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Art On The Water

throughout the waterways of the Intracoastal which allows
attendees to stay for as long as they link at each property
and gives them time to contemplate and anticipate what
they see and what they hope to see on the next stop.

From paintings and art installations to artist talks, guests
get the opportunity to purchase and experience art in a
natural setting and ultimately an environment where art
eventually lives.

In 2019, the focus is on homes in the upscale
neighborhoods of Harbor Beach, Harbour Isles, Harbour
Inlet, and Rio Vista. These exclusive gated and mostly
ith Art Palm Beach going into its 21st year waterfront communities with sprawling estates with a
mixture of Mediterranean and contemporary architecture is
and Art Basel Miami Beach going into its
the perfect backdrop for an art fair as unique as this one in
W12th, we’ve got a bit of catching up to do as
a city as incredible as Fort Lauderdale.
a county when it comes to creating platforms to build a
thriving community of art appreciators, aficionados and This format of hosting the fair in vacant luxury waterfront
collectors. The four-day format has been globally accepted homes is particularly geared towards a sophisticated local,
regional national and international crowd with the goal of
as the model of choice for Art Fairs and the $500 million
making the city an oasis for culture and art and that
economic stimulus package Art Basel Miami Beach brings
translates into buyers having primary and secondary homes
to the local economy each year is proof that it can be an
and condominiums in the city. Couple that with a thriving
incredible way to turn a city from a resort and tourism
arts & culture scene, four-day art fair, lively entertainment,
destination to a destination for art & culture.
expanding culture, exciting nightlife, world-class restaurants,
“We wanted to create an Art Fair that was unique to Fort beautiful weather, beaches and close proximity to an
Lauderdale but within the same four-day format as most international airport and port - you have the makings of a
other Art Fairs,” says Andrew Martineau, founder of Art world-class destination that is second to none. RV
Fort Lauderdale - The Art Fair on the Water. “We're on a
mission to create platforms for culture to be cultivated and OPENING HOURS
experienced and Fort Lauderdale is poised for a destination Vernissage / Opening Preview (by invitation only)
Art Fair that highlights the uniqueness of the city and puts Wednesday, January 23, 2019 / 11am - 5pm
Fort Lauderdale on the art world map as a premier location
to view, interact with and purchase art along with giving Vernissage / Opening Party
art aficionados, residents and visitors a cultural experience Wednesday, January 23, 2019 / 7pm - 10pm
that is memorable, interactive and engaging.”
PUBLIC DAYS
So, what does this look like, an Art Fair, in Fort Thursday, January 24, 2019 / noon - 6pm
Lauderdale, on the water? Well, the journey begins at the Friday, January 25, 2019 / noon - 8pm
Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina where guests wait for a Saturday, January 26, 2019 / noon - 8pm
water taxi to take them on an artistic journey of discovery Sunday, January 27, 2019 / noon - 6pm
to multiple vacant luxury waterfront properties where they
can view, interact with and purchase art of all kinds. The Boarding location: Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina
water taxi does a custom route that rotates all day For more information, visit www.artftlauderdale.com.

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