Grela Orihuela, Veteran Director of Art Wynwood,Set to Lead 13th Edition of Aqua Art Miami

Grela Orihuela has been appointed the new Director of Aqua Art Miami.

Orihuela has been a key member of the Art Miami LLC family since 2012, and also serves as Director of Art Wynwood. "It's a wonderful opportunity to develop this gem of a fair,” said Orihuela about Aqua Art Miami. “It's inspiring to contribute to the city's unique art community during art fair week, and with the new location for Art Miami and CONTEXT Art Miami at One Herald Plaza, we’re strategically positioned right across beautiful Biscayne Bay.”

As well as hosting its 13th edition since being established in 2005, this is Aqua’s fifth year since becoming part of the Art Miami group of fairs. Aqua consistently has earned critical recognition as the premier destination for vibrant and noteworthy international art programs, with a focus on supporting both new and established galleries with emerging and mid-career artists.

Aqua Art Miami continues to solidify itself as a distinctive fair experience, consistently staying true to its signature relaxed yet energetic vibe. Aqua takes place in an exclusive environment: a South Beach hotel with spacious exhibition rooms that open onto an intimate courtyard, which has remained an attractive gathering spot for collectors, curators and art lovers to discover fresh talent and acquire exceptional works, all while exchanging cultural ideas and forming meaningful connections.

The 2017 edition of Aqua Art Miami will feature 47 international exhibitors showcasing innovative artworks, kicking off with a VIP Preview on Wednesday, December 6, 3pm-10pm. and will be open to the public December 7-10.

For more information about the fair, visit www.aquaartmiami.com.

ABOUT ART MIAMI LLC:

Art Miami LLC is a partnership consisting of art and media industry veterans Nick Korniloff, Mike Tansey and Brian Tyler. In addition to three fairs during Miami Art Week – Art Miami, CONTEXT Art Miami and Aqua Art Miami – the company annually produces the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary in January; Art Wynwood during Presidents’ Day Weekend in February; Art New York and CONTEXT New York at Pier 94 in New York in May; Art Southampton in July; and Art Silicon Valley/San Francisco in October.