February 25th, 2020

The Vision for the 2020 show was brought to life with overwhelming success, solidifying its reputation as the most important show of the season

Palm Beach, FL - The 17th annual Palm Beach Show concluded after six days of astonishing attendance and robust sales. The 2020 Show kicked off with the most successful Opening Night Preview Party in the Show’s history opening its doors on Thursday, February 13th at 5pm for the Exclusive Vernissage Preview benefiting Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope sponsored by Palm Beach Illustrated & Florida Design Magazine.

Prominent collectors from around the globe were in attendance at the Palm Beach Show. A committee of local social pillars to support Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope included:

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Apple

Ms. Arlette Gordon

Ms. Lois Pope

Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Beebe

Ms. Gloria Herman

Ms. Ari Rifkin

Ms. Sherry Walker Borchert

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Levy

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Rifkin

Dr. Elizabeth Bowden

Ms. Adriana Luchecko

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schottenstein

Dr. Sheila Buchbinder & Dr. David Befeler

Ms. Cynthia Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Sean McGould

Mr and Mrs. Jack Swan

Mr. and Mrs. Randell Doane

Mrs. Jacqui Michel & Mr.

Ms. Margaret Warnock

Mr. Jeff Fowler

David Weisman

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Zand

The evening continued with the traditional Opening Night Preview Party. Patrons were queued up in anticipation of the evening, anxious to view the collections of dealers from around the world. Guests were greeted with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, while they received a first look at the international collections of fine art, antiques and stunning jewels. The exquisite opening evening was only the beginning of what was an incredible week.

The show, which is held each year at the Palm Beach County Convention Center over Presidents’ Day Weekend, featured more than 125 international exhibitors showcasing extraordinary collections of fine art, jewelry, silver, textiles, porcelain, Asian art, and more, ranging in date from the antiquities to the 20th century.

“As predicted, 2020 was truly an exciting and transformative year for the Palm Beach Show. The improvements were apparent from the moment exhibitors and patrons arrived thru enhanced entrances and wow-factor backdrops. We promised our clients something fresh and we delivered,” stated Scott Diament, President and CEO of the Palm Beach Show Group.

 

IMAGE CAPTIONS

On top left: CEO of Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope Stanton F. Collemer with President & CEO of the Palm Beach Show Group Scott Diament

1. Amy Hoadley, Geoffrey Bradfield

2. Brandon Ray, Jenn Clarke, Michel Wilde, Jeff Fowler

3. Harry Benson, Gigi Benson, Helmut Koller

4. Judy Mashburn, Dr. Francis E. Phelps III

5. Stanton Collemer, Janet Levy, Scott Diament

Photo Credit: Annie Watt Photography