Photography by , , on February 1st, 2025 in Lifestyle

Miami, FL – February 1, 2025 – PAMM hosted its 12th annual Art + Soul party, drawing over 350 artists, philanthropists, and supporters to raise more than $1.4 million for the PAMM Fund for Black Art.

The vital fund supports the acquisition and exhibition of contemporary art by Black artists, with the latest addition being “lil e-man” (2024) by Lauren Halsey.

The evening honored Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, for her transformative impact on American art. Guests enjoyed live performances, curated dining, and exclusive access to PAMM’s current exhibitions.

Proceeds from the event will continue to support the growth of PAMM’s collection, celebrating Black excellence in the arts.

Franklin Sirmans

Constance Jones Simmons

Eric Johnson

Kimberly Marshall & Dorothy Terrell

Thelma Golden

Chef Akino West

Franklin Sirmans & Thelma Golden

Kennedy Yanko & Sarah Arison

Kennedy Yanko

Debra Langford, Franklin Sirmans, & Brooke Sharpton

Ken Chenault, John Utendahl, Regie Van Lee, & Tony Coles

Jessica & Franklin Sirmans

Mike James, Dorothy Terrell, Jessica James, & Desert Horse Grant

Mireille Chancy Gonzalez & Carole Hall

Commissioner Oliver Gilbert, Jumaane N’Namdi, Tracy Wilson Mourning, Keon Hardemon, & Oscars Braynon

Commissioner Oliver Gilbert & Chrystal Wager

Marlo Darrington & Mr. Lens

Mayor Andre Dickens & Tracy Wilson Mourning

Patrice Alexander & Leroy Campbell

Niara Sterling

Ines Babich, Martha Alvarez, Patricia Howell, Katia Jackman, & Omar Karriem

Debra Langford, Adrian Jones, & Jacqueline Nickelberry

Cassandra Metz, Jeanine Liburd, Franklin Sirmans, Desiree Rogers, Diane Robinson, & Julia Brown