Opening Reception: Saturday, January 15, 2011; 7pm – 10pm
1205 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Erotic Signature, an established and well respected organization that has been helping artists to promote and market their work to large mainstream audiences brings its Annual International Exhibition Tour “ARTundressed” to the World Erotic Art Museum.

The ARTundressed Exhibition is a celebration featuring a unique opportunity to experience sensuality in all aspects of visual arts with a collection of beautiful artworks from some of the world’s top visual artists.

Enjoy the complimentary reception with your paid admission to the WEAM.
Free for Members, $15 all others.

MIFW Official Kick-Off Party
Thursday, January 27th, 7:00 PM
Mondrian South Beach
1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139
Tickets are $100 and available online.

2nd annual 2011 Humanitarian Awards & Official Kick-Off Party for the 13th annual Miami Beach International Fashion Week co-hosted by Tiffany & Co. honoring 10 of Miami’s most philanthropic members of the community. Television and radio celebrities Brian Andrews and Ileana Garcia will host the evening with Miami’s top fashion designers, models, celebrity guests, music, food, cocktails, luxury silent auction. Sponsored by Mondrian South Beach, Tiffany & Co., Moroccanoil, Barefoot Wines & Bubbly. Benefiting the Miami Fashion Week Foundation.

Miami Beach Botanical Garden Presents: Natural Beauty Through Watermedia
Opening reception: Tuesday, January 11 from 6 to 8PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive

January 10 to 15

An exhibit of work by mixed media artists:
Sandi Levy
Terry Arroyo Mulrooney
Diane Lary
Members of the Miami Watercolor Society, their vibrant works depict natural beauty in painting with water. Exhibit hours daily from 9AM to 5PM

Artwork: Wet by Terry Arroyo Mulrooney

Sandi Levy is a mixed-media artist living in Aventura, Florida. She uses watercolor, acrylics, oils, enamels, inks, mediums, and ‘found treasures’ to create her palette, often combined in one painting! After teaching for 32 yearsin the New York City School system, she returned to Miami in 1999 with renewed enthusiasm for colors and subjects of nature: flowers, landscapes, animals, and seascapes.

A native of Michigan, Diane Lary has made her home in the Florida Redlands. Known as the Outpost Artist she found true happiness living amongst the natural beauty of her ‘Jungle Outpost.’ Working in watercolor, she paints tropical scenes, especially foliage and landscapes with rustic charm. Diane participates in a number of open air art festivals every year.

Terry Arroyo Mulrooney is an accomplished fine art photographer and painter based in Miami. Born in Venezuela, her first passion was photography with its spatial and perspective characteristics and chiaroscuro, the use of light and dark shades to add contrast or volume to artworks. Terry translates the images from her camera lens into the soft, ethereal style that only watercolors offer.

Miami Watercolor Society: Founded in 1974, the Miami Watercolor Society (MWS) is a volunteer, non-profit organization with more than 130 members and a mission to teach and promote watercolor painting. The culturally diverse society informs and educates members and the public with workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and publications.

Water Gardens
Lecture & Demonstration
Guest Speaker: David McLean
Saturday, January 15 at 10AM

Learn about aquatic plants and options for creating water gardens in small containers or ponds and fountains with lecture and demonstrations by David McLean, an authority on plant selection for South Florida’s natural environment, native plants and creation of habitats.
Free & Open to the Public

For information: 305-673-7256 www.mbgarden.org.

Conversations and Cocktails with the MOCA Shakers
BBar at the Betsey Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Tuesday, January 11 at 7pm.

Happy New Year!
Shaker members and above are invited to start the new year off with our monthly series Conversations and Cocktails.

Enjoy signature cocktails by Grey Goose and savory appetizers from BLT while joining in the conversation with MOCA Associate Curator, Ruba Katrib and Miami artists from her upcoming exhibition OPEN PROCESS.

Hosted By MOCA Shaker Edison Lozada.
Click here to RSVP by Monday, January 10 or call 305 893 6211.

