So, I did a thing on Saturday….I flew to Miami to experience Miami Art Week/Art Basel. I’m a rookie on the art scene, so I am a sponge processing everything! Miami Art Week comprises 20+ art fairs, 1,200+ exhibitors, and thousands of artists. This special week attracts thousands of art collectors and buyers, VIPs, art lovers and tourists from all around the world. For example, Art Basel, New Art Dealers Alliance, UNTITLED Art Fair are part of the weeklong festivities during Miami Art Week.
As a first-timer, I learned you need to plan to spend at least two full days to experience the fairs and brand events. With only 8 hours to spare, my itinerary and spending had to be precise.
In this post, I share how I planned my trip to Miami and mapped out my itinerary to experience Miami Art Week! I am thankful to use some of the funds I received from a recent donation to help offset costs. I will create another post soon to dive deeper into my Miami Art Week experience.
MY TRAVEL SCHEDULE:
7:30 a.m. Head to the airport
10:10 a.m. Flight to Miami
1:00 p.m. Flight arrives in Miami
2:00 p.m. Timed entry for Art Basel
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Art Basel
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Me time walk around and enjoy Miami Beach
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Rubell Museum
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. N’Namdi Contemporary Fine Art
9:30 p.m. Head to the airport
11:25 p.m. Flight leaves to Washington D.C.
1:40 a.m. Flight lands
2 a.m. Home
COSTS BREAKDOWN
Flight: $121
Vehicle Transportation: $160
Art Basel Ticket: $65
Food: $47
Yayoi Kusama – Rubell Museum: $10 (Complimentary Admission to the museum not the exhibit during Miami Art Week)
TOTAL COST: $403 (rough estimate)
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