The annual Art Basel international art show will take place in Miami Beach, Florida from December 1 - 4, 2005.

Art Basel Miami Beach is the American sibling to the premier Art Basel event in Switzerland, which has taken place for the past 36 years. As part of the exhibition, 195 prominent art galleries from around the world will showcase the works of over 2000 artists at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The pieces on display will include renowned established artists, as well as cutting-edge newcomers.

In addition, the galleries and artists of Art Basel Miami Beach will be hosting a variety of related parties, music, film, and design events, around the city in favor of collectors, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts alike.

Below I've included a couple of the free events worth checking out. They have been tried and tested over the past couple years and have proven to be promising.

Wednesday Nov. 30

6-10pm: Art Positions: Containers of Art
Collins Park Beachside between 21st and 22nd St.: Open to the Public

10-11pm: Art Loves Music (Same Location)
Collins Park Beachside between Art Positions on 21st and 22nd St.: Open to the Public

Saturday Dec. 1

9pm-12am: Art Loves Design (Block Party)
Miami Design District, N.E. 2nd Ave. between 39th and 40th St.: Open to the Public
Music, Art, Partying: All of the above

Admission Information to Art Basel Miami Beach's main art exhibition at the Miami Beach Convention Center is attached below. Thank you and enjoy ,

One Day Ticket $ 22
Two Day Ticket $ 34
Reduced One Day Ticket (children, students, seniors, groups of 10 and more) $ 12
School Class One Day Ticket $ 5
Evening Ticket (after 5 p.m.) $ 12
Permanent Pass $ 50

Admission is free for children under 16 when accompanied by an adult.