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The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) recently announced the expansion of its board of trustees with nine new members and a series of major gifts totaling more than $6 million to support the museum’s endowment and the ongoing growth of its operations and cutting-edge contemporary art programming.
Reflecting ICA Miami’s role as a resource for the community, a range of philanthropists, business leaders, community advocates, and dedicated art collectors from South Florida and around the world continue to come together in support of the growing museum and its mission to advance the exchange of art and ideas.
Joining the ICA Miami Board of Trustees are Eduardo Burillo; Michael Chavies; Ralph Gindi; Steven Guttman; John Marquez; Christina Martin; Diana Morrison, who previously served on ICA Miami’s Chairman’s Council; Sarah Scali, and Kay Torshen.
As the board welcomes these new members, the museum continues to develop the range of its exhibitions, programs, and community resources, through major gifts from visionary patrons in support of the museum’s ongoing initiatives and operations.
Among the generous support is a $2.5 million gift from Edward J. Nicoll and Helen Kent-Nicoll for the museum’s endowment, $2.5 million from Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer, and $500,000 from Jay Franke and David Herro to support the ongoing growth and high caliber of performance and exhibitions at ICA Miami.
Having served as a vital supporter of the museum since its inception in 2014 and an integral part of the donor community, Cartier continues its role as Leadership Partner for the seventh consecutive year with a $550,000 gift.
“The new members of ICA Miami’s board of trustees build on our board’s already deep portfolio of international viewpoints and expertise. Together they truly represent Miami and its future, as well as the future of philanthropy in our region,” said Alex Gartenfeld, ICA Miami artistic director. “The growth of our board combined with extraordinary gifts from Jackie Soffer and Craig Robins, Ed and Helen Kent-Nicoll, Jay Franke and David Herro, and our Leadership Partner Cartier demonstrate the collective commitment of leaders locally and globally to the future of ICA Miami.”
“We are pleased to welcome these outstanding additions to our board, who share a deep commitment to expanding the reach and appreciation of contemporary art in the Miami region and internationally,” said Irma Braman, co-chair of the board of trustees.
Co-chair Ray Ellen Yarkin added, “The ongoing growth of the board and these major gifts to the museum reflect the groundswell of support for ICA Miami. We thank them for their incredible vision and generosity, and are especially grateful to Cartier as our Leadership Partner, and for being champions of ICA Miami from the very beginning.”
“We are proud to contribute to the continued success of ICA Miami by helping to build the museum’s endowment,” said Edward J. Nicoll and Helen Kent-Nicoll. “We believe in the crucial role of contemporary art to Miami, and in ICA Miami’s leadership in exploring important developments in art — and making them accessible to our community.”
About the New Board Members:
Eduardo Burillo is an investor, entrepreneur, and collector of contemporary art, based in Key Biscayne.
Michael Chavies is one of the most prolific and recognized trial lawyers in South Florida, having served as lead counsel on and presided as a judge over hundreds of bench and jury trials.
Ralph Gindi is executive and principal at Gindi Capital, a New York City-based family office that specializes in real estate and alternative investments.
Steven Guttman is an American real estate developer and art collector.
John Marquez is a Miami-based real estate developer and investor, and owner of Michelin-star omakase restaurant Sushi Noz.
Christina Martin is a philanthropist, with a professional background in communications, public relations, and modeling, including as a reporter for NBC and in roles with the Miami Mayor’s Office.
Diana Morrison is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and avid art collector.
Sarah Scali is the store director for Cartier in Miami Design District, having previously worked at Cartier boutiques in San Francisco and Orlando.
KayTorshen is CEO and founder of Torshen Capital Management LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) is dedicated to promoting continuous experimentation in contemporary art, advancing new scholarship, and fostering the exchange of art and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally.
Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions and programs, and its collection, the ICA Miami provides an important international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of the most innovative art of our time.
Launched in 2014, ICA Miami opened its new permanent home in Miami’s Design District on Dec. 1, 2017. The museum’s central location positions it as a cultural anchor within the community and enhances its role in developing cultural literacy throughout the Miami region. The museum offers free admission, providing audiences with open, public access to artistic excellence year-round.
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami is located at 61 NE 41 St., Miami, Florida 33137. Visit www.icamiami.org.
