PAMM Art of the Party

Photography by Alejandro Chavarria on November 11th, 2023 in Lifestyle

Miami, FL – November 11, 2023 – Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) hosted the tenth annual Art of the Party presented by Tiffany & Co. Welcoming Miami’s community of artists, philanthropists, civic leaders, and arts supporters for PAMM’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The evening celebrated longtime supporters Darlene and Jorge Pérez for their dedication to the arts and the Miami community. Co-chaired by Aaron and Dorothy Podhurst, Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer, and Sarah Arison and Thomas Wilhelm, Art of the Party raised over $2 million for PAMM’s robust arts education program, as well as PAMM’s broader mission, to be a leader in the presentation, study, interpretation, and care of international modern and contemporary art, while representing and cherishing the unique diversity of Miami-Dade.

The evening included two major announcements: a monumental $25 million donation to the museum from Jorge M. Pérez and the Pérez family, and the 2023 Pérez Prize recipient, which was awarded to Christopher Cozier. The $25 million gift is a further extension of the generous investments the prominent family has contributed to the museum and Miami as a whole.

“Art of the Party is a moment to express our gratitude for the civic, philanthropic, and cultural community that supports PAMM and makes possible our shared belief in the transformative power of the arts. We are so grateful for Jorge and Darlene’s generosity towards PAMM throughout the years—including this monumental gift—and for their dedication to Miami’s creative community as a whole. Their support elevates the institution in every way and positions PAMM for continued success in utilizing art as a catalyst for genuine human interaction, communication, and exchange. We are also thrilled to honor artist Christopher Cozier with the Pérez Prize, an artist who advocates for the power of art to be a tool of connection,” said PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans.