Imagine blue skies, palm trees, beautiful beaches — and ART — all together in one! That's what Miami Art Week is all about. We had the time of our lives at Miami art week in 2021, and this year is sure to be even better!
Centered around North America’s biggest contemporary art fair, Art Basel Miami, the entire city of Miami transforms into a canvas for ephemeral installations and art happenings, and museums and private collections display their most impressive exhibits for 1 week/year only.
And while this annual celebration of the arts can feel daunting for the uninitiated, I have curated a 4-day weekend of art-full bliss with the perfect mix of art fairs, museums and free time to explore the city and its wealth of culture — plus the opportunity to share your experiences and impressions with new friends and old over delicious group brunches and dinners.
You can stay with the group at the vintage chic Secret Garden, between the Faena district and the Fontainebleau Hilton Miami Beach and just 1 block from the beach, or choose your own accommodation based on my recommendations below. Group activities will include guided tours of Art Basel Miami, Design Miami, the Margulies Collection and the Wynwood walls.
Full experience with hotel is open only to fully vaccinated Art-full members. Anyone who has never been on a Women of Culture trip must complete this application form to be invited to book.
Tentative Schedule:
Schedule is subject to change at the leader’s discretion.
Price for all items with a star are included in trip price - transportation & meals are NOT included.
Thursday December 1st:
7pm | Welcome dinner in South Beach
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Friday December 2nd:
(South Beach fairs)
11am | Private guided tour of Art Basel*
1pm | Picnic lunch at the Miami Botanical Garden
2pm | Free time to return to Art Basel, go to the Untitled fair, or the beach
7:30pm | Dinner in South Beach
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Saturday December 3rd:
(Downtown & Wynwood)
11am | Private guided tour of the Margulies Collection*
12:30pm | Brunch
2pm | Free time to go to the Rubell museum, de la Cruz collection,
the Design district, NADA, Art Miami, Context or the beach
6pm | Private guided tour of the Wynwood walls*
7pm | Dinner in Wynwood
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Sunday December 4th:
10:30am | Farewell brunch in South Beach
12pm | Guided visit to Design Miami (optional, TBC)
The schedule is subject to change at the leader's discretion and also according to the weather. It has been carefully & thoughtfully designed to: provide attendees the best of what’s on offer, address the varied needs and interests of the group and make the most of a short stay in Miami, while also allowing for down time and flexible free time. Please ask to book the trip ONLY if you are 100% interested in joining ALL of the scheduled group activities.
Please note that the trip DOES NOT INCLUDE any food (aside from continental breakfast at the hotel) or transportation to/from Miami or within Miami. It is timely and costly to get around Miami, especially between downtown and South Beach, during Art Basel week, so please budget at least $20/day in transport costs, plus at least $50/day for meals.
If you have any issues with the schedule or prefer to deviate from the itinerary, please kindly inform the trip leader in advance of the trip.
All attendees are expected to attend the scheduled group activities unless in the event of sickness or emergency.
Please remember this a group trip designed for the community to experience Art Basel together.
Please do NOT ask to book the trip if you prefer to do your own thing or are not aligned with the proposed itinerary.
Attendees:
Who this trip is for:
In order to create the best experience and make the trip enjoyable for all, the full experience with the hotel is open only to fully vaccinated Art-full members, by invite only. It is designed for people who are truly interested in getting to know and spend time with their fellow travelers and participate in the group activities. It is for those who identify as female and want to be part of creating an experience that is enjoyable not only for themselves, but for the other women in attendance as well. Think of this as a trip with chosen family and friends.
Who this trip is NOT for:
Anyone who prefers to travel alone or with a close friend or partner rather than with a group. Anyone who is unable or unwilling to make compromises or adjust to schedule changes in order to accommodate their fellow travelers. Anyone who is looking for the standard, big box group travel experience where their every need is catered to.
Full experience with hotel is open only to fully vaccinated Art-full members. Anyone who has never been on a Women of Culture trip must complete this application form to be invited to book.
Tickets & Cost
All prices are per person & include the scheduled group activities
(no meals or transport included)
ART-FULL PREMIER MEMBERS SAVE 10%
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Private Junior King Bedroom
$1100 early bird through 11/1; $1150 full price
($990/ $1035 for Art-full PREMIER members)
Deluxe Queen bedroom (2 queen beds - shared with 1 other member)
$800/person early bird through 11/1; $850/person full price
($720/ $765 for Art-full PREMIER members)
Activities/tours Only (no hotel)
$300 early bird through 11/1; $350 full price
($270/ $315 for Art-full PREMIER members)
What’s included:
All activities starred above
(Guided tours of Art Basel Miami, Design Miami, the Margulies Collection and the Wynwood walls)
My personal recommendations for all the best things to see & do during Miami art week
(outside of the group activities)
Full experience options ALSO include the selected accommodation option (either double or single room)
at the Secret Garden South Beach
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What’s NOT included:
All transportation, meals (aside from the free continental breakfast at the hotel) and other activities must be paid separately.
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Please note that all payments are FINAL and non-refundable, unless the entire trip has to be cancelled due to the health crisis. You MUST cancel if you feel sick or learn you have been exposed to the virus within 14 days of the departure date. You may transfer your ticket to someone else but the substitute must be approved by trip leader.