Miami's burgeoning art scene gained notoriety in recent years with the arrival of Art Basel, the annual gathering of who's-who in the world of art which introduced Miami to countless art aficionados around the globe.

While Miami Beach was the initial scene of gallery proliferation in the area's recent art revival, high real estate values and rampant development in blighted areas where artists once flourished have forced many galleries over to mainland-Miami in areas such as the Design District and most notably, the Wynwood Art District.

Local government officials are supportive of Miami's art scene and the city maintains a very successful Art in Public Places program, while several large community groups have formed to provide studio space to up and coming artists.