Beginning Tuesday, December 1

Supersized banners of words representing The Wolfsonian’s giant id, videos that explore the relationship between viewer and art objects, and vinyl and fabric sculptures – these innovative installations are part of New Voices. New Works, site-specific pieces inspired by The Wolfsonian and curated by designer Todd Oldham. Events at The Wolfsonian in celebration of Art Basel | Miami Beach: Fri from 8 to 11 p.m., performance artist Leslie Hall entertains with rap songs, laser dance moves and video projections, all while making multiple costume changes. Open to VIP cardholders and Wolfsonian Diplomat-level members and above. Sat from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Todd Oldham hosts a children’s (ages 6 to 14) craft and design workshop – space is limited and RSVPs required. And at 2 p.m. artists Megan Whitmarsh, Wayne White, Brock Shorno, and Benny Chan discuss their work on view at The Wolfsonian in conversation with Todd Oldham. Space is limited.

Tuesday December 1 from 7 to 11 p.m.

Femme Art Miami, an all media – all female art exhibition opens in the historic MiMo District. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and Nuvo Champagne. Show hours are Weds – Sat from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sun from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, December 1 at 9 p.m.

Photographer Jordan Doner’s “omni-cultural” interactive installation begins when you enter a cavernous interior space with billowy parachute silk, infinity mirrors, videos and a cast-of-characters dressed in architecturally cut nude bodysuits screen-printed with Doner’s photos of idealized nudes. The bodysuits are worn by high-fashion models, characters who fall outside the realm of conventional beauty, and cross-gendered males and females wearing opposite gendered images. Pass through a narrow slit into a stylized, landscaped “Back Chamber,” to become the subject of Doner’s photographic work, surrounded by the characters in the bodysuits. At the right moment, Doner will capture the image on his camera, forever memorializing the moment.

Tuesday, December 1 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Founded in 1881, Reial Cercle Artistic of Barcelona is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote and support artistic and cultural activities of the people of Barcelona. Its Art Basel Week exhibition features seven artists who explore the paradoxes of civilization: Pepa Poch, George Rodez, Gonzalo Obes, Heather Brillant, Matt Lamb, Josep Puigmartí, and AdriáNomada. The Opening Night Reception recognizes World AIDS Day with a portion of proceeds being donated to Mothers’ Voices. RSVP please. Exhibition hours are Tues – Sat from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sun from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The exhibit will be on view through December 12.

Tuesday – Sunday, December 1 – 6

Art Miami, the city’s longest running contemporary art fair in Miami, celebrates its 20th anniversary edition with 80 international galleries exhibiting the best modern and contemporary paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and prints from around the world. Distinguishing itself from other Miami art fairs, Art Miami also presents decorative arts, African tribal art, Pre-Colombian art, Japanese bamboo art, textiles and kiln formed glass. Special Event: Tues from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lotus House Benefit, $25 donation; VIP preview and reception follows benefit until 10 p.m. Fair hours are Wed – Sat from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for one-day pass ($30 w/catalog), $20 for multi-day ($35 w/catalog), $10 for students, seniors and groups of 10 or more.

Tuesday – Sunday, December 1 – 6

Sculpt Miami is dedicated to showcasing contemporary sculptures from internationally known artists. Opening Reception on Tues from 4 to 10 p.m. Fair hours are Weds – Sun from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday – Sunday, December 1 – 6

A year-round supporter of visual arts, Le Cafe Bistro adds more to its weekly lineup in honor of Art Week. Experience edgy Pop Art and one-of-a-kind fashion accessories by Lavazzon Gallery and enjoy live music throughout the week (Salsa dance lessons, Jazz, Reggae, World/Funk). An eclectic lounge-like atmosphere, where art enthusiasts can combine savory dishes, powerful art and live music. Open Tues – Sat from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 2 from 8:30 to 10 p.m.

