I went to the Grand Opening Reception for 24 Marie Fine Art Gallery and was blown away by all of…read morethe Ahhhhmazing artwork! Wow! So much Talent in one gallery. The owners were lovely & gracious. I absolutely looooove Gavin's Artwork because of how three-dimensional & colorful they are. I can't wait to go back in the near future!

Another of the original Wynwood galleries on NW 36th Street, they have now relocated to the Little…read moreRiver area (NE 72nd Street) to what I'm guessing is a former commercial warehouse with exposed concrete beams and next to a railroad track. In my opinion, the location alone makes it 5 stars. It also has plenty of parking. This past Sunday, for the Progressive Art Brunch, was actually my second or third visit at the new location. They had an exhibition by Anastasia Samoylova, a Russian artist who currently lives in South Florida. This exhibit seemed to focus on a slice of Americana with the artist driving along I-95 and finding interesting slices of life and buildings in multiple cities. Some of her pieces also seemed to be paintings on photographs. As far as the brunch part, they had a good selection of wine along with hummus, chips and other charcuterie. The owner has been there both of the exhibitions I've attended and is pleasant & knowledgeable.

I'm in love with Oolite Arts Center, it truly takes me back to my art roots! My infinite love for…read moreit and it's nostalgic. Currently taking a Drawing class. My instructor Wil is amazing! I can literally be there in class ALL day. I have really enjoyed meeting new people with similar interests. All around it's a true joy. Love it here!!!

Located in Lincoln Road Mal, Oolite Arts, a non profit was founded in 1984 as ArtCenter/South…read moreFlorida by potter Ellie Schneiderman, who was looking for affordable work spaces for Miami's visual artists. She want to "help artists help themselves." According to their website "Oolite Arts seeks to be the bedrock of the visual arts in Miami. Formed over time, it is composed of residents, alumnae, curators and visitors, coming together to build a community around contemporary art - a fundamental part of our arts ecosystem." Today Oolite Arts provides artists with the free studio space, the chance to exhibit their work, and support. The building contains artists' studios, small exhibitions spaces, and the group's offices. You can take classes or attend events in the building. Oolite also operates out of a new location at 75 NW 72nd St where they will offer more than 200 art classes and launch a visual art program for teens. Oolite Arts recently sold one its two Lincoln Road buildings and there are plans to build and open a new building in Little River later in 2023. Little River is becoming an alternative location for artists priced out of nearby Wynwood. The new building will have two dozen studios for the group's residency program where artists can get free space for two years, an exhibition space, a theater for films and lectures or presentations, a studio, and offices. Any organization that supports and facilitates the arts is a worthwhile one to support. They help artists who might otherwise not be able to afford studio space to have a place to work and exhibit. It looks like they have some amazing plans in the works to help even more artists in the future. This is a fantastic organization. Stop by for inspiration and culture.

I love contemporary art so I popped into this gallery during the Christmas on Las Olas holiday…read moreevent. New River Fine Art opened in 1998 and they specialize in 20th Century, Master, Pop, and Contemporary art in paintings, sculpture, and glass. Lisa Burgess, the President of New River Fine Arts was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2020 to a four-year term on the Florida Council for Arts & Culture which allowed her to support arts and culture on a state wide level. Burgess is also a member of Funding Arts Broward, on the Director's Circle for the Nova Southeastern University Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, and is a former committee member of the Symphony of the Americas. The gallery is not only used to display art for sale but also to host cultural and educational experiences. The gallery displays just a fraction of the art collection. New River Fine Art sells the art of more than 40 artists including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and many others including emerging artists. You can see their extensive selection of art in their gallery book or on their website. Artwork costs in the thousands. The current exhibition is Keep Smiling, Artworks by Mr. Brainwash. Artist Thierry Guetta, also known as Mr. Brainwash is a French born, Los Angeles based street artist. He is thought to be a protege of Bansky whose style and concepts he emulates. You can see Bansky's Girl with a Balloon used in Mr. Brainwash's art. Mr. Brainwash has exhibited his work at Art Basel in Miami several times as well as in many other art exhibitions. He has described himself as being Banksy's greatest work of art. Check out this interesting artwork in the gallery until December 17th and follow New River Fine Art on Instagram to keep up with the latest exhibitions.

