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Miami Art Week™ Announces New Presenting Sponsorship with PNC Bank
MIAMI, FL – [Aug. 28, 2025] – Miami Art Week, LLC has announced PNC Bank will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor for Miami Art Week 2025. Together, the two organizations will advance their shared commitment to supporting and expanding the arts across Coral Gables, Miami, Miami Beach and throughout South Florida.
“We are excited to welcome PNC Bank as our Presenting Sponsor as Miami Art Week continues to grow and create new programming dedicated to the arts, both during our signature week in December and year-round,” said Meredith Aziz, President of Miami Art Week.
Miami Art Week Presented by PNC Bank serves as a global platform for emerging and established artists, galleries and arts organizations. Through a curated series of in-person and digital art and photography events, including the Miami Art Week Kickoff Party, the Arte NXT Wynwood Pop-Up Show, photoMIAMI (the only photo-centric fair during the Week’s festivities), and the new Art Coral Gables (decentralized) fair, the events draw collectors, cultural leaders and art lovers from around the world to celebrate creativity, innovation and connection.
“PNC Bank has long recognized the arts as a powerful engine for economic vitality in the communities we serve,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Southeast Florida. “Our investment in Miami Art Week is not only a celebration of the city’s creativity and culture, but a strategic commitment to supporting local industries and driving the region’s continued growth.”
New Venues & Expanded Scope
In 2025, Miami Art Week Presented by PNC Bank deepens its cultural footprint in Coral Gables. The Miami Art Week Kickoff Party will be held at the historic Biltmore Hotel Monday, Dec. 1. This invitation-only VIP event will showcase a curated exhibition of emerging and established artists and feature panel discussions exploring topics such as Sustainability & the Arts, The Business of Art, and ARTificial Intelligence & Generative Art (topics subject to change).
Building on this expansion, Art Coral Gables will debut as a transformative citywide initiative, turning the entire city into a stage for contemporary art. Public and private spaces including galleries, museums, hotels, boutiques, and pop-ups will be activated with curated exhibitions, creating an accessible yet sophisticated cultural experience for locals and visitors alike.
“This is more than an extension of Miami Art Week,” Aziz noted. “It’s the launch of a distinct identity, one that positions Coral Gables as both a canvas and a collector’s destination.”
The Miami Art Week Wynwood Pop-Up Show & photoMIAMI Return
The Arte NXT Wynwood Pop-Up Show and photoMIAMI Fair return to the Miami Art Week Gallery at 2300 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127, with expanded week-long programming (Dec 2-7). Showcasing over 30 emerging and established artists, photographers, and galleries, these events are now accepting Exhibitor applications at www.miamiartweek.org.
About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
About Miami Art Week
Each year, Miami Art Week transforms Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables and South Florida as a whole into the epicenter of the global art scene. With over 20 art fairs, 1,200 galleries and thousands of artists, the week attracts collectors, art lovers, and cultural influencers from around the world. Blending art with dynamic cultural events, Miami Art Week reinforces South Florida’s position as a premier worldwide destination for the arts.
Miami Art Week’s mission is to provide visibility and opportunities for artists, galleries, and arts organizations to connect with collectors and art lovers alike. Signature events, including the Kickoff Party, Arte NXT Wynwood Pop-Up Show, photoMIAMI and Art Coral Gables showcase the diverse creativity and innovation that define the Week. Learn more at Miami Art Week (https://www.miamiartweek.org).
Press Contacts
Didi Martz
Miami Art Week
press@miamiartweek.org
Jennifer Mikosky
PNC Bank
jennifer.mikosky@pnc.com
813.397.9843