BEST ART EVENT
( Mike Stocker / Sun Sentinel )
WINNER:
Las Olas Art Fair
las olas artFor many residents of the middle of South Florida, the international glare of Art Basel Miami Beach still seems remote and otherworldly. The Las Olas Art Fair, on the other hand, feels like art of the people, by the people and for the people, which is why it always draws plenty of people to downtown Fort Lauderdale three times a year.
For many, it’s merely a perfect way to spend a day outdoors, but there’s no denying the variety of creative talent from around the country gathered at this event.
Oct. 19-20, Jan. 4-5, March 1-2 on East Las Olas Boulevard from Southeast Sixth to Southeast 11th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 561-746-6615
ArtFestival.com
FINALISTS:
FAT Village Art Walk
Last Saturday of every month, Northwest Fifth Street and Northwest First Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
fatvillage.com
Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Feb. 15-17, 2014, in Coconut Grove; 877-724-2787 for tickets
cgaf.com
Art Basel Miami Beach
Dec. 5-8, 2013, at locations throughout Miami Beach
www.artbasel.com