MIAMI, Nov. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eventstar has taken over more than 22 acres of open land surrounded by shops and restaurants in Midtown and transformed it into more than 500,000 square feet of event space.
These fabricated designable and customizable structures are currently being used for Miami's Art Week from December 4-9. Post Art Week, Eventstar will be offering the Midtown area as a unique venue option. The seven unique pavilions can be outfitted with any number of options such as facades, hard walls, AC, power and custom lighting. The flexibility that comes with these pavilions allow Eventstar to host any type of signature event such as art shows, exhibits, concerts, corporate events and more in the heart of Midtown.
"To create a unique and competitive venue option in the heart of an up-and-coming trendy new area in Miami was a no brainer," said Alain Perez, Eventstar CEO. "Being able to provide event organizers a cost effective solution to host major events here will bring locals and tourists to this area, which will strengthen the Miami economy."
Perez is the founder of Eventstar, a company known for its innovative temporary structure solutions that transform open spaces and landscapes into one-of-a-kind venues. Eventstar currently is producing more than 19 events, totaling 800,000 square feet of venue space in Miami Beach and Midtown during Art Basel and Miami's Art Week.
With the additional event space, Eventstar hopes to bring more people to the up-and-coming area, which will help the surrounding restaurants and shops thrive. Miami is one of the nation's leading cities when it comes to hosting large national and international events.
Some of the events scheduled to take place at Eventstar Midtown during Miami's Art Week consist of the following:
ART ASIA MIAMI, Fifth Edition: ART ASIA is returning to Miami for its fifth edition with new and exceptional artwork by Asian artists from around the globe. This year's ART ASIA features Near Eastern, Middle Eastern and South East Asian artists and continues to broaden the understanding of Asian contemporary art in North America. The fair will be held December 5-9, with a vernissage on December 4 from 4–8 p.m.
Artexpo: The 34th Annual international Artexpo returns to Miami during Art Week, featuring a juried selection of fine art from an international slate of artists and galleries. Artexpo Miami and Miami SOLO will provide dealers with access to thousands of innovative works and bring the best to Miami's newest arts district -Eventstar Midtown.
Arts For A Better World: Arts For A Better World develops projects and produces philanthropic events to help promote Corporate Social Responsibility by using the arts as a vehicle for positive change. This exhibit will present major art trends from around the world on December 4-9.
Art Miami: Referred to as Miami's premier anchor fair, Art Miami is recognized for its stylish gallery-like décor and outstanding quality and extraordinary variety. Art Miami showcases the best in modern and contemporary art from more than 125 international art galleries.
CONTEXT Art Miami: CONTEXT Art Miami will launch with a VIP Private Preview on December 4, benefiting the Miami Art Museum, coinciding with the 23rd edition of Art Miami. CONTEXT will feature a curated group of 65 international galleries representing exceptional emerging and mid-career cutting-edge artists, including solo artist installations, immersive environments, curated projects and multimedia exhibits in a state-of-the-art, 45,000 square-foot pavilion, designed by Eventstar, directly adjacent to Art Miami.
Miami Project: The Inaugural Miami Project, a new contemporary and modern art fair, will debut December 4-9 in Eventstar Midtown. Miami Project will consist of presentations by 65 galleries from around the world selected based on the strength and relevance of their programs. This year's show will be housed in a comfortable and centrally located modular structure located in Eventstar Midtown.
SCOPE Miami 2012: SCOPE Miami will feature galleries, SCOPE special programming, collector tours and special events that feature multiple creative industries, including fashion, film, music and performance. SCOPE Miami opens to press and VIPS Tuesday, December 4th with their First View benefit.
Additional information regarding Miami's Art Week may be obtained by visiting http://art-collecting.com/miami_art_fairs.htm. For additional information regarding Eventstar Midtown visit www.eventstar.com or call 888-969-0191.
About Eventstar Midtown:
Eventstar Midtown is located in Midtown Miami between NE 36th Street and NE 29th street spreading across more than 22 acres of land. Eventstar Midtown is an area that can be transformed into an event space with up to 500,000 square feet of covered venue space. Eventstar has created this area to provide event organizers a unique and competitive venue option in the heart of Midtown. This area can host permanent or temporary structures with any number of signature options. Eventstar has been an industry leader in creating innovative temporary (same comment) structure solutions that transform open spaces and landscapes into one of a kind stunning venues that are diverse and original. Their unparalleled attention to detail, service and emphasis on cutting edge technology, gives them the ability to achieve maximum function while enhancing the aesthetics. For additional information regarding Eventstar Midtown visit www.eventstar.com or call 888-969-0191.
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