More than 25 of the most prolific street artists exhibit their work in a gallery setting at ArtCenter/South Florida. The explosive exhibition is curated by South Florida-based art collective Primary Flight. Collector Preview from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and open reception till 10 p.m. Meet the artists, enjoy beats by Dre spokespeople Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, cocktails by Leblon Cachaca, and check out the silent auction featuring computers and headphones tricked out by Primary Flight artists. Exhibition runs through December. Open and free to the public.

Wednesday, December 2 from 8 p.m. to midnight

Miami pop artist and urban impressionist, Miguel Paredes, will present a mixed, multi-media show, “The Manifestation of Cross-Over Art: An Exhibit of New Media Genesis.” Fine art pieces and digital artwork share space with a modern genre which Paredes refers to as “cross-over art.” See floor-to-ceiling explosions of brilliant, vibrant colors inspired by the artist’s passion for Japanese animation and the 80s New York urban art movement. Enjoy cocktails courtesy of Leblon and Asian delights provided by RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. Exhibition hours are 9 a.m. to midnight through December 9.

Wednesday, December 2 from 8 to 10 p.m.

Where Do We Go From Here? Selections from La Colección Jumex at the Bass Museum of Art explores one of the most important collections of contemporary art in Latin America. Co-organized by the Bass Museum, the Contemporary Arts Center at the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Fundación/Colección Jumex based in Mexico, this will be the first time that this collection is shown in the US. The exhibition focuses on art as a cultural index and highlights key aspects of La Colección Jumex. Juxtaposing inter-generational artists, as well as artists from or based in Mexico with international counterparts, the exhibition has four sections: art about art; art and urban anthropology; text in art; and a series of artist profiles. Also on view: Dzine; Kent Henricksen: Wayward We Hunt; and Selections from the Collection. Museum hours during Art Basel are Mon – Sun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bass Museum Reception open to VIPs, exhibitors and Bass Museum members and invitees.

Wednesday – Sunday, December 2 -6

Forty international modern and contemporary art galleries will feature painting, sculpture, photography and works on paper at Red Dot Miami 2009. View significant and accessible works by emerging, mid-career and established artists in Red Dot’s 30,000 square foot venue. Opening Reception: Weds from 6 to 9 p.m., to benefit GreenMiami, a project initiated by former Miami Mayor Manual Diaz with proceeds going to the City of Miami Tree Trust Fund. Tickets for reception are $20 which includes daily access to the fair. Fair hours are Thurs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri & Sat from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special events: Fri & Sat nights from 8 to 10:30 p.m. – Fri at Shelborne Beach Resort, 1801 Collins Avenue, and Sat at South Seas Hotel, 1751 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach – free and open to the public.

Wednesday – Sunday, December 2 – 6

In its 4th year, INK Miami is unique among the satellite fairs in Miami, showcasing contemporary prints and works on paper by internationally renowned artists. Sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association, the fair opens with a Preview Breakfast on Weds from 10 a.m. to noon. Fair hours are Weds – Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Wednesday – Saturday, December 2 – 5

Design Miami/ is the global forum that brings together the most influential dealers, collectors, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Inspired by the galvanizing effect of Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami/ is a design fair unlike any other that came before, presenting a new commercial and cultural forum that has captured the thriving general interest in design. Fair hours are Weds – Sat from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday – Sunday, December 2 – 6

SCOPE Art Fair has solidified its position as a premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art through its participation in over 30 fairs since its inception and over 75 galleries worldwide exhibiting in Miami. New this year, independent critic and curator David Hunt has been appointed Curatorial Director, with an impressive committee named to present museum-quality works that reflect the most current themes in the contemporary art world and creative programming during the fair’s five days. VIP Preview on Weds from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception from 4 to 6 p.m. (free for VIP’s and $100 for others to benefit Scope Foundation). Fair hours are Thurs – Sat from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $20; students $10.