To become a MOCA Shaker, please visit www.mocanomi.org/moca-shakers

Tropical Tacos is doing first Fridays at the Bass Museum. It’s a happy hour on the terrace. The museum is open & the drinks are free & there is a DJ. And most importantly, you will find the best tacos in town there :)

Thursday, January 13, 2011
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Kindly RSVP by January 11th at info@ifae.com
www.mia-artfair.com

MIA VIP invitees enjoy early viewing and selection of outstanding master artworks beginning at 6:30 pm.
Savor hors d’oeuvres and wine courtesy of sponsors Black River Caviar and Opici Wines.
The general public is also cordially invited to attend Opening Preview.
They may purchase tickets for the affordable price of $50pp. The preview ends at 10pm

Honoring Diana Lowenstein, a respected member of the international art scene, Diane Camber, the former director of the Bass Museum will present a special tribute to the recipient of the 2011 “Arts of Distinction Award” during Opening Preview.

In addition to offering first viewing of America’s most exciting mid-winter contemporary art fair, with 73 exhibitors (25 local and 48 international dealers), Opening Preview of MIA on Thursday, January 13th plays host to an unconventional and energizing new wave of performance projects. For the opening night show organizers, International Fine Arts Expositions (IFAE), have partnered with cultural and community organizations, as well as established and emerging artists, to unveil a bevy of surprises and ensure a comprehensive and “next-generation” experience.

First there is show curator Gean Moreno’s experiential presentation. The noted Miami artist, critic and curator, has created a truly multi-disciplinary playground for audiences through a collaborative effort with SPRING BREAK, a non-profit organization designed to develop new modes of approaching contemporary art and culture within South Florida, and augurari, also a non-profit which publishes audio works by contemporary visual artists. “These groups are pioneering, daring and young. They engage audiences through a combination of music, performance and visual arts,” exclaims Moreno.

Graffiti artist Jona Cerwinske will create magic once again. The artist who gained viral fame for transforming a Lamborghini Gallardo into a jaw-dropping piece of art, and with only a Sharpie, will have at it again. This time with a Porsche Carrera S 911. Additionally, he will paint the the walls of the Rudolf Budja Gallery booth space, the gallery where he is currently exhibiting. Patrons will be able to watch Cerwinske apply his midas touch in an unforgettable performance.

On the heels of a successful sold-out show in Zurich, Russian artist Artem Mirolevich will mesmerize audiences as he blurs the boundaries between painting and performance art with “Transformation.” He begins with a white backdrop. Adds color, depth and texture to create a setting. He then introduces a half- or nearly- naked model who melts into the background and becomes part of the canvas. A videographer will capture it all on film as will professional photos of the completed work.

Last, but certainly not least, is mixed media provocateur Lucinda Linderman, an artist with a powerful message about environmental stewardship. Linderman uses reclaimed plastics and other reusable materials to create her sculptures, installations and mixed media pieces. For the opening night, Linderman unveils a fashion performance entitled “ Excess Extravagance”, which correlates the perceived extravagance and excess of the royal court of the 18th century and the Rococo style with American consumerism today. “For this performance, I am reclaiming plastic to create a dress as extravagant as the dresses worn by Marie Antoinette to bring to light the waste created by our striving to be extravagant,” said Linderman.

Another exciting feature Preview-goers will get to experience first is a revolutionary new Apple application. The free MIA iPhone app powered by Collectrium allows visitors to take a snapshot of any artwork exhibited at the fair and instantly receive extensive information on artist and piece, add their own notes, bookmark it for later, share with friends via social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook and even contact the gallery directly. The app also boasts other nifty features like the ability to view the entire catalogue on your mobile device, see a map of the Show and review programming for the course of the four-day Fair.

Reception at CANDO Arts Co-Op
Friday, January 14 at 6pm
309 23RD Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Candoartscoop.com

BUTTONS UP, a solo exhibit of sculptures by artist Augusto Esquivel, opens Friday, January 14 at 6pm with a reception at CANDO ARTS CO-OP.

