Join the most curious of collectors and art aficionados in Miami for the Bird Road Art Walk, Saturday, November 17, (& every third Saturday of each month). Enjoy an evening of visual and performing arts, engaging live demonstrations and spoken word. Explore the creative process in more than 30+ artists' studios and galleries and discover hundreds of original works of art. Recently named "Miami's Best Art Walk 2011" by Miami New Times, the Bird Road Art Walk is the place to experience Miami's growing art scene. This event is open and free to the public. Enjoy ample free parking and our complimentary shuttle bus that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists' studio and gallery. Visit our website to view a diretory of all participating venues: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html About the Bird Road Art Walk: The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses. Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums. The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street), extending south to SW 48 St. The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave, between 41 St & SW 48 St. Please check our website website for map and a complete listig of particpating artists/galleries. Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District: Call: 305.467.6819 Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/ Facebook:Bird Road Art District Twitter:@BirdRoadArts Miami New Times Best of Miami Click here to read article: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/bestof/2011/award/best-art-walk-2827062/ Getting there... The Bird Road Art District is located just off the beaten path, east of SW 75th Avenue, which runs alongside the Palmetto Expressway and between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th St. The majority of the artist's studios are located off of SW 74 & SW 75 Ave. Getting there: Traveling from the North From I-75 Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot. From I-95 Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot. From the Florida Turnpike Go south to 836, then east to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot. Traveling from the South From US1 Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot. From 874 Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot. Traveling from the East From I-95 Go south to 836, then west to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot. From Miami International Airport Go west on 836 to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot. Traveling from the West From Tamiami (8th St.) Take the Florida Turnpike North to 836, then East to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left into first parking lot. These directions are to the 4229 warehouse complex, the first major art hub in the Bird Road Art Walk, but you can start your art walk at any of the participating studios.