Miami Beach may be famous as the home of Art Basel, but thanks to an initiative from the city government, visitors don’t even have to leave their hotels to experience great works of art.

Started in 2019, “No Vacancy” is an annual art exhibition taking over around a dozen hotels and resorts across Miami Beach. Artists are selected after a rigorous open call and application process to transform a certain space with their artworks. Most of the commissioned artists are locals or have roots in Miami; this year’s crop includes Amanda Linares, Lee Pivnik, Pepe Mar, and Edison Peñafel.

The program was started as a way to bring together two important industries for the city, hospitality and culture. Participating properties range from gleaming resorts like the Casa Faena and the Miami Beach EDITI

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