Although the founders of Art Basel don't want you to know it, there ARE other art fairs in Miami.  Artist have lived here for a long time- among the many other people who head south, trying to escape the cold weather!  Oh, and no- it's not all Key West-style paintings, with a variety of crustaceans, ocean scenes, and little white houses with bright yellow paint!

The Miami Festival of the Arts is this weekend in North Miami, and it's a showcase of tons of local artists.  If you live in the South Florida area, this is a fantastic time to go out and support your local artists!  They keep the world beautiful.

The 36^th Annual Miami Beach Festival of the Arts

January 30-31 2010, Saturday & Sunday

10am - 6pm

Ocean Terrace (East of Collins Ave between 73rd and 75th Street)

Free Admission!

FREE- so you have no excuse!  An even better idea?  RIDE YOUR BIKE THERE!!!

See you this weekend!

You can get more information at the City of Miami Beach website, and click on the photo below (poster from last year!)