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Spectrum Miami Announces 2016 Interactive Programming-From light installations and live art demos to provocative Art Labs and fashion shows, Spectrum Miami’s

2016 programming will exceed expectations for Miami Art Week-

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2016) – Spectrum Miami, a juried contemporary art show taking place Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 in the heart of the Arts and Entertainment District, announces its lineup of specially curated programs, including Art Labs, Art Talks, Spotlight Artists, ArtSpot Miami, and more. The abundance of trend-setting artists and galleries exhibiting at Spectrum Miami will reflect this year’s theme, [ELEVATE]— Heightening your senses at the hub of the art world. Spectrum Miami is known for featuring top galleries and artists from across the U.S. and around the world, along with entertainment, curated projects, and evening events.

These programs provide a dynamic experience for attendees, allowing them to view and interact with works by leading national and international artists and view exhibitions and events that showcase the thriving art landscape of Miami.

ART LABSArt Labs feature specially curated site-specific projects by prominent Miami-based galleries, art institutions, and art collectives within the show. Major Art Labs this year include:

ART LOVES FASHIONTaking place on Wednesday, November 30 from 6-10 p.m., this private event from Planet Fashion TV will feature fashion shows, cocktails, and a live performance by a special celebrity recording artist.

[PLATFORM] ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARDSMeet the [PLATFORM] Artist of the Year Awards Winner and Finalists and view their artwork. Attendees can vote for their favorite. It's a program created by Redwood Media Group, in partnership with Art Brand Studios, to empower talented artists and introduce their work to the world. The Fan Favorite will be announced during the Artexpo New York Opening Night Preview Party on Friday, April 21, 2017.

ARTSPOT MIAMISpectrum Miami will once again host ArtSpot Miami —a show within a show—curated by director Aldo Castillo, one of the most respected authorities on modern and contemporary art. ArtSpot will present carefully selected modern, contemporary, and cutting-edge galleries with a strong Latin-American emphasis.

SPOTLIGHT ARTISTEvery year, Spectrum Miami’s Spotlight Artist Program provides collectors a focused look at several cutting-edge artists who will each be creating a site-specific solo exhibition. This year, the artists selected are Michele A Utley Voigt, Nick Fedaeff, Elka Leonard and Michael Shewmaker.

“One Last Glass” by Elka Leonard

TOP EVENTS NOT TO MISS All days: WATER FOR PEOPLE

Be transported back in time as you step into this special installation and vintage water truck. See the beautiful, limited edition Absolut Elyx copper pineapples and hear about Water For People’s mission to provide access to improved water and sanitation systems in developing countries—and how every copper pineapple is helping to achieve that goal.

Thursday, December 1: ART TALK: ENVIRONMENT & LANDSCAPE IN CONTEMPORARY ARTLinda VarnHagen-Phelps, artist and professor at Miami International University of Art & DesignIn this Art Talk, she’ll discuss the idea of the changing landscape in contemporary art-making practices. Time, proximity, and environment all influence how and why an artist creates. Looking at past and current works of several artists, including David Hilliard, Linda will explore how her work and the work of others has changed over their careers.

Friday, December 2: ART TALK: DESIGN FRIDAY! DEFINING YOUR COLLECTIONRobin Hodes, Editor and Designer, Florida Design MagazineJoin Robin Hodes and her panel as they discuss how to identify your taste, define your style, and collect what you love. They'll discuss color, theme, genre, and interpretive message, plus how to incorporate it all into your home decor.

Saturday, December 3: ART TALK: LOOK INTO, LOOK BEYOND - THE UNEXPECTEDRae Wang, Curator, and Zhi Huang, Research Associate, Huayuan Art

Attendees will hear details of the classic techniques used in making the Suzhou embroidery works and fresco panel paintings, as well as how to collect and live with contemporary works deeply rooted in the history and tradition.

Tickets for Spectrum Miami’s Opening Night Preview Party are priced at $50. General Admission tickets are $20 for one day and $75 for the Opening Night Preview plus a five-day pass. Tickets will also grant you access to Red Dot Miami, a gallery-only show also owned by Redwood Media Group that is located right next to Spectrum Miami. A percentage of all ticket sales benefit LIFE is ART, a local Miami-based charity. For more information on Spectrum Miami, please visit www.spectrum-miami.com.

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SHOW HOURS:Opening Night Preview Party: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | 6 – 10pm General Public Show Hours:Thursday, December 1, 2016 | 12 – 8pmFriday, December 2, 2016 | 12 – 8pmSaturday, December 3, 2016 | 12 – 8pmSunday, December 4, 2016 | 12 – 5pm VENUE:Spectrum Miami Tent1700 NE 2nd Ave. at NE 17th St.Miami, FL 33132

ADMISSION COSTOpening Night/5-Day Pass: $75 online / $85 at eventOpening Night Preview Pass: $50 online / $60 at eventGeneral Admission, 1-Day Pass: $25 online / $30 at eventSeniors, 1-Day Pass: $15 online / $20 at eventStudents, 1-Day Pass: $10 online / $20 at event

About Spectrum Miami: Spectrum Miami, a juried, contemporary art show fixed in the heart of the Arts and Entertainment District, takes place annually in December (Nov. 30 – Dec. 4., 2016) as part of the popular Miami Art Week. Spectrum Miami celebrates the fine art experience with five days of music, entertainment, and other special events. Spectrum Miami has emerged as one of the best-attended cultural events in Miami by highlighting thousands of innovative works among Miami’s top talent. For more information about Spectrum Miami, visit www.spectrum-miami.com.

About Redwood Media Group:Since 2009, Redwood Media Group (RMG) has been revolutionizing the global fine art community by helping artists and gallery owners grow their businesses through fine art exhibitions and publications, art business education, mentoring, marketing, and social media. Today, RMG owns and operates six fine art shows: Artexpo New York, Art San Diego, Spectrum Indian Wells, Spectrum Miami, Art Santa Fe, and Red Dot Miami. Artexpo New York, the world's largest fine art trade show for 38 years and counting, attracts more than 30,000 art enthusiasts every year, including 4,500 industry buyers. Spectrum Miami and RMG’s newest acquisition, Red Dot Miami, take place during Miami Art Week, an annual attraction

that draws over 80,000 art collectors to the city. Over the past seven years, RMG has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to their events, sold millions of dollars' worth of art, and helped thousands of unrepresented and established artists launch or grow their careers. Aside from hosting multiple high-end art shows throughout the year, RMG also owns Art Business News and DECOR magazines.

For more information, visit: www.redwoodmg.com, www.artbusinessnews.com, www.artexponewyork.com, www.art-sandiego.com, www.spectrum-miami.com, www.spectrum-indianwells.com, www.artsantafe.com, and www.reddotmiami.com.