Miami’s Longest-Running Juried Art Festival is Free to the Public and Benefits the Lowe Art Museum
The 74th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is set to return January 18-19, 2025, bringing more than 200 juried fine art exhibitors to the beautiful University of Miami campus. Recognized as one of South Florida’s leading art shows, the festival attracts acclaimed artists from all over the country, and awards more than $20,000 in prizes to exhibiting artists. The two-day outdoor festival is hosted from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and admission to the festival is FREE thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsor UHealth Jackson Urgent Care.
After three years on the Watsco Center grounds, the festival is returning to its original and beloved location on Stanford Drive, in front of the Lowe Art Museum on the University of Miami campus.
A South Florida tradition bringing families together with art since 1952, the Beaux Arts Festival of Art draws more than 25,000 visitors each year offering artwork in a variety of mediums and price points. In addition to museum-quality fine art, the festival will feature live music, interactive art experiences for both children and adults, a marketplace featuring local vendors and fabulous dining – making this event ideal for art enthusiasts and families alike.
Returning once again to the festival are two patron-favorites: The Children’s Art Park sponsored by UHealth Jackson Urgent Care where children of all ages will have the opportunity to create their own art, and The Community Art Tent sponsored by TD Bank, which will have an art activity for the whole family to enjoy. The festival will also feature a beer and wine garden presented by Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen, which will offer local brews and delicious wines for festival patrons to enjoy during the festival.
“Every year, the Beaux Arts Festival of Art brings our community together to celebrate creativity, connection, and the incredible talent of best-in-class artists,” said Ashley Andren and Jordan Kever, Beaux Arts Co-Presidents 2024-2025. “We are honored to continue this cherished tradition while supporting arts education and access for all through the Lowe Art Museum and Beaux Arts’ impactful programs.”
Proceeds from the festival benefit free admission to the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum and Beaux Arts’ educational programs. For over seven decades Beaux Arts has been committed to expanding arts education, appreciation and access in South Florida. Through the organization’s signature outreach programs, HandsOn! and Student Artist Showcase, thousands of children from underserved communities have been introduced to the world of art. Additionally, Beaux Arts’ support of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami each year allows the museum to offer free admission to all patrons year-round.
Beaux Arts was founded in 1952 by a small group of women and has grown to an organization of nearly 100 active members and 350 associates with a common purpose, to increase art appreciation in the community and support the Lowe Art Museum. The festival continues to be 100% volunteer run, and is co-chaired this year by Amber Seidle-Lazo and Kaitlyn Rieder.
In addition to presenting sponsor UHealth Jackson Urgent Care, the 74th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is generously sponsored by Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen, TD Bank, Bill Seidle Auto Group, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, The Ashley Cusack Team, Lowell International Realty, Alpha School, edding, Alexander Montessori, Kiddos Magazine, Milam’s Market, Lavender Greenberg PLLC, Caribe National Realty Corp., Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices / EWM Realty, BLICK Art Materials, and Jam with Jamie.
For more information, please visit https://beauxartsmiami.org/pages/festival-of-art.
About Beaux Arts
Founded in 1952, Beaux Arts is a 100% volunteer organization comprised of nearly 100 women and more than 350 associates, whose purpose is to encourage an understanding and appreciation of the arts in South Florida through outreach programs and support of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. Through major fundraising initiatives such as the annual Beaux Arts Ball and Festival of Art on the University of Miami campus, the organization is the largest group financial donor to the museum. In 2014, the organization donated a gift of $1.5 million to the Lowe Art Museum, which enabled the creation of the endowed position of Beaux Arts Director and chief curator of the Lowe Art Museum, now held by Dr. Jill Deupi. Having won the “White Award,” Beaux Arts was recognized as the University of Miami’s most effective donor through its combined contribution of more than $8 million in funds to support the Lowe. Beaux Arts has hosted over 25,000 children at the Beaux Arts Art Camp and supported more than 5,000 students from the Miami-Dade public school system with its annual HandsOn! program. For more information, please visit https://beauxartsmiami.org.
