A South Florida tradition, Beaux Arts Festival attracts thousands

January 22nd, 2013

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Amanda Dupart with Bella and Chelsea Chandler with Rosie. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Armik Malekian with his oil on canvas artwork. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Festival offered a variety of works for a variety of budgets -- and a variety of moods. Photo by Betty Alvarez

The 62nd annual festival brought thousands to the Lowe Art Museum grounds. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Olivia with her mother Kathleen Slesnick Kauffman. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Beaux Arts Festival poster artist Tiffany Beasi. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Dobson Cundiff showcases her work titled "Mack Shrimper II." Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fly Home Birdhouses. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Food vendors offer a variety of meal options. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Friendswood Broom. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Hand-blown glass by Whitfield Designs. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Hans Feyerabend in his booth. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Visitors chat with an exhibitor. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Patrons stroll the festival grounds. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Passers-by at a buckle booth. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Beautiful glass pieces. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Sculptures rise from the festival grounds. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Jim Goshorn sculptures. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Jon Smith with his oil paintings. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Karen and Marcy Garcia from Aurum Collection. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Little girl is shown a dog puppet. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Mano poses with his works. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Province "Boo" Zamek at the merchandise station holding this year's festival T-shirt. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Sir Galloway Cleaners with some fans. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Teepees in the children's area were a hit with kids. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Warner Whitefield in his booth. Photo by Betty Alvarez

William Kidd with his organically inspired clay works. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Functional works by Shirl Pamentier. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Beaux Arts President Abby Zanarini, Beaux Arts Festival of Art Chair Diana Moll, Best in Show winner David Figueroa with his work, Beaux Arts Festival of Art Co-Chair Becky McCarron, Beaux Arts Vice President Kristen Munroe. Photo by Sheri Mazariegos

Thousands of patrons attended the 62nd annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art the weekend of Jan. 19-20 on the grounds of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami.

Cash awards across all 10 categories totaled over $20,000. This year’s Beaux Arts Festival of Art “Best in Show” winner was David Figueroa of Sanford, whose work was 3D sculpture. The festival poster was the work of another Central Florida artist, Tiffany Beasi.

This year’s festival brought more than 230 exhibitors from 30 states and several other countries. In addition to professional artists, the event included the Student Artist Showcase, featuring 150 pieces from Miami-Dade middle and high school students; the works were on display inside the Lowe, 1301 Stanford Dr., all weekend.

A South Florida tradition, the Beaux Arts Festival of Art featured live music and children’s entertainment, including free art activities. Food vendors provided an array of meal options for festival patrons.

For more information, visit www.BeauxArtsMiami.org.

Photos by Betty Alvarez / Events Photographer

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