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Gala: LEGACY 30
A Night in Paradise Gala: LEGACY 30
Friday February 20, 2026
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A live jazz band plays in MOCA's courtyard

The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) has been dedicated to presenting contemporary art and its historical influences though exhibitions, educational programs, and collections since we opened our doors in 1996. This year we celebrate 30 years of all this amazing work.

MOCA is excited to welcome artists, community leaders, philanthropists, corporate partners, art professionals, collectors, and friends of the museum to our second annual gala, A Night in Paradise. This year, we are proud to honor MOCA Trustee Mr. Christopher Carter and Mrs. Tracey Robertson Carter - whose generosity has deeply impacted MOCA as well as many other Miami institutions - and the extraordinary artists of AfriCOBRA. We ask that you join us for an unforgettable evening and become part of this legacy as we look ahead.

Featured Chef: Raheem Sealey

Date: Friday February 20, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM

Attire: Tropical Chic

Honorees

Dr. Rudolf Moise, Chair
Christopher Carter & Tracey Robertson Carter
Kaneedreck Adams
AfriCOBRA artist collective:
Dr. Jafari S. Allen and Phillip K. Alexander
Alix Desulme, Ed.D, North Miami Mayor
Sherman Beck
Christopher Carter
Rachael Barrett
Jeff Donaldson
Terence Clerkin
Sahar Skylar Carter
Jae Jarrell
Melissa Hunter Davis
Dejha Carrington
Wadsworth Jarrell
Peter EIllis
Susan M. Carter
Barbara Jones-Hogu
Akiva Gross, Ph.D
Courtney Casci
Napoleon Jones-Henderson
Linda Heller Kamm
Edwidge Danticat and Fedo Boyer
Omar Lama
Victor A. Diaz and Jose Aguilar
Anthony Hodes
Carolyn Mims Lawrence
William M. Lehman, Jr., Chair Emeritus
Peter and Shana Ellis
Nelson Stevens
Jean Monestime
Wendy François and Kevin Michael
Gerald Williams
Jumaane N’Namdi*
Wendy Hart
Felecia Hatcher and Derick Pearson
Cherrie Nanninga
Dr. Larry Pierre
Patricia Howell
Diego Y. Polenghi*
Blake-Anthony Johnson
Didier William
Joanie Johnson
Whit Williams
Khrys Kelly
Shirley and William M. Lehman, Jr.
Nichole Levy and Nasir Dean
James Lin and John Joseph Lin
Erin Malone
Ross McCalla
Christine and Duncan Messado
Zoë McKenzie
Gordon Myers
Cherrie Nanninga
Kristina Newman-Scott and Gordon Scott
Jumaane and Lauren N'Namdi
Bernardo Ortiz
Tommy Ralph Pace III
Esther Park
Armando Payton
Bahia Ramos
Peter Ray
Valerie Ricordi and Jay Flynn
Jennifer Robertson-Ahrens and Stefan Ahrens
Corah Ann Robertson Sylvester and Courtney Sylvester
Diane Robertson
Neil Robertson
Francine and Leslie Rozencwaig
Lourdes Sanchez Espinell and Kevin McMorris
Amanda and Andrew Seaga
Chef Raheem Sealey
Riyaad Seecharan
Jessica Plair Sirmans
Sidra Smith
Mikhaile Solomon
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
Dr. Wayne Stevens and Hilary Braseth
Dorothy Terrell
Cornelius Tulloch
Munisha Underhill
Leighton Paul Walsh
Diana Wege and Tim Sherogan
Amanda Williams and Jason Burns

Ways to support and keep the legacy going

Event Sponsorship:

