Our Story
Who We Are
Browardart.com was launched in 2018 by a trio of South Florida art insiders: gallery curator Elena Vasquez, collector advisor Marcus Hale, and digital strategist Lila Chen. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Broward County, home to Fort Lauderdale's NSU Art Museum and over 150 galleries, we set out with one goal: demystify the fine art world for collectors, artists, and enthusiasts. No more gatekeeping or hype-driven sales. By 2026, we've grown to serve over 250,000 unique visitors annually, with 65% from Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties. Our mission remains laser-focused: equip you with unbiased, data-backed intel to make smarter art decisions, whether you're buying your first $500 print or commissioning a $50,000 mural.
In a market where the global fine art sales hit $68.5 billion in 2025 (per UBS Art Basel Report 2026), Browardart stands out by zeroing in on local gems. We've spotlighted rising stars like Davie-based sculptor Mia Torres, whose kinetic installations sold out at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 for averages of $12,000 per piece, and guided collectors through the county's 2026 gallery boom, with 22 new spaces opening in Wilton Manors and Hollywood.
What We Do
Our in-house team of seven (curators, appraisers, and market analysts) delivers hyper-relevant content tailored to Broward County's eclectic scene, blending pop surrealism, tropical abstraction, and eco-conscious installations.
In-Depth Guides: Dive into practical breakdowns like our '2026 Pricing Primer for Broward Artists,' which details median commission rates: $2.50-$4.50 per square inch for acrylics (up 8% from 2025 due to pigment shortages), versus $5-$8 for oils. We cover techniques from glazing in oils (boosting longevity by 30% per ASTM standards) to UV-resistant watercolor mounting for humid Florida climates.
Independent Reviews: Over 120 gallery reviews in 2026 alone, like our deep dive into Fort Lauderdale's Solder & Sons, scoring it 4.8/5 for ethical sourcing (no forced resales) and artist stipends averaging 60% of sale price, higher than the county's 45% norm. No sponsored fluff. We dinged three venues last quarter for undisclosed markups exceeding 40%.
Free Tools: Plug in specs into our Commission Wizard: a 24x36" canvas in mixed media? Expect $2,800-$4,200 base, adjusted for 2026 freight hikes (+15%). Our Gallery Comparator charts 50+ Broward spots by focus (e.g., 72% contemporary vs. 18% modern masters), vibe scores, and accessibility ratings.
Expert Analysis: Data-driven forecasts, such as our Q1 2026 report predicting a 22% surge in sustainable art sales (bio-based resins up 35% YoY). We interviewed 40 local uts-pros, revealing collector tips: allocate 20% of portfolio to emerging Broward artists for 15-25% annual appreciation, per our tracked cohorts since 2020.
Our Standards
Independence
Zero tolerance for payola. In 2026, we rejected $45,000 in promo deals from three galleries pushing NFT hybrids. Rankings? Pure merit: visitor votes (40%), sales velocity data from public auctions (30%), and curator consensus (30%). See our top 10 Broward galleries list. No. 1 went to Reed Gallery for 92% artist retention.
Accuracy
Every stat is triple-sourced: primary like Hirst Auctions logs, secondary from Artnet 2026 indices, and our proprietary Broward sales tracker (12,000+ transactions). Quarterly audits caught and fixed 17 data points last year, like updating palm fiber sculpture costs post-2025 hurricane supply disruptions. Changes? Timestamped and hyperlinked.
Transparency
Our methodology outlines scoring rubrics (e.g., pricing fairness: deviation <15% from comps). Full sources archive logs 2,500+ citations. Conflicts? Rare. One writer divested a $3k painting stake in 2025. All disclosed upfront.
Our Impact in 2026
We've empowered 1,200+ commissions via our tools, with user surveys showing 87% better-negotiated deals (average savings: $1,200). Collectors report 40% higher satisfaction. Artists gained 25% more inquiries. Case study: Guided collector Raj Patel to a $18k undervalued piece by Pompano painter Lena Ruiz, now appraised at $28k.
Practical Advice for You:
- Collectors: Start with our Risk Quiz. Low-risk? Target mid-career locals ($5k-$20k) yielding 12% ROI.
- Artists: Use Pricing Tool for 2026 rates; list on our free directory for 300% exposure boost.
- Galleries: Submit for review. Ethical ops get featured.
Get in Touch
Questions on that Wilton Drive pop-up? Suggestions for NFT technique guides? Corrections welcome. Contact our team or email info@browardart.com. We're here to build up Broward's art ecosystem together.