Art Miami 2008, the City’s prestigious, long-running contemporary art fair, takes place December 3-7th, proudly showcasing a wide variety of art from more than 100 leading national and international contemporary art galleries and prominent institutions.

In its 19th edition, Art Miami has moved to a new location inside the emerging Midtown Miami Arts District, adjacent to the Miami Design District and Wynwood Arts District. The Fair is annually applauded for the depth and quality of its art, including a selection of special exhibitions and curatorial projects, outdoor sculptures and video installations -- all to appear within a new 100,000+-square-foot pavilion. European, Asian, American and Latin American galleries and institutions will also contribute unique curated exhibitions in the BlackRock Art Video | New Media Lounge and through additional art projects. BlackRock, the nation’s largest asset manager, is the Fair’s main sponsor and official host of the VIP lounge.

The venue additionally boasts a restaurant offering delectable cuisine and beverages by Touch Catering. Ample parking will be provided through the use of a new four-story parking garage with 1,000 spots, located directly across the street from the pavilion. Convenient valet parking and shuttle bus service to the Miami Beach Convention Center available.
Through the success of years past and heightened interest in 2008, Art Miami continues to expand its reputation, attracting an ever-broader collector base and media attention worldwide. It is the “can’t-miss” event for all serious art collectors, art enthusiasts, curators and museum professionals – a fair that offers the opportunity to acquire some of the finest 20th and 21st century art and provides a closer look at some of the most distinct works at the forefront of the international contemporary art movement.

Five figure prices achieved
The Art Newspaper
International Edition
Viv Lawes
04. Dezember 2008

Barry Friedman, who exhibited for the first time last year after the organizers shifted the event to coincide with ABMB, said: " This is a great fair. Last year I made 2$ in the first 24 hours, although with the economic climate this year, i'll be ecstatic if I make a quater of that." On the oening night he sold several pieces, including Gottfried Helnwein's startling 2003 photographic print "The Golden Age 37", which went to an existing New York client.

The Art Newspaper, International Edition, Viv Lawes, 04. Dezember 2008

125,000+ square-foot elegant pavilion
The Miami Midtown Arts District
Midtown Blvd. (NE 1st Avenue) between NE 32nd & NE 31st Streets
Miami, FL 33137

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Press & Professional Preview (By Invitation Only) Noon – 4 p.m.
VIP Opening Reception (By Invitation Only) 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 4, 2008 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, December 5, 2008 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2008 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, 2008 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
* Dates, times and events are subject to change

One day fair pass $15
One day fair pass including catalog $30
Multi-day fair pass $20
Multi-day fair pass including catalog $35
Catalog $25
Students 12-18 years and Seniors $10
Children under 12 years accompanied by adult are admitted free
Groups 10 or more $10