$200,000
Campaign objective for sculpture casting, transport, installation, and site integration.
Fundraising Campaign | Downtown Miami
Help Build a Landmark for Children, Culture, and Wonder
We are raising funds to install a life-size bronze sculpture of Antoine de Saint-Exupery and The Little Prince on the bayfront esplanade between Perez Art Museum Miami and the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science.
- Fundraising goal: $200,000
- Target dedication: 2026
- Tax-deductible support through a 501(c)(3) campaign
Project At a Glance
Life-Size Bronze
Designed by sculptor Jean-Marc de Pas, approximately 250 lbs and hurricane-anchored.
Families First
A public artwork for children entering Miami's leading art and science museums.
French-American Legacy
A civic symbol celebrating literature, aviation history, and the friendship of France and the USA.
Proposed Site
On the Bayfront Esplanade Between Miami's Two Major Museums
The statue is proposed near the main Frost Science entrance, on the esplanade across from Perez Art Museum Miami, within Maurice A. Ferre Park in the heart of downtown.
The placement is designed to invite school groups and families to pause, reflect, and take photos, turning a museum visit into a shared cultural memory.
Why This Matters
For Children
Creates an approachable public artwork where young visitors can connect with imagination, empathy, and curiosity.
For Miami
Adds a meaningful cultural landmark on a high-traffic civic corridor visited by residents and global tourists.
For French Culture
Honors a world literary icon and strengthens French-American cultural ties in one of the Americas' most international cities.
The Sculpture
Created by Jean-Marc de Pas
The concept portrays Saint-Exupery in flight suit, holding the hand of his beloved character. The work is intended to be installed without a pedestal, so children and families can engage with it directly.
A trilingual interpretive marker (English, Spanish, French) is also proposed nearby to explain Saint-Exupery's ties to the United States and Latin America.
Donor Recognition Levels
Any donation of $100 or more will be recognized. Donors above $1,000 are included on a commemorative museum plaque.
Bronze
$1,000 - $5,000
Silver
$5,000 - $10,000
Gold
$10,000 - $20,000
Platinum
$20,000 and above
Ways to Give
Support the Project Today
Please include the mention: "Petit Prince" with your contribution.
ACH Wire
The American Society of Le Souvenir Francais Inc.
TD Bank, 1031 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Routing: 026013673 | Account: 4326011741
Check
Payable to: The American Society of Le Souvenir Francais Inc.
500 East 77th Street #2017, New York, NY 10162
A receipt will be sent for tax purposes.
Partners and Supporters
Project by France Florida Foundation for the Arts and The American Society of Le Souvenir Francais, with support from French cultural institutions and the Saint-Exupery foundation network.
