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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Must-See exhibition at PAMM, John Baldessari: The End of the Line

 

John Baldessari. Tetrad Series: What Was Seen, 1999. Inkjet print on canvas; acrylic and enamel paint on canvas, in four parts. 94 x 94 inches overall. Craig Robins Collection. © 1999–2026 John Baldessari Family Foundation. Courtesy Estate of John Baldessari; Sprüth Magers


John Baldessari: The End of the Line

August 20, 2026 – May 9, 2027


Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) presents the first major survey in South Florida devoted to John Baldessari (1931–2020), a leading pioneer of conceptual art. The exhibition features a selection of forty works spanning painting, photography, video, and installation, drawn largely from the collection of Craig Robins––a close friend, champion, and one of the artist’s foremost collectors. This presentation highlights Baldessari’s foundational works from the 1960s and 1970s, the radical incineration of his own paintings, his serial approach to photography, and his lifelong investigation into the relationship between language and image.

Born in the small border town of National City, California, Baldessari began his artistic career as a painter. In the mid-1960s, he started incorporating text and photographs into his canvases, questioning the limits of painting and the traditional notions of artistic authorship. In 1970, through his Cremation Project, he burned most of the paintings he had made between 1953 and 1966, symbolically separating his early work from the conceptual practice that followed––a gesture of radical reinvention echoed the following year in I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art, one of his most iconic critiques towards the art establishment. During the following decade, he began collecting film stills, images from television, and other photographic reproductions from media. Over time, he amassed a vast archive of source material that he incorporated freely into his work, frequently obscuring faces and other details with brightly colored circles.

Beyond challenging the artistic conventions of his time, Baldessari profoundly influenced generations of artists through his teaching. He taught at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) from the institution’s founding in 1970 until 1988, and at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), from 1996 to 2005.


Organization and Support

John Baldessari: The End of the Line is curated by Karen Grimson, Curator of the Craig Robins Collection and Director of Cultural Programming at Dacra. The exhibition at PAMM is organized by José Carlos Diaz, Senior Director of Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator, and Fabiana A. Sotillo, Curatorial Assistant. Support from National Endowment for the Arts, Funding Arts Network, Jayne Binzer-Jacowitz and Steven Jacowitz, Constance Tolevich Fernández, Linda LaGorga, and Jane Hurt is gratefully acknowledged.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Enjoy Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture explores the dynamic interplay between athletic performance and artistic expression at the Perez Art Museum Miami

 Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture 

March 19, 2026 – August 23, 2026


Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture explores the dynamic interplay between athletic performance and artistic expression. Coinciding with major international sporting events taking place in Miami—the Miami Open, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the FIFA World Cup, the exhibition positions Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) as a site where global audiences converge to reflect on the cultural impact of sport. In a city shaped by exchange and diversity, the exhibition underscores how games and competitions create common ground across traditions, identities, and rivalries.

Featuring more than 100 works by artists from around the world—including highlights from PAMM’s collection—Get in the Game demonstrates how sport has inspired both personal expression and shared cultural memory. Visitors encounter Ernie Barnes’s soulful depictions of neighborhood basketball games, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s cinematic meditation that follows French soccer star Zinedine Zidane’s in real time over the course of a match, and Tara Mateik’s reenactment of the historic 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Artworks are presented alongside historic sports memorabilia—from 1970s Nike sneakers to original McLaren Racing steering wheels—revealing the intertwined histories of creativity, athleticism, and spectacle.

Ultimately, Get in the Game honors the resilience, energy, and imagination that define sports culture, while inviting visitors to consider how art reframes these themes across time and place. Immersive installations extend the experience beyond the visual, encouraging audiences to step into the arena.

