Art + Soul
The PAMM Fund for Black Art was established in 2013 as the Fund for African American Art with a $1 million donation, funded equally by Jorge M. Pérez and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, for the purchase of contemporary art by African American artists for the museum’s permanent collection.
Since the inception of the Fund in 2013, PAMM has acquired 27 artworks for the museum’s permanent collection, including pieces by Dawoud Bey, Calida Rawles, Terry Adkins, Nari Ward, Lorraine O’Grady, and Ebony G. Patterson. Initiatives like the PAMM Fund for Black Art further the museum’s commitment not only to raising public awareness and appreciation for the artistic legacy of Black artists, but also to expanding on conversations of diversity and inclusion. The Art + Soul celebration annually ignites these conversations, and the museum serves as a catalyst to ensure that these works will be enjoyed and valued by Miami’s diverse community for generations to come.
“PAMM Art + Soul is possible thanks to a group of passionate people who believe in this community, this museum, and displaying art of the African diaspora,” said Franklin Sirmans, Sandra and Tony Tamer Director at PAMM “The Fund is a key part of the vision for PAMM’s future—our commitment to celebrating diversity, embracing various life experiences, and showcasing a rich tapestry of cultures is resolute.”
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Tenth Anniversary of Art + Soul
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Art + Soul 2021
