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Donate Now501(c)(3) Public Charity · Est. Through Art
VUGA Foundation champions emerging contemporary artists and filmmakers — providing residencies, studios, exhibitions, 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 in-kind donations — new merchandise, vehicles, and artwork at appraised value. Please consult your accountant or advisor for guidance specific to your situation and applicable limits under U.S. law.
VUGA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) public charitable organization dedicated to supporting emerging contemporary artists and elevating their voices through residencies, studio space, 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 artist residencies and public collections to the festivals and cultural weeks we champion — each project gives creators room to work and communities a reason to gather.
Dedicated studio space and residential housing for aspiring and established artists creating new work that advances the Foundation's mission.
Learn more 02A publicly accessible collection featuring culturally relevant works that promote equality, justice, and global peace.
Learn more 03Sponsoring and participating in nonprofit gallery exhibitions worldwide to bring the Foundation's collection to international audiences.
Learn more 04An 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 05A 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 06A social initiative bringing designers directly to the residents and visitors of Sunny Isles Beach — a seaside celebration of contemporary fashion.
Learn more 07An exclusive international gathering of artists, galleries, collectors, and cultural leaders — hosted from Art US Nation Association's Miami headquarters.
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 09Supporting Miami County Post and City News Miami — two community-first newsrooms advancing independent reporting on local culture, civic life, and public interest.
Learn more 10A new TV channel building bridges across Miami's diverse communities — a platform for shared stories, culture, and connection.
Learn more 11An international art and photo project bridging Chernobyl, Fukushima, and Three Mile Island — contemporary artists rethinking nuclear tragedy and ecological fragility.
Learn more 12A 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 more100% of your donation funds these projects and our charitable work — 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.