A grassroots festival reclaiming Miami’s art identity—one mural, one ventanita, one local artist at the Littlest Art Fair
Miami Art Week is known for million-dollar bananas and international headlines—but in Little Havana, something more intimate, authentic, and deeply Miami is taking shape. From December 2–7, 2025, the Littlest Art Fair (LAF25) brings a four-day mural festival to Calle Ocho’s historic neighborhood, celebrating local artists who often get overshadowed by the spectacle of Art Basel. For a community shaped by creativity, café windows, and the heartbeat of Latin music, Littlest Art Fair is a reminder that Miami’s artistic soul still thrives where it began.
A festival rooted in Little Havana’s creative heart
Littlest Art Fair is the vision of Miami artist Daniel Fila (Krave) and his Little Havana art incubator, El Fresco Studios—one of the last independent creative spaces resisting the wave of development sweeping through the city. With support from partners like Didi Contreras, the Path to Hip Hop, and the Miami-Dade Bar Association, plus sponsors including El Jardin, McKenzie Craft, Rosemary’s Miami, Story of Miami Podcast, Little Havana Laundry, and Barlington Group, the festival is poised to become one of the most meaningful Miami events of the year.
The lineup features powerhouse Miami artists such as Evoca1, Jose Mertz, Johnny Robles, Tati Suarez, Diana Paz, and Claudio Picasso. Events include live mural battles, artist talks, educational panels, music, and the beloved “Vinyl Tuesday” kickoff at El Fresco—complete with micro-art booths that feel more like a Little Havana art walk than a commercial fair.
Preserving culture through creativity
While Art Basel pulls global crowds, Littlest Art Fair focuses on something more urgent: protecting Miami’s shrinking creative footprint. With rising rents pushing out artist studios from Wynwood to Coral Gables, Little Havana has become one of the last affordable enclaves for local creators. Fila’s mission is clear—use murals to revive neighborhoods, strengthen the local economy, and keep Miami’s cultural identity alive.
Over 200,000 people visit Little Havana each month—and 80,000 more during Art Week—making it the perfect home for a festival led by Miami artists, for Miami artists. As Fila puts it, “The arts in Miami are under attack… but Little Havana is still the heart.” Sponsorship opportunities remain open for those who want to uplift Miami’s creative community.
As Little Havana continues to shine as a cultural sanctuary amid the city’s rapid change, the Littlest Art Fair stands as a powerful reminder of Miami’s roots, resilience, and artistic heartbeat. For more stories like this, be sure to subscribe to the Calle Ocho News newsletter, and if your business wants to support local storytelling, contact Pressnet Corp. for advertising opportunities.
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