Downtown Doral Arts Festival Returns to Main Street November 14 and 15

At a Glance

• What: 2nd Annual Downtown Doral Arts Festival presented by Baptist Health
• When: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Doral Main Street (NW 53rd Street), Doral
• Cost: Free; family and pet-friendly
• Info: DowntownDoralArtsFestival.com

Downtown Doral’s Main Street becomes an open-air gallery again this weekend as the Downtown Doral Arts Festival presented by Baptist Health returns for its second year on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The free, family and pet-friendly festival brings more than 60 artists to the heart of the 250-acre community developed by Codina Partners, along with live art experiences, live music, gourmet food and drink, a farmers market and art created by Downtown Doral Charter School students that visitors can purchase.

Visitors can walk the rows of booths and shop work across painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media, with the chance to talk with artists about the inspiration behind their pieces. The open-air setting makes art feel more approachable than a traditional gallery visit.

“Creating vibrant spaces and events where people can come together, experience culture and build connections is central to our vision for Downtown Doral,” said Ana-Marie Codina, CEO of Codina Partners. “The Downtown Doral Arts Festival brings that vision to life by making the arts accessible to everyone and transforming our community into a dynamic, open-air celebration of creativity.”

Several participating artists have deep ties to the region.

• Dania Sierra: A Miami-based Cuban-American painter known for work that celebrates flora and fauna, connection and the beauty of animals, with dynamic shapes, bold lines and a striking palette.
• Armando Colls: A local photographer who began his practice in 2011, drawn to the natural beauty of South Florida.
• Roy Rodriguez: A Doral-based painter returning for a second year, whose work draws on his Cuban heritage and has appeared in galleries, cultural events and television segments.

“Doral continues to grow as a vibrant destination for arts, culture, and experiences that bring our community together,” said Doral Mayor Christi Fraga. “We are proud to support the Downtown Doral Arts Festival as it returns for its second year and to welcome artists, families and visitors from across South Florida.”

The festival is organized by Momentum Marketing Group with partners including Baptist Health, the City of Doral, Miami Regional University, Sanofi, Florida Blue, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and PAMM. For details, follow @downtowndoralartsfestival on Instagram or visit DowntownDoralArtsFestival.com.

Event details are provided by the organizers and are subject to change.