All Your Favorite Artists, Brands and DJs in the Heart of Miami: Welcome to Gallery Art House

Not many cities can strike the perfect balance of revelry and serenity like Miami can. And there’s a reason why cutting-edge entrepreneurs, innovators and the world’s most forward-thinkers all find themselves there at the start of December: Art Basel.

One of the most highly anticipated weeks on the global art and social calendar, the festival transforms the city into a playground for artists, celebrities and influencers alike. This year, we joined in on the fun with the second installment of Gallery Art House—our traveling creator house bringing brands, community and the coolest cultural moments together. Here’s a snapshot of what went down at Gallery Art House weekend.

Gallery Art House kicked off with an epic Thursday night. We pulled out all the stops for Maybelline’s ‘Teddy After Dark’ party—from beats by DJ Millie and gummy bear martinis to the fluffy pink scenery (hello, massive teddy bear). The event, which celebrated the launch of Maybelline Super Stay Teddy Lip Tint, was a night with moments as bold as the art scene. But the most notable takeaway from the evening? How long the new lip tint lasted on our guests.

Everyone was able to test the formula, which comes in 10 buildable shades, thanks to our fully stocked, grab-n-go product wall. As influencers—including the likes of Batsheva Haart and Vale Genta—sipped their cocktails, they could see just how wearable Teddy Tint really is. The TL;DR? With up to 12 hours of staying power, this soft matte lippie is the perfect accessory for all day and night wear. Maybelline Super Stay Teddy Tint is available exclusively at Ulta Beauty (in stores and online) and will be available nationally starting December 26.

method welcomed guests back the next morning with their ‘in your wildest dreams’ brunch to celebrate the launch of the new foaming body wash line, dream foam. Guests, including Rachel Recchia and Brigette and Danielle Pheloung, were invited to immerse themselves in a transformative dream world, right in the heart of the Miami Art District. The sensorial and socially shareable event featured a four-course brunch The sensorial and socially shareable event featured a four-course brunch inspired by each products scent, color palette, and foamy texture with food artistry from Emilie Baltz, as well as life-size displays allowing guests to step inside the worlds of each new method dream foam scent. Brunch attendees also received exclusive silk head scarves from artist Tyler Spangler.

As the sun set the spotlight shifted to PATRÓN Tequila, who made a splash at Gallery Art House by bringing the iconic party series ‘Shark Attack Sounds’ from Montauk to Miami. Hosted by the legendary photographer Ben Watts, the redux included sounds from Dombresky and Zillamatic, whose high-energy set kept the party going. Watts also showcased his vibrant photography, giving attendees a chance to take home a piece of the evening by purchasing exclusive prints. 

A PATRÓN customization station added a bespoke touch, offering guests the chance to etch a classic Miami palm tree design onto exclusive PATRÓN Collector’s Cups. Notable guests included NFL stars like Braxton Berrios and Jaelan Phillips and reality TV icons such as Jason Tartick, Peter Weber and Dale Moss from ABC’s The Bachelor.

VIP attendees, including beauty influencers and celebrities, were invited to start their day with pre-glam appointments at Ulta Beauty’s House of Joy, ensuring they looked their absolute best for the day’s festivities. Notable appearances included TikTok star Olivia Ponton, former gymnast Laurie Hernandez, and reality stars like Brittany Wisniewski and Leo Braudy from Netflix’s Love Is Blind. However, the true stars of the event were the complimentary styling stations. Once brunch kicked off, Ulta Beauty’s Pro and elite hairstylists and makeup artists worked their magic, offering touch-up services like Sparkle and Glow Cheeks and a Polished Ponytail. Guests were also gifted products from coveted brands like Hourglass, OUAI and NARS.

At this year’s Gallery Art House, guests contributed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by making a minimum donation—and in return—collaborating on a large-scale piece of artwork with local Miami artist, JC Rivera. Following the event, the completed art piece and all donations were sent directly to St. Jude.

Gatorade also made a splash, as guests lined up to sample their new Hydration Booster, your new hydration bestie while on-the-go that’s packed with electrolytes and vitamins. To amplify their hydration game, attendees customized a branded stainless-steel bottle with decorative charms and beads. The perfect Basel accessory for gallery hopping.