Wednesday – Sunday, December 2 – 6

Art Asia Miami returns for its second year with a new curatorial and educational focus that culminates in the landmark exhibition titled “Truly Truthful.” The Fair showcases internationally recognized artists working both inside and outside of Asia whose works contest categorical presentations of truth and reality in the world. Truly Truthful engages you to ponder established notions about Asian Contemporary Art. Open for VIPs on Weds from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Fair hours are Thurs – Sat from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday – Sunday, December 2 – 6

Art Viceroy is an independent exhibition with eight curators collaborating and more than 40 artists with site-specific installations that address the relationship between contemporary art, architecture and design. VIP reception is Fri from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Collectors’ Lounge, featuring Andy Warhol’s film “Empire,” courtesy of The Andy Warhol Museum. Exhibition hours are Weds – Sat from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday – Sunday, December 3 – 6

The Bakehouse Art Complex’s 33,000 square feet of studio and gallery space will be transformed for Art Basel Week. More than 70 Miami artists will be available in their studios to meet and get a first-hand look at their artistic process. Artwork is available for purchase from the artists themselves. In the Main Gallery see “Sensory Overload,” blending the traditional five senses to create the experience of a sequence of synesthetic encounters. In the Swenson Gallery Bac:23 presents a small works exhibition – all work measures 5″ x 7″ in a variety of media. Purchase one of the unique works for $100 and your photo with the piece replaces the art, making you a part of the exhibition. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with breakfast served each morning. Free parking available.

Wednesday – Monday, December 2 – 7

Zones Art Fair, in its 4th edition, is a niche fair offering visitors a detour from the labyrinthine art-fair set-up. Expect anything from sculpture and painting to video and performance art from 34 hot artists, with the focus on up-and-comers from Miami. Events range from a food-tasting session to talks to cocktails and music. Fair hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission is free.

Thursday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to noon

An Art Basel tradition, the Rubell Opening Breakfast provides an opportunity to visit “Beg Borrow and Steal,” an exhibition that includes 74 artists from the Rubell Family Collection and contains numerous landmark works by internationally renowned contemporary artists. Occupying all 28 galleries in the 45,000 square foot museum, the exhibit’s title is from a quote attributed to Picasso: “Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” Gallery hours are Weds – Sun from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to noon

Join NWSA students, faculty and alumni for pastelitos, cortaditos and conversation at CasaLin and stroll the garden to view their art exhibition.

Thursday, December 3 from noon to 7 p.m.

More than 1000 original works of art, each 6″x9,” created by artists, royalty, celebrities, FIU Master’s Art students and international art lovers, will be sold for $50.00 each to benefit Florida International University’s Masters in Fine Art program. The mystery is an artistic whodunit since the artist of each piece is unveiled only after it is purchased. This year celebrity canvases include fashion designers Carlos Falchi, Michael Vollbracht, and Angel Sanchez.

Thursday, December 3 from 8 to 11 p.m.

Wynwood Art District will enjoy a new Street Art Mural Park featuring one of the largest collections of outdoor art in the US, created by leading street artists. Their canvases will be the 14 primed walls of buildings between N.W. 25th and 26th Streets, off N.W. 2nd Avenue. An indoor space (2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue) will house paintings and photographs. Wynwood Walls will be open during Art Basel and will evolve as a permanent installation with more murals commissioned over the next two year. The project is a partnership between Tony Goldman and Jeffrey Deitch. A public reception with the artists will be on Thursday with New Orleans Bounce Diva Big Freedia and DJ Rusty Lazar performing.

Thursday, December 3, from 8 to 11 p.m.

Miami Art Museum will unveil an outdoor public art project by street artist Shepard Fairey during the Museum’s signature Art Basel event. Fairey will install a new variation of Arab Woman on an exterior wall of the Museum visible from the Miami Dade Cultural Center Plaza. Party on the Plaza is open to Art Basel and PULSE VIP cardholders and exhibitors, as well as Contributing and above MAM members and MAM Contemporaries. Enjoy live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres under the stars.

Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 6

Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the U.S., a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. Art Basel | Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design. An exclusive selection of more than 250 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa will exhibit 20th and 21st century artworks by over 2,000 artists. The exhibiting galleries are among the world’s most respected art dealers, offering exceptional pieces by both renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers. The reconfigured exhibition space at the Convention Center provides special sectors for galleries with new works, some fresh from the studio (Art Nova); young galleries with emerging artists (Art Positions, previously located in Collins Park); thematic group exhibitions and single work presentations, film programs and even full room installations (Art Kabinett); and public art projects. Art Perform, Art Video and Art Basel Conversations are now located at Collins Park between 21st and 22nd Streets. The show allows you to both discover new developments in contemporary art and experience rare museum-caliber artworks. Daily Art Tours are provided by Art Nexus (305-891-7270, Ext. 4 for reservations). Fair hours are Thurs – Sat from noon to 8 p.m. and Sun from noon to 6 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday, December 3 – 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Indulge in the beauty of Brazil, complemented by extraordinary contemporary art mixed with the Bossa Nova and Batida cocktails. During this three-day festival celebrating Art Basel, Brazilian native Miriam Fernandes will introduce you to the free-spirited and uniquely diverse culture of Brazil through exceptional works of art from top Brazilian artists. Meet Gabriel Nehemy (pictured), whose abstract paintings use recycled canvas tarps from Brazilian cargo trucks. Other Brazilian artists in the exhibit include Goncalo Ivo, Marco Figueiredo, Fatima Junqueria, Aldemir Martins and Dina de Oliveira, all being exhibited for the first time in the U.S. Also being shown is the work of several accomplished American artists as an interpretation of the American embrace of the Brazilian culture. Regular gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m.

Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 6

Aqua Wynwood features 55 exhibitors, many from the West coast, in an intimate booth-style setting. With the fair’s clever floor plan and permanent 10 to 12 foot museum quality walls, Aqua Wynwood is widely regarded as the most art-friendly exhibition space in Miami during Art Basel week. This year Gen Art is partnering with Aqua to bring its Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair, a group of 8 galleries and artists defining the New Contemporary art movement, to the Wynwood fair. The combined talent of both organizations and the supporters from both fairs will make for one of the best art experiences during this year’s Art Basel week. The Fair opens with two special events on Thursday: a VIP Preview Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Vanguard Official Party, hosted by Gen Art, from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets to the Vanguard Party are available to Gen Art members; $25 for non-members and $30 at the door. Fair hours are Thurs from 1 to 7 p.m., Fri & Sat from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 6

Miami Children’s Museum presents ArtKids, a program supervised and staffed by MCM employees, volunteers and artists. From mixed media to building blocks and beyond, a variety of art exploration stations will be available for budding young artists to create their own original works of art. ArtKids serves children aged 4 to 12; younger children may visit with a caretaker. Advance registration is suggested as space is limited. Hours of operation are Thurs – Sat from noon to 8 p.m. and Sun from noon to 6 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday, December 3 – 5

Nikki Beach will bring “The Box” directly from New York City for a three day performance art series at Club Nikki during Art Basel. For the first time ever in Miami and with a brand new series of original performances, “The Box” will take you on a seemingly endless risqué ride that you won’t soon forget. Variety acts including burlesque performers, fire-eaters, body painters, shape shifters and aerialist acrobats will leave you wondering if people really can bend that way. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a dinner show at 8 p.m. and late night show from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. with bottle service.

Thursday – Saturday, December 3 – 5

Francesco Clemente’s monumental work A History of the Heart in Three Rainbows, a remarkable 180′ long suite of large scale watercolor paintings, launches the Goldman Warehouse’s independent exhibition program. The work carries on Clemente’s ongoing project of transforming spiritual life experience into art with the rainbow serving as the bridge that brings things together and connects different worlds. The artist’s affinity with watercolor derives in part from its immediacy. He cites one of Allen Ginsberg’s mantras, “First thought – Best thought.” There is no going back with watercolor, as it is impossible to correct. The Clemente exhibition is presented in partnership with Deitch Projects, New York. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m.

