Bellissima Gala
Friday, February 5, 2016
Bellissima Gala I
Event Photos
Bellissima Gala II
Event Photos
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
$100,000
- Primary Gala seating with butler service for a party of ten (10)
- Recognition as the Gala Presenting Sponsor on all materials and at the event including logo on step and repeat
- Special recognition in Director’s remarks
- Invitation to attend exclusive kickoff party
- Opportunity to include branded collateral in gift bags
- Acknowledgment on museum’s annual donor wall
- Twenty (20) tickets to attend the Members Preview Opening Reception, February 6, 2016
- Twenty (20) complimentary tickets to the exhibition
- Charitable Contribution: $97,000
Presenting sponsor Form
Contact by Phone
Ashley Sharp
Director of Development
954-262-0233
Gala Sponsor
$50,000
- Premier Gala seating with preferred service for party of ten (10)
- Recognition as a Gala Sponsor on all materials for the event
- Invitation to attend exclusive kickoff party
- Acknowledgment on museum’s annual donor wall
- Ten (10) tickets to attend the Members Preview Opening Reception, February 6, 2016
- Ten (10) complimentary tickets to the exhibition
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Charitable Contribution: $47,000
Sponsor Form
Contact by Phone
Victoria Robinson
954-262-0296
Gala Co-Chair
$25,000
- Premier Gala seating for party of ten (10)
- The host of the table will be listed as a Gala Co-Chair of the event
- Invitation to attend exclusive kickoff party
- Acknowledgment on museum’s annual donor wall
- Six (6) tickets to attend the Members Preview Opening Reception, February 6, 2016
- Six (6) complimentary tickets to the exhibition
-
Charitable Contribution: $22,000
Co-chair Form
Contact by Phone
Victoria Robinson
954-262-0296
DUAL PATRON/CORPORATE SPONSOR
$5,000
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Gala seating for two (2) – ideal for couples and local businesses
- Recognition as Dual Patron in the event program*
- Invitation to attend exclusive kickoff party
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Charitable Contribution: $4,500
Gold Request Form
Contact by Phone
Victoria Robinson
954-262-0296
Individual Patron Ticket
$2,500
- Gala seating for one (1)
- Invitation to attend exclusive kickoff party
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Charitable Contribution: $2,250
Gold Request Form
Contact by Phone
Victoria Robinson
954-262-0296
NSU Art Museum is part of Nova Southeastern University
NSU Art Museum is supported by the City of Fort Lauderdale