Presenting Sponsor
Lead Sponsor
Major Sponsor
Foundation Sponsor

$90,000
Presenting Sponsor

  • Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor for MOCA’s 30th anniversary gala
  • Twenty (20) tickets to the dinner
  • Premier logo placement on all event-related materials: invitation, webpage, and e-blasts + Dedicated social media post + Opportunity for product placement at the event (to be mutually agreed upon)
  • Six (6) complimentary one-year memberships at the Patrons ($2,500 value) level for team or clients
  • Complimentary 2-page spread in the event program with premier placement in the centerfold
  • Recognition on MOCA’s website and donor wall in the museum lobby for one year
  • One-time only recognition as part of MOCA’s Legacy 30 donor group — a special circle of supporters whose contributions will be permanently honored at the museum.
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$60,000
Lead Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Lead Sponsor for MOCA’s inaugural gala 
  • Twenty (20) tickets to the dinner 
  • Logo placement on all event-related materials: invitation, webpage, e-blasts
  • Opportunity for product placement at the event (to be mutually agreed upon) 
  • Two (2) complimentary one-year memberships at the Sustainers ($1,200 value) level for team members or clients
  • Complimentary 2-page spread in the event program with premier placement
  • Recognition on MOCA’s website and donor wall in the museum lobby for one year
  • One-time only recognition as part of MOCA’s Legacy 30 donor group — a special circle of supporters whose contributions will be permanently honored at the museum
Support Now

$30,000
Major Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Major Sponsor for MOCA’s inaugural gala
  • Ten (10) tickets to the dinner
  • Logo placement on all event-related materials: invitation, webpage, and e-blasts 
  • Opportunity for product placement at the event (to be mutually agreed upon)
  • Two (2) complimentary one-year memberships at the Insider ($500 value) level for team members or clients
  • Complimentary full page ad in the event program 
  • Recognition on MOCA’s website and donor wall in the museum lobby for one year 
  • One-time only recognition as part of MOCA’s Legacy 30 donor group — a special circle of supporters whose contributions will be permanently honored at the museum
Support Now

$15,000
Foundation Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Foundation Sponsor for MOCA’s inaugural gala 
  • Ten (10) tickets to the dinner
  • Logo placement on all event-related materials: invitation, webpage, and e-blasts
  • Opportunity for product placement at the event (to be mutually agreed upon)
  • Complimentary half page ad in the event program
  • Recognition on MOCA’s website and donor wall in the museum lobby for one year
  • One-time only recognition as part of MOCA’s Legacy 30 donor group — a special circle of supporters whose contributions will be permanently honored at the museum
Support Now

Tables:

Innovator Table
CHAMPION TABLE
Advocate Table

$60,000
Innovator Table

  • Table for 10 for personal guests 
  • Second table of 10 either for: a) additional guests b) sponsored table for honored guests (artists, City and County officials, etc.)
  • Preferred table placement
  • Premier recognition on the gala invitation (subject to deadline), webpage, and program 
  • 10 Insiders memberships to gift to dinner guests (value: $500 each, $5,000 total)
  • Verbal recognition during the event + Complimentary 2-page spread ad in the event program 
  • Recognition on the museum’s donor wall and website for 1 year 
  • One-time only recognition as part of MOCA’s Legacy 30 donor group — a special circle of supporters whose contributions will be permanently honored at
Support Now

$30,000
Champion Table

  • Table for 10 at the dinner
  • Recognition on the gala invitation (subject to deadline), webpage, and program 
  • 10 MOCA Members+ memberships to gift to dinner guests (value: $250 each, $2,500 total) 
  • Verbal recognition during the event + Complimentary full-page ad in the event program 
  • Recognition on the museum’s donor wall and website for 1 year
  • One-time only recognition as part of MOCA’s Legacy 30 donor group — a special circle of supporters whose contributions will be permanently honored at the museum
Support Now

$13,000
Advocate Table

  • Table for 10 at the dinner
  • Recognition on the gala invitation (subject to deadline), webpage, and program
  • Complimentary half page ad in the event program
  • Recognition on the museum’s donor wall and website for 1 year
  • One-time only recognition as part of MOCA’s Legacy 30 donor group — a special circle of supporters whose contributions will be permanently honored at the museum
Support Now

Individual Tickets:

Individual Tickets

$1,500

To inquire about all the ways you can support and be a part of our legacy, please contact:

