Let's get artsy.
Courtesy Business for the Arts Broward
As if it’s not pretty enough already, Downtown Fort Lauderdale will soon become one big art gallery, with a little jazz, circus action and wine sipping thrown in for good measure.
Business for the Arts Broward (BFA) is bringing its eighth annual Art + Stroll to Las Olas Boulevard on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The free event will take over the lobbies of three downtown buildings at 200, 201 and 301 E. Las Olas Blvd., with Huizenga Park joining the festivities for the first time.
The evening brings together dozens of local creatives across visual art, music, dance, theater and interactive installations. Visitors can hop between venues to explore a juried exhibition spanning photography, painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, fiber art and mixed media.
And... this very much isn't your typical stare-at-a-painting-and-nod affair.
The entertainment lineup includes the South Florida Symphony Orchestra, jazz vocalist Nikki Kidd, Art Prevails Project, Florida Children's Theatre circus performers, SFL Pride Jazz Band and the Swing Out South Florida dancers.
For those who prefer watching artwork come together in real time, Taymon Loringsmith, MJ Dowling, Yanel Hernandez Prieto, Beth Amato and Mongo Art (Michael Andress) will bring live painting, demonstrations and interactive installations to the festivities.
Admission to the art stroll is free, but those wanting some culinary pizzazz can purchase a $50 Sip + Stroll ticket featuring food and beverage tastings from local restaurants. Tickets are limited.
The artwork itself will be exhibited from Nov. 5 through Nov. 12, with pieces available for purchase. Proceeds support BFA's work connecting Broward's business and cultural communities, funding arts programming and helping nonprofit organizations grow.
