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In 1963, Andy Warhol, The Beatles, and Motown were some of the undercurrents of pop culture. It was also the year that Miami held its very first art exhibition in the historic neighborhood of Coconut Grove.
Sixty years later, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival has gone from being a clothesline art display to an 888,400-square-foot, three-day festival featuring more than 280 internationally recognized, jury-selected artists showcasing their works of art all along Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove.
Considered one of the top 10 outdoor art shows in the country, this show once again will bring Miami’s beloved neighborhood to life as it celebrates six decades of creativity. Coconut Grove has long been considered Miami’s original art district.
“Before Art Basel was the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and this year we’re excited to see a lot of new artists and previous exhibitors, who wanted to come back to celebrate the 60-year milestone,” said Camille Marchese, executive director. “In addition, we celebrate our president, Monty Trainer, as he prepares to retire.”
Sixty years ago, Charlie Cinnamon put together an outdoor Parisian-style exhibition as a publicity stunt for the iconic Coconut Grove Playhouse’s production of Irma la Douce. Today, the festival is run by the 501(c)(3) Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association which has vowed to continue the wonderful tradition by putting on a show that can fund year-round arts programs and scholarships for students who attend fine arts programs in local schools.
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is slated for Presidents’ Day Weekend on Feb. 17, 18 and 19. General Admission and VIP Collector’s Club tickets already have gone on sale. The 60th iteration of this highly frequented outdoor festival promises to display a diversity of styles, textures, media, and colors to fill the senses.
According to Marchese, festivalgoers should expect that the art they’ll see will be like nothing they’ve ever seen before.
“The 2024 Arts Festival will be an amazing event overall, with interactive kids’ activities, a return of the Young Collectors Club, revised culinary experiences, and live demonstrations,” Marchese said.
In addition to the festival’s signature programs, some new activations will be unveiled just for its 60th anniversary. Be on the lookout for more details on the new experiences debuting for the festival’s milestone iteration.
Hours are Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 18: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Monday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tickets are on sale at www.cgaf.com and start at $25 online.
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