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VUGA Foundation Inc. champions emerging contemporary artists and filmmakers — providing exhibitions, public programs, and therapeutic art programs, and producing and distributing meaningful film and media that transform lives and amplify voices that matter.
Ways to give We accept cash and selected in-kind donations, including new merchandise, vehicles, artwork, archives, and cultural objects. For non-cash gifts, donors should consult their own advisor regarding appraisal, documentation, and applicable U.S. tax rules.
VUGA Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) public charitable organization dedicated to supporting emerging contemporary artists and elevating their voices through exhibitions, public programs, and community workshops.
We believe art has the power to illuminate injustice, heal trauma, bridge cultures, and imagine a more equitable world. Through every program we fund, we invest in artists whose work advances equality, justice, and global peace.
From public art and exhibitions to the festivals and cultural weeks we champion — each project gives creators a platform and communities a reason to gather.
A publicly accessible collection featuring culturally relevant works that promote equality, justice, and global peace.
Learn more 02Sponsoring and participating in nonprofit gallery exhibitions worldwide to bring the Foundation's collection to international audiences.
Learn more 03Installing bronze historical sculptures across America — preserving our shared history through monumental public art.
Learn more 04A U.S.-based cultural platform uniting artists, collectors, galleries, and curators worldwide — strategic partner of the VUGA Foundation, with annual award and flagship week in Miami.
Learn more 05An international art and photo project bridging Chernobyl, Fukushima, and Three Mile Island — contemporary artists rethinking nuclear tragedy and ecological fragility.
Learn more 06A global anti-war art initiative — featuring work from Victoria Unikel and fellow artists worldwide, confronting conflict and calling for an end to the wars of our time.
Learn more 07An international film festival — founded 2022, taking place in Miami and NYC — uniting filmmakers from over 100 countries at the intersection of cinema, fashion, and art.
Learn more 08A premium performing arts television channel dedicated to classical music, opera, theater, and ballet — making world-class performances accessible to everyone.
Learn more 09A new TV channel building bridges across Miami's diverse communities — a platform for shared stories, culture, and connection.
Learn more 10Supporting Miami County Post and City News Miami — two community-first newsrooms advancing independent reporting on local culture, civic life, and public interest.
Learn more 11A narrative short film exploring the intersection of race, class, gender, and justice through two women wrongfully imprisoned — written by Victoria Unikel.
Learn more 12Collecting donated goods from major retailers and delivering affordable subscription boxes of brand-name essentials to students in need.
Learn more 13A special initiative championing local Florida designers — producing runway shows and international press promotion through the FMFW platform across Miami, Paris, and New York.
Learn more 14A social initiative bringing designers directly to the residents and visitors of Sunny Isles Beach — a seaside celebration of contemporary fashion.
Learn moreEvery donation supports our programs and cultural initiatives — processed fee-free through Zeffy.
Donate NowArt is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.— a guiding belief at VUGA Foundation
Whether you're an artist, partner organization, or supporter — we'd love to hear from you.