It’s Public Art Wednesday and there’s plenty of exciting happenings in the Miami art scene this week. Here are just a few of them worth checking out:

Urban Arts Miami- Opening Reception, November 20th

Urban Arts Miami is an international arts fair that specializes in the art of photojournalism, among other visual arts. The opening reception is November 20th, 7pm at KROMA, an art space in Miami’s Coconut Grove. The exhibit continues until January 15, 2015, and includes a series of five free events focusing on trends in photography and art sales.

Check it out here: http://urbanartsmiami.tumblr.com/

Miami Fashion Network’s Art Basel Kickoff

On Thursday, November 20th, Miami Fashion Network will host their 1-year anniversary with a Kickoff to Art Basel event at the newly opened Vintro Hotel in South Beach. It will feature member designers and artists and guests from Miami’s creative and entrepreneurial community. Miami artist Hector Maldonado will be present exhibiting his works in preparation for his participation in the Red Dot Fair during Art Basel Miami Beach. Artist, model, and “Shark Tank” winner Lee Arthur Dahlberg will be presenting his accessory line Leather Rock Bands. Two designer members of Miami Fashion Network- Ellis Beachwear and Bikini Brasil- will be featured. There will be live music and complimentary food and drinks.

Check it out and get tickets here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/miami-fashion-networks-1-year-anniversary-art-basel-kick-off-tickets-13679380395

ARTundressed- South Florida’s Sexiest Art Festival

If you’re looking for a more sensual art experience, check out ARTundressed, being held from November 20th to the 22nd at the McCormick Place. ARTundressed is a festival which features both the humorous and erotic aspects of creative nude art, as well as performance art, chic fashion, live music, and cutting-edge visuals. The concept of this festival is to create an interactive environment which allows attendees to become participants and even performers themselves by engaging them in a memorable erogenous experience. This 5th annual event hopes to truly awaken and heighten Miami’s senses and spirits.

Check it out here: http://www.artundressed.com/

by Leah Bury