Aqua Art Miami 2026

Aqua Art Miami 2026
Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026

1530 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Aqua Art Miami returns to the Aqua Hotel for its twentieth edition, running December 2 through 6, 2026, during Miami Art Week. The fair occupies the intimate exhibition rooms, rooftop spaces, and sunlit courtyard of the classic South Beach property at 1530 Collins Avenue, transforming a boutique hotel into a curated residence where more than thirty international galleries present works by young, emerging, and mid-career artists.

Now two decades into its run, Aqua Art Miami has carved out a distinctive position within the constellation of satellite fairs that surround Art Basel Miami Beach. Its signature relaxed yet energetic vibe draws collectors and curators seeking discovery before the broader market takes notice. The fair's layout, with gallery rooms opening directly into the hotel's central courtyard, encourages conversation and chance encounters, creating an atmosphere that feels both personal and vibrant. Surrounded by Art Deco architecture and the bright colors of Miami Beach, the setting becomes a lively hub where creativity thrives and new artistic voices can be experienced up close.

Returning galleries in 2026 include AFPA, Alessandro Berni, ACT Contemporary, AC Latin Art, Arch Enemy, CST Gallery, D Fine Art Gallery, LAAP, Irreversible Projects, Vanleeuwen Art, Vertical Gallery, Francesco Neo, and A Great Gallery, each bringing new exhibitions to the fair. Artist Michael Gitter creates a life-sized tree sculpture in the courtyard, adding a site-specific intervention to the hotel's open-air heart. The VIP Preview opens Wednesday, December 2, from 3 pm to 10 pm, followed by public hours Thursday through Sunday, with the fair closing at 6 pm on December 6.

Aqua Art Miami's application process favors solo projects, new galleries between one and three years old, and curatorial projects presenting no more than four artists, reinforcing its commitment to emerging talent. Tickets are available exclusively online, with one-day, multi-day, and VIP passes offered at varying price points. Located a short walk south of Art Basel Miami Beach and across from the Loews Hotel, the fair remains a cornerstone of Miami Art Week, offering a setting where creative exchange unfolds in rooms that feel closer to a home than an exhibition hall.


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