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Artformz Alternative

171 North West 23rd Street
305-572-0040

History:
Artformz was founded in 2004, and inaugurated its first art exhibition in what had been a rundown storefront space in the Miami Design District. As a new addition to the area, the gallery quickly also became an alternative to the existing gallery venues in the Miami area. The space established itself as an experimental venue whose mission was to encourage and assist artists and curators to exhibit, develop, and advance innovative art of diverse media and content.

In the 4 years Artformz resided in the Design District, 500+ artist portfolios were reviewed and 90 artist's works were exhibited. Commencing its 5th year, Artformz relocated to the Wynwood Arts District. Artist and curator submissions continued to be reviewed and proposals were selected based on the quality and strength of the portfolio. Located in the heart of the Arts District the space again became a center of focus and a community favorite. The space became renowned for its excellent curatorial design and the consistent presentation of quality artists.

For over 7 years a strong sense of artistic vision combined with an interest in developing original ideas was maintained. In 2008 Artformz was awarded several grants from the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs as well as a prestigious Knight Arts Challenge Grant for the presentation and development of the premier exhibit of "Giants In The City" at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. In 2009 Artformz partnered with Red Nomade in Valencia, Spain to co-curate the Artist Invites Artist project. Artists from Miami traveled to Spain in 2010 and exhibited their work with the support of the Cultural Affairs Ministry in Valencia, and the Valencian artists are scheduled for an upcoming exhibit in Miami.