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Every December, leading art aficionados and fashionistas flock in groves to the capital of the sun and fun better known as Miami Beach. Most art lovers think of South Beach when they hear Art Basel but this year North Beach is making a splash with some highly anticipated events. Event planners have decided to move a few events to North Beach, which offers more space to play with and is more affordable.

With its world-class art museums and private collections, plus its vibrant gallery scene, Miami Beach provides its visitors a wealth of opportunities to view some of the finest examples of Modern and contemporary art. Many of Miami’s internationally renowned institutions offer special exhibits to coincide with Art Basel that takes place December 4 – 7, 2014.

According to Art Basel officials, 75,000 international visitors attended the 2013 edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach, with artists, collectors, gallerists, curators and art enthusiasts creating the excitement that makes this singular event a remarkable way to encounter art and bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue to the city.

Events in North Beach

SELECT

North Beach is welcoming the SELECT Art Fair to 72nd St and Collins for the first time. The fair’s new 40,000-square-foot tent located in North Shore park is known for highlighting emerging and mid-career artists from international galleries. This year they will present 50 exhibitors under the newly appointed curatorial direction of Tim Goossens, who works as curatorial director of Envoy Enterprises and curatorial advisor at the Clocktower Gallery. For more information, visit www.select-fair.com.

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BASEL BABES

On Wednesday, December 3, the ultra chic Galore Fashion took over the Deauville Hotel (6701 Collins Ave) for its Basel Babes party. With performances by Pia Mia, Maxine Ashley, Joe Jonas, Mia Moretti, Chelsea Leyland. The event was hosted by Prince & Jacob, Francesco Carrozzini, Lina Viktor, Tasya Van Ree, Faile Art, Marcella Novela, Amanda Del Duca and Matt Starr. For more information, visit www.galoremag.com.

“It’s exciting to see my neighborhood hosting someone of the most exciting events around Miami Beach,” said recent North Beach resident Megan Burgin. “Who would have thought years ago that some of the hottest artists, exhibits and parties around would take place this north.”

Events elsewhere In Miami Beach

UNTITLED.

UNTITLED. is a curated art fair for international galleries and nonprofit art spaces with a focus on emerging and midcareer contemporary art. The third edition of UNTITLED. will be held in Miami Beach from December 3-7, 2014. Founded by Jeff Lawson in partnership with Alan G. Randolph in Miami, UNTITLED. has expanded its curatorial team for 2014, led by artistic director Omar Lopez-Chahoud. Christophe Boutin and Melanie Scarciglia, co-founders of the distinguished publishing houses onestar press and Three Star Books in Paris, will introduce a new perspective to the international focus and content development of the fair. For more information, visit www.art-untitled.com.

PAMM

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) marks its one year anniversary in the new, and now iconic waterfront building with an immersive evening of music and visuals featuring the first U.S. performance by Future Brown with live vocalists. Taking place Thursday, December 4 at 8 pm, this will be one of the most anticipated events on the Art Basel Miami Beach VIP calendar with Future Brown, the internationally acclaimed DJ collective comprised of artist and composer Fatima Al Qadiri; Asma Maroof and Daniel Pineda of Nguzunguzu; and J-Cush of Lit City Trax.  Accompanied with vocals for the first time in the U.S., Future Brown will be joined by guests from their forthcoming album on Warp Records slated for release this winter. The night will open with solo performances by Kelela and Fade To Mind artist Total Freedom with guest appearances by Ian Isiah and Maluca, all of who have garnered a strong following of music industry contemporaries and critics. Future Brown and vocalists will perform on a custom stage with a vibrant light and video production by THV Entertainment to the backdrop of a dynamic water sports event involving a flyboarding performance in Biscayne Bay choreographed by DIS Magazine. The museum’s façade will be used to project the premiere of the PAMM-commissioned music video from Future Brown’s debut album. By invitation only – PAMM Sustaining and above level members, and Art Basel Miami Beach, DesignMiami/ and Art Miami VIP cardholders. For more information, visit www.pamm.org

Miami Children’s Museum

For the eleventh consecutive year, Miami Children’s Museum is proud to present ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach. From mixed media to building blocks and beyond, a variety of art exploration stations will be available for budding young artists to create their own original works of art. ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach runs Thursday through Saturday, December 5 – 7 from 12noon to 8PM and Sunday, December 8th from 12 noon to 6PM. Visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org for more information.

Bass Museum

Starting on December 3 through May 3, the Bass Museum will host One Way: Peter Marino, which explores the renowned American architect’s multifaceted relationship with art. Curated by Jerome Sans, it features artworks from Marino’s extensive contemporary art collection, presented within bespoke spaces designed by Marino; commissioned installations by five acclaimed artists; a new series of Marino’s bronze boxes; and the recreation of an opera set on which Marino collaborated. For more information, visit www.bassmuseum.org.

For more information on Art Basel and tickets, visit www.artbasel.com.