#1 Art & Design Event
Miami
One of high art's most prestigious gatherings draws tens of thousands of art collectors, artists, dealers, and curators to South Florida each December. Beyond the art fair itself, people attend the hundreds of offshoot events including brand activations, public art exhibits, and exclusive parties. Next: December 5-8, 2013
#2 Art & Design Event
New York
Now the centerpiece on an entire Armory Arts Week featuring several smaller fairs, the city’s largest art show welcomed 60,000 visitors this year. Next: March 4-9, 2014
#3 Art & Design Event
Chicago
North America's largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors draws some 40,000 international industry pros and inspires glitzy fund-raisers and swank showroom parties. Next: June 9-11, 2014
#4 Art & Design Event
National
The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS event brings creative table installations from top designers to six cities. In 2009, the foundation colocated with the Architectural Digest Home Show in New York, allowing showgoers a chance to see the imaginative tabletop looks. Next: September 26-28, 2013, Detroit
