MIAMI, FL.- House of Campari Miami presents Highlights of LA and NY’s “Distinctive Messengers” visual arts exhibition - A Preview of Works by Leading Emerging Artists from Los Angeles and New York's Most Respected Galleries as well as Campari Commission Pieces Created by Valerie Hagerty and Nathan Mabry from December 6th - December 9th, 2007.

The House of Campari arrives in Miami to support the local flourishing visual arts community as well as the international art lovers in town for Art Basel and Design Miami/ with an art exhibition, performance art, musical performances and events that highlight the country's hottest emerging talent. Located in the Design District, the House of Campari is a snapshot of New York and Los Angeles' current emerging visual arts scene, showcasing a range of up-and-coming artists who have recently had - or will have in the upcoming year - their first solo show with some of the most visionary and respected galleries in the country.

Additionally, Paul Mpagi Sepuya and Andrew Schoultz, two participating artists, will create site-specific installation pieces throughout the duration of this exhibition. With this exciting and diverse line up of events, House of Campari is a distinctive addition to the Miami arts scene during the run of the internationally-renowned Art Basel fair and the Art Loves Design event from December 6th to December 9th.

Each artist is represented by a different leading New York or Los Angeles gallery with a commitment to new artistic talent. Participating Los Angeles galleries include Acuna- Hansen Gallery, Kinkead Contemporary, Roberts & Tilton, Lizabeth Oliveria Gallery, Cherry and Martin, and Taylor De Cordoba Gallery. Participating New York galleries include Stellan Holm Gallery, Derek Eller Gallery, Nicole Klagsburn Gallery, Daniel Reich Gallery, Clementine Gallery, Envoy Gallery, ANADA, and Freight + Volume. Participating artists include Eric Beltz, Keltie Ferris, Becca Mann, Claire Rojas, Amanda Ross-Ho, Andrew Schoultz, Quentin Curry, André Ethier, Ezra Johnson, Anya Kielar, Alexander Lee, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Rosson Crow, and James Everett Stanley.

Exhibition curated by Simon Watson and Craig Hensala of Scenic.


When: December 6th - December 9th, Thursday, 12/6: 10pm - 12am, Friday, 12/7: 12pm - 7pm, Saturday, 12/8: 12pm - 6pm, Sunday, 12/9: 12pm - 7pm. Where: House of Campari - 3930 NE 2nd Avenue, #202, Miami, FL 33137. Admission: Free. For More Info: CampariUSA.com or call 310-280-3710.