For a delightful activity, savor the work of artists and artisans. South Florida offers lively art festivals, art walk events and engaging art exhibits.
Art festivals and other art events are perfect for dates, solo activities and family outings. If you’re on a budget, many of events and venues we’re featuring are free, or relatively inexpensive. If you prefer to stay home, virtual art exhibits and art events are offered online.
Reservations required for The Porch Is The Tree Is The Watering Hole Exhibit at African American Library in Fort Lauderdale Photo/Steven Brooke
Art Walks & Art Events
- Art Walk in Wilton Manors, usually 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. third Saturdays, Wilton Drive around Northeast Sixth Avenue, free entry, website
- Free day at Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood 33020, 954-921-3274, often with hands-on family-friendly activities, usually 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. third Sundays, read feature
- FATVillage Open House, FATVillage Arts District, 521 NW First Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301, usually third Saturdays, free entry, website or 954-760-5900
- SMArtWalk at Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery, work of featured Fort Lauderdale stencil & mixed media artist Aaron Bodden or AAKABO, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. March 27, 115 NW Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale 33311, register for free tickets online
- Fort Lauderdale Art Walk, usually 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. fourth or fifth Saturdays, 844 NE Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale,free entry
Other Art Walks — paused until further notice
- discontinued until further notice — Free Old Town Untapped art, food & entertainment events in Pompano most first Fridays, free
- discontinued until further notice — Dania After Dark ArtWalk & Street Festival, second Saturdays, free
- discontinued until further notice Free Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk & tour of painted buildings most third Saturdays, free
Exhibits
“The Porch is The Tree is The Watering Hole”
- free exhibition by Black artists and designers
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursdays & Saturdays, reservations required, reserve online, 954-357-7463
- African American Research Library & Cultural Center, 2650 NW Sixth St. Fort Lauderdale, 33311, 954-357-6282s
Art Festivals
- postponed — Las Olas Art Fair is free event in Fort Lauderdale March 6 & 7
- postponed — Dania Beach Arts & Seafood festival, usually in Spring
- postponed — Coral Springs Festival of The Arts, usually in Spring
Downtown Hollywood Murals
Downtown Hollywood Murals features about 30 murals on buildings in easy walkable route, read our feature
Featured image/Downtown Hollywood Mural Project
Art Venues
Some venues are free. Some others offer free entry days, or opportunities for discounts.
Coral Springs Museum of Art
- Features art exhibits, with emphasis on contemporary work & Florida artists
- Free entry Mondays – Saturdays
- 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays
- 2855A Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs 33065, 954-340-5000, website
NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale
- Free entry first Thursdays at NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale, One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33301, 954-525-5500, website
- NSU Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale participates in free entry days for Bank of America card-holders most first full weekends of the month
- For free-entry days, please verify the event is on the day you are attending
Art & Culture Center of Hollywood
- Free day at Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, sometimes with hands-on family-friendly activities, most third Sundays, read feature
- For free-entry days, please verify the event is on the day you are attending
Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department galleries
Appointments required, free entry
- Pompano Beach Cultural CenterGallery
- Historic Ali Cultural Arts Gallery
- Bailey Contemporary Arts Gallery, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach 33060, 954-284-0141
Young At Art NOW Gallery in Plantation
The entry fee is $8 for kids and adults. Entry is free for Young At Art members.
Description of the attraction from a representative: “The exhibit features one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits and programming by South Florida based artists. The gallery also features photo op “changing” rooms, state-of-the-art installations, coupled with YAA members’ favorite exhibitions from the past.”
It’s open 11 p.m. -7 p.m. Sundays -Thursdays, 10.m.- 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
Art of Illusions
Venue features 3D images, where spectators are able to snap photos & selfies, $25 entry, $16 for ages 4 – 12, $20 for seniors
- $12 & $19 deals from Groupon, link for deal
In Sawgrass Mills, 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise 33323, 954-314-8414, website
Virtual Art Exhibits
- Studio18 in Pembroke Pines
- Online Art Activities & Virtual Art Tours from South Florida
Other Art Venues & Exhibits
Some venues are not open until further notice. Please phone to verify.
- Free entry at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale features exhibits & shop featuring work of South Florida artists, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-8190
- Offers virtual exhibits Studio18 in Pembroke Pines — , 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines 33025, 954-961-6067, features studio space for participating artists, with exhibits. Not open until further notice — Usually open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, with some exceptions. Free entry
- Art exhibits at Bailey Hall. During exhibits, usually open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and weekends before shows. 3501 Davie Road, Davie 33314. Free entry and free parking. Phone to verify exhibit dates
- not open until further notice — Free entry to Sunrise Art Gallery, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise 33351, 954-747-4646, Usually exhibits on display, with some exceptions. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Phone for information to verify when exhibits are on display
- Free entry to gallery at Miramar Culture Center, 2400 Civic Center Place 33025, 9:30 a10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays – Thursdays , 954-602-4500
- Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts in Dania Beach, $10 fee, with occasional free events, 954-376-6690
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