SCOPE Art Show

What SCOPE Art Show does

SCOPE Art Show is a private, founder-owned contemporary art fair operator founded by Alexis Hubshman and headquartered in the New York / Brooklyn area, with its flagship edition held annually at 801 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach during Art Basel week. The company produces a recurring multi-disciplinary exhibition platform serving a two-sided market of emerging and contemporary galleries, artists, collectors, and lifestyle sponsors; its 25-year operating history has produced international editions in London, Basel, Venice, and Paris, and cumulatively hosted more than 1,000 galleries from 30+ countries representing 15,000+ artists to 10M+ visitors. SCOPE's core product is the beachside pavilion fair format — a curated, thematically programmed exhibition (e.g., 2025's "Be Here Now") combining gallery booths, curated programming, and brand activations such as the Garnier Micellar Museum and Pro Padel League oceanfront padel court. The business model is event-driven and diversified across four revenue streams: exhibitor booth rentals from 80+ participating galleries per edition, tiered VIP and general-admission ticketing across an 80,000+ attendee base, multi-tier VIP collector memberships, and brand sponsorships. The company employs 11–50 people, and in recent years has extended its surface area through digital infrastructure including a 360° Virtual Tour launched in 2024 and hybrid digital-physical programming dating to 2020. Reported transactional impact includes $100MM+ in art sales generated at recent editions.

Name

SCOPE Art Show

Legal name

SCOPE Art Show

Website

https://scope-art.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCOPE Art Show is a founder-owned contemporary art fair producer, operating its flagship Miami Beach pavilion during Art Basel week alongside international editions in London, Basel, Venice, and Paris, serving galleries, artists, collectors, and brand sponsors across a multi-revenue model of booth rentals, ticketing, memberships, and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Fairs & Exhibitions

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Art Dealers (459920)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management) (BPAFAGAD), Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build) (MPAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Contemporary art fair
• Art exhibition events
• Gallery showcase platform
• Emerging artist showcase
• Art fair programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales to visitors for event admission, with tiered pricing including VIP Preview access and general admission. Tickets sold through third-party platform Tixr.
2. Exhibitor Booth Rental: Galleries pay to exhibit at the fair, with booth allocation provided upon acceptance through the application process. Revenue from international gallery participation fees.
3. Sponsorship and Brand Activations: Branded activation spaces and partnerships with sponsors including Garnier (Micellar Museum), Pro Padel League (padel court), and Rock The Bells/Maker's Mark (Sunset Sessions). Revenue from exclusive brand partnerships within the event.
4. VIP Membership Program: Collector and VIP program offering exclusive benefits including priority access, special events, personalized assistance, and dedicated lounges with premium hospitality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCOPE Art Show operates international contemporary art fairs, anchored by its flagship SCOPE Miami Beach annual exhibition held during Art Basel week in December, with international editions in London, Basel, Venice, and Paris. The company sells exhibitor booth space to international galleries through a curated application process, sells admission tickets to general visitors, and operates a VIP/Collector membership program offering priority access and exclusive hospitality. Programming includes The New Contemporary (TNC) multidisciplinary platform with installations, performances, and panels.

Product overview

SCOPE Art Show is the premier showcase and incubator for contemporary art, functioning as a multi-product platform centered around its flagship annual Miami Beach event during Art Basel week. The core offering comprises the SCOPE Miami Beach exhibition featuring 80+ international galleries, enhanced by The New Contemporary (TNC) multidisciplinary program in the Atrium, and supported by The Zine digital publication. The platform offers a VIP/Collector Program for exclusive access, plus immersive installations by featured artists including Shepard Fairey, Ryan Keeley, Dan Witz, Mr. June, and Yohannes Yamassee. The 2025 edition introduced the 'Be Here Now' theme focusing on presence and immediacy. SCOPE also operates international editions in London, Basel, Venice, and Paris, and pioneered hybrid digital-physical experiences in 2020. Multi-disciplinary programming spans art, design, music, technology, wellness, and hospitality across all events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The New Contemporary (TNC): Multidisciplinary program within the SCOPE Pavilion featuring monumental art installations, daily performances, panels, and wellness experiences.
• SCOPE Walls
• Better Together Bar