Presented artists are Virgil Abloh, Emma Amos, Alexandre Arrechea, Ernie Barnes, Álvaro Barrington, Lyndon Barrois Sr., Holly Bass, Kevin Beasley, Willie Birch, Andrea Bowers, Mark Bradford, Thom Browne, Reggie Burrows Hodges, Miguel Calderón, Alejandra Carles-Tolrá, Ryan James Caruthers, Karla Diaz, Omar Victor Diop, Rosalyn Drexler, Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Buck Ellison, Cara Erskine, Kota Ezawa, Derek Fordjour, Samuel Fosso, Sam Frésquez, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno, Daniel Green, Chase Hall, Sko Habibi (Jaško Begović), Hugh Hayden, Danny Hess, Mark Igloliorte, Carling Jackson, Cameron Jamie, Brian Jungen, Titus Kaphar, Martin Kazanietz, Savanah Leaf, Cary Leibowitz, Shaun Leonardo, Nelson Leirner, Jerome Liebling, Glenn Ligon and Byron Kim, Radmila Lolly, Roberto Lugo, Louis Vuitton Malletier, Katrina Majkut, Tara Mateik, Sam McKinniss, Julie Mehretu, Lee Moriarty, LeRoy Neiman, Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi, Betsy Odom, Catherine Opie, Gabriel Orozco, Grace Rosario Perkins, Paul Pfeiffer, Cheryl Pope, Ronny Quevedo, Deborah Roberts, Sheena Rose, Ben Sakoguchi, Ivan Salcido, William Scott, Joan Semmel, Jean Shin, Yinka Shonibare, Gary Simmons, Tabitha Soren, Ashley Teamer, Felandus Thames, Hank Willis Thomas, and Jake Troyli.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Last Chance to See "Woody De Othello: coming forth by day" at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

 


Don't Miss Woody De Othello at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), the exhibition closes on June 28th. As Woody De Othello's first solo museum exhibition in Miami, coming forth by day reflects his deep connection to the city and his ongoing exploration of his ancestral heritage. Rooted in precolonial and diasporic African traditions, the artist draws inspiration from spiritual practices, hermetic philosophy, and cultural artifacts—including nkisi power figures, Dogon ritual objects, and Egyptian pyramids. His anthropomorphic sculptures, with their richly glazed surfaces, suggest a quiet vitality—the forms appear to lean, rest, or embrace, as if shaped by the weight of memory and emotion. Learn more HERE.

Friday, March 20, 2026

Her Majesty Queen Sofía presents prestigious Sophia Awards for Excellence in Gala at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

 

Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain

Her Majesty Queen Sofía will travel from Spain to Miami to present the Sophia Awards for Excellence during a major international Gala at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) on Saturday, March 21st at 6:30pm. Honoring Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez and Frank & Haydée Rainieri.


Organized by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, the Sophia Awards for Excellence (formerly the Gold Medal) is one of the most distinguished honors linking the Spanish-speaking world and the United States. As the highest distinction bestowed by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, it has recognized some of the most influential figures in global arts, culture, diplomacy, science, and public life, including President Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, Plácido Domingo, Penélope Cruz, Norman Foster, Alicia de Larrocha, Carolina Herrera, Mario Vargas Llosa, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Carlos Slim, Chef José Andrés, and Gustavo Dudamel, underscoring the award’s exceptional prestige.


RSVP to attend the Sophia Awards for Excellence Gala HERE.

 


Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Experience the Opening of "Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture" at the Pérez Art Museum Miami on March 19, 2026

 


Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture explores the dynamic interplay between athletic performance and artistic expression. Coinciding with major international sporting events taking place in Miami—the Miami Open, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the FIFA World Cup, the exhibition positions Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) as a site where global audiences converge to reflect on the cultural impact of sport. In a city shaped by exchange and diversity, the exhibition underscores how games and competitions create common ground across traditions, identities, and rivalries.


Sam Fresquez, NASCAR Nation, 2022; courtesy of the artist and Lisa Sette Gallery, Phoenix, AZ; © Sam Fresquez; photo courtesy of the artist

Featuring more than 100 works by artists from around the world—including highlights from PAMM’s collection—Get in the Game demonstrates how sport has inspired both personal expression and shared cultural memory. Visitors encounter Ernie Barnes’s soulful depictions of neighborhood basketball games, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s cinematic meditation that follows French soccer star Zinedine Zidane’s in real time over the course of a match, and Tara Mateik’s reenactment of the historic 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Artworks are presented alongside historic sports memorabilia—from 1970s Nike sneakers to original McLaren Racing steering wheels—revealing the intertwined histories of creativity, athleticism, and spectacle.


Hugh Hayden. Nubian Queen, 2022. Synthetic hair, basketball rim, and backboard. 149 x 50 1/2 x 26 inches. Collection Pérez Art Museum Miami, museum purchased with funds provided by PAMM’s Collectors Council. © Hugh Hayden; Courtesy Lisson Gallery

Ultimately, Get in the Game honors the resilience, energy, and imagination that define sports culture, while inviting visitors to consider how art reframes these themes across time and place. Immersive installations extend the experience beyond the visual, encouraging audiences to step into the arena.

On view: March 19, 2026 – August 23, 2026.


