The Coconut Grove Art Festival Is Returning In A Whole New Way

With over 120,000 attendees each year, Miami's Coconut Grove Art Festival is the ultimate place to witness the sheer talent of over 300 internationally recognized artists in a beautiful outdoor setting. Returning to Miami February 19 - 21, the Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association have promised to make this year's art festival the best one yet. Featuring a handful of new and exciting elements meant to enhance attendees artistic experiences, this is an event that you won't want to miss.

This year's Coconut Grove Art Festival will feature a multitude of immersive art experiences. For the first time ever, attendees will have the opportunity to let their own creativity shine through in a whole new way. Tap into your inner Picasso at the Inner Artist experience at Regatta Park, where people of all ages can create their own artwork and encounter unique and immersive mediums. Best of all, guests get to take home their own creations free of charge.

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The Coconut Grove Art Festival recognizes that all artists have an incredible story to tell, that's why they are bringing back some annual fan favorite artists, while also introducing many new and emerging artists who are taking the creative world by storm. All artists featured in the Coconut Grove festival will have the opportunity to compete for a $50,000 cash prize. From photographers to jewelry makers, the festival will highlight artists from all walks of life.

For the first time ever, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival will be debuting an NFT collection. Breaking the barrier between tangible and digital artwork, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival is proving that this exciting new medium of artwork is here to stay. Each day of the festival will feature unique showcases for guests to explore and learn about non-fungible tokens, in addition to the unveiling of a new NFT collection inspired by the iconic 2022 commemorative poster by world renowned artist Lebo.

If you're searching for a more intimate festival experience, check out The Ketel One VIP Collector’s Club. Featuring complimentary cocktails and bites, an art concierge, and private restrooms; this club is designed for patrons who are serious about art. Tickets for this one of a kind luxurious artistic experience are limited, and available online alloting 100 art dollars for the purchase of artwork at the festival.

And for all the foodies out there, the Coconut Grove Art Festival has got you covered. Be sure to stop by the first ever Kitchen Combat, where South Florida’s top chefs will go head to head in the ultimate battle to compete for bragging rights and the highly coveted Golden Coconut trophy. This event will be hosted by the widley entertaining Anthony Nader, who will dish out the play-by-play action of each round. Best of all, the audience will be the ultimate judge, getting to sample each dish and use their taste buds to vote for the best chef of each round.