Join us in celebrating our 76th anniversary at our gala, a night dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions to the arts and community.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, October 5
Cocktails, Art Auction, Dinner, and Awards: 6-10 pm
After Party w/ Music, Drinks, and Dancing: 10-Midnight
Location: Thompson Houston (1717 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019)
2024 HONOREES
Beili Liu • 2024 Texas Artist of the Year
Kathy Vargas • 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts
Michelle Swain Barnes • 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award in Arts Leadership
CO-CHAIRS:
HOST COMMITTEE:
Toi Anderson • Catherine D. Anspon & John Mason Walker • Mary & Marcellus Barone • Sonya H. Bishop • Jennifer Blanco & John Earles • Minnette & Peter Boesel • Jereann Chaney • Jasmine & Nima Farzaneh • Yvonne Garcia • Zachary Gresham & Pablo Moreno • Michelle Hung & Robert Raney • Jayni Karsan • Elijah & Reanna Lopez • Lester & Penelope Marks • Poppi Georges Massey • Betty Moody • Judy & Scott Nyquist • Crystal & Don Owens • Dr. Binita Patel & Nirav A. Naik, MD • Daisy Perez • Mari Carmen Ramírez • Lisa Rich & John McLaughlin • Katy & Skylar Schawe • Anita & Gerald Smith • Scott Sparvero • Mimi Swartz • Sixto Wagan • Dr. Alvia Wardlaw • Wendy Watriss
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
This popular event features a cocktail reception, art auction, sit-down dinner, award ceremony, open bar, and after-party with Music by Ice House Radio and plenty of dancing! All proceeds support ALH’s commitment to serving as a creative hub for artists and the broader community to foster connections that generate new ideas, stimulate creativity, spark imagination, cultivate empathy, and drive social change through the arts.
We invite you to be a part of this unforgettable evening, where we will celebrate the achievements of our honorees and the vibrant arts community that continues to thrive and inspire.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your 2024 Gala contribution will support Art League Houston's mission to connect the community through diverse, dynamic, and creative experiences that bring people together to see, make, and talk about contemporary visual art.
gala Tickets
corporate SponsorshipS
Gala Donation
Can’t attend the October 5 Gala but would like to make a contribution? Consider sponsoring a table or ticket so that ALH’s partner artists can attend. Or make a gala donation to support our mission. Your contribution is 100% tax deductible and will be recognized on the 2024 Gala web page, and in the printed program (if committed by September 4, 2024).