| It may be famous for sun and sand, but Miami also has | | | | studios throughout the city of Miami. The Coconut |
| a thriving arts community. Whether you prefer | | | | Grove Arts Festival is one of the largest and most |
| performing arts, fine arts, or historical treasures, you'll | | | | prestigious outdoor fine arts and crafts festivals in the |
| find world-class arts just around the corner. | | | | United States. Art Basel Miami Beach is a new type of |
| Film fans know that Miami is the place to see | | | | cultural event, combining an international art show with |
| groundbreaking films. The most famous is the Miami | | | | an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and |
| International Film Festival, a star- studded showcase | | | | crossover events that include music, film, architecture |
| for Latin American, North American and world cinema. | | | | and design. |
| If you prefer live theater, Miami offers a range of | | | | Historic treasures, from local to international, can be |
| venues, with the Coconut Grove Playhouse, Actor's | | | | found at the cultural and art museums in Miami. The |
| Playhouse, and the Jackie Gleason Theater as the | | | | Miami Art Museum presents international art of the |
| most well- known. Music lovers will enjoy the incredible | | | | 20th and 21st centuries. Permanent exhibits at the |
| variety in Miami, including performances by the Florida | | | | Lowe Art Museum include Italian Renaissance and |
| Grand Opera, the Miami Symphony Orchestra, the | | | | Baroque, Greco-Roman Antiquities, 17th-21st century |
| Murray Dranoff International Two Piano Competition, | | | | Art of the Americas and Europe, and Asian, African |
| and the Miami Bach Society, as well as contemporary | | | | and Native American art. The Vizcaya Museum and |
| performances by the biggest stars in the | | | | Gardens is an extraordinary European-inspired estate |
| entertainment and music world. Dance lovers will enjoy | | | | and National Historic Landmark, which includes a house |
| the world-acclaimed Miami City Ballet and the | | | | filled with art and furnishings, and ten acres of gardens |
| contemporary Dance Now! Ensemble. | | | | on Biscayne Bay. |
| Fine art enthusiasts will find galleries, festivals, and | | | | |