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The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico 25th Anniversary Grand Gala

Writer: The San Juan Daily Star
The San Juan Daily Star
Jul 25, 2025
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Myrna Pérez, development and membership director, MAPR; Judy Gordon Conde: Jenniffer González Colón, governor of Puerto Rico; and Dr. José Yovin Vargas
Myrna Pérez, development and membership director, MAPR; Judy Gordon Conde: Jenniffer González Colón, governor of Puerto Rico; and Dr. José Yovin Vargas

By Judy Gordon-Conde and Jennifer Conde-Powers


The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an unforgettable gala, themed “In Full Color,” inspired by 25 works of art from the museum’s permanent collection at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino. The fabulously dressed ladies wore fashionable gowns with pops of color, while the men mixed and mingled in their elegant attire. Guests were enthralled by the beautiful gala hall brought to life by Emilio Olabarrieta and Julio Cintrón from Event Atelier. They also enjoyed a delectable buffet designed to tempt all the senses by Jorge Bartolomei, Executive Chef at the hotel, and then danced the night away.


The funds received will be applied to continue promoting Puerto Rican art and strengthening the museum’s educational, cultural, and community programs.


Andrés Guillermard, Cary Pierluisi, and Carolina and Federico Stubbe
Andrés Guillermard, Cary Pierluisi, and Carolina and Federico Stubbe
María C. Gaztambide, executive director, MAPR; Verónica Viso; Tony Larrea; Jenniffer González Colón, governor of Puerto Rico; and Dr. José Yovin Vargas
María C. Gaztambide, executive director, MAPR; Verónica Viso; Tony Larrea; Jenniffer González Colón, governor of Puerto Rico; and Dr. José Yovin Vargas
Patricia de la Torre, Jorge Roig and Laura Font
Patricia de la Torre, Jorge Roig and Laura Font
Yalixa Rivera and Riccardo Causin
Yalixa Rivera and Riccardo Causin
Janine Guzmán, Oneida Pérez, and Zulma and René de la Cruz
Janine Guzmán, Oneida Pérez, and Zulma and René de la Cruz
Larissa Vázquez, Bernardo Medina and Jeannette Avilés
Larissa Vázquez, Bernardo Medina and Jeannette Avilés
Rafael José Rivera and Julia Yarelis Santiago
Rafael José Rivera and Julia Yarelis Santiago
Javier Cardona, Wanda Ruiz, Eileen Méndez and Juan Ayala
Javier Cardona, Wanda Ruiz, Eileen Méndez and Juan Ayala

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