Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM
Location: Art League Houston | 1953 Montrose Blvd.
Co-chairs: Eleanor L. Williams and Tyler L. Hough
Attire: Groovy Florals

Co-chaired by Eleanor L. Williams and Tyler L. Hough, this year’s MARTY fundraiser blooms with the theme Flower Power — a vibrant, floral-inspired evening celebrating creativity, resilience, and community.

Now in its 36th year, Art League Houston’s Healing Art Program provides free, ongoing studio-based art instruction for adults living with chronic illness, physical disabilities, or other life challenges. Participants of all experience levels receive professional guidance, art materials, and a welcoming space to create, connect, and grow as artists.

The evening’s highlight is the Healing Arts Exhibition, featuring original works created by program participants and available for viewing and purchase. Guests will enjoy an inspiring night of art, community, and celebration while directly supporting a program that makes the arts accessible to those who need it most.

Proceeds from MARTY sustain and expand the Healing Art Program, helping ensure that creative opportunities remain available to Houston residents for years to come.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged.

Healing Arts Artists

Ramiro Bermudez • Elisa Cammack • Toccarra Carter • Derinda Cay • Julie Cervantes • Cynthia Edmondson • Betty Gonzalez • Readie Hayward • Jan Huff • Lesa Jackson • Edwin Johnston • Eileen Keller • Maggie Kilpatrick • Shirley Konnateh • Byron Mays • Larry McEntire • Jose Luis Mogollon • Rick Nugent •
Lillian Cooper Roddy • Jeanneann Saad • Debra Simms • Lisa Marie Smith • Trinity Stardust • Norman Umstead • Russell Wilde

HOST COMMITTEE

Toi Anderson • Catherine D. Anspon and John Mason Walker • Melissa Richardson Banks • Kimberly Bell • Minnette and Peter Boesel • Brittany Cox • Michael Golden • Zachary Gresham and Pablo Moreno • Crystal and Don Owens • John Luu • Katy Schawe • Scott Sparvero • Hugo Regan • MaryRoss Taylor • Sarah Beth Wilson and Joseph McKeel

2026 SPONSORS

FLOWER POWER ($10,000)

Scott R. Sparvero

BLOSSOM ($1,000)

Kimberly Bell • MaryRoss Taylor

PETAL ($500)

Toi Anderson • Minnette and Peter Boesel • Johanna Brassert • Clark Caperton and Alex Zuniga • Jereann Chaney • John Luu • Katy Schawe • Crystal and Don Owens • Sarah Beth Wilson and Joseph McKeel

SPROUT ($250)

Catherine D. Anspon and John Mason Walker • Melissa Richardson Banks • Jennifer Blanco • Brittany Cox • Jennifer Finkel • Michael Golden • Candice & Nick Goodwin • Zachary Gresham and Pablo Moreno • Holland Horton • Rainey Knudson • Hugo Regan • Aaron Reimer

SEEDLING ($100)

Bryan Scrivner • Deanna and Steve Sheaffer • Lisa Marie Smith

BECOME A SPONSOR

Flower Power
$10,000.00

This sponsorship helps establish a fund for program enhancements beyond ALH’s budget, expanding equitable, accessible services.

Sponsorship benefits include:

  • 12 drink tickets - perfect for 6 guests

  • Premier name listing

  • 2 tickets to ALH GALA

  • Past Texas Artist of the Year Monograph

  • Limited-edition ALH Hat

Blossom
$1,000.00

This sponsorship level provides studio art supplies for the 2026-27 program.

Sponsorship benefits include:

  • 6 drink tickets - perfect for 3 guests

  • General name listing

  • Past Texas Artist of the Year Monograph

  • Limited-edition ALH Hat

Seedling
$100.00

This sponsorship level supports the Healing Arts program for the 2026-27 year.

Sponsorship benefits include:

  • Limited-edition ALH Hat

Full Bloom
$5,000.00

This sponsorship level funds one artist participating in the Healing Arts program for the 2026-27 year.

Sponsorship benefits include:

  • 10 drink tickets - perfect for 5 guests

  • Prominent name listing

  • 1 ticket to ALH GALA

  • Past Texas Artist of the Year Monograph

  • Limited-edition ALH Hat

Petal
$500.00

This sponsorship level covers the Visiting Teaching Artist fees for the 2026-27 program.

Sponsorship benefits include:

  • 4 drink tickets - perfect for 2 guests

  • General name listing

  • Past Texas Artist of the Year Monograph

  • Limited-edition ALH Hat

Sunburst
$2,500.00

This sponsorship level supports Healing Art instructor fees.

Sponsorship benefits include:

  • 8 drink tickets - perfect for 4 guests

  • General name listing

  • 1 gift certificate for an ALH art class

  • Past Texas Artist of the Year Monograph

  • Limited-edition ALH Hat

Sprout
$250.00

This sponsorship level supports the Healing Arts program for the 2026-27 year.

Sponsorship benefits include:

  • 2 drink tickets - perfect for 1 guest

  • Past Texas Artist of the Year Monograph

  • Limited-edition ALH Hat

MAKE A DONATION

Floral Design Sponsor

COCKTAIL Sponsor

 
 

BEER SPONSOR

 

MEDIA SPONSOR

 

Enjoy a look back at last year’s celebration HERE.