Miami Art Schools

Though the city of Miami has brought us art deco, South Beach, and white blazers a la Miami Vice, its contribution to the arts is not as obvious. Contrary to popular belief, however, Miami is more than just a pastel city of pink flamingos and tanned physiques. It is home to the headquarters of the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts and boasts the most successful Arts in Public Places programs. Additionally, art enthusiasts can simultaneously enjoy the legendary Florida weather while strolling down one of the many thoroughfares that feature the local art museums and galleries. From the Art & Design Nights taking place on the second Saturday of every month in the Design District off Biscayne Boulevard, to the innumerable, Latin flavored galleries on Ponce de Leon Boulevard (best viewed on a First Fridays), Miami’s offerings are as diverse as its population. Additionally, the Collins Park Cultural Center in South Beach features fine art, trendy restaurants, and the famous Bass Museum of Art. Moreover, North Miami has also enjoyed the stir caused by the somewhat recent opening of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) in 1996, as well as a number of complimentary contemporary art galleries throughout the neighborhood. Finally, Bird Road has recently merited the designation of Art District as many local artists have settled in the former warehouse district. In fact, there are so many areas of the city that feature the arts, the only challenge students will face while pursuing their studies in Miami, is choosing to spend their time in the classroom, and not the beach.