The Bird Road Art District, originally an industrial area by the railroad tracks, began attracting artists in the 1980s; rows of slanted warehouses were converted into artists' studios by the year 2000 the area was officially designated as an art district by Miami-Dade County. Today the Bird Road Art District continues to attract artists and enjoys a unique fusion of studios, alternative art space
s, galleries
and art schools along with a mix of professional offices and a quaint retail section creating one of Miami's more unique
industrial landscapes. The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street), BRAD extends south to SW 48th Street. The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave, between SW 41st and SW 48th Street. Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk was recently named "Miami's Best Art Walk 2011" by Miami New Times. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, enthusiast and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features its member artists, galleries, alternative spaces and creative businesses. Join us on the third Saturday of each month from 7-10 pm when the artists open their doors for you to experience Miami's Art Scene. Recent Articles about the Bird Road Art Walk:
Art Districts magazine (Oct/Nov 2011)
http://artdistricts.com/bird-road-art-walk-it%e2%80%99s-all--
about-art/
Read Miami New Times article (June 16, 2011)
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/bestof/2011/award/best-art-walk-2827062/
Miami Art Guide (2011 Summer Issue)
http://www.miamiartguide.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3601&Itemid=100341
El Nuevo Herald (June 18, 2011)
http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2011/06/17/963283/el-renacer-del-distrito-artistico.html =fbuser
