Littlest Art Fair

Miami artists take the spotlight through exhibitions, live painting, mural tours and conversations about the city’s creative life at El Fresco Art Space in Little Havana. The second annual Littlest Art Fair runs Tuesday, December 1 through Monday, December 7 during Miami Art Week, bringing public programs to the artist-run space on Calle Ocho.

Housed in the former Óptica López flagship, El Fresco offers more than 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for exhibitions, installations and gatherings. This year’s program includes Instant Vintage, an exhibition of repurposed artwork, the opening of an outdoor Alley Gallery and a collaboration with the Museum of Miami exploring Calle Ocho’s history and evolving identity.

The schedule includes:

• Tuesday, December 1, 7–11 p.m. — Vinyl Tuesday #27 and Instant Vintage opening reception: El Fresco’s recurring art and vinyl gathering opens the fair.
• Wednesday, December 2, 7–9 p.m. — The Civic Muralist: How Art Is Part of the Real Estate Value Equation: A conversation about public art, neighborhood development and the cultural and economic contributions of artists.
• Thursday, December 3, 6–7 p.m. — Beyond the Gallery Wall: Monetizing Art Through Merch: Presented with the Miami-Dade Bar Association, this panel explores copyright, trademarks, branding, merchandising and licensing for artists and galleries.
• Friday, December 4, 7–9 p.m. — Alley Gallery opening: Artist Didi Contreras hosts the introduction of El Fresco’s outdoor exhibition space.
• Saturday, December 5, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Cafecito & Conversations on Calle Ocho: Presented with the Museum of Miami, the gathering explores the neighborhood’s history, culture and changing identity.
• Saturday, December 5, 8–11 p.m. — Art Battle and Closing Celebration: Live art anchors the evening, with further details to be announced.
• Sunday, December 6, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Family Day and Mural Tours.
• Monday, December 7, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. — Open Gallery and Mural Tours.

Gallery viewing accompanies the scheduled programs, with hours varying by day. All events take place at El Fresco Art Space, 1340 SW 8th Street.

Admission ranges from free to $30, depending on the program. The December 3 art-and-law panel is free for artists, judges and law students, $15 for Miami-Dade Bar members and $30 for non-members. Event-specific reservations and programming updates are available through El Fresco.