MIA on the SeaFair 2012

It is year three for the Miami International Art Fair (MIA) and they are literally outside the box. Moving from its previous home at the Miami Beach Convention Center to its new home on a the 228-foot yacht SeaFair, which will dock at the Intercontinental Hotel Dock January 12 to 16. It is a unconventional and exciting new space for those who are curious to know how it will lend itself to an art fair environment.

The Wynwood gallery Robert Fontaine will exhibit Matsueda Yuki, Troy Abbott, Nick Gentry, Olek, and Damien Hirst.

MIA 2012 will also premiere Sculpture Miami, a waterside installation and sculpture exhibition by sculptor and architect Noguchi in Bayfront Park.

Here is what to expect on day one of the fair:

FRIDAY JANUARY 13

Noon – 10 pm | Fair Hours

2:00pm – 3:00pm

“The Importance of Proper Lighting in Today’s Interiors” Pamela Hughes, Owner and President, Hughes Design Associates Lighting encompasses everything we do and see in life, and becomes even more important to us as human beings when we are in interior spaces. Proper lighting can make the difference between a good interior and an excellent one. This lecture discusses the variety of lighting choices available to us today, and the criteria for their use in interior design.

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Meet The Artist: Sarah Peters; Di Cecca Fine Art Booth #101

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Meet The Artist: In-Soo Moon and Kyu; e.jung gallery Booth #301 Meet The Artist: Dunia Gatica; Nina Torres Fine Art Booth #106

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Meet The Artist: Edwina Sandys; Booth #206

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Meet The Artist: Phil Stapleton; Butter Gallery Booth #302

7:00pm

Art Link International (Booth #207) presents a live painting performance by celebrated graffiti artist John “Crash” Matos

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Join us on the sky deck for “Art on the Rocks”, art inspired cocktail creations including the Jackson Pollock Martini, Dali’s Day of the Dead and more.

10:00pm – 1:00am

DJ Laura After-Party on the Sky Deck. $10 at the door.

Miami International Art Fair is open to open to the public January 13-14, noon to 10 p.m. on January 15-16, noon to 7 p.m. There’s a preview for MOCA members on January 12.

Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 for a one-day ticket, $20 for a multi-day ticket and $30 for a priority boarding ticket. See the full roster of artists and galleries and a schedule of events here.