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Gala
A Night in Paradise Gala
Saturday February 20, 2027
A live jazz band plays in MOCA's courtyard

A Night in Paradise is MOCA North Miami’s signature annual fundraising event, bringing together artists, collectors, cultural leaders, philanthropists, civic leaders, and friends of the museum for an unforgettable evening at the heart of North Miami’s contemporary  art community.

Rooted in MOCA’s commitment to contemporary art, diverse artistic voices, and meaningful engagement with our community, the gala offers guests an opportunity to experience the museum in a uniquely celebratory setting. Through exceptional art, inspiring experiences,  and meaningful connections, A Night in Paradise reflects the energy, creativity, and cultural diversity that define MOCA and South Florida.

Proceeds from the gala provide essential support for MOCA’s exhibitions, education and public programs, collection, and broader mission to make contemporary art accessible to audiences across Miami-Dade and beyond.

Featured Chef: Raheem Sealey

Master of Ceremonies: Constance Jones, NBC6

Date: Saturday February 20, 2027

Time: 6:30 PM

Attire: Tropical Chic

Honorees

Dr. Laura P. Alonso-Gallo
John Bussel

Artist Honoree

Manuel Mathieu

Ways to support and keep the legacy going

Event Sponsorship:

$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.
Support Now

$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:

$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

Table Opportunities:

$100,000
Visionary Table

  • Two tables of 10 guests each, prominent seating placement
  • Option for artist to be seated at your table
  • Logo on step and repeat
  • Tiered logo recognition on printed and digitalmaterials
  • Prominent Full-page ad in printed program
  • Recognition during program remarks
  • One Curator’s Circle – Visionary membership (12 months)
Support Now

$50,000
Innovator Table

  • One table for 12 guests
  • Logo on step and repeat
  • Tiered logo recognition on printed and digital materials
  • Full-page ad in printed program
  • One Curator’s Circle – Benefactor membership (12 months)
Support Now

$20,000
Contemporary Table

  • One table for 10 guests
  • Tiered logo recognition on printed and digital materials
  • Full-page ad in printed program
  • One Curator’s Circle – Patron membership (12 months)
Support Now

Individual Tickets:

Individual Tickets

$1,500

Program Opportunities

$2,500
Full Page Ad

Support Now

$1,500
Half Page Ad

Support Now

Ticket Opportunities

$10,000
Arts Patron

  • Four individual tickets
  • Tiered logo recognition on printed and digital materials
  • Half-page ad in printed program
  • One Curator’s Circle – Sustainer membership (12 months)
Support Now

$1,500
Individual Tickets

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:

Sabrina Flores, Director of Development

Host Committee

Kaneedreck Adams
Dr. Jafari S. Allen and Phillip K. Alexander
Amanda Williams and Jason Burns
Sahar Skylar Carter
Dejha Carrington
Susan M. Carter
Courtney Casci
Terence Clerkin and Michelle Clerkin
Edwidge Danticat and Fedo Boyer
Portia Dunkley
Peter and Shana Ellis
Wendy François and Kevin Michael
Commissioner Keon Hardemon
Wendy Hart
Marilyn Holifield
Patricia Howell
Blake-Anthony 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
CCH Pounder
Valerie Ricordi and Jay Flynn
Jennifer Robertson-Ahrens and Stefan Ahrens
Diane Robertson
Neil Robertson
Francine and Leslie Rozencwaig
Lourdes Sanchez Espinell and Kevin McMorris
Chef Raheem Sealey
Riyaad Seecharan
Mikhaile Solomon
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
Cornelius Tulloch
Munisha Underhill

MOCA Board Of Trustees

Gayle Olson
Sara Adler and Eliot Abbott
Bank of America
Janet Goldman
Reed Smith LLP
Bechily-Hodes Family Foundation
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Francine Birbragher-Rozencwaig, Ph.D. and Leslie Rozencwaig
Shirley and William M. Lehman, Jr.
SoLé Mia
Nicole and Harry Martin
Munisha Underhill
Dr. Helen Chaset and Mr. Alan Chaset
Craig McGhee
Manuel Mathieu
Whit Williams, Chair
Christopher Carter & Tracey Robertson Carter
Kaneedreck Adams
Dr. Laura P. Alonso-Gallo
AfriCOBRA artist collective:
Dr. Jafari S. Allen and Phillip K. Alexander
Alix Desulme, Ed.D, North Miami Mayor
John Bussel
Sherman Beck
Christopher Carter
Amanda Williams and Jason Burns
Jeff Donaldson
Terence Clerkin
Sahar Skylar Carter
Jae Jarrell
Melissa Hunter Davis
Dejha Carrington
Wadsworth Jarrell
Peter Ellis
Susan M. Carter
Barbara Jones-Hogu
Courtney Casci
Rosalind E. Gorin
Napoleon Jones-Henderson
Akiva Gross, Ph.D
Linda Heller Kamm
Terence Clerkin and Michelle Clerkin
Omar Lama
Anthony Hodes
Edwidge Danticat and Fedo Boyer
Carolyn Mims Lawrence
William M. Lehman, Jr., Chair Emeritus
Portia Dunkley
Nelson Stevens
Dr. Rudolf Moise, Chair
Peter and Shana Ellis
Gerald Williams
Jumaane N’Namdi*
Jean Monestime
Wendy François and Kevin Michael
Cherrie Nanninga*
Commissioner Keon Hardemon
Dr. Larry Pierre
Wendy Hart
Diego Y. Polenghi*
Marilyn Holifield
Didier William
Patricia Howell
Blake-Anthony 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
CCH Pounder
Valerie Ricordi and Jay Flynn
Jennifer Robertson-Ahrens and Stefan Ahrens
Diane Robertson
Neil Robertson
Francine and Leslie Rozencwaig
Lourdes Sanchez Espinell and Kevin McMorris
Chef Raheem Sealey
Riyaad Seecharan
Mikhaile Solomon
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
Cornelius Tulloch
Munisha Underhill

*Gala Planning Committee

Master of Ceremonies

Constance Jones, NBC6

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