Inaugural Downtown Miami First Fridays Art Walk 2013
April 5th, 2013
The inaugural Downtown Miami “First Fridays” Art Walk on Friday will take place on April 5th from 6-10pm. This new cultural initiative shines a light on the growing art community and collector market in Downtown Miami, bringing together non-profit arts organizations and local galleries for special exhibitions, artists open studios, tours, exclusive openings, artist performances and an international contemporary art fair, MIA Encore, aboard SeaFair at Bayfront. The Art Walk will be held the first Friday of every month January-June and October-December. The September Art Walk will be held in conjunction with DWNTWN Art Days, September 20-22, 2013. The “First Fridays” Art Walk is organised by the International Fine Art Expositions (IFAE), founders of Art Miami (1991) and organizers of the Miami International Art Fair (MIA), in collaboration with the arts and culture community of Downtown Miami.
The First Fridays Art Walk will showcase over 150 exhibiting artists in fifteen venues, offering an array of art experiences that will reflect multiple mediums, styles, and trends in the art world. Participating organizations include:
MDC Museum of Art+Design
Dimensions Variable
Bas Fisher Invitational
TM Sisters
Turn-Based Press Studio
Artisan Lounge, 26 Artists Studios
Etra Fine Art
Nina Torres Fine Art
Eleazar Delgado Studio
Giants in the City, Presented by Irreversible Magazine
Ocean Bank Art Space
Sculpture in the Park at Bayfront
McCormick Place, 7 Artists Studios
MIA Encore – at SeaFair, 28 International Galleries
Art in Public Places
All participating organizations are conveniently located within two blocks of the Miami Trolley line and Metromover.
Downtown Miami First Fridays Art Walk Map
The “First Friday” Art Walk coincides with the debut of the MIA Encore fair, April 5th-7th, a new series of fairs launched by IFAE this spring following MIA fair in January. Each MIA Encore show will gather a carefully selected array of 28 international dealers presenting both established contemporary and emerging artists. Works will be composed of contemporary, cutting-edge art of all media including photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, installation and video. Admission to MIA Encore will be complimentary for the duration of First Friday hours from 6-10pm.
For more information on Miami First Friday Art Walk visit www.expoships.com/firstfridays/
