MIAMI, FLA.- One of Miami’s most beloved art events of the year ‒ Evening of Art at the Lowe Art Museum ‒ brought together leading artists, collectors, philanthropists and art lovers to raise funds in support of the Lowe’s longstanding mission of accessibility, education, and cultural engagement. Founded in 1950 and revered as “Miami’s first art museum,” the Lowe Art Museum at University of Miami presented a stellar lineup of artists for the annual celebration. “The Lowe Art Museum is grateful to everyone who made this year’s Evening of Art a huge success,” says Dr. Jill Deupi, the Beaux Arts Executive Director and Chief Curator of the museum. “Our lineup of artists championed the vibrancy of Miami's art scene, and the critical role that the Lowe plays in it. We are committed to showing the world that our city is a must-see art destination all year round.” The event included after-hours access to the exhibition “Petah Coyne: How Much A Heart Can Hold,” and guests were the first to view the world premiere of the new installation “Dustin Yellin: Psychogeographies.”


Lowe Art Museum at University of Miami (photo by Rodolfo Benitez)


Francesca Valdes, President of Beaux Arts Miami (center), with her fellow members (photo by Rodolfo Benitez)

This year’s Evening of Art event once again featured the audience favorite Palette Project auction ‒ premiering new works by nationally acclaimed artists that have shined a spotlight on Miami’s art scene through the years, alongside emerging artists who are blazing trails of their own. Each artist met the challenge of transforming simple wooden palettes into one-of-a-kind works of art.


The three winning artworks, left-to-right by: Tim Tate, Pipe Yanguas, and Ania Toledo.

Guests enjoyed bidding on these artworks, created exclusively for the Lowe’s annual event. For the first time ever, this year three of the artists were awarded a cash prize Community Choice Award. The three cash prizes were presented by The Mosaic Art Fund, honoring the works selected by the votes of guests at the event, and votes by visitors who viewed the works during a three-day preview at the museum. The three artists honored were: Tim Tate, Ania Toledo, and Pipe Yanguas.


Dr. Jill Deupi with Walker Waugh, at the new installation “Dustin Yellin: Psychogeographies” (photo by Rodolfo Benitez)

With free admission to the museum always offered, thanks to the support of Beaux Arts, the Lowe continues to serve as a vital cultural resource for the community. For more than 75 years, the Lowe has fostered appreciation of art and creativity in Miami, bringing world-class exhibitions and educational programming to the community.

Evening of Art celebrates this legacy while ensuring the museum’s continued impact for generations to come. Funds raised at the event support the Lowe’s exhibitions, educational outreach, and public programming, helping to maintain the museum’s commitment to accessibility and arts education for all.


The artist Mette Tommerup (photo by Rodolfo Benitez)

More than 40 artists created new artworks debuting at this year’s Palette Project auction, including:

• Harumi Abe • Pavel Acosta • Doug Argue • John William Bailly • Annie Blazejack & Geddes Levenson • Nicolas Buffe • Pablo Cano • Robert Chambers • Rosemarie Chiarlone • Karina Del Savio • Morel Doucet • Iris Eichenberg & Jimena Rios • Marina Font • Filio Galvez • Regina Jestrow • James Johnson • Natalia Garcia Lee • Reynier Llanes • Kandy G. Lopez • Leah Lopez • Nick Mahshie • Pepe Mar • Pablo Matute • John Miller • Glexis Novoa • Virgil Ortiz • Corey Pemberton • Vickie Pierre • Lee Pivnik • Ema Ri • Karen Rifas • Donna Ruff • Carolina Sardi • Tom Scicluna • Tina Spiro • Tim Tate • Ania Toledo • Leticia Sanchez Toledo • Carrington Ware • Pipe Yanguas • Dustin Yellin


Dr. Jill Deupi, Aymee Zubizarreta, and Grace Perdomo (photo by Rodolfo Benitez)


(photo by Rodolfo Benitez)


Andres Gil, Dr. Jill Deupi, and Diego Sandoval (photo by Rodolfo Benitez)


(photo by Rodolfo Benitez)


Jane Marcus, Dr. Jill Deupi, and Sydney Carpel (photo by Rodolfo Benitez)


(photo by Rodolfo Benitez)

About the Lowe Art Museum

Founded in 1950, the Lowe Art Museum (University of Miami) is home to nearly 19,000 works of art that, collectively, represent 5,000 years of human creativity from around the globe. Its extensive permanent collection galleries are complemented by a robust schedule of temporary exhibitions as well as engaging public programs throughout the year. Located on the University of Miami Coral Gables campus (1301 Stanford Drive), the Lowe is open Wed., Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum also has after-hour events and virtual programs as well as a dedicated YouTube channel where prior programs are archived.

General admission is free. Additionally, the Lowe is a member of the North American Reciprocal Museum Association, the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program, the College and University Art Museums Reciprocal Program, and is a Blue Star Museum. For more information visit lowe.miami.edu or call 305-284-3535.

About the University of Miami

The University of Miami’s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world.