Thursday – Sunday, December 4 – 6

An exhibition of 18 top street artists, curated by James and Karla Murray and presented by SushiSamba, represents the largest show of its kind in Miami with over 100 works from around the world. Reaching beyond the typical white walls of an art fair, Miami-based architect HOX (Douglas Hoekzema) designed a sprawling, Brazilian-inspired favela structure for Graffiti Gone Global. Opening VIP preview on Thurs from 7 to 9 p.m. Fair hours are Fri from noon to 8 p.m., Sat at noon to 9 p.m. and Sun from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 7

Founded in 2002, Art Baselita has evolved into the Whitney’s signature exhibition as well as the most important survey of the state of contemporary art in the U.S. today. The exhibition shares provisional space with Zones Art Fair. VIP Vernissage Weds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fair hours are Thurs – Sun from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Mon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with breakfast served daily from 10 a.m. to noon.

Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 6

“Chimerica” describes the combination of the Chinese and American economies as a chimera– a hybrid of mass global exportation and consumption. The centerpiece of the exhibition is an important work by Yin Xiuzhen, one of the most influential female artists in the Chinese Contemporary Art Movement with an upcoming installation at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Her series of suitcases created from found objects, including old clothes, depicts the suitcase as the life support container of modern living, the holder of the continuous construction of human identity as people become souls in a constantly shifting transience. Exhibition hours are Thurs – Sun from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 6

Stash Gallery brings its hugely popular “Under The Bridge” exhibition in from the outside showcasing 13 artists. From its inception, literally under a bridge, to a more traditional gallery setting this year, the vision has remained to create an open and innovative exhibition. This year Under The Bridge has been renamed “Burning Bridges,” still edgy, still imaginative. Open daily from 2 to 10 p.m.

Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 6

The SATELLITE Art + Design Show at Miami Art Space marks the launch of a global art initiative to showcase artists of all mediums and well-known and emerging designers from all over the world through innovative exhibitions & sophisticated receptions. The overall theme is Organica: A Celebration of the Human Body and Nature in Art and Design. A full-service café is available throughout the course of the show. VIP Preview on Thurs from 3 to 7 p.m., followed by Opening Night Reception from 7 to 11 p.m. Fair hours are Fri & Sat from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (performance artists and cocktail reception from 7 p.m.) and Sun from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 6

Verge is an international platform for new and emerging art, focusing on the best new ideas and practices of those marginal or newly emerging to international art audiences. VIP Preview on Thurs from noon to 6 p.m. Opening Night Preview Party Thurs from 6 to 10 p.m. with $20 tickets available at the door. Fair hours are Fri & Sat from noon to 8 p.m. and Sun from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is $10 and $5 for students and seniors.

Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 6 

The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) presents the 7th edition of the NADA Art Fair in a new oceanfront location. Discover work of emerging contemporary artists in an intimate setting with an entire section of the venue set aside for solo presentations. NADA Art Fair is known for its diverse, high quality group of professional exhibitors. Admission to the fair is free; fair hours are Thurs from 2 to 8 p.m., Fri & Sat from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday & Sunday, December 3 and 6

On the UM campus, The Lowe Art Museum will host its first Thursday Happy Hour, the LoweDown – Holiday Dreams at the Lowe from 5 to 7 p.m. Hear about the quirky world captured in glass from the artist himself, Ricky Bernstein, at 6 p.m. Enjoy holiday desserts with beverages by Barefoot Wine and Bubbly and PAMA Spirits. Admission is $10 and free for Lowe Members, Art Basel VIP holders and exhibitors.

On Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, the Lowe will present its Annual Art Basel Champagne Brunch, featuring the exhibition “Ricky Bernstein: Kitchen Dreams” with an exclusive tour by the artist at 9:30 a.m., followed by brunch. This event is open to Upper Level Lowe Members and Art Basel VIP card holders and exhibitors.

