Visit Florida - Worth the Drive 2008 - (Page 11) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A1A Art 11 98 Lake Okeechobee 95 710 1 Atlan A’S RID KE FLO RNPI TU 76 441 Jupiter tic O 98 441 98 441 cea A1A 95 441 n Delray Beach 27 1 27 869 1 1 595 Fort Lauderdale Photo courtesy of www.artinusa.com 821 94 997 195 A1A 836 1 Miami Beach Coconut Grove Miami a wide mix of cultures, eras and media at this nationally recognized fine arts fest, as well as gourmet cuisine, live music and entertainment, and artsy fun for kids. (305-447-0401, www.coconutgroveartsfest.com) 2 Naples National Art Festival, Naples February: Location marries fine art at this festival that’s ranked among the top 20 in the nation. The peaceful Cambier Park in the heart of historic Olde Naples is the relaxed setting for this juried fine arts festival that tilts toward the high-end. Enjoy gourmet fare at one of many surrounding restaurants. (239-262-6517, www.naplesart.org/nnartfestival.htm) Delray Affair, Delray Beach March: One of South Florida’s oldest and largest arts, crafts and entertainment festivals, (attracting more than 250,000 over its three-day span), this downtown affair has something for everyone: a juried arts and crafts show, kiddy rides and games, live music and entertainment, and local delicacies including conch fritters. (561-278-0424, www.delrayaffair.com) Peace River National Art Festival, Punta Gorda March: This festival may be small but it’s big on scenery and craftsmanship. No shoulder-toshoulder-jammed aisles where you have only a few minutes to gander at an artist’s work – just a casual pace of watercolors, drawings, photography, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry by more than 100 national, regional and local artists. It’s all displayed beside the Peace River in scenic Laishley Park. (941-639-8810, www.peacerivernationalartfestival.com) Art Basel, Miami Beach December: The most prestigious art festival in the Western hemisphere, this four-day highbrow event brings more than 200 esteemed galleries and 2,000 renowned and up-and-coming artists from around the globe to the Miami Beach Convention Center. In addition to pricey fine art, see avant-garde video and public art. Be sure to explore the Art Deco district, a work of art in its own right. (www.artbaselmiamibeach.com) http://www.artinusa.com http://www.coconutgroveartsfest.com http://www.naplesart.org/nnartfestival.htm http://www.delrayaffair.com http://www.peacerivernationalartfestival.com http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com
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