Florida Art Walks ~ Inspired by Art

"I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.” Picasso

To know me is to know what a great influence ART has over me. I need it as much as clean air and water to survive. It feeds my soul in a way that gives me inspiration, motivation and above all happiness.

One of my favorite ways to experience art is by going on Art Walks. Another wonderful benefit of living in culturally rich South Florida.

"The soul of art is inspiration." Ginia A. Davis

"What is real is not the external form, but the essence of things for it is impossible for anyone to express anything essentially real by imitating its exterior surface."  Constantin Brancusi

The following is a list of repeating monthly events if you are ever in the area. If you know of any other events please let me know in the comments section. You can never have enough art in your life.


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Coral Gables Gallery Night – 1st Friday
The Coral Gables Gallery Night takes place the 1st Friday of every month.
This walk is centered around Ponce Circle Park, but is fairly spread out. During season it includes the Art in the Park Concert Series, a big festival with vendors and a live music stage.

Coconut Grove Art Stroll - 1st Saturday
Coconut Grove Art Stroll is the first 1st Saturday of every month.
It covers Cocowalk and the Shops at Mayfair, as well as some galleries around the nearby streets. In addition to the galleries, it includes an artisan festival in the plaza, as well as free live music, performances, food and beverage.

Lincoln Road/South Beach – 1st Saturday
The Lincoln Road, South Beach Art Walk takes place the 1st Saturday of every month.
It runs from ArtCenter/South Florida on Lincoln Rd to the CANDO Arts Co-Op Gallery by the Bass Museum of Art.

Wynwood Art Walk – 2nd Saturday
The Wynwood Art Walk takes place on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
It is located just north of downtown between 21st and 36th streets and N. Miami Ave and NW 2nd Ave.

Design District Art Walk – 2nd Saturday
The Design District Art Walk takes place the 2nd Saturday of every month N. Miami Ave. and NE 2nd Ave.

Bird Road Art District Walk – 3rd Saturday
The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) Walk takes place the 3rd Saturday of every month.
It is located just east of SR-826 (Palmetto Expressway) & south of Bird Road (SW 40th Street) to SW 48th Street and to SW 72nd Avenue in an old warehouse complex that has been converted to artist studios.

Viernes Culturales Little Havana Art Walk – Last Friday

The Viernes Culturales Little Havana Art Walk takes place the last Friday of every month.
The walk takes place along SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between SW 12th Ave and SW 18th Ave. In addition to the galleries, there are street vendors and artisans, as well as live music and $5 mojitos served right on the sidewalk!

North Miami Beach Art Walk – Last Friday

The North Miami Beach Art Walk and Jazz Night takes place the Last Friday of each month.
It runs a couple blocks along NE 125th Street near the MOCA NoMi Museum. The centerpiece of this art walk is the live Jazz concert that MOCA hosts on their plaza..

FAT Village Fort Lauderdale Art Walk – 4th Saturday

The FAT Village Fort Lauderdale Art Walk takes place the 4th Saturday of every month.
It runs between NE 1st Ave to N. Andrews Ave along NE 5th St.

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Do you participate in Art Walks where you live?

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The photos in this post were taken by me and can be found on the walls of Wynwood.


And also a BIG thank you to Lozzz123 from the science, spouses and silliness blogs for presenting me with The Versatile Blogger Award.