NSU Art Museum Call for Support

NSU ART MUSEUM FORT LAUDERDALE CALL FOR SUPPORT

The goal of this campaign is to continue providing the community with programs that truly make a difference. We are focused on two main areas: Student Outreach: For many local Title I students, a school trip to our museum is their very first time seeing professional art in person. Your support helps us provide the tours and hands-on activities that spark their creativity and help them see the world differently.  Programs for All: We strive to be a place where everyone feels welcome. This includes programs like Sensory Saturdays, which offer a supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals and their families to enjoy the museum at their own pace.   GIVE NOW Our Goal We want to ensure that the museum continues to be a vibrant part of South Florida for years to come. By donating to this campaign, you aren’t just giving to a museum—you are investing in the people we serve. Your gift helps us:  Bring more students into the galleries for educational tours. Provide art supplies and materials for community workshops. Keep our exhibitions and local programs running strong. Join Us We invite you to help us build a bright future for the arts in Fort Lauderdale. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us share the power of art with our neighbors and friends. Thank you for being a part of our story.

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Pérez Art Museum Miami To Honor Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer at 12th Annual Art of the Party Museum's Largest Fundraiser Supports Arts Education Programs

Jackie Soffer and Craig Robins. Photo by Mary Beth Koeth/for Commercial Observer. Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is pleased to announce Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer as the honorees for the 12th annual Art of the Party, the museum's largest fundraiser of the year, on Saturday, November 15, 2025.  The evening celebrates Robins and Soffer for their visionary leadership at the intersection of art and design, through their leadership in retail, hospitality, real estate, and philanthropy, which has helped shape Miami into the world-class cultural destination it is today. Art of the Party features live music, a cocktail reception, and a seated dinner, as well as the announcement of the seventh annual Pérez Prize, which recognizes outstanding achievement by an artist who has created a meaningful impact on artistic practice and the global art historical narrative. "In addition to their leading roles as philanthropists supporting Miami's cultural institutions, Craig and Jackie have done more than anyone in Miami to share great works of art as an integral part of our environment. They have truly made art a part of people's daily lives in Aventura and the Miami Design District, something to be admired, contemplated, and shared by anyone and everyone," said Franklin Sirmans, Sandra and Tony Tamer Director at PAMM. Art of the Party celebrates Miami's flagship art museum by bringing together cultural philanthropists, artists, civic leaders, and arts supporters from around the world. Funds from Art of the Party support the museum's robust arts education program, the largest of its kind outside the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system—the fourth largest school system in the nation—while also funding PAMM's broader mission. As a member of PAMM's board of trustees since 2013, and co-chair of its Collectors Council, Robins helps guide the museum's vision. Together, Robins and Soffer have enriched PAMM's collection with more than 300 donated works, and co-chaired Art of the Party 2023, among further enduring gestures that anchor their civic and cultural legacy at PAMM and beyond. As partners in life and vision, Robins and Soffer continue to fuel Miami's creative spirit—building spaces, championing artists, and leaving a lasting mark on the city's cultural landscape For event information or to purchase individual tickets online, visit pamm.org/aotp25. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sabrina Flores, director of major gifts, at sflores@pamm.org.  Chef's Table Seated Dinner | 6:30pm Kick the night off with Chef's Table, an unforgettable dining experience under the stars on PAMM's East Portico. Dinner guests will enjoy live music, a cocktail reception, and a seated dinner featuring the evening's program. Celebrate as we announce the seventh annual Pérez Prize winner.  REMIX After Party | 9:30pm The evening culminates with REMIX After Party, a late-night dance party, on PAMM's North Terrace Platform. Enjoy a live set by DJ Ruckus with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and decadent desserts. Includes access to PAMM galleries at 8:30pm.  2025 Art of the Party Chairs Darlene and Jorge M. Pérez Dorothy and Aaron Podhurst Host Committee Co-Chairs: Alexa and Adam Wolman, Jessica and Franklin Sirmans Sarah Arison and Thomas Wilhelm   Arlene and Wayne Chaplin   Jose M. Daes  Matthew B. Gorson  Camille and W. Patrick McDowell   Brandon Moore  Upacala Mapatuna and Quinn Morgan   Silvia Ortiz   Pete Scantland   Sandra and Tony Tamer  NextGen Committee Co-Chairs: Illianna Acosta, Christopher Adeleke, Marcel Anderson, Gloria Hernando, Desert Horse-Grant, Karim Simplis Anthony T. Abraham   Mischaël Cetoute  Daniela Cimo   Monica Defortuna  Dahlia Dreszer  Wendy François and Kevin Michael   Alexandra Gonzalez Burke and James Burke  Ellie Hayworth and Patrick Murray   Warren Ho  Ebba Holm Cinotti   Reyna Noriega   Ariel Penzer Milgroom  Veronica Sesana Grajales   Eden Xu-Martinez and Steve Martinez ABOUT CRAIG ROBINS & JACKIE SOFFER Craig Robins, founder and CEO of Dacra, has redefined Miami through projects that unite architecture, design, and community. He has spearheaded transformative developments, including the revitalization of South Beach, Lincoln Road, and most notably the Miami Design District. Robins also played a pivotal role in bringing Art Basel to Miami Beach, permanently shifting the global art calendar, and co-founded Design Miami, one of the world's premier fairs for collectible design. Jackie Soffer, chairman and CEO of real estate development firm Turnberry, leads some of South Florida's most dynamic developments, including Aventura Mall, which she has shaped into both a retail and cultural landmark with an iconic collection of public art. She has expanded her family's legacy with large-scale projects across hospitality, residential, and commercial real estate, redefining how culture and commerce converge.