Products and services

• SCOPE Miami Beach Annual contemporary art fair held in Miami Beach during Art Basel week, featuring 80+ international galleries from 50+ countries, immersive installations, panel discussions, performances, and exclusive VIP events for collectors and cultural leaders.
• SCOPE International Editions International contemporary art fair editions held in London, Basel, Venice, and Paris, expanding SCOPE's global platform beyond Miami Beach and reaching collectors and galleries across Europe.
• VIP/Collector Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 10M+ visitors across all events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Visionary ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Blayne Planit, newly appointed Head of Exhibitor Relations at SCOPE, previously partnered on building the contemporary art platform Visionary Projects where she developed innovative modules for connecting artists, collectors, and audiences. This represents a personnel connection rather than an active partnership.
• FUZE Caribbean Art FaircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership between SCOPE and FUZE Caribbean Art Fair, the Caribbean's first regional art fair. The Blue Floor Project returns with 20 artists from the third edition of FUZE, continuing collaboration. FUZE was founded in the Bahamas with SCOPE Director Hayley River Smith participating as witness and collaborator.
• The Current / Baha MarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Cox, Executive Director of The Current (Baha Mar), is a panelist in the Reframing Paradise documentary discussion about FUZE Caribbean Art Fair, examining how Bahamian artists are redefining global perceptions through art.
• Command Your WeatherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company behind documentary Reframing Paradise, featuring Directors Mike Paletta, Gregg De Domenico. Documentary tells the story of FUZE Caribbean Art Fair launch.
• Pro Padel League (PPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCOPE and PPL transform the sands of South Beach into a living artwork with an oceanfront padel court redesigned as a large-scale artwork by artist Ryan Keeley. The court hosts exhibition play, celebrity matches, curated clinics, and open sessions throughout Miami Art Week.
• Ryan KeeleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist creates special-edition padel court as a striking contemporary art piece for SCOPE Miami Beach 2025. Also creating SCOPE Walls murals blending Malibu and Miami sand symbolism. Works support Friends of Malibu Urgent Care's recovery efforts.
• GarniercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGarnier's 2025 Micellar Museum activation at SCOPE Miami Beach—an immersive, interactive traveling experience showcasing their micellar water products through sensory installations, photo opportunities, gamified activities, and personalized sampling.
• Rock The Bells / Maker's MarkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint Sunset Sessions experience celebrating Hip-Hop, Premiere Art, and Culture during Art Basel. Maker's Mark provides curated drinks as the sun sets over Miami Beach.
• Still Life AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents and curates Dutch artist Mr. June's mural-scale geometric art at SCOPE 2025. Hyland Mather serves as Curator for SCOPE Mural Project. Ongoing commitment to mural-scale artworks and international artistic exchange.
• Andenken GallerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBooth E15 at SCOPE 2025 representing Still Life Agency and presenting Mr. June's mural series. Primary gallery representative for the artist's fair presence.
• DutchCultureUSAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United States, providing support for Mr. June's presentation at SCOPE 2025, celebrating Dutch creativity and cross-cultural collaboration in the arts.
• PantoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInteractive panel talk hosted by Pantone exploring creativity and the transformative power of color, focused on Color of the Year 2026. Panelists include artists, curators, and SCOPE Director.
• Mortal Machine GallerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPresenting Shepard Fairey's Phone Booth Sculpture installation at SCOPE Miami Beach 2025. Gallery partnership for this landmark large-scale installation.
• Good Mother GallerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGood Mother Gallery in Los Angeles will host RABI's major exhibition WE BUY SOULS! in January 2026 following SCOPE Miami preview. Also featured in VIP Preview article imagery.
• Good Mother GallerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPresenting Shepard Fairey's Phone Booth Sculpture installation at SCOPE Miami Beach 2025 as collaborating gallery partner.
• Steve GalindominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurator presenting Chris Cortez's 'Bajo la Misma Luna' series of paintings representing Queer & Trans people at SCOPE 2025.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zona Maco: Zona Maco is Latin America's leading contemporary art fair held annually in Mexico City, featuring international galleries and emerging-market positioning. Comparable as a regional flagship contemporary art fair with similar emerging-art emphasis, VIP collector programs, and multi-disciplinary programming.
• EXPO Chicago: EXPO Chicago is a leading contemporary art fair in the US held annually, with a curatorial focus on contemporary and modern art, galleries from around the world, and VIP programming. Comparable in scope, audience, and business model as a mid-sized contemporary art fair targeting similar gallery and collector segments.
• Untitled Art Fair: Untitled Art Fair is a contemporary art fair held during Miami Art Week on the beach, positioning itself as an alternative to Art Basel. Directly comparable to SCOPE Miami Beach — same timing, same beachside location, same emerging-contemporary focus, similar VIP/collector model — making it the closest head-to-head competitor.
• Art Dubai: Art Dubai is the leading art fair in the Middle East, with contemporary and modern sections, a strong emerging-market gallery base, and significant sponsor activation programming. Comparable in scale, contemporary focus, and emphasis on international galleries from emerging markets.
• NADA (New Art Dealers Alliance): NADA operates contemporary art fairs in Miami and New York focused on emerging galleries and artists with a non-profit ethos. Highly comparable to SCOPE's emerging-art curation, gallery-centric model, and Miami Art Week positioning, making it a direct competitor for emerging galleries.
• 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair: 1-54 is a leading contemporary African art fair with editions in London, New York, and Marrakech, focusing on galleries and artists from Africa and the diaspora. Comparable in mission (emerging-market gallery support), multi-city international model, and contemporary art fair business model.
• The Armory Show: The Armory Show is a major contemporary art fair held annually in New York (Javits Center), featuring international galleries across modern and contemporary categories. Directly comparable as an established contemporary art fair with VIP programs, sponsor activations, and a similar gallery/collector customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Frieze Art Fair: Frieze operates major contemporary art fairs in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Seoul, owned by Endeavor. Directly competes with SCOPE for international galleries, emerging-art positioning, and sponsorship dollars, and overlaps at major art week calendars including Miami.
• TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair): TEFAF is a leading global fine art fair held in Maastricht and New York, focused on vetted high-end dealers across categories. Comparable as a high-ticket art fair with rigorous vetting and premium sponsor positioning, though more fine-art focused versus SCOPE's emerging contemporary emphasis.
• Art Basel: Art Basel is the world's largest and most prestigious art fair (Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, Paris), operated by MCH Group. Directly comparable as a contemporary art fair held during Miami Art Week with overlapping gallery, collector, and sponsor audiences — but at vastly greater scale and institutional backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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