February 6-9, 2025
Join us in the Magic City for the return of Tropic Bound International Artists’ Book Fair!
The second edition of Tropic Bound will feature over 90 exhibitors from 12 countries. The 2025 edition has expanded to include a new section: Addendum at Palm Court, highlighting the important work being created by independent book, magazine and art publishers who help widen and contextualize the conversations around books and art.
Miami is a special place. It is home to world class artists’ book collections, art museums, galleries, artist-run spaces and educational institutions - and Tropic Bound! It is also a welcoming winter wonderland with average temperatures of 75° F / 23° C and endless beaches, beautiful parks and gardens, diverse culinary experiences, and tropical vibes.
Schedule
Tropic Bound is a multi-day event and exhibition for artists’ book creators, dealers, publishers and collectors. Showcasing an international curated selection of exhibitors, Tropic Bound aims to present the highest quality and most diverse representation in the field of artists’ books.
Tropic Bound will feature an opening symposium, panel discussion, artist talks, and other opportunities to learn about the unique world of artists’ books.
FAIR HOURS:
Addendum:
Thurs, 3-8pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-1pm
Main Fair:
Fri & Sat, 12-6pm; Sun 12-4pm
FULL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, Feb 6
10am-2pm: Shuttle Tours $
3pm: Addendum Opens (3pm-8pm) $
4-6pm: Symposium, sponsored by Vamp & Tramp Booksellers $
6-8pm: Welcome Party $
FRIDAY, Feb 7
11am: Tropic Bound Main Fair First Look (Member Hour)
12pm: Tropic Bound Main Fair Opens (12-6pm)
SATURDAY, Feb 8
10am: Addendum Opens (10am-1pm)
10:30am: Artist Talk, The Invisibility of Artists’ Books in Museums
11:15am: Artist Talk, Paper and Print as Puente: Cross-Border Collaborations between Mexico and the US
12pm: Tropic Bound Main Fair Opens (12-6pm)
SUNDAY, Feb 9
10am: Addendum Opens (10am-1pm)
10:30am: Artist Talk, Smoke & Mirrors: Using Stage Magic in Book Arts
11:15am: Artist Talk, Civic Publishing: This City is My Home
12pm: Tropic Bound Main Fair Opens (12-4pm)
Additional events to be announced
Exhibitors
coming soon
Symposium & Welcome Day
Artist Talks
Tropic Bound 2025
Paradise Plaza and Palm Court
151 NE 41 Street & 140 NE 39 Street, Miami, FL
at the Miami Design District
Getting to Tropic Bound
Valet parking is available in the Design District. Garage parking is available with pricing starting at $3 for 4 hours at the Paradise Plaza Garage, entrance on NE 41 Street, and includes EV charging stations. The Palm Court Garage offers the same pricing and amenities with an entrance on 38th street which is a just few short blocks of walking through the heart of the design district to the venue. Limited metered street parking is available.
Free WIFI is available throughout the Design District. Simply hop on to the Miami Design District Wifi and login with your email.
Dining options in the neighborhood are ample. For a complete listing, visit miamidesigndistrict.net/dine.
More information about visiting the Design District is available at miamidesigndistrict.net/visitor-info.
Miami Weather
Miami’s weather in February is generally, amazing. It can vary from the brisk sweater weather, to a balmy beach day. No matter the weather, the sun here is powerful year round. We strongly recommend wearing sun protection in the form of sunscreen and/or a hat and sunglasses when outside. Winter is our dry season, rainstorms are not expected, and there will be no hurricanes - promise.
Health and Safety
Tropic Bound and Miami Design District organizers take health and safety concerns seriously and will follow local regulations. We encourage all exhibitors to be up to date on their COVID and Flu shots and boosters, but will not be enforcing a mask mandate. Face masks will be offered to exhibitors and visitors free of charge. Sanitation stations will be available throughout the fair.
Hotels
There is a huge variety of lodging options in Miami including luxury hotels, quirky boutique hotels, historic motels, corporate hotels and AirBnb-style options. Below is a list of accommodations we recommend:
Midtown Area - an urban area of shops and restaurants within walking distance to the Tropic Bound venue
Hyde Midtown, 101 NE 34th St, Miami
AC Hotel by Marriot Miami Wynwood, 3400 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Hampton Inn and Suites, 3450 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Mimo Area - an historic strip filled with iconic mid-century hotels, unique restaurants and cafes
Vagabond Hotel in Mimo District, 7301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Selina Gold Dust in Mimo District, 7700 Biscayne Blvd, Miami,
The New Yorker, 6500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
