Save the date! On Saturday, November 1st, Beaux Arts will celebrate its 73rd annual ball benefitting the Lowe Art Museum. As Miami’s longest-running and most anticipated costume ball, themed “Midnight in the Jungle,” the 2025 event will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, where guests will gather for a fun and philanthropic night, with all proceeds benefiting free admission to the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum and Beaux Arts’ educational programs.
With lush, tropical-themed décor and jungle-inspired attire, Beaux Arts will bring the “Midnight in the Jungle” theme to life, complete with a live band and delicious themed food and cocktails. The attendees’ always over-the-top costumes will steal the show during the annual costume contest. This year’s ball is chaired by Ansley Campbell.
Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on luxurious silent auction and raffle items in support of Beaux Arts’ mission.
“We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our 73rd annual Beaux Arts Ball. As Miami’s oldest costume ball, we are deeply grateful to our supporters and sponsors who join us year after year for a festive evening that raises vital funds for arts education,” said Francesca Valdes, Beaux Arts President 2025–2026. “This time-honored tradition brings our community together in support of the Lowe Art Museum and the children’s arts education programs run by Beaux Arts’ dedicated volunteers. We look forward to celebrating with our members, friends, and generous sponsors!”
For over seven decades Beaux Arts has been committed to expanding arts education, appreciation and access in South Florida. Through the organization’s signature outreach programs, HandsOn! and Student Artist Showcase, thousands of children from underserved communities have been introduced to the world of art. Additionally, Beaux Arts’ support of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami each year allows the museum to offer free admission to all patrons year-round.
The Beaux Arts Ball was instituted in 1953 as a major fundraising event, and holds the distinction of being the oldest costume ball in South Florida. Themes vary widely, from “Empire State of Mind,” “Out of this World,” to “Fire & Ice,” and the creativity of costumes makes each year a unique experience.
The event begins at 7:00 pm and individual tickets to the ball are $375 and $700 for couples. Attire is “Midnight in the Jungle” themed costumes or Black Tie. For more information on how to attend or sponsor the event, please visit https://beauxartsmiami.org/pages/ball.
About Beaux Arts
Founded in 1952, Beaux Arts is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to encourage an understanding and appreciation of the arts in South Florida through outreach programs and support of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. In 2014, the organization donated a gift of $1.5 million to the Lowe Art Museum, which enabled the creation of the endowed position of Beaux Arts Director and chief curator of the Lowe Art Museum, now held by Dr. Jill Deupi. Having won the “White Award,” Beaux Arts was recognized as the University of Miami’s most effective donor through its combined contribution of more than $8 million in funds to support the Lowe. Beaux Arts has supported over 25,000 children at the Beaux Arts camp and more than 5,000 students from the Miami-Dade public school system with its annual HandsOn! program. For more information, please visit https://beauxartsmiami.org.
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