TO THE NINES Fundraiser to Support South Florida Arts Education and Programs

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The event at MAD Arts Museum will feature interactive painting, live performances, fashion shows, and theatrical experiences inspired by Greek mythology.

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October 10 fundraiser at MAD Arts will bring the nine muses to life while supporting arts education, literary programs, live performances, and opportunities for artists across South Florida.

Art Prevails Project will transform MAD Arts Museum (481 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL 33004) into an immersive world of creativity on Art Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 6-10 p.m. for To the Nines, a one-of-a-kind fundraising experience supporting the organization's work to engage and impact communities through performance and education.

Inspired by the nine muses of Greek mythology, To the Nines will invite guests to experience art rather than merely observe it. Throughout the evening, diverse forms of artistic expression will unfold across MAD Arts, a state-of-the-art museum known for blending digital innovation, technology, and experiential art.

Guests can expect an interactive painting experience, custom-written poetry, a live harpist, a fashion show, pop-up theatrical performances, live music from a dynamic band, and other artistic surprises celebrating the many ways creativity connects and inspires people.

'To the Nines celebrates what becomes possible when we create space for artists, young people, and communities to experience the arts' power,' said Darius Daughtry, founder and executive artistic director of Art Prevails Project. 'We want people to walk into MAD Arts and be surrounded by creativity, and we also want them to understand that their support makes this creative engagement possible throughout the year.'

For the Art Prevails Project, the fundraiser is much more than a single evening. It is an investment in the organization's year-round work at the intersection of the arts, education, and community.

Through the literary and performing arts, Art Prevails Project creates opportunities for young people and adults to discover their voices, experience culturally relevant programming, and connect through storytelling and performance.

The organization's work includes:

At the center of that work is a simple belief: everyone deserves access to the arts and the opportunity to discover the power of their own creative voice.

As arts and cultural organizations navigate an increasingly uncertain funding environment, community support has become even more critical to sustaining programs that reach students, employ artists, and make arts experiences accessible.

'The need for creative spaces isn't disappearing,' Daughtry said. 'Our communities need places where young people can discover that their stories matter, where artists can create, and where people can come together and see themselves reflected. Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, and contribution made through To the Nines helps us continue that work.'

Rather than following the format of a traditional gala, To the Nines is designed as an experience in motion, with guests discovering performances, installations, and artistic encounters throughout the evening.

The setting at MAD Arts provides a fitting backdrop for an event centered on imagination. The museum's fusion of art, technology, and immersive environments will complement performances and experiences inspired by the nine muses, traditionally associated with poetry, music, dance, history, comedy, tragedy, and other forms of artistic and intellectual expression.

Proceeds from To the Nines will help the Art Prevails Project continue its work in arts education, literary arts, live performance, artist development, and community programming. Individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners are invited to support the event through sponsorships, ticket purchases, contributions, and donations of auction items or experiences.

Nominate your favorite local productions and performers before the deadline on October 31, 2026.

Whether you've got past experience writing about theater or just starting, the BroadwayWorld Community offers a unique opportunity to become a champion for your local arts community, helping raise awareness of local offerings and adding another local voice to the conversation at a time arts coverage is shrinking in the press across the continent. Join us and become a pivotal part of the movement that celebrates and promotes the arts in the digital age.

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