Lee Moriarty. Summer Garden Selfie, 2024. Collection Pérez Art Museum Miami, gift of Adam Abdalla. © Lee Moriarty



Betsy Odom, Bulldog 30 shoulder pads 2009; courtesy of the artist; © Betsy Odom; photo: courtesy of the artist



Saturday, March 14, 2026

Last Chance to See "El Monte" and "For Those in Peril on the Sea" at PAMM

 


Last Chance to Experience Elliot & Erick Jiménez: El Monte at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. 

Don't miss the magic of Elliot & Erick Jiménez's first solo museum exhibition in Miami. El Monte features an entirely new body of work inspired by the Lucumí spiritual tradition. While the exhibition centers on photography, sculptural elements are interwoven throughout the gallery, inviting visitors to explore themes of wonder, mystery, self-reflection, and discovery.


Sailing Away on March 22: For Those in Peril on the Sea at PAMM.

Experience For Those in Peril on the Sea by artist Hew Locke before it closes on March 22. This striking installation reflects on migration, global histories, and the sea as both a site of danger and passage, bringing together intricately detailed boats suspended in a dramatic arrangement.

Plan your visit now to see this powerful work before it leaves view.


Wednesday, March 4, 2026

PAMM presents Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture | March 19, 2026 – August 23, 2026

 

Get in the Game (installation view, SFMOMA); photo: Matthew Millman, courtesy SFMOMA

Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture explores the dynamic interplay between athletic performance and artistic expression. Coinciding with major international sporting events taking place in Miami—the Miami Open, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the FIFA World Cup, the exhibition positions Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) as a site where global audiences converge to reflect on the cultural impact of sport. In a city shaped by exchange and diversity, the exhibition underscores how games and competitions create common ground across traditions, identities, and rivalries.

Featuring more than 100 works by artists from around the world—including highlights from PAMM’s collection—Get in the Game demonstrates how sport has inspired both personal expression and shared cultural memory. Visitors encounter Ernie Barnes’s soulful depictions of neighborhood basketball games, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s cinematic meditation that follows French soccer star Zinedine Zidane’s in real time over the course of a match, and Tara Mateik’s reenactment of the historic 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Artworks are presented alongside historic sports memorabilia—from 1970s Nike sneakers to original McLaren Racing steering wheels—revealing the intertwined histories of creativity, athleticism, and spectacle.

Ultimately, Get in the Game honors the resilience, energy, and imagination that define sports culture, while inviting visitors to consider how art reframes these themes across time and place. Immersive installations extend the experience beyond the visual, encouraging audiences to step into the arena.

Presented artists are Virgil Abloh, Michael Alvarez, Emma Amos, Alexandre Arrechea, Ernie Barnes, Álvaro Barrington, Lyndon Barrois Sr., Holly Bass, Kevin Beasley, Willie Birch, Andrea Bowers, Mark Bradford, Thom Browne, Reggie Burrows Hodges, Miguel Calderón, Alejandra Carles-Tolrá, Ryan James Caruthers, Karla Diaz, Omar Victor Diop, Rosalyn Drexler, Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Buck Ellison, Cara Erskine, Kota Ezawa, Derek Fordjour, Samuel Fosso, Sam Frésquez, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno, Daniel Green, Chase Hall, Sko Habibi (Jaško Begović), Hugh Hayden, Danny Hess, Mark Igloliorte, Carling Jackson, Cameron Jamie, Brian Jungen, Titus Kaphar, Martin Kazanietz, Savanah Leaf, Cary Leibowitz, Shaun Leonardo, Nelson Leirner, Jerome Liebling, Glenn Ligon and Byron Kim, Radmila Lolly, Roberto Lugo, Louis Vuitton Malletier, Katrina Majkut, Tara Mateik, Sam McKinniss, Julie Mehretu, Lee Moriarty, LeRoy Neiman, Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi, Betsy Odom, Catherine Opie, Gabriel Orozco, Grace Rosario Perkins, Paul Pfeiffer, Cheryl Pope, Ronny Quevedo, Deborah Roberts, Sheena Rose, Ben Sakoguchi, Ivan Salcido, William Scott, Joan Semmel, Jean Shin, Yinka Shonibare, Gary Simmons, Tabitha Soren, Ashley Teamer, Felandus Thames, Hank Willis Thomas, and Jake Troyli.


Thursday, February 19, 2026

PAMM Last Chance for Tickets: 17th Annual Corporate Luncheon

The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) invites you to join South Florida’s most influential leaders for an inspiring afternoon of meaningful connections, exclusive gallery access, and a gourmet lunch curated by Constellation Culinary Group. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.



Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Celebrate Black History Month at PAMM: Talks, Music, and More

 


Join Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) this February as they honor Black History Month through art, dialogue, and community. PAMM invites you to reflect on the impact of Black artists, thinkers, and cultural leaders whose creativity continues to shape our world. From dynamic performances to thought-provoking talks and family-friendly experiences, PAMM's Black History Month events offer meaningful ways to engage with art and culture. Many events to choose from.

Fab 5 Freddy

Art (+ Soul) Talk: Fab 5 Freddy in Conversation with Franklin Sirmans on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 7–8pm. Join PAMM for a dynamic exchange with PAMM's Art + Soul honoree, Fab 5 Freddy, in conversation with Franklin Sirmans, Sandra and Tony Tamer director at PAMM. Across art, music, film, and television, Fab 5 Freddy's work has consistently dissolved boundaries between so-called high and popular culture, creating space for Black creativity to be seen, heard, and valued on a global stage. RSVP HERE.    

Monday, February 2, 2026

Her Majesty Queen Sofía to Travel to Miami to Present Prestigious Sophia Awards for Excellence in Gala at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

 

Her Majesty Queen Sofía


Her Majesty Queen Sofía will be traveling from Spain to Miami to present the Sophia Awards for Excellence during a major international Gala on March 21, 2026, at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Honoring Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez and Frank & Haydée Rainieri. Collectors, art aficionados, and leaders from the cultural, philanthropic, civic, and business communities are invited to RSVP HERE to attend the Sophia Award for Excellence Gala.

Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez

Organized by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, the Sophia Awards for Excellence (formerly the Gold Medal) is one of the most distinguished honors linking the Spanish-speaking world and the United States. As the highest distinction bestowed by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, it has recognized some of the most influential figures in global arts, culture, diplomacy, science, and public life, including President Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, Plácido Domingo, Penélope Cruz, Norman Foster, Alicia de Larrocha, Carolina Herrera, Mario Vargas Llosa, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Carlos Slim, Chef José Andrés, and Gustavo Dudamel, underscoring the award’s exceptional prestige.

Frank & Haydée Rainieri

In 2026, the Sophia Awards for Excellence will be presented to two distinguished couples whose leadership and vision have shaped communities across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez and Frank & Haydée Rainieri.

Her Majesty Queen Sofía

As the nation approaches its semiquincentennial (1776–2026), the 2026 Sophia Award for Excellence Gala marks the beginning of the 2026 commemorations honoring 250 years of shared history and friendship between Spain and the United States. As part of this milestone, for the first time the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute is bringing the America&Spain250 initiative to Florida. The initiative aims to highlight Spain’s and the Spanish speaking world’s crucial contributions to the American Revolution and to the development of the United States and to inform today’s Hispanics and Latinos about the foundational role their ancestors played in the establishment of the United States, a message that is particularly important today.


To host the Gala in Miami, a city that connects the United States with Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean, underscores the region’s pivotal role in this shared history and its growing prominence as an international center of culture and history. The Gala offers guests the opportunity to join leaders from the cultural, philanthropic, civic, and business sectors for an evening of international significance. Table sponsorships and individual tickets are available at multiple levels, including premier seating and private greetings with distinguished guests. Proceeds support the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute and its educational and cultural initiatives, which promote the visibility of the contributions of Spanish-speaking communities to the history and development of the United States.

The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (QSSI) is a New York-based nonprofit corporation founded in 1954 by a group of American Hispanophiles who sought to stimulate American interest in the art, culture, customs, language, literature and history of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world. The QSSI keeps this vision current by striving to share the contributions of the Spanish-speakers to the history and culture of the United States and by showcasing the excellence of the Spanish-speaking world in numerous fields so that lasting ties of friendship may be formed, mutual understanding promoted, and bonds of peace strengthened. The Sophia Award for Excellence, named after the Greek word for wisdom “Sophia,” is presented to a person or organization that has actively contributed to the international appreciation of Spain and the Americas through a donation of time, expertise, and an innate wisdom in the areas of sciences, arts, or humanities. RSVP to attend the Sophia Award for Excellence Gala HERE.

For further information visit: www.queensofiaspanishinstitute.org
Follow Queen Sofía Spanish Institute on Instagram @qssi_ny

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Her Majesty Queen Sofía to Travel to Miami to Present Prestigious Sophia Awards for Excellence in Gala at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

Her Majesty Queen Sofía

 Her Majesty Queen Sofía will be traveling from Spain to Miami to present the Sophia Awards for Excellence during a major international Gala on January 28, 2026, at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Honoring Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez and Frank & Haydée Rainieri. Collectors, art aficionados, and leaders from the cultural, philanthropic, civic, and business communities are invited to RSVP HERE to attend the Sophia Award for Excellence Gala.

