The James Royal Palm celebrated the debut of Miami’s first-ever Cultural Collection with the best of South Florida’s creative talent and organizations, New World Symphony (NWS), Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) and Public School fashion house, bringing them all under one room for the first time. More than 500 VIP influencers, socialites and philanthropists came together to experience the unveiling of their exclusive collaborative pieces for an unforgettable night dedicated to the arts. The collaboration has united Miami’s cultural leaders to showcase a new approach to Miami hospitality.
MOCA transformed The James Royal Palm’s South Shore bar into a private screening room, showcasing the best of their Optic Nerve series, and a special installation by the TM Sisters was projected along the ceiling of the lobby entrance and pool deck. The collaboration with MOCA also features access to special events hosted by the MOCA Leadership Circle, a dynamic network of international professionals and young collectors.
YoungArts converted the Florida Cookery Patio into an exclusive lounge and showcased pop-up performances by some of the institution’s leading singers and hip-hop dancers, which entertained guests on The James Royal Palm pool deck. YoungArts artists also be presented a variety of commissioned uniform sketches of Public School designs, which hung on display in the breezeway. The James Royal Palm and YoungArts, a nonprofit organization that identifies and supports the next generation of American artists, will bring specialty projects and events to the hotel throughout the year.
NWS featured three exclusive pop-up performances throughout the evening. America’s orchestral academy entranced the audience with a carefully curated selection of works ranging from classical to contemporary and interacted with the modern approach of DJ Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe. For this partnership, the New World Symphony has integrated its unique program elements into the guest experience at The James Royal Palm.
Public School, New York City famed fashion house, lined the entrance of the breezeway with a runway of models showcasing The James Royal Palm’s signature and exclusive uniform designs.
Notable guests: Bonnie Clearwater, Jorge Pantoja, Tracey Robertson Carter (MOCA), Stacey Glassman-Mizener, Nathalie Cadet-James (NWS), Dao-Yi Chow, Maxwell Osbourne (Public School), Paul T. Lehr, Lisa Leone (YoungArts), Sarah Arison, Anthony Spinello and many more.