Art of Meme: The Staplegate Exhibit & Charity Gala is designed to be easy to plan for and unforgettable to experience: a creative black-tie evening featuring a curated exhibit, live auction, raffle, and community networking. Below is the public, high-level flow of the night so you can coordinate travel with confidence. Times are approximate and subject to change.

Event Format

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Dress Code: Creative black tie (formal, with room for personality)

Locations

Guest Check-In (Offsite)
Vino’s on Las Olas
901 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
All guests must present a photo ID for registration.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available.

Main Event Location
Ramez Jamali Gallery
918 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Limited parking, rideshare encouraged.

Evening Schedule (Approx.)

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Guest Check-In at Vino’s
Auction registration + wristbands. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres available.

~5:00 PM | Gallery Doors Open
Exhibit viewing begins. Bar service available.

Early Evening | Program + Exhibit + Social
Welcome remarks, exhibit experience, photos, and mingling.

Early Evening | Live Auction
Auction hosted live on mic.

Evening | Interactive Open Mic + Raffle
Optional attendee intros and shout-outs. Raffle winners announced.

Later Evening | Networking
Meet fellow guests, creators, investors, and community builders.

~9:00 PM | Main Event Concludes
Final wrap-up and close.

~10:00 PM | After-Hours Option
For those who want to keep the conversation going.

Highlighted Auction Items

A preview of a few notable items expected to be featured in the live auction:

• Mike Tyson autographed boxing glove
• Bourbon trip
• Taylor Swift signed CD
• Napa Valley wine tour
• St. Thomas 7-night trip
• Croatian trip
• Lisbon trip
• Paris / Champagne, France trip
• Tom Brady “Salute to Service” autographed helmet
• Children’s Heroes artwork

Sunday, January 25 (VIP & MEMELORDS Only)

VIP and MEMELORD guests will receive a separate email with the location, arrival time, what’s included, and any special access instructions.

If you have any travel questions, reply to our email and we’ll help.