Miami Art Events This January 2026: What Art Lovers Shouldn’t Miss
While December belongs to Art Basel, January is when South Florida becomes the favorite destination for serious collectors looking to discover works without Art Week crowds. This month, Art Palm Beach leads a series of events that make the region an epicenter of contemporary and modern art.
Whether you’re a collector, art enthusiast, or simply want to explore Florida’s cultural scene, this guide will take you through January 2026’s must-attend events.
🎨 Art Palm Beach 2026: The Main Event
Art Palm Beach returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center from January 28 to February 1, 2026, establishing itself as the most prestigious mid-winter contemporary art fair on Florida’s east coast.
📍 Event Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | January 28 – February 1, 2026 |
| Opening Night | Wednesday 28th, 5 PM – 9 PM |
| General hours | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Location | Palm Beach County Convention Center |
| Address | 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| General admission | $40 |
| Opening Night Premiere | $150 |
Art Palm Beach 2026 Highlights
🌟 Sylvester Stallone Exhibition
Yes, the iconic Rocky and Rambo actor is also a serious artist. At the Provident Fine Art space, Stallone will exhibit his collection of abstract expressionist paintings. His works, characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes, have gained recognition in the art world.
🌊 DIVERSEartPB: “AGUAS”
This year’s standout installation is “AGUAS” by Chilean artist Eugenia Vargas Pereira. Inspired by Palm Beach’s canals and waterways, this immersive experience submerges you in a darkroom-like space where images appear and fade in water trays, connecting waterways to memory and environmental vulnerability.
🪰 Extreme Conceptual Art: John Knuth
Conceptual artist John Knuth will present his unique process: he creates art using flies. He raises the flies from maggots, directs them across the canvas with paint, and the result is surprising abstract works. You’ll see this process live at the fair.
🌍 International Galleries Debut
Art Palm Beach 2026 welcomes galleries making their first appearance:
| Gallery | City |
|---|---|
| Blond Contemporary | London, UK |
| John Martin Gallery | London, UK |
| Oliver Sears Gallery | Dublin, Ireland |
| Gefen Gallery | San Francisco, USA |
| Licht Feld Gallery | Basel, Switzerland |
| Onessimo Fine Art | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
Why Art Palm Beach is Different
Unlike Art Basel (which attracts massive crowds), Art Palm Beach offers:
- More intimate atmosphere to converse with gallerists
- Access to serious collectors from Palm Beach
- More accessible prices for emerging collectors
- Less chaos and more opportunity to appreciate art
- Perfect winter weather in Florida
🖼️ Other Art Events in January 2026
Art Deco Weekend (January 9-11)
Ocean Drive, Miami Beach – FREE
The festival celebrating Art Deco architecture includes:
- Guided architectural tours
- Classic car exhibition
- Swing-era jazz music
- Antiques and vintage art market
Norton Museum of Art
West Palm Beach
Current exhibition: “Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: from The Leiden Collection” – Through March 2026. A unique opportunity to see masterworks from the Dutch Golden Age.
ICA Miami (Institute of Contemporary Art)
Design District, Miami
Current exhibition: Joyce Pensato: A Major Survey – Through March 2026. Retrospective of the influential artist known for her expressive portraits of animated characters.
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Downtown Miami
The museum facing Biscayne Bay always features rotating exhibitions of Latin American and Caribbean contemporary art.
The Bass Museum
Miami Beach
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, it offers contemporary art exhibitions in a renovated Art Deco building.
🗓️ January Calendar for Art Lovers
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9-11 | Art Deco Weekend | Miami Beach |
| Jan 16 – Feb 1 | South Florida Fair | West Palm Beach |
| Jan 19-25 | Food & Wine Festival | Fort Lauderdale |
| Jan 28 | Art Palm Beach Opening | West Palm Beach |
| Jan 28 – Feb 1 | Art Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
🛡️ Protect Your Art Collection
If you’re an art collector—whether you have one special piece or a complete collection—your standard homeowners insurance probably doesn’t adequately cover the value of your works.
What You Need to Know:
Standard limits: Most homeowners policies have low limits for art and collectibles (typically $2,500-$5,000 total).
Scheduled Personal Property coverage: Allows you to list and insure specific pieces at their appraised value.
Fine Art coverage: Specialized policies that cover:
- Agreed value – you receive the full amount without depreciation
- Damage during transport
- Professional restoration
- Mysterious disappearance (not just proven theft)
Questions You Should Ask:
- Does my current policy cover my art at its actual value?
- What happens if a piece is damaged during a move?
- Are pieces on loan or exhibition covered?
- Do I need updated appraisals?
💡 Have valuable art in your home?
Our agents can review your current policy and ensure your pieces are protected at their actual value.
📞 Contact us for a free collections coverage review.