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Meet The
Selection Committe Chair
Michael McGinnis former President and CEO of Phillips Auction House and current partner of Mnuchin Gallery in New York City.
McGinnis joined the Auction House in 1999, when he left Christie’s to found the contemporary art department at Phillips. Under his guidance, the company has set auction records for artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst and Ed Ruscha.
He joined the Mnuchin Gallery as a partner in March 2016. The Gallery is recognized for its thoughtfully curated, carefully researched exhibitions, each documented with a scholarly publication. Its programming includes solo and two-person shows by some of the most influential figures of Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and Color Field painting, including John Chamberlain, Ellsworth Kelly, Willem de Kooning, Donald Judd, Helen Frankenthaler, Morris Louis, and Robert Motherwell. The gallery has also collaborated with leading contemporary artists, such as El Anatsui, David Hammons, Sean Scully, Cindy Sherman, Lynda Benglis and Christine Ay Tjoe. In recent years, Mnuchin Gallery has reintroduced a number of historically under-recognized artists to a broader audience, with major exhibitions by Ed Clark, Sam Gilliam, Simon Hantai, Kazuo Shiraga, Alma Thomas, Betty Blayton and Mary Lovelace O'Neal which have contributed to important reevaluations of these artist’s legacies. In addition, the gallery is known for its thematic presentations, such as Casting Modernity: Bronze in the XXth Century, David Hammons: Five Decades, Chamberlain/De Kooning, Minimalism & Beyond, REDS, De Kooning: Five Decades, The Art of Marriage: Frankenthaler & Motherwell and Church & Rothko: Sublime.
"Metaverse technology is revolutionizing how art is taught, learned, created, and shared—unlocking infinite possibilities."
- Michael McGinnis
Educational Programming
Kylie Elizabeth McGinnis
Director of Art Education & Programming
Ms. McGinnis holds a Master of Science in Art Education, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, and a Bachelor of Japanese Language, all from Florida State University. She is a nationally recognized, award-winning artist and is certified to teach K-12. She is also an alumna of the prestigious Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
Florida High School Art Awards
Teachers are invited to nominate their student artists. We seek submissions from talented high school artists who are passionate about pursuing art in college and as a career. Selected finalists work will be featured in the Florida High School Metaverse Exhibition taking place from May 2 - 9, 2025.
Submission closes February 26th.
Our Mission:
The SACSN ARTS program provides engaging, innovative and uplifting experiences that support many diverse families, children, young adults, and communities that we serve through our alliance of oprhanages, children’s hospitals and community centers.
Our Programs:
The Arts are utilized to transform any environment and create opportunity for expression, connection and self-identity. SACSN ARTS is committed to engageing high-quality arts learning through a variety of art media.
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Florida
High School Metaverse Art Awards and Exhibition
To participate in the Awards, you must be a student in grades 8-12 attending a Florida high school or homeschool program. Submissions close on February 26th. The Awards feature six categories, designed for all students but especially beneficial for those interested in pursuing art in college and as a career. Each participant will earn 5 community service hours in recognition of their contributions to our collective charitable efforts. Finalists will have their work featured in the 1st Annual Florida High School Art Metaverse Exhibition.
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Submissions open
Dec 15th thru Feb 26th
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Palm Beach, Florida – SACSN (Student Arts Community Service Network) is thrilled to announce the launch of the 1st Annual Florida High School Art Awards and Metaverse Exhibition, taking place May 2–9, 2025. This groundbreaking charity event celebrates the exceptional talent of Florida’s high school artists, providing them with a platform to showcase their creativity to a national audience through the transformative power of IMX3 Metaverse technology.
Submissions will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of art industry professionals. Finalists will gain the exclusive opportunity to exhibit their work in the inaugural High School Metaverse Art Exhibition, which can be viewed via a weblink on a variety of internet-connected devices, including smartphones, desktops, and tablets. The exhibition is accessible with or without a VR headset, and the link can be easily shared with family, friends, teachers, and classrooms. Visitors will also have the opportunity to create personal avatars, allowing them to navigate and explore the exhibition in an interactive and immersive experience.
This initiative underscores SACSN’s commitment to empowering young artists, fostering their creative growth, and supporting their future success in the arts.
Prizes: Scholarship amounts will be announced soon.
This event is made possible through the generous support of our charitable partners: PGA Tour Charities, Children’s Health Care Charity, The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, and Birdies for Charity.