Friday, December 4 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

The annual architecture ideas competition is one of the highlight events during Art Basel, showcasing the urban story of Downtown Miami. This year’s competition sought creative architectural ideas for a new station for the Metromover, Miami’s elevated public transportation system, located off Biscayne Boulevard on the corner of Museum Park. The winning designs for “Dawntown: Metromover 2009” will be announced. View the exhibit of entries and enjoy a continental breakfast alongside DawnTown creator Andrew Frey; founder of West 8 and designer of NYC’s Governor’s Island, Adriaan Geuze; Marquis’ architect Bernardo Fort Brescia; and dignitaries and supporters. Space is limited so RSVP’s are a must.

Friday, December 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Join David Ober, Chairman of Sotheby’s Southeast, Peter Brady, and William S. Chewning for cocktails to celebrate the opening of William Chewning’s exhibition of abstract works. His first exhibition since 2005, American artist Chewning reveals a compelling and original vocabulary through the translation of his personal life experiences. Transcending time and place, Chewning’s paintings seem both traditional while at the same time, entirely modern.

Friday – Sunday, December 4 – 6

Organized by Frère Independent, Pool Art Fair is different from all other art fairs in the U.S. Although there is a tradition in France of independent art fairs, starting from the famous Courbet’s Salon des Independents, PooL is the premiere fair in the U.S. dedicated to artists who do not have representation in galleries. Fair hours are Fri – Sun from 3 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, December 5

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will present Yayoi Kusama at Fairchild on view through May 30, 2010. Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is known for her distinctive sculptures and paintings that involve hand-worked repetition and bold patterning. Three groupings of work will be exhibited: the exuberant new sculptural ensemble, Flowers that Bloom at Midnight (2009), vividly painted, giant cast flowers between 5 and 16 feet in height; a group of her classic Pumpkins; and Guidepost to the New Space, a multi-part floating work specifically conceived for Fairchild, consisting of rounded forms in fire-engine red with white polka dots protruding from one of Fairchild’s large garden ponds. This will be the first time anywhere in the world that all these sculptures have been shown together in an outdoor setting. “Yayoi Kusama at Fairchild” is part of an annual exhibition series in support of the Garden’s conservation work and educational and outreach programs. Fairchild is open daily (except Christmas) from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children 6-17 and free to Fairchild members and children 5 and under.

Saturday, December 5 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Curated by New World School of the Arts visual arts alumni Hernan Bas (1996) and Bert Rodriguez (1998), “NWSA Untitled” showcases the work of more than 30 NWSA students. This impressively diverse collection features painting, collage, sculpture, digital media, and installation. The works are offered for sale with the proceeds benefiting NWSA’s Visual Arts division. Exhibition hours are Thur – Sun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, December 5 from 7 p.m. to midnight

Coinciding with Art Basel each year, the MAM Ball is Miami Art Museum’s most important annual fundraising event, as well as a highly anticipated social event. This year’s gala will celebrate the completion of the design and development for the new Miami Art Museum at Museum Park. Lin Arison is the Honorary Ball Chair, and Solita and Steven Mishaan are Ball Chairs. Tickets range from $750 to $1000.

Sunday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m. to noon

Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum’s annual Breakfast in the Park features internationally acclaimed artist and designer Michele Oka Doner. Her career includes public art projects, monumental sculptures, furniture and jewelry, as seen in major museums and private collections. Enjoy an informal talk by the artist, outdoor breakfast, and guided tours of The Sculpture Park at FIU and The Frost’s exhibitions including The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama and work by Navjot Altaf and Eduardo del Valle & Mirta Gómez. This event is free and open to the public. Breakfast in the Park is an official Art Basel-sponsored event, and free transportation will be provided from the Miami Beach Convention Center. RSVP’s are strongly suggested

Sunday, December 6 at 11 a.m.

John Rajchman, associate professor and director of MA Programs, Department of Art History and Archaeology, Columbia University, presents “Diagrammatic Spaces,” a look at how artists sense that they are dealing with ‘space’ rather than ‘image.’ Refreshments will be served following the lecture, which is free and open to the public.