Her Majesty Queen Sofía


Organized by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, the Sophia Awards for Excellence (formerly the Gold Medal) is one of the most distinguished honors linking the Spanish-speaking world and the United States. As the highest distinction bestowed by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, it has recognized some of the most influential figures in global arts, culture, diplomacy, science, and public life, including President Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, Plácido Domingo, Penélope Cruz, Norman Foster, Alicia de Larrocha, Carolina Herrera, Mario Vargas Llosa, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Carlos Slim, Chef José Andrés, and Gustavo Dudamel, underscoring the award’s exceptional prestige.

In 2026, the Sophia Awards for Excellence will be presented to two distinguished couples whose leadership and vision have shaped communities across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez and Frank & Haydée Rainieri.

Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez

As the nation approaches its semiquincentennial (1776–2026), the 2026 Sophia Award for Excellence Gala marks the beginning of the 2026 commemorations honoring 250 years of shared history and friendship between Spain and the United States. As part of this milestone, for the first time the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute is bringing the America&Spain250 initiative to Florida. The initiative aims to highlight Spain’s and the Spanish speaking world’s crucial contributions to the American Revolution and to the development of the United States and to inform today’s Hispanics and Latinos about the foundational role their ancestors played in the establishment of the United States, a message that is particularly important today.

Frank & Haydée Rainieri

To host the Gala in Miami, a city that connects the United States with Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean, underscores the region’s pivotal role in this shared history and its growing prominence as an international center of culture and history. The Gala offers guests the opportunity to join leaders from the cultural, philanthropic, civic, and business sectors for an evening of international significance. Table sponsorships and individual tickets are available at multiple levels, including premier seating and private greetings with distinguished guests. Proceeds support the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute and its educational and cultural initiatives, which promote the visibility of the contributions of Spanish-speaking communities to the history and development of the United States.


The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (QSSI) is a New York-based nonprofit corporation founded in 1954 by a group of American Hispanophiles who sought to stimulate American interest in the art, culture, customs, language, literature and history of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world. The QSSI keeps this vision current by striving to share the contributions of the Spanish-speakers to the history and culture of the United States and by showcasing the excellence of the Spanish-speaking world in numerous fields so that lasting ties of friendship may be formed, mutual understanding promoted, and bonds of peace strengthened. The Sophia Award for Excellence, named after the Greek word for wisdom “Sophia,” is presented to a person or organization that has actively contributed to the international appreciation of Spain and the Americas through a donation of time, expertise, and an innate wisdom in the areas of sciences, arts, or humanities. RSVP to attend the Sophia Award for Excellence Gala HERE.

For further information visit: www.queensofiaspanishinstitute.org
Follow Queen Sofía Spanish Institute on Instagram @qssi_ny



Thursday, December 4, 2025

PAMM: Miami Art Week Events, a Holiday Movie, and More!


Miami is now buzzing with Miami Art Week energy! Don't miss your chance to secure special access to PAMM Presents: Art Bashment, Curated by Rohan Marley and Inner Circle, this Thursday, December 4, as a Contemporary-level member or above. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the art world's most exciting week, with PAMM and you at the center of it all!  

P.S. Join online with code 25AQ139 and save 15% off any membership! (Art week perks are limited for those who join after October 31.)

 



Miami Art Week Hours


Monday, December 1 | 11am–6pm

Tuesday, December 2 | 11am–6pm

Wednesday, December 3 | 11am–6pm

Thursday, December 4 | 11am–5pm


















Friday, December 5 | 11am–6pm

Saturday, December 6 | 11am–6pm

Sunday, December 7 | 11am–6pm












PAMM Presents: Art Bashment

December 4
8–11pm

Pérez Art Museum Miami celebrates Miami Art Week with Art Bashment, a high-energy celebration infused with the sounds and spirit of the Caribbean. The evening begins with an opening set by Silent Addy, setting the tone for a night of rhythm and revelry. Expect a reggae all-star line-up curated by Rohan Marley and legendary band Inner Circle, along with some unforgettable performances by special guests Ky-Mani Marley, Zion Marley, Jesse Royal, Jason Panton Dubwise® Miami, and Naomi Cowan.












Floating Films with Ballyhoo Media: The Muppet Christmas Carol


December 18

7–8:30pm


Celebrate the holiday season at PAMM with the beloved 1992 holiday classic "The Muppet Christmas Carol." Prior to the film, enjoy tours in the galleries and happy hour specials at Verde.

Monday, September 29, 2025

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.