"The Art of Giving Back" in the Miami Design District

 

Enjoy "The Art of Giving Back" in the Miami Design District on Monday, January 8th from 6 – 9pm. Jaelan Phillips of the Miami Dolphins is teaming up with GALLERY DEPT. and artist, designer Josué Thomas to co-host The Art of Giving Back. Joined by Jaelan’s Miami Dolphins teammates, this exclusive event will feature an artistic display of fashion, music, and philanthropy. Dress in your best Miami Chic attire and enjoy, lights bites, and beverages throughout the evening. RSVP HERE.

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Pérez Art Museum Miami Collaborates with Food For The Poor on St. Vincent Volcano Relief Efforts

 

PAMM Accepting Donations and Supplies  April 22–25, 2021

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), in collaboration with Food For The Poor, will be collecting urgently needed supplies for those affected by the St. Vincent volcano La Soufrière, which spewed ash and hot gas early Tuesday in the latest eruption since volcanic activity began late last week. PAMM will offer up to two free passes for admission in exchange for donations received April 22–25, 2021, during regular museum hours. Items that will be accepted include: personal hygiene products such as toothpaste, deodorant and soap, cleaning supplies such as brooms, mops, buckets and shovels, baby supplies including diapers and wipes, sleeping cots or mats, pressure washers, respirator masks with filters, goggles and reflective vests. Items can be dropped off at PAMM for free admission or at Food For the Poor's Coconut Creek warehouse, 6401 Lyons Road, from 9am–4pm weekdays. Masks and social distancing are required. Because of the eruptions, St. Vincent residents are in a quickly mounting humanitarian crisis—many have been displaced and left without clean water or electricity. La Soufrière's eruption has forced approximately 30 villages on the northern portion of the island to evacuate, and the World Health Organization and The Pan American Health Organization estimate that 16,000 to 20,000 people have been affected.  This is the most recent collaboration between PAMM and Food For the Poor, who partnered in 2019 to collect donations for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. For more information visit: www.foodforthepoor.org. ABOUT FOOD FOR THE POOR Food For The Poor, one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the nation, does much more than feed millions of the hungry poor primarily in 17 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. This interdenominational Christian ministry provides emergency relief assistance, clean water, medicine, educational materials, homes, support for orphaned or abandoned children, care for the aged, skills training, and micro-enterprise development assistance. For more information, please visit FoodForThePoor.org. ABOUT PAMM Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), led by Director Franklin Sirmans, promotes artistic expression and the exchange of ideas, advancing public knowledge and appreciation of art, architecture, and design, and reflecting the diverse community of its pivotal geographic location at the crossroads of the Americas. The 36-year-old South Florida institution, formerly known as Miami Art Museum (MAM), opened a new building, designed by world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, on December 4, 2013 in Downtown Miami's Maurice A. Ferré Park. The facility is a state-of-the-art model for sustainable museum design and progressive programming and features 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor program space with flexible galleries; shaded outdoor verandas; a waterfront restaurant and bar; a museum shop; and an education center with a library, media lab, and classroom spaces.