The show features more than fourteen 2 and 3-dimensional sculptures made from thousands of sewing buttons, a body of work that took two years to create.

Sculptures of objects, such as Augusto’s yellow fire hydrant, are constructed by suspending hundreds of buttons from strands of fishing line; the buttons are precisely aligned to create life-size replicas.
Esquivel also gives shape to portraits. The image of Audrey Hepburn is captured in buttons and beads that span across a wall at 104 inches; Red buttons create the face of Marilyn Monroe, mole and all.
The show includes the button portraits of James Dean and Bjork, a life-size upright piano button sculpture, a ball of buttons 32 inches in diameter and a true-to-life-size button toilet!

The unique technique was developed by the artist, who paints the buttons, cuts and drills through acrylic panels and deciphers the exact position of every single button.

A native of Argentina, Augusto Esquivel lives in Miami Beach and is a resident artist of CANDO Arts Co-op.
BUTTONS UP runs through February 6, 2011. CANDO Arts Co-op is located at 309 23rd Street, one block west of Collins Ave, Miami Beach. For more information, contact Augusto Esquivel at 754 423 3437 or CANDO Arts Co-op 305 672 3336.

Not the Usual Suspects: [new] Art in [new] Public [new] Places, opening in the new year.
ArtCenter/ South Florida Gallery
800 Lincoln Rd. & Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Opening Reception/ Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 7-10pm
On View/ January 7 – February 20, 2011

Not the Usual Suspects: [new] Art in [new] Public [new] Places will present forthcoming and recently completed projects from Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places. This exhibition will bring together a dynamic group of artists who are working to push the boundaries of public art and profoundly enhance the visual landscape of Miami-Dade County. Rendered in various media, from interactive video panels and new media technologies to highly integrated plaza and flooring designs, this exhibit will explore a cross section of innovative public art commissions currently being implemented in Miami-Dade County.

Featured Artists
Daniel Arsham/Snarkitecture, Carlos Betancourt, Edouard Duval Carrie, Carlos Alves and JC Carroll, Robert Chambers, Jackie Chan, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Ivan Toth Depeña, Red Grooms, Adler Guerrier, Christopher Janney, Roberto Juarez, Mikyoung Kim, Mike Mandel, Leonel Matheu, Christian Moeller, Michele Oka Doner, Tom Otterness, Po Shu Wang/Louise Berterson, Michelle Weinberg

Artcenter/South Florida Goes Public With Miami-Dade County’s Art In Public Places
Saturday, January 8
ArtCenter/South Florida
800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach
this exhibit is free and open to the public through February 20, 2011

Innovative Projects Recently Commissioned by Miami-Dade County Unveiled at Opening Reception January 8, 2011

ArtCenter/South Florida and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs join forces to present Not The Usual Suspects: [new] Art In [new] Public [new] Places, an exhibition introducing recently completed and upcoming public art projects. Showcasing design maquettes, digital renderings, drawings, photographs and videos, this show will feature more than twenty local and world renowned artists who are working to push the boundaries of public art and profoundly enhance the visual landscape of Miami-Dade County.

Not the Usual Suspects: [new] Art In [new] Public [new] Places is curated by Brandi Reddick, Artist and Communications Manager of Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places. Launching with a reception on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at ArtCenter/South Florida (800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach), this exhibit is free and open to the public through February 20, 2011. For more information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

“Part of ArtCenter/South Florida’s mission is to provide access to the best contemporary art in our community,” said Jeremy Chestler, ArtCenter executive director. “Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places program shares that focus and takes it to an entirely different level by commissioning important artwork. It’s our pleasure to help our residents and visitors gain a better understanding of how programs like this work.”

Not the Usual Suspects: [new] Art In [new] Public [new] Places includes monumental installation concepts, such as Daniel Arsham/Snarkitecture’s commemorative marker project for the new Miami Marlins Ballpark. The commemorative marker will be a tribute to the iconic Orange Bowl Stadium – a trademark piece of Miami’s history. Arsham replicates the marquee on the former football stadium to appear as if the letters have fallen off the side of the building, embedding themselves on the east side of the plaza of the new ballpark.

