FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT:                Debbie McNulty

                                    (713) 523-9530

                                    debbie@artleaguehouston.org

                                    Photos and complete biographies available upon request

 

 

OFF THE WALL BALL TO BENEFIT

ART LEAGUE HOUSTON

 

 

HOUSTON, TX -   On Saturday, November 18, 2006, Art League Houston will present its annual fundraiser, The Off The Wall Ball, at the Four Seasons hotel honoring “Texas Artist of the Year,” Al Souza and “Texas Patron of the Year, “ Clint Willour. 

 

            “Al Souza and Clint Willour are both exceptionally talented and highly regarded individuals,” said Billie Chasen, Art League Houston President. “We are delighted to have two honorees this year who exemplify achievement in both art making and the advancement of contemporary visual art.  The quality of their work is complemented by their service to the communities in which they live and work, which is the true spirit of this award.”

 

            A record number is expected to attend the black tie-inspired soiree which will begin with a lively cocktail reception featuring the sounds of Ezra Charles and The Swing Kings followed by an invitational Silent Art Auction comprised of donated artworks from the League’s current and former Texas Artists’ of the Year including; Al Souza, The Art Guys, Richard Stout, Virgil Grotfeldt, Dick Wray, Gael Stack, Karin Broker, George Krause, James Surls, Bert L. Long, Jr., Charles Pebworth, and many more.  Other notable talent showcasing works during the evening includes the League’s Healing Arts students comprised of individuals with disabilities who take part in free year long art programs offered by the organization. 

 

            Committee Chairs, Tahamia Spain and Blakely Bering have also put together an Off the Wall Ball Raffle to complement the evening which includes 7 International and Domestic Museum Destination trips to Paris, London, Miami, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Santa Fe.  All packages include roundtrip airfare and overnight accommodations at the most luxurious resorts around the world not to mention private tours of notable museum’s like The Louvre, the Tate Modern, Buckingham Palace, and others. 

 

            Tickets to The Off the Wall Ball begin at $150 per person with tables ranging from $2,500 to $15,000.  Among the many benefits offered, table underwriters will receive a guest room the evening of the Ball along with breakfast the following morning. For Off the Wall Ball and Raffle Ticket information, please contact Art League Houston at 713-523-9530.

 

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