakerhall.art

Lizzie Gil, Menagerie at Baker-Hall, “Crimson Poodle (Steeplechase),” 2025, acrylic, image transfer & marble dust emulsion on panel, 24 x 30 in. (Courtesy of the Baker-Hall)

Mana Fashion Art Basel Edition VIP Opening Night – Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd Street, Miami
Invitation-only celebration of fashion, art, music, and cultural performance, including a live performance by Radmila Lolly, immersive installations, DJ sets, artisanal bites, cocktails, and curated brand experiences.
INFO: fashion.manacommon.com

Mana Fashion Public Pop-Up Experience – Thursday, Dec. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd Street, Miami
Three days of immersive shopping, discovery, and community-building. Curated marketplace with global designers, luxury fashion houses, sustainable brands, wellness sessions, interactive readings, and fireside chats.
INFO: fashion.manacommon.com/experience-fashion-glamour-mana-fashion-pop-up-bazaar-vip-night/

Mindy Solomon Gallery – Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 7
111 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami
Contemporary gallery presenting a thoughtfully curated selection of works by emerging and mid-career artists across painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
INFO: mindysolomongallery.com

Oolite Arts — ‘One Is Two and Two Are Many More’ Exhibition & Open Studios – Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2025 to Saturday, Jan. 18, 2026 | Daily gallery hours 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Features a broad range of contemporary works by local and visiting artists. During Art Week: Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. public brunch + open studios — an opportunity to meet artists, see works in progress, and explore the gallery’s scope beyond fair-related programming.
INFO: oolitearts.org

The Betsy South Beach – Artist talk and Book Signing, Deborah Willis – Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, 3–4 p.m.
The Gallery at The Betsy Hotel, 1443 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Artist talk and book signing with Dr. Deborah Willis for the 25th anniversary of her landmark publication, featuring a conversation with Denise Stephanie Hewitt, Roy Wallace, Cornelius Tulloch, and Joan Morgan.
INFO: thebetsyhotel.com

The Leesfield Family Garden: ‘Estrella de Luz’ Sculpture Unveiling – Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1–1:45 p.m.
The Underline, 2358 SW 27th Street, Miami
Public unveiling of “Estrella de Luz,” a new sky-blue bronze sculpture by Pablo Atchugarry. Ceremony includes artist remarks, dedication statements, and ribbon-cutting — celebrating art, community, and public space.
INFO: www.theunderline.org/

Bakehouse Art Complex – Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
561 NW 32nd St., Wynwood
Free open-studio event with resident artists, tours, and exhibitions. On view: “Bakehouse at Forty: Past, Present, Future,” celebrating Bakehouse’s 40-year legacy.
INFO: bacfl.org

The Bass Museum of Art – Sunday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Extended hours during Art Week with guided tours, artist talks, and special programming under “The Bass Dialogues.” Exhibitions include “Jack Pierson: The Miami Years,” “Lawrence Lek: NOX Pavilion,” “Sarah Crowner in Dialogue with Etel Adnan,” “Isaac Julien: Vagabondia,” “The Kaleidoscopic: Writing Histories Through the Collection,” and “assume vivid astro focus: XI.” Free “Community Day” on Dec. 7.
INFO: thebass.org

The Wolfsonian–FIU – Monday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Free admission for Art Basel/Design Miami VIP cardholders. Exhibitions on view include “Modern Design Across Borders,” “La Superba: Genoa and The Wolfsoniana,” “World’s Fairs: Visions of Tomorrow,” and “Harry Clarke and the Geneva Window.” Special VIP event: “UTOPIA: A Wolfsonian Art Basel Miami Beach VIP Party” on Friday, Dec. 5.
INFO: wolfsonian.org

“Bodyscapes Miami Art Week” – Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 to Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
Jayaram Law Studio, 3800 NE 1st Ave., Suite 500, Miami
A group exhibition curated by a European gallery that’s being re‑imagined for Miami: “Bodyscapes” features works by 11–14 women artists exploring the body, identity, memory, and digital/experiential portraiture.
INFO: load‑gallery.com

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