Visitors may also see a video display of artist Ivan Toth Depeña’s proposed installation for the Stephen P. Clark Government Center Lobby. Depeña will introduce an interactive mechanism whereby video panels can detect body movements, translating them into vibrant colors as people whisk through the lobby of Government Center.

Completed in May 2010, the Shadow Canopy project by Miami artist Michelle Weinberg adorns the entry plaza of the GSA Trades Shop Facility with patterned cement tiles to create a parody of nature’s shadows. Weinberg has also fashioned a unique, hand-woven rug to complement the tiles, which hang in the entranceway of the building.

“Over the past two years, Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places has completed and commissioned some of the most exciting and innovative public art projects currently being implemented in the United States,” said curator Brandi Reddick. “This exhibition will explore the new sites, fresh ideas and cutting edge technologies being implemented by this extraordinary group of contemporary artists who are working to redefine the visual landscape of Miami-Dade County.”

Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places is a program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs responsible for the commission and purchase of artworks by contemporary artists in all media. One of the first public art programs in the country, Miami-Dade Art in Public Places was established in 1973 with the passage of an ordinance allocating 1.5% of construction cost of new county buildings for the purchase or commission of artworks, educational programs and collection maintenance. The Art Trust Fund is administered by a County Commission-appointed citizens’ board, the Art in Public Places Trust, in consultation with its Professional Advisory Committee. For more information about the Art in Public Places Program and the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, please visit www.miamidade.gov/publicart and www.miamidadearts.org.

Established in 1984, ArtCenter/South Florida (located at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that provides subsidized studio and exhibition space as well as teaching opportunities for emerging and career artists in their facilities at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The mission of the ArtCenter is to advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida while providing affordable programming and work-space for professional artists. ArtCenter/South Florida is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. For further information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

Exhibitions and programs at ArtCenter/South Florida are made possible through grants from the Miami-Dade County Department of cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs council, the Miami-Dade mayor and Board of County Commissioners; The Children’s Trust; the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council; the City of Miami Beach Community Development Block Grant Program; the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners; the State of Florida, Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council; the Dade Community Foundation and the Chestler Family Fund at Dade Community Foundation; ArtéCity; Target and Walgreens.

Art Lounge Series, Fridays
This Friday, December 10, 2010 10pm-5am
1020 Music Boxx VIP Lounge at The Clevelander Hotel Southbeach

Directions- corner of 10th and Ocean Drive (Guests may enter through the Sports Lounge, side door on 10th)

HOSTED BY: Rod Pratt, Hito Mix & Art Publicist Caitlin Electra
Radio4by4 -Live Streaming- Visit: www.radio4by4.com
MUSIC BY: Jason Perez, John Corradi, Sir Manta

Art Presented by The Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery Featuring Select Works from the Pop Artist Michael Perez “2010 Dream Series” and Special Guest Artist Angie Lagou and her “Techos” Series.
[Est. Fri, Dec. 3, ArtBaselMiami2010, Apple Graphics & Advertising, Inc. Group Miami]

With a new twist on the usual Friday night, this party is getting better each week. Due to cold weather we have moved from the rooftop to the 1020 Music Boxx Lounge inside @ the Clevelander Hotel. Come and join us for an evening of Art, Music & Drinks.

Enjoy the fantastic sound system in an absolutely beautiful venue complimented by a rare out-of-gallery showing of 2 must-see local artists.

For Press Registration or to request artist information or guestlist, please contact Publicist Caitlin E. Slayback at MyPublicist@hotmail.com.

Follow all Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery Events on www.ArtBaselMiami2010.com and www.SoulOfMiami.org

Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery
Store # 120 Buena Vista Blvd.
[in the Target shopping plaza]
Midtown Miami, FL 33137
www.michaelperez-artist.com