Came here for the Man of Steel opening night reception. The gallery is really nice, .moderate…read moresized. The gallery owner spoke for a few minutes about the artist David Hayes. Two of the artist's sons and his daughter were in attendance. The gallery also had paintings by other artists, Miro, Dali.

This gallery was open during the F.A.T. Art Walks held on the last Saturday of the month. It's an…read moreevent where the galleries in the Flagler Arts and Technology District open their doors, pop shops are set up, and they have food. The galleries were created out of unappealing warehouses. Now the area has been transformed into a funky arts district. The FAR Contemporary Gallery is one of three art project spaces, the other two being Projects Space, and ArtsUp! Concept. FAR sells original works of art. This gallery was hosting an exhibit by an artist who used pears in their work. The most interesting piece was a table cut in half including the plate and pear on the table. I always enjoy art exhibits and this event allows you to meet artists and talk to them about their work. If you are looking for something different to do the Art Walk is a fun event.

What a surprise! This museum is perhaps the most underrated gem in the area. It's described as…read morepotentially having one of the finest collections of art glass and ceramics in the world -- Lalique, Chihuly, Royal Doulton, and stunning African art. So much interesting and beautiful art. I thought it would be a simple small space. But it was delightfully full of surprises and interesting design. I was captivated and could have spent many more hours here. I will surely be back. I want to top it off by saying what a wonderful staff they have. I'll start with Sara, a kind helpful soul who made me feel welcome. The woman who runs the retail store, whose name begins with a K (sorry I forgot the rest) made me feel like I was the most important person in the place. And the gentlemen who guided us was helpful and informative. Thank you, guys. You made this visit even more special.

A rare gem of fine and fun art in South Florida. A Brooklyn real estate developer decided to…read morecreate a fabulous museum of decorative art, art glass and ceramics, in a funky semi industrial neighborhood in Hollywood. I don't know why he did so but I'm grateful

Outstanding little gallery near Sunset Place! Set up like a boutique they sell all manner of…read morethings. Stumbled onto it during a wine and chocolate tasting. So very cute when you walk in. Most of the pieces for sale are from local Florida artists. They are procured by one of the owners, Alicia, that we got to speak to. She says she just looks around for stuff she likes. She also makes artwork herself out of things she acquires in her other job as a civil engineer. Very handy and accommodating. They do all sorts of events so make sure to get signed up on their mailing list for the deets. They air short films, host Art Walks and tastings to name a few things. Great place to see art in all it's forms.

Tedds Art Works is an art gallery, but unlike most, the emphasis of Tedds Art Works is not strictly…read morebased upon that of retail sales. Instead, the goal is, in the words of its owner, "...to showcase and collaborate with emerging talent in the visual arts, film, music and performance art." The idea is to establish an understanding and appreciation of art in varied forms through exhibits, classes and community events. Tedds Art Works is housed in small undescriptive location along North Dixie Highway. However, once inside, one is immediately taken by the uniqueness of the displays, all of which are clearly as well as nicely described or labeled, and if there is anything or the quality of anything that is not quickly understood, the owner, Tedd, is right on hand and more than happy to provide any details. For example, on the day I was there, there was a display entitled "Assemblage of Heads" by resident artist Michael Jude Russo. Each depiction of a head was composed of discarded trash, the meaning of which to me was that with some imagination and artistic interpretation, even trash can be made into an innovative item of art and that trash itself can have an inherent beauty about it. There was also another display by a person from Centralia, Pennsylvania, which in many ways seemed to recount dreaded memories of his life that town, now except for a population that has dwindled from over a thousand to a mere six or seven people, mostly abandoned due to an inextinguishable underground coal fire that is expected to continue for a period of 950 years when its fuel will run out. As the displays are constantly changing and as local art is constantly evolving, you never know exactly what art or form of art you will be seeing when visiting Tedds Art Works; which to me is a good thing.