DAA 2022 Anniversary

As Haitian social and culture organization Le P’ti Club celebrates its 19th anniversary, a trio of renowned Haitian artists will be feted at a soiree and reception to be hosted at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum. On Friday, September 16 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., D. A. A. | 2022 Caribbean Fine Art Exhibit and Awards will honor the works of Haitian artists Philippe Dodard, Claudia Apaid and Jean-Jacques Stephen “Jan Jak” Alexis. The multidimensional celebration of visual arts and fashion will double as an opening reception for a two-month long fine art show featuring a collection of their pieces. Attendees may reserve their spot at islandspacefl.org/daareception (Eventbrite link coming soon).

Guests will enjoy a red carpet, live entertainment, high fashion, and the company of high profile attendees such as keynote speaker Consul General of Haiti in Miami Stephane Gilles and special guest speaker Mayor Wayne Messam, City of Miramar, as well as former Miss Haiti winners, officials, dignitaries and other VIPs. The artists, Dodard, Apaid and Alexis, will be recognized for their tremendous work advancing arts in the South Florida community.

Dodard’s internationally acclaimed work includes paintings, graphic art, sculptures, iron works and fine jewelry design, has been displayed in Europe, Africa and the Americas, and inspired couture fashion designer Donna Karan’s spring collection in 2012. Jean-Jacques Stephen Alexis is an accomplished painter, curator, graphic designer, and CEO of the Jacques Stephen Alexis Foundation. Claudia Apaid is an accomplished visual artist and the president of Sow a Seed Foundation.