For a delightful wallet-friendly activity, savor the work of artists and artisans. South Florida offers lively art festivals, fun art walk events and engaging indoor & outdoor art exhibits.
If you’re on a budget, many events and venues are free, or relatively inexpensive.
Art festivals and other art events are perfect for dates, solo activities and kid-friendly family excursions.
Featured free events
Las Olas Art Fair
Impressive artwork is on display — & for purchase — October 16-17 at Las Olas Art Fair. Entry is free for the popular outdoor event. Event is on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, information featured online. Fees for parking apply.
Downtown Hollywood Artwalk
Downtown Hollywood Artwalk with live entertainment is 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. third Saturdays. Event includes artisan vendors, mural walk at 6 p.m., gallery walk @ 7 p.m. & 9 p.m., Impulse Art featuring artist Daniel Pontet who paints with his foot accompanied with live drumming. Other Live entertainment is
• 6 p.m.: Julio Montalvo Collective & 8 p.m.: Tomasito Cruz
Read Free Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
Art Festivals
- October 16-17 Las Olas Art Fair, Fort Lauderdale, free entry, website
- November 6 -7 ArtFest In The Pines, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025, free entry, includes artists, entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities, art demonstrations, art & fun for kids, art workshops, website
Art Walk events
Artist Daniel Pontet paints with his feet during live demonstrations with drumming at Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk Photo/Daniel Pontet
- Free Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk & tour of painted buildings usually 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. third Saturdays
- FATVillage ArtWalk, FATVillage Arts District, usually 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. fourth or fifth Saturdays, free entry, 521 NW First Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301, website or 954-760-5900
- Fort Lauderdale Art Walk, usually 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. fourth or fifth Saturdays, 844 NE Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, free entry, website
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, freays, free
- Paused until fall — Art Walk in Wilton Manors, usually 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. third Saturdays, Wilton Drive around Northeast Sixth Avenue, free entry, website
Art Events
Happy Hour @ Museum of Art in Coral Springs
Entry is free for events usually 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. second Wednesdays. Events are for ages 21 & older. Entertainment. Beer & Wine cash bar. DIY art project with donations appreciated.
2855A Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs 33065, 954-340-5000, website
Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, free entry day
Free entry day at Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, sometimes with hands-on family-friendly activities, usually 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. third Sundays, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood 33020, 954-921-3274, read feature
Exhibits
Art In Public Places display
“Walking Sticks With Stories To Tell” Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest Sixth Street in the Sistrunk neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale
Description: “…vividly hued freestanding sculptures that reflect the West African traditions of the linguist staff, ornamental hairpin, Adinkra symbols and kente cloth colors, Walking Sticks with Stories to Tell embraces the rich cultural heritage of West Africa…”
Online Exhibit featuring African Art
Virtual African Art exhibit features interactive online exhibit of African artifacts. Display is from African-American Research Library & Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale. Display is online .
Description: “Anyone with computer access can view and virtually interact with the exhibited items. Visitors have the opportunity and ability to do things they could not do with live exhibits of archival artifacts, such as download them, freely manipulate objects to explore them more closely and even 3D print them as personal replicas to keep or share. Viewing in Google Chrome browser is recommended.”
Downtown Hollywood Murals
Downtown Hollywood Murals features about 30 murals on buildings in easy walkable route, read feature
Featured image/Downtown Hollywood Mural Project
Art Venues
Some venues are free. Some others offer free entry days, or opportunities for discounts.
ArtServe
Free entry at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale ArtServe exhibits & shop feature work of South Florida artists, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-8190
Coral Springs Museum of Art
- Features art exhibits, with emphasis on contemporary work & Florida artists
- Free entry
- 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 entry day at Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, sometimes with hands-on family-friendly activities, usually 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 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
Please phone to verify if appointments are 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 usually open 11 p.m. -7 p.m. Sundays -Thursdays, 10.m.- 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, website
Art of Illusions
Venue features interactive 3D-illusion images, where spectators are able to step into the picture & snap fun photos & selfies, $25 entry, $16 for ages 4 – 12, $20 for seniors, $75 for families with 2 adults & 2 youngsters
- discounts from Groupon, link for deal
In Sawgrass Mills, 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise 33323, 954-314-8414, website
Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts
Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts in Dania Beach
- $12 adults
- $10 for seniors
- $5 for students with ID
- $5 for kids
- $5 for military
- website includes virtual exhibits
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.
- Phone to verify when open — 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
- Phone to verify when exhibit is open — Free entry to Sunrise Art Gallery, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise 33351, 954-747-4646
- Phone to verify when exhibit is open — Free entry to gallery at Miramar Culture Center, 2400 Civic Center Place 33025, 954-602-4500
- Phone to verify when exhibit is open — Art exhibits at Bailey Hall, 3501 Davie Road, Davie 33314. Free entry and free parking
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