2025 Programming will be announced next January
Wednesday, January 22
OPENING NIGHT PREMIERE
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Opening Night Ticket, $150
Complimentary glass of welcome
champagne and hors d’oeuvres
Performance by Florida harpist
Esther Underhay
Made possible with the support of the
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
Location: Entry Hall
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Esther Underhay, a native Floridian, has performed professionally in solo concert on the concert harp as well as piano in the United States and across Canada. She had the enviable privilege of performing for the Economic World Leaders’ Conference at the G-7 Summit in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and has also performed for many world leaders including President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush, President and Mrs. Bill Clinton, President and Mrs. Donald Trump, and H.R.H. Prince Edward.
DIVERSEartPB and Boca Raton
Museum of Art
Museum Acquisition Award Presentation
Made possible by Provident Fine Art
Location: VIP Lounge
Time: 6:00pm – 6:30pm
DIVERSEartPB 2025 is proud to announce the second edition of the Museum Acquisition Award for Emerging Artists in Palm Beach. Inspired by Spain’s La Neomudéjar Museum to mark its 10th anniversary, this year we are doing the Acquisition Award as a celebration of the 75th Anniversary of a local museum, Boca Raton Museum of Art. The winner of the award will be chosen by Museum Curator Katheleen Goncharov and Director Martin Hanahan, as well as Marisa Caichiolo, Curator of DIVERSEartPB. The award will be presented by Art Palm Beach Fair Director Kassandra Voyagis and all the parties involved at the Opening Ceremony.
Friday, January 24
Participants: Ivonne Ferrer & Milena Martinez Pedrosa, Ceramic Workshop Directors, MOCAA;
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
In an era of rapid technological advancements and shifting cultural landscapes, museums and art institutions face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Panelists will share insights and strategies for fostering inclusivity and resonance in today’s society. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the transformative potential of museums as they redefine their roles in a changing world.
Saturday, January 25
Friendship, Art and Collecting
Participants: Greg Bell, Collector & Founder, Athletes For Life™ Foundation; LeRoi Johnson, Artist
Location: VIP Lounge
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Engaging dialogue between former NFL Player and Founder of Athletes For Life™ Foundation, Greg Bell and artist/defense attorney, LeRoi Johnson on the value of friendship, art and collecting.
A Conversation with Ray Waterhouse
Location: VIP Lounge
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ray Waterhouse, Chairman of Fine Art Brokers, the leading advisory firm, uses his 40 years’ experience in the international art market to discuss the best approaches to collecting and investing in art in 2025. He will examine how to source art, how to educate yourself and evaluate potential purchases, how to avoid pitfalls, and the benefits of taking advice.
Photorealism & Realism in American Art
Participants: Ethan Cohen, Gallery Owner; Yigal Ozeri, Artist
Location: VIP Lounge
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Gallerist Ethan Cohen discusses photorealism with leading hyperrealist painter, Yigal Ozeri.
