Guided Tours Of Zero Empty Spaces Artist Studios During DCOTA's Fall Market

Join Zero Empty Spaces on Wednesday, November 12th at the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) in Dania Beach for Fall Market 2025 — a free, all-day celebration of design, innovation, and creativity featuring keynote speaker Rebecca Minkoff and leading voices from across South Florida’s design and development community.

Throughout the day, Zero Empty Spaces will be offering complimentary guided tours of our 29 working artist studios, providing guests a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the artists transforming DCOTA into a vibrant cultural hub.

Free guided tours lead by our co-founder Evan Snow take place at 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, and 3:00 PM, with each session offering a chance to meet resident artists, explore their work, and experience how creativity and community come together inside one of South Florida’s most dynamic spaces.

Come be inspired by the design world’s leading minds — then step into the studios where inspiration comes to life.

Event Highlights

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Keynote: The Power of Vision – A Conversation with Rebecca Minkoff
Atrium B
Join Rebecca Minkoff, celebrated fashion designer, entrepreneur, and author, in conversation with Alena Capra, interior design media host. Together, they’ll explore the inspirations and influences that have shaped Rebecca’s career — from her early beginnings in fashion to building a global lifestyle brand.
Afterward, enjoy a reception in Scavolini, where Rebecca will be signing copies of her book Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.

12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM
Zero Empty Spaces Guided Studio Tours
Atrium B – Zero Empty Spaces Studios
Take a guided tour through DCOTA’s thriving artist community. Meet the talented creators transforming empty spaces into living, breathing studios of imagination and connection.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Keynote: Beyond the Gates – The New Language of Palm Beach Design
Atrium B
Join Krystian von Speidel, Notables Editor at The Palm Beach Post, in conversation with architect Kristin Kellogg, interior designer Billy Ceglia, and developer Blake Gill. The panel will explore how tradition and innovation converge in shaping the next generation of Palm Beach spaces.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Keynote: Building Culture – Intersection of Design, Development & Hospitality
Atrium B
Moderated by Charlotte Trattner, Managing Editor at Ocean Drive, this conversation with Jordan Karp (Principal, Jordan Karp LLC), John Tolbert (SVP, BRE Hotels & Resorts; Founder, Revelation Consultancy), and Aaron Abramoff (President & Partner, The Restaurant People) will explore how architecture, hospitality, and development intersect to create spaces that shape culture, community, and commerce across South Florida.

About Zero Empty Spaces

Zero Empty Spaces activates vacant commercial spaces into affordable working artist studios, transforming underutilized properties into thriving creative hubs that support artists, enhance walkability, and contribute to community vibrancy. Our DCOTA location is home to 29 working artist studios — one of the largest creative communities of its kind in South Florida.

Learn more about the full DCOTA Fall Market 2025 lineup and schedule at dcota.eventbrite.com

For more information on ZES log on to www.zeroemptyspaces.com