Miami Art Week 2025 Guide : Art Fairs, Film Festivals, Art Talks, Brand Activations, & More!

Art Basel is not the only event in town!

This post is the most comprehensive guide I’ve ever created for Miami Art Week. I spent many hours this past week in deep research so I hope you find it helpful. Before we dive into the booths, events, and so much more, l want to acknowledge the history of Miami Art Week.

Every December, Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood, and Coral Gables transform into the center of the global art world, hosting over 20 major art fairs, more than 1,200 international galleries, and thousands of artists. What began with Art Basel Miami Beach has rapidly evolved into Miami Art Week, widely recognized as the largest annual celebration of contemporary art and culture in the world.

A few years ago, I attended Art Basel for the first time, and the experience was absolutely breathtaking. It was my introduction to a major international art fair, and stepping inside felt like entering an entirely new world. That moment became one of the reasons I’m so passionate about helping democratize the art world as art and experiences surrounding art should be for everyone. I hope you find something valuable in this post and please feel free to share with others that are going to Miami Art Week or contemplating.

This events guide is not a sponsored post, and I have no affiliation with the mentioned event organizers, artists, and galleries unless specified.

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Booths to Explore (Black Artists & Black-Owned Art Galleries) - Updated 11/30/25

• NADA Miami - Dec 2 - 6

  • Southside Contemporary Art Gallery showing works from artist Huey Lightbody at Booth B201 *

• SCOPE Art Show - Dec 2 - 7

  • Artist Emmanuel Gillespie at Booth B13 represented by Pencil on Paper Gallery *

  • Richard Beavers Gallery - Curated by @teddyrashaan in partnership with @artlikemeinc. @desmondbeach reimagines the sacred “Hush Arbors”—acoustic shields protecting spirit and collective devotion at Booth E001.

  • Tanya Weddemire Gallery at Booth C13

• Untitled Art Fair - Dec 3 - 7

  • Artist Leroy Campbell at Booth A64 represented by Richard Beavers Gallery

  • Artist Nola Ayoola works at Booth N23 represented by Cierra Britton Gallery

  • Superposition Gallery at Booth A30

• Art Basel - Dec 5 - 7

  • New works by Debra Cartwright in the Nova section at Booth N18 represented by Welancora Gallery

  • Nicola Vassell Gallery at Booth E15

*= Worked on a project together

Local Miami Black Art Gallery Spotlight

• N’Namdi Contemporary Miami - Jumaane N’Namdi, director of N’Namdi Contemporary Miami focuses fusing the masters with mid-career and fresh emerging talent, creating an international array of unique artists. Worked to place art works in permanent collections as well as exhibits works from his personal collection with institutions such as: Art Institute of Chicago, The Detroit Institute of Arts, Pérez Art Museum Miami, The Smithsonian, Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture, The Studio Museum of Harlem, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Art to name a few.

  After attending Art Basel a few years ago, I visited his gallery and wrote about the experience. I’m a big believer in supporting local Black art galleries when I travel, so if you don’t already do so, I hope you’ll consider it in the future. The gallery will be hosting an exhibition and a celebration event during Miami Art Week. 

  • Dec 3, Group exhibition featuring a special collection of works from artist Rashid Johnson ‘ Seeing in the Dark’, and Dec 5, exhibition celebration at the gallery, including a fish fry (do not miss it!)

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