Bellissima Gala
Friday, February 5, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
Bellissima Gala I
Bellissima Gala II
We are pleased to announce NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale’s BELLISSIMA GALA celebrating the 30th anniversary of the museum’s modernist designed building by Edward Larrabee Barnes. Join us for a private preview of BELLISSIMA: ITALY AND HIGH FASHION 1945-1968 and a unique cocktail, dinner and dancing experience. Please note there is limited capacity at each giving level. Proceeds from the event will support the museum’s exhibition and education programs.
6:30 pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION & PREVIEW
Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968
8 pm DINNER
By Roberto Di Pinto,
Executive Chef of the Bulgari Hotel in Milan
10 pm – midnight DANCING
Complimentary valet parking
Black tie for gentlemen and cocktail attire for ladies
GALA CHAIR
Stefano Tonchi
GALA HONORARY CHAIRS
Pearl and Stanley Goodman
Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz
Gala Media Sponsor: W Magazine
Additional Gala support provided by: Planeta and Ferrari trento 1902
The exhibition, on view at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale from February 7 – June 5, 2016, is presented by Bulgari. Additional support provided by the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, Italian Trade Commission, Vontobel Swiss Wealth Advisors AG, Funding Arts Broward, Conde Nast and La Rosa mannequins. The exhibition is a project by the Maxxi: National Museum of the XXI Arts in Rome. Curated by Maria Luisa Frisa, Anna Mattirolo and Stefano Tonchi.
Your philanthropic contribution will support the museum’s exhibitions and education programs.
Tickets are non-refundable. NSU Art Museum is a 501 c3 non-for-profit organization as certified by the IRS. Your gala contribution will be tax deductible within legal limits.
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Bonnie Barnett and
Robert Kagan
Daren Koenig Cronin and Ryan Cronin
Tara and Miles Forman
Gucci
Lise Hirsch
Rita Holloway
Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz
Kering
Barbara and Michael Landry
Laura and Charles Palmer
Susan and David Samrick
Lorraine Thomas
DUAL PATRONS
Amaturo Family Foundation
Lynn Atkinson and David Drucker
Bal Harbour Shops
BBX Capital
Sharon and Mitchell Berger
City Furniture
Ada and Jim Cole
Millicent and Walker Duvall and Wells Fargo
Paloma and Javier Estades
Ximena Caminos and Alan Faena
Salvatore Ferragamo
Christine and M. Austin Forman
Emmanuel Valhos and FOS Foundation
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale
The Surf Club Four Seasons
Nicole and Jeff Fratarcangeli
Adrienne bon Haes and
Marvin Ross Friedman
Greenberg Traurig
LOEWE
President George Hanbury and Jana Hanbury, Nova Southeastern University
Ben F. Harrison Foundation
Jane Holzer
Patrice Humbel / Vontobel Swiss Wealth Advisors AG
Colette Makenian and Massimo Policastro
Linda Nathan Marks and Berenice Fisher
Martha and Ralph A. Marrinson
Meike and Dominick Miniaci
Mildred and Walter Padow
PRADA USA
Emilio Pucci
May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.
Judy and Barry Silverman
Paula and Eugene Stevens
Joey and Alan Stotsky
Sandy and Kenny Tate
Valentino
INDIVIDUAL PATRONS
France Blais
Melissa DeMayo
Lori and Kirk Franke
Ann Harsh and Ralph Nehrig
Sandra Muss
Miriam B. Peck
Wilma Bulkin Siegel
Lisa Smith
Gina Smurro
Michelle Sorrentino and Donald Sussman
TOD’S
Andrew Wurtele
DONATIONS
Susan Fulton Arregui and Richard Arregui
Holly and Scott Bodenweber and Hudson Family Foundation, Inc.
Bonnie and James Clearwater
FAENA
Christine and Andy Hall
Dee and Tommy Hilfiger
TOD’S
Munisha Underhill and Alfonso Goyeneche
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Audra Asencio
Ann Cannon
Le Basque, The Caterer
Life in Colors
Ignacio Goitia
Munisha Underhill
Palm Bay International
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Southern Wine & Spirits
GALA PRESENTING SPONSOR
Ashley Sharp
Director of Development
954-262-0233
Gala Sponsor
Charitable Contribution: $47,000
Victoria Robinson
954-262-0296
Gala Co-Chair
Charitable Contribution: $22,000
Victoria Robinson
954-262-0296
DUAL PATRON/CORPORATE SPONSOR
Gala seating for two (2) – ideal for couples and local businesses
Charitable Contribution: $4,500
Victoria Robinson
954-262-0296
Individual Patron Ticket
Charitable Contribution: $2,250
Victoria Robinson
954-262-0296