Sara Ryan, Director of Development

sryan@mocanomi.org
305-893-6211 x 13316

Host Committee

Kaneedreck Adams
Dr. Jafari S. Allen and Phillip K. Alexander
Rachael Barrett
Sahar Skylar Carter
Dejha Carrington
Susan M. Carter
Courtney Casci
Edwidge Danticat and Fedo Boyer
Victor A. Diaz and Jose Aguilar
Peter and Shana Ellis
Wendy François and Kevin Michael
Wendy Hart
Felecia Hatcher and Derick Pearson
Patricia Howell
Blake-Anthony Johnson
Joanie Johnson
Khrys Kelly
Shirley and William M. Lehman, Jr.
Nichole Levy and Nasir Dean
James Lin and John Joseph Lin
Erin Malone
Ross McCalla
Christine and Duncan Messado
Zoë McKenzie
Gordon Myers
Cherrie Nanninga
Kristina Newman-Scott and Gordon Scott
Jumaane and Lauren N'Namdi
Bernardo Ortiz
Tommy Ralph Pace III
Esther Park
Armando Payton
Bahia Ramos
Peter Ray
Valerie Ricordi and Jay Flynn
Jennifer Robertson-Ahrens and Stefan Ahrens
Corah Ann Robertson Sylvester and Courtney Sylvester
Diane Robertson
Neil Robertson
Francine and Leslie Rozencwaig
Lourdes Sanchez Espinell and Kevin McMorris
Amanda and Andrew Seaga
Chef Raheem Sealey
Riyaad Seecharan
Jessica Plair Sirmans
Sidra Smith
Mikhaile Solomon
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
Dr. Wayne Stevens and Hilary Braseth
Dorothy Terrell
Cornelius Tulloch
Munisha Underhill
Leighton Paul Walsh
Diana Wege and Tim Sherogan
Amanda Williams and Jason Burns

MOCA Board Of Trustees

Dr. Rudolf Moise, Chair
Christopher Carter & Tracey Robertson Carter
Kaneedreck Adams
AfriCOBRA artist collective:
Dr. Jafari S. Allen and Phillip K. Alexander
Alix Desulme, Ed.D, North Miami Mayor
Sherman Beck
Christopher Carter
Rachael Barrett
Jeff Donaldson
Terence Clerkin
Sahar Skylar Carter
Jae Jarrell
Melissa Hunter Davis
Dejha Carrington
Wadsworth Jarrell
Peter EIllis
Susan M. Carter
Barbara Jones-Hogu
Akiva Gross, Ph.D
Courtney Casci
Napoleon Jones-Henderson
Linda Heller Kamm
Edwidge Danticat and Fedo Boyer
Omar Lama
Victor A. Diaz and Jose Aguilar
Anthony Hodes
Carolyn Mims Lawrence
William M. Lehman, Jr., Chair Emeritus
Peter and Shana Ellis
Nelson Stevens
Jean Monestime
Wendy François and Kevin Michael
Gerald Williams
Jumaane N’Namdi*
Wendy Hart
Felecia Hatcher and Derick Pearson
Cherrie Nanninga
Dr. Larry Pierre
Patricia Howell
Diego Y. Polenghi*
Blake-Anthony Johnson
Didier William
Joanie Johnson
Whit Williams
Khrys Kelly
Shirley and William M. Lehman, Jr.
Nichole Levy and Nasir Dean
James Lin and John Joseph Lin
Erin Malone
Ross McCalla
Christine and Duncan Messado
Zoë McKenzie
Gordon Myers
Cherrie Nanninga
Kristina Newman-Scott and Gordon Scott
Jumaane and Lauren N'Namdi
Bernardo Ortiz
Tommy Ralph Pace III
Esther Park
Armando Payton
Bahia Ramos
Peter Ray
Valerie Ricordi and Jay Flynn
Jennifer Robertson-Ahrens and Stefan Ahrens
Corah Ann Robertson Sylvester and Courtney Sylvester
Diane Robertson
Neil Robertson
Francine and Leslie Rozencwaig
Lourdes Sanchez Espinell and Kevin McMorris
Amanda and Andrew Seaga
Chef Raheem Sealey
Riyaad Seecharan
Jessica Plair Sirmans
Sidra Smith
Mikhaile Solomon
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
Dr. Wayne Stevens and Hilary Braseth
Dorothy Terrell
Cornelius Tulloch
Munisha Underhill
Leighton Paul Walsh
Diana Wege and Tim Sherogan
Amanda Williams and Jason Burns

*Gala Planning Committee

Legacy 30 Gala is sponsored by