2017 art league houston gala 
Myth & Symbol

2017 TEXAS ARTIST OF THE YEAR: TRENTON DOYLE HANCOCK

2017 TEXAS PATRON OF THE YEAR: LYNN GOODE

On October 13, 2017, Art League Houston (ALH) hosted its Annual Gala: Myth & Symbol at Hotel ZaZa honoring Trenton Doyle Hancock as the 2017 Texas Artist of the Year and Lynn Goode as the 2017 Texas Patron of the Year. The spectacular event co-chaired by Katharine Bowdoin Barthelme and Calia Alvarado Pettigrew featured an on-site and online Paddle8 auction featuring artwork by over seventy emerging and established, local and national artists. The event raised almost $200,000 to support ALH’s visual arts programming and unique education initiatives including Healing Art and ArtBound!.

“The 2017 Art League Gala honoring Trenton Doyle Hancock and Lynn Goode was pure magic!” said Laynie Bracewell, Art League Houston’s Vice President. ”There was a spectacular crowd, bustling with joy and excitement, supporting one of the most cherished non-profits in the Houston arts community. We extend our deepest thanks and appreciation to our Gala Co-Chairs and the extraordinary Gala host committee, volunteers, our generous sponsors and gala attendees for making the event a resounding success. The artwork displayed in the silent auction was impeccably curated and brought significant attention to the caliber of artists that Art League supports.”

Highlights of the evening included a welcome speech by Houston-based photographer and Gala Emcee Emily Peacock, the awards ceremony with introductions by Valerie Cassel Oliver, Curator of Modern and Contemporary art The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Andrea Grover, Executive Director of Guild Hall, NY and founder of Aurora Picture Show, a champagne toast by the