Are you an art lover? If so, here is something to add to your list of things to do while in Miami: Arteamericas. The Florida fair celebrates the best in Latin American art, while at the same time giving visitors a glimpse into Latin culture.
If variety is what you want, then variety is what you get at Arteamericas! The show usually features over 70 galleries showcasing over 300 artists! Not only that, Arteamericas showcases artists from over 16 countries all over the world. With so much to see, it is a good thing the show lasts several days! It just may take that long to get the chance to explore all the wonderful work Arteamericas has to offer.
Arteamericas has been going strong for 5 years now and has made South Florida its home for all of them. It has become such a well-known showcase that every year more and more artists are applying to get the opportunity to display their work at the Florida fair. Despite the large number of artists who are expected to participate, Arteamericas is committed to maintaining that same intimate feel it has always had, making for a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Families can enjoy the event as well, as it would be a great learning experience for kids and a way to introduce them to not only the world of art, but the world around them.
There is a wide variety of works available at Arteamericas. From paintings, to sculpture, videos and more there is sure to be something at the fair for everyone to enjoy. There are many pieces available for purchase as well, for the art collectors among you. Better get to saving, though! Some of these works could go for as much as a half-million! For those of you with a more modest budget, Arteamericas has something called “New and Young Collectors Day”. The pieces featured here sell for considerably less. New and Young Collectors day is a relatively new addition to the fair and has proved to be popular among the visitors.
If all this is not enough for you, the fair also features a bookstore partnership that allows visitors to choose from a wide selection of Latin American Art books. Each year, museums such as the
Miami Art Museum and the
Lowe Art Museum and others also participate in the event. The works featured are carefully chosen by a panel of experts to make sure only the best gets in.
Arteamericas is made possible by a sponsorship with Merrill Lynch. Other sponsors who help to bring these unique works to South Florida are: The Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald, Arte al Dia International magazine and American Airlines, among others.
If you are an art lover looking for a good time in the city of Miami, Arteamericas is a must see event and a great choice for families. At $12.00 a ticket, you can not go wrong. Stop by the website at www.arteamericasmiami.com to get more information and plan your visit. You can also get a look at some of the works that are going to be featured at a future
Florida Fair.