Miami Art Week fairs are back — mostly. Some have new schedules and homes
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Your Guide to Miami Art Week 2021
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The week’s biggest art fairs are staying in familiar locations — albeit with some shifts in days and hours. The satellite fairs are a slightly different story; a few have moved, and some are canceled altogether. Many require proof of a recent negative COVID test or proof of vaccine. Reminder: Don’t forget your mask.
Here’s what you need to know. Pro tip: Buy your tickets online in advance. Some fairs have gone all digital and will not sell tickets at the door.
Dates shown here are for public hours.
GUIDE TO WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR
ART BASEL IN MIAMI BEACH
“The Big Fair,” as it is sometimes called, remains in the Miami Beach Convention Center, with public hours Dec. 2-4. 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; artbasel.com/miami-beach. Note: Closed on Sunday. Tickets $50-$65; Four-day Premium+ Card $500.
ART MIAMI / CONTEXT
Miami’s favorite fair — at least judging by attendance — is back under the big tent on Biscayne Bay in downtown at Herald Plaza and Northeast 14th Street, with public hours Dec. 1-5. Check out the Boteros at Art of the World Gallery, Alex Katz’s new print portfolio at Burgess Modern + Contemporary, and work by 10-year-old Andres Valencia benefiting the Perry J. Cohen Foundation.
One-day tickets from $55, with discounts for seniors and youth. 800-376-5850 or www.artmiami.com. $35-$55; Multi-day pass $100 (not valid Nov. 30); VIP pass $275 (includes access to Nov. 30 VIP preview and unlimited admission on public fair days).
DESIGN MIAMI/
The home-grown design-centric fair featuring fine furniture and jewelry returns to the green park just west of the Miami Beach Convention Center, from Dec. 1-5. On the must-see list: Harry Nuriev of Crosby Studios’ space-age installation, ”The Bedroom” (you’ll think you’re in “Barbarella”).
Meridian Avenue and 19th Street, adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach; 305-572-0866 or designmiami.com. $29-$35; VIP $112.50.
FRIDGE ART FAIR
This funky, pet-friendly fair moves to Allapattah this year, to Esquina de Abuela, 2705 NW 22nd Ave., from Nov. 29-Dec. 4. 202-590-1357; Fridgeartfair.com. Note: Closed on Sunday.
INK MIAMI
The galleries at Ink Art Fair focus on works on paper and prints, which often are more affordable than singular originals. But don’t confuse them with posters; these are signed, limited edition works with intrinsic value. It returns Dec. 1-5 to its usual home, Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; inkartfair.com. Tickets are free with online registration.
NEW ART DEALERS ALLIANCE
Better known as NADA, this fair pulls in collectors seeking to discover the next emerging talent. This year’s fair includes a special presentation of underrepresented artists and another on artists’ books. It runs Dec. 1-4 at the Ice Palace, 1400 North Miami Ave., Miami; 212-594-0883; newartdealers.org. Note: Closed on Sunday. $45.
PINTA MIAMI
Devotees of contemporary Latin American art put Pinta high on their agenda. This year it moves to a new location at 225 NE 34th St., Dec. 2-5. pinta.art. $25-$35; 2 tickets for $60; 4 tickets for $80; VIP night (Dec. 1) $60 or 2 tickets for $100.
PRIZM
Dedicated to artists of the African Diaspora, Prizm this year is going hybrid, offering both in-person and digital experiences. Those attending in real life will be heading to a new location at Red Rooster in Overtown for the Prizm preview on Nov. 30 and Prizm panel talks on Dec. 3 and 4. prizm.art. $10.
RED DOT / SPECTRUM
These sister fairs offer two distinctive experiences under a single roof, this year at Mana Wynwood. Spectrum’s exhibitors are generally individual artists and studios, while Red Dot includes only galleries. Dec. 2-5. $20-$25; Opening Night (Dec. 1) $50; Five-day pass $75. redwoodartgroup.com.
SATELLITE ART SHOW
Time will be the theme this year when Satellite presents video, tech-based work, installations and performance art. More than 30 live performances are slated, along with an interactive “Official Billy Joel Piano Man Karaoke bar.” Dec. 1-4 at 1655 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach; $32; run-of-show pass $76.80; satellite-show.com.
SCOPE
One of two fairs held on the actual beach, Scope is accessed from Eighth Street and Ocean Drive. This year it is open Dec. 2-5. 212-268-1522 or scope-art.com. $40; $200 Platinum First View, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 30; $150 VIP Preview, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 30.
UNIQUE DESIGN X MIAMI
This new-to-Miami fair follows runs in Shanghai, Paris, Moscow and Savannah. This year, it comes to the Faena Art District. Inside the Faena Park Building, 17 designers from 12 countries will present collectible design galleries. Outdoors, the group is setting up a Skate-able Object Park designed by British Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori, with activations for underserved youth. The show runs Dec. 1-5 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at 3420 Collins Ave.; the skate park is at 35th Street. Info at uniquedesignxgroup.com. Skatepark and a Friday DJ set require $10 tickets.
UNTITLED
This trend-forward fair turns to the sands of Miami Beach, accessible from Ocean Drive at 12th Street. Nov. 29-Dec. 4. 646-405-6942 or untitledartfairs.com. $40.
This story was originally published November 23, 2021 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Miami Art Week fairs are back — mostly. Some have new schedules and homes."
