Summary

Art Week Miami Beach is more than a celebration of creativity; it is a powerful opportunity for local businesses to boost visibility and connect with new audiences. With more than 500 million dollars in economic impact and thousands of visitors expected this December, businesses are encouraged to collaborate with artists, extend hours, and engage online to make the most of the city’s biggest cultural week.

Art Week Miami Beach: A Catalyst for Economic Growth

Each December, Art Week Miami Beach transforms our city into a global cultural capital, and for local businesses, it’s not just a celebration of creativity but a prime opportunity to boost revenue, elevate visibility, and strengthen community connections.

In 2024, Art Basel Miami Beach alone generated an estimated $547 million in economic activity, with over 75,000 attendees flooding into hotels, restaurants, shops, and cultural venues¹. This year’s edition, running December 5–7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, is expected to surpass that impact.

To help local businesses tap into this momentum, the City of Miami Beach encourages the following strategies:

Collaborate with Artists: Partner with creatives to host pop-ups, installations, or live art events. Programs like the city’s No Vacancy initiative which places site-specific art in local hotels are a great example of how art and commerce can intersect².
Extend Hours & Offer Specials: Align your business hours with Art Week events and offer themed promotions or exclusive experiences to attract foot traffic.
Showcase Local Talent: Feature local artists’ work in your space to draw in art lovers and support the creative economy.
Engage Digitally: Use hashtags like #ArtWeekMiamiBeach and #ArtBasel to reach visitors planning their itineraries online.

Art Week is more than an art fair, it’s a catalyst for economic growth and a celebration of what makes Miami Beach vibrant and unique. With the world watching, the Economic Development team is here to ensure our local businesses are in the spotlight offering strategic guidance, promotional tools, and connections to city-backed initiatives to help you make the most of it.