Miami Art Week is embracing Black culture like never before. From Miami Gardens to Overtown, Wynwood to South Beach, Black creativity is infusing Art Basel with unique energy and narratives. Hy-Lo News has compiled a thorough guide to essential events, exhibitions, panels, and celebrations that spotlight Black art, style, and innovation throughout the city. Whether you’re interested in supporting local artists, attending a fashion show by a Black woman-owned brand, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, this guide will help you explore neighborhood by neighborhood.
LOUD Week® 2025 — “BLOOM”
Dates: December 3–6, 2025
Location: Miami Gardens City Hall + TopGolf Miami Gardens
Focus: Black fashion, Black art, entrepreneurship, community creativity
LOUD Week marks its fifth year as a major Black art and fashion event in Miami Gardens during Art Basel. This four-day festival combines art, urban fashion, music, wellness, and business innovation, all spearheaded by Black creatives.
Key Events:
LOUD Week is backed by the City of Miami Gardens, The Miami Foundation, FP&L, and Art of Black Miami.
10 North Group – 13th Annual Art of Transformation
Dates: December 3–6, 2025
Location: Ten North Group Campus, Opa-locka Arts District
Focus: Black fine art, African diaspora, historical preservation, cultural storytelling
This exhibition series is a major feature of Miami Art Week, showcasing Black and African diaspora art across six exhibitions in Opa-locka. The program delves into identity, liberation, memory, and the future of Black cultural spaces, including the proposed Florida Museum of Black History.
Highlighted Exhibitions:
- At the Edge of Entanglement – African American contemporary art. VENUE: The ARC (Main Check-In), 675 Ali Baba Ave.
- Local Voices, Global Resonance – archival + multimedia narratives. VENUE: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.
- Tales of Opa-locka – local history + community storytelling. VENUE: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.
- Memory in Motion – monumental container installation on the African diaspora. VENUE: The Garden of Humanity – 757 Ali Baba Ave.
- Articulations in Black – photography by Angèle Etoundi Essamba. VENUE: Hurt/Logan Building, 482 Opa-locka Blvd, Ste. 20
- Loan Me Your Dream + Florida Museum of Black History Preview
Event Highlights:
Arlo Wynwood – Art Week 2025
Dates: December 1–7, 2025
Location: Arlo Wynwood Hotel
Focus: Black digital art, Black illustrators, wellness, community
Arlo Wynwood transforms into a cultural hub for Miami Art Week, showcasing works by Black digital artists and illustrators. The hotel will feature immersive installations, wellness activities, and artistic collaborations throughout the week. Art Basel weekend will culminate with STAMPED, celebrating Africa’s global influence on music, art, and culture.
The Gates Hotel South Beach – NADJEA Fashion Events
Dates: December 5–6, 2025
Location: The Gates Hotel South Beach Rooftop
Focus: Black women-owned fashion, wellness, beauty, Art Deco-inspired art
The Gates Hotel becomes a hub for art, fashion, and music, featuring a showcase by NADJEA, a Black woman-owned luxury swimwear brand.
Featured Events:
Art Deco Fashion Show by NADJEA – Dec 5
1–5 PM (Runway show at 4 PM)
Live DJ, new designs, and signature cocktails. Register here.
NADJEA Pop-Up Shops – Dec 5 & 6
11 AM–5 PM
Resort wear, art, beauty brands, and local designers. Register for either day here.
Beauty & Wellness Day – Dec 6
11 AM–5 PM
Yoga, Pilates, meditation, sound bowl healing, curated beauty experiences.
Educators receive discounted two-for-one pricing. Purchase a ticket here.
Events spanning multiple neighborhoods or without a primary location specified.
Art of Black Miami – Citywide Programming
Dates: Throughout Miami Art Week
Locations: Overtown, Little Haiti, Downtown, Opa-locka, Coconut Grove, Miami Gardens & more
Focus: Black visual arts, gallery showcases, film, performance, Caribbean & Afro-Latino artists
Art of Black Miami is back for its 11th year, celebrating local, Caribbean, Latin American, and global Black artists. Exhibitions include painting, ceramics, photography, animation, films, culinary art, digital showcases, and more across Miami’s historically Black neighborhoods.
Featured Events:
This initiative is powered by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Miami Art Week is a cultural highlight, and Black Basel brings a unique perspective. These events not only showcase world-class artistry and creativity but also honor our stories, communities, and influence on Miami’s cultural landscape. Bookmark this guide and share it with friends to ensure no one misses out. Keep an eye on Hy-Lo News for on-the-ground coverage, recaps, and insights from Black Art Basel 2025. Join us in supporting the culture!
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