Carter’s sculptural work has been exhibited at the Prism Art Fair for the past three consecutive years, alongside Scope and Pulse Art Fairs within Art Basel Miami Beach. Throughout his career, Carter has been an active community leader, lending his experience to organizations for social and technological development. Since 1999, he has been a strong community advocate throughout South Florida, supporting and promoting political involvement and lobbying for immigration-related issues.Ĭhristopher Carter’s career spans over 30 years, where he has a diverse repertoire, having spent 18 years within the entertainment industry before transitioning to the sculptural focus he maintains today. Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime, Mayor of North Miami, has worked in all aspects of the automobile industry for almost 20 years. He was awarded the Automotive Lifetime Dealer Achievement Award at the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance on Feb. Lehman is very active in the community, having served as the president of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, executive vice president of the Board of Directors of Florida International University, as well as the president of the South Florida Auto Dealers Association and the Michael Ann Russell Jewish Community Center. Since that time, Lehman has owned many automobile dealerships. In 1967, he took over management of his family-owned Buick dealership in North Miami, which his father operated in North Miami since 1936. Lehman’s mother, Joan Lehman, has donated artworks to MOCA’s permanent collection and her name is on the building. Lehman’s father, Congressman William Lehman, was responsible, in part, for securing a $2.5 million HUD grant to build MOCA. Lehman, chairman of the Board of Trustees, is president of Lehman Dealerships Enterprises. Larry Pierre, Clark Reynolds, Daniel Salas and Sebastien Scemla. Lehman, Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime, Christopher Carter, Peggy Hollander, Dr. “I am grateful to work with this incredible team, as we continue to expand the museum’s offerings and build its legacy.” “MOCA’s Board of Trustees is a representation of highly esteemed individuals who are deeply rooted in our region, and dedicated to promoting the museum’s mission ofbringing contemporary art to diverse audiences,” said Sheldon. Knight Foundation including the 2019 Knight Arts Challenge Miami. MOCA has also been recognized with a grants and awards from the John S. MOCA’s 2018 Miami Art Week exhibition, “AFRICOBRA: Messages to the People” was selected as an official Collateral Event of the Biennale Arte 2019, marking the first exhibition from South Florida to be represented in the prestigious La Biennale di Venezia held in Italy. The museum has presented critically acclaimed exhibitions and expanded educational and public programming that has facilitated cultural engagement and fostered connection with the local community, as well as the global dialogue in contemporary art. In the past year, MOCA has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. The growth of MOCA’s Board reflects the recent excitement that the museum has experienced under Executive Director Chana Sheldon’s leadership, since she joined the museum in January 2018. as chairman of the Board, the new boardmembers include Christopher Carter, Daniel Salas and Sebastien Scemla. The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to welcome the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees.
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