Miami, FL – June 4, 2015 – The National YoungArts Foundation and YoungArts Corporate Partner Brickell Flatiron presented an exclusive panel discussion on the importance and influence of art across various industries. The event was held at the Brickell Flatiron Gallery, designed by YoungArts Master Teacher, Julian Schnabel. Featured panelists included luxury Developer Ugo Colombo, Philanthropist Sarah Arison, Managing Director with Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, Oti Roberts, and Senior FIU Fellow Cathy Leff. The discussion was moderated by art aficionado Kathryn Mikesell. Guests were treated to light bites and cocktails and a live musical performance by YoungArts alumnus Josh Bermudez (2014 Winner in Jazz) and Ashely Pezzotti (2014 Winner in Voice). In addition to the all-star panelists, notable attendees included, Vanessa Grout, Andres Fanjul Jr., Sarah Johnson, Daniel Novela, James L. Ferraro Jr. and Hassan Pierre.

Cathy Leff & Oti Roberts

Ugo Colombo, Cathy Leff, & Oti Roberts

Ugo Colombo, Cathy Leff, Oti Roberts, & Sarah Arison

Ugo Colombo, Cathy Leff, Oti Roberts, Sarah Arison, & Kathryn Mikesell

Vanessa Grout & Ugo Colombo

Vanessa Grout

Ugo Colombo, Cathy Leff, Oti Roberts, & Sarah Arison

Ugo Colombo, Cathy Leff, Oti Roberts, Sarah Arison, & Kathryn Mikesell

Ugo Colombo, Cathy Leff, Oti Roberts, Sarah Arison, & Kathryn Mikesell

Kathryn Mikesell, Sarah Arison, Cathy Leff, & Ugo Colombo

Kathryn Mikesell & Sarah Arison

James Ferraro, Lauren Fitzpatrick, & Gonzalo Rosendo

Scott Shuffield, David Frediani, & Kathryn Mikesell

Oti Roberts, Kathryn Mikesell, David Frediani, & Scott Shuffield

Lina Koorse & Michelle Areces

Cathy Leff, Vanessa Grout, Kathryn Mikesell, & Michelle Areces

Felicia Marquez, Sarah Arison, & Kathryn Mikesell

Kathryn Mikesell, Ugo Colombo, & Vanessa Grout

Ugo Colombo & Andres Fanjul

Lauren Fitzpatrick & Hillary Strickland 

Alexandra Rutten & Alma Miller

Alma Miller & Alexandra Rutten

Sarah Johnson Court, Lina Koorse, & David Frediani

Hillary Strickland, Cathy Leff, & Kathryn Mikesell

Felicia Marquez, Oti Roberts, James Ferraro, & Lauren Fitzpatrick

James Ferraro & Lauren Fitzpatrick

Sarah Arison & Lauren Fitzpatrick

 Sarah Johnson Court, Felicia Marquez, & Oti Roberts

Christopher Suarez, David & Brett Haller

Rachel Pellman, Alex Galt, & Vanessa Grout

Gonzalo Rosendo & Kiko Baixauli

Gonzalo Rosendo, Giancarlo Curioni, Marta Garcia, Ivan Abuchaibe, Eva Garzon, & Kiko Baixauli

Oti Roberts, Scott Shuffield, & Rachel Pellman