Fundraising Events

The55Project fundraising events are special occasions designed to support our mission of promoting contemporary art and creating meaningful connections between artists, collectors, and the general public. Each event offers a unique opportunity to experience art in innovative and inspiring ways, while contributing to the growth and sustainability of the art community. Through these events, we aim to foster a greater appreciation for contemporary art and provide valuable support to artists in their creative endeavors.

2025

Event poster for "A Night of Encounters" on October 16, 2025, at Soho Pool House, featuring a white background with a black circle containing "The 55 Project," a red yarn border, and the event details in black text.

OCTOBER 16 2025 ANNUAL COCKTAIL

The55Project Presents: A Night of Encounters

An evening celebrating art, culture, and collective generosity.

The55Project invites the Miami arts and culture community to its annual celebration, A Night of Encounters, on October 16th at Soho Pool House. This year’s gathering brings together artists, cultural leaders, and supporters for an evening of connection through art, conversation, and collective giving.

Since 2018, The55Project has been bridging Brazilian and Latin American contemporary art with the U.S. cultural landscape through residencies, exhibitions, and curatorial programs. A Night of Encounters reflects the organization’s mission to create space for meaningful cultural crossings between people, places, and ideas.

2024

OCTOBER 22ND 2024 COCKTAIL

Event poster for The55Project Art Foundation's Annual Fundraising Cocktail on October 22, from 6 to 9 pm at 545 WYN rooftop, Miami, featuring a black background with gold and white text and curved lines.

A night of cocktails and fundraising at The55Project Annual Event.

The attendees imersed themselves in an evening filled with exclusive opportunities, including a silent auction showcasing remarkable pieces of art and unique experiences. Plus, take part in an exciting raffle with incredible prizes, adding even more thrill to this special night.

2022

MARCH 30TH 2022 DINNER

A celebration of art, food, and culture inspired by the Amazon. The55Project’s annual benefit dinner honored Chef David Hertz from Gastromotiva and commemorated our latest exhibition, “Forest: Ancestry and Dystopia.”

The intimate dinner featured flavors from the Amazon—a special experience immersed in the forest’s influences on one of the world’s leading food entrepreneurs.

Location:
Fundacion Pablo Atchugarry

Host Committee:
Rafaella Savaget • Flavia Macuco • Luciana Lewis • Maria Fulfaro • Marcus Vinicius Ribeiro •
Adriana Machado • Zach Kuiper • Neca Murad •
Paula Lyons • Anna Biondo

On-Site Auction:
Our auction featured items that supported the cause. Gastromotiva works tirelessly to fight hunger and promote education and local development, creating lasting changes in the lives of vulnerable communities.

The55Project is dedicated to enriching the arts, supporting contemporary artists, and establishing partnerships with like-minded organizations in the USA to educate, inspire, and motivate the multicultural population through the visual arts.

We appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed the experience!

Smiling man wearing a gray shirt and purple apron standing behind a counter in a kitchen or café setting.
A man wearing a white apron over a dark shirt stands with arms crossed, smiling confidently in a busy indoor setting with blurred people in the background.
A group of three people standing indoors in front of a large black and red artistic hand display. The woman on the left has blond hair and is wearing a white blouse. The man in the middle has curly brown hair and a beard, wearing a gray shirt with social and gastronomic graphics. The woman on the right has dark brown hair, wearing a black crop top with puffed sleeves and smiling. There are colorful flowers and plants in the foreground.
Four women at a social gathering, holding glasses of champagne and wine, standing in front of colorful abstract artwork.
Three people smiling and holding up small cardboard boxes at an art gallery event.
A group of women dining at a formal event, with some women eating and some serving food, surrounded by wine glasses and a central floral arrangement.
Group of six women sitting around a table at a formal event or dinner, smiling at the camera, with drinks and a floral centerpiece, in a room with black and white artwork on the walls.
A group of eight people sitting around a round table at a formal event, smiling at the camera. The table is decorated with a floral centerpiece, wine glasses, and green placemats. The background shows other guests and artwork on the wall.
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2021

Heart to Heart

We are proud to have launched Heart to Heart, a 2-week long campaign that raised funds in support of nonprofits that organize food banks in Brazil.

Along with a committee of friends, we worked towards creating awareness about this issue—

just $10 buys 1 full food basket for a family in need!

All proceeds benefited Gerando Falcões and Semea—Sementes do Amanhã.

Campaign Closed

Committee of Friends: Flávia Macuco, Anna Biondo, Alexandre Piquet, Claudia Murad, Marcus Vinícius Ribeiro, Rafael Azzi, Cris Mascarenhas, Felipe Hegg, Liana Rivas, Paulo Lago, Piero Atchugarry, Fernanda Jabali, Chanda Carroll, Beta Brennand, Deborah Aquino, Mariana Jaguaribe, Regina Parra, Maria Fulfaro, Luciana Lewis, Solange Lemos, Ana Clara Silva, Luiza Prochet.

Supported By: Piquet Law Firm, Ivonete Leite, Fabiola Bueno-Jafet, Sharp Dentistry, Mana Contemporary, and Inplus Inc.

A woman and a child painting colorful hearts on a white wall. The woman is holding blue tape and smiling, wearing a white T-shirt with a pink heart, shorts, and sunglasses. The boy, also in white and dark shorts, is painting a red heart on the wall. The wall has several painted hearts and labels with names and businesses.
Text that reads 'HEART TO HEART' on a light blue background.
Children taping colorful paper hearts onto a white wall with phrases in Spanish at the bottom.
A woman and a young boy are crouching on the ground, painting sidewalk chalk art. There are other children and a man in the background, and the wall behind them is decorated with painted hearts in various colors.
Above view of three smiling light-skinned people standing on a gray pavement, with one holding a leash to a small brown dog. They are at an outdoor event, with a small table of supplies and a child sitting in the background.
Person standing in front of a large orange graffiti mural of a cat holding a sign that says "VOTE" in black letters, with arms outstretched.
Group of happy people standing in front of a colorful wall with heart shapes and art, smiling and raising their hands.
Children and adults painting on the ground and wall outdoors, with colorful heart decorations on the wall.