Experience the work of South Florida artist Brandon Aday at "Art From The Heart"

Brandon Aday discussing his work on exhibit at Pridelines Gallery during Miami Art Week 2019

Experience the work of South Florida artist Brandon Aday at Paradise Plaza in the Miami Design District for the anticipated “Art from the Heart” charity event on Saturday, April 25th, 2020 from 7-10pm. Guests will have the opportunity to view and purchase works from Miami’s world renowned artists and talented emerging artists. 

There will be over 150 art pieces to select from. All proceeds from the art auction will go towards building a better tomorrow for 1,000 children in foster care at the Family Resource Center of South Florida. You can purchase tickets for the upcoming “Art From The Heart” charity event at https://one.bidpal.net/artfromtheheart2020/welcome

‘Incoherent Dimensionality in Development’, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36″ x 48″
This painting is being donated and auctioned at Art From The Heart on April 25, 2020

Guests will enjoy an art auction, open bar, vendors, music, and delicious hors d’ oeuvres prepared by Miami’s premier chefs. Brandon Aday works in acrylic & oil on canvas and paper, creating ethereal abstracts that reflect both the natural and man-made world, focusing on an abstract-expressionist style of painting.

‘Greed Decomposed on a Martian Desert’, Mixed Media, 24″ x 30″

"I get inspired by urban scenery, concrete structures, cracked sidewalks, or graffiti filled walls. If I see a stain or peeled paint on a weathered surface, I need to take a picture of it for later use. I have hundreds of these inspirational photos on my phone from random places. I like to look at them to absorb them into my subconscious, to come out in unexpected ways on the canvas." –Art by Brandon Aday.

Experience the Abstract Expressionist Art of Brandon Aday at 'Art From The Heart' in the Miami Design District

South Florida Artist Brandon Aday works with acrylics & oils on canvas and paper, he is best known for his eye-catching, large-scale abstract paintings. He attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia. The artist also creates his own line of art merchandise, which includes home decor, apparel and accessories.

Brandon is passionate about giving back, he also participates in an annual art fundraising event 'Art From The Heart', taking place this year at Paradise Plaza in the Miami Design District on Saturday, April 25th, 2020 from 7-10pm. Guests will have the opportunity to view and purchase works from Miami's world renowned artists and talented emerging artists. There will be over 150 art pieces to select from. All proceeds from the art auction will go towards building a better tomorrow for 1,000 children in foster care at the Family Resource Center of South Florida. Enjoy an open bar, vendors, music, and delicious hors d' oeuvres prepared by Miami's premier chefs.

‘Incoherent Dimensionality in Development’, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36″ x 48″
This painting is one of three pieces being donated and auctioned at Art From The Heart on April 25, 2020

You can purchase tickets for the upcoming 'Art From The Heart' charity event at https://one.bidpal.net/artfromtheheart2020/welcome, and if you buy them before February 14th, you can use the Promo Code: EARLY to get them for half the normal price.

'Greed Decomposed on a Martian Desert', Mixed Media, 24 x 30 Inches

"I'm inspired by urban scenery, concrete structures, cracked sidewalks, or graffiti filled walls. If I see a stain or peeled paint on a weathered surface, I need to take a picture of it for later use. I have hundreds of these inspirational photos on my phone from random places. I like to look at them to absorb them into my subconscious, to come out in unexpected ways on the canvas," explained Aday.

Brandon Aday discussing his work on exhibit at Pridelines Gallery during Miami Art Week 2019, located in Miami’s historic MiMo/Little River District

To learn more about this fascinating artist, for sales, commissions or general inquires, please email: brandon@artbybrandonaday.com. Visit his website to purchase artwork as well as Brandon’s art merchandise, which includes home decor, apparel and accessories: www.artbybrandonaday.com. Use our special Promo Code MAS10 to purchase paintings that are available with this discount.

Locust Projects: 20th Anniversary Edition of SMASH AND GRAB

Join us on Saturday, October 13th from 6:30-9:30pm and enjoy Locust Projects Annual Smash & Grab Fundraiser 2018, the 20th Anniversary edition of SMASH AND GRAB. Followed by SMASHED, the After Party featuring artist activations. Auction starts promptly at 7:30pm, live DJ, food, drinks included.

There is no other fundraiser quite like this one. The lively event revolves around a raffle, for which over one hundred local, national and international artists have donated artwork — enough so that each raffle ticket is guaranteed to win an artwork. Tickets are drawn at random during the party, with the winner getting their choice of artwork (i.e, first called gets first pick, and so on). The result is a fun way to place artwork into collections, build visibility for artists, connect with Miami’s art community, and support Locust Projects.
This event SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR so BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY!