WEST CHESTER, PA – November 29, 2022 – Sommsation, a nationwide wine experience & marketplace platform, announces today that they will be activating at Art Basel by partnering with artists and charitable organizations as the official wine experience sponsor. Sommsations aims to support art and community by supporting like-minded brands and talent that have art and conservation at their core.
Events include:
- @rt By Chimps at New World Symphony (Wednesday, November 30)
- Hosted by PETA’s Dan Mathews and curated by Karen Bystedt (The Lost Warhols), this charity gala will feature a selection of original painted canvases created by Chimpanzee artists. During the event, these pieces will be displayed and available for purchase to directly support the Save the Chimps Sanctuary
- Olivia Steele Official Art Unveiling at the Arlo Nautilus Hotel (Thursday, December 1)
- Olivia Steele unveils her latest custom art installation in the pool of the Arlo Nautilus Hotel, with an intimate reception to follow
- The Carter Project Miami (Friday, December 2 (3 events))
- AIRIE (Artists in Residence in the Everglades) Summit
- This inaugural, immersive installation will transport you into the Everglades – using the art of Cornelius Tulloch and assembled artist panels and guest speakers as a driver for conversations of change, making the outdoors a space of belonging for all
- Olivia Steele x BLCKSMTH Collaboration
- The first-ever collaboration piece between renowned light artist Olivia Steele and unique pop artist BLCKSMTH will be unveiled, followed by a meet & greet and conversations with the talent, media, collectors and select fans
- Noemi Manser Gallery Exhibition
- Showcasing her latest mixed media works for interested collectors
- Second Annual African Chop House dinner
- Celebrating the African Diaspora by bringing the art world together with cuisine and music, in partnership with Essenceto showcase Black Women in the Arts, and a DJ performance by painter & musician Quiana
- AIRIE (Artists in Residence in the Everglades) Summit
“We are so thrilled to be partnering at Art Basel with artists and organizations that share our values of conservation, sustainability and excellence,” says Danielle Dilliberti, CEO of Sommsation. “We look forward to bringing the Sommsation experience to Miami in support and celebration of these great causes.”
To explore Sommsation’s wine experiences, their new marketplace, and the magical world of independent wines, check out Sommsation.com. Also feel free to follow along their Art Basel collaborations on Instagram (@sommsation).
About Sommsation: Sommsation is a modern wine experience platform and marketplace connecting consumers with world-class sommeliers and top-tier winemakers around the world. Artfully arranged wine tastings feature hidden gems from independent wineries, paired with expert insights from their team of engaging sommeliers. The user-oriented marketplace allows access to a wide range of exquisite wines not easily sourced or found. Sommsation handles all the details, making it easy to expand your own mind and palate — and the minds and palates of friends, family, and colleagues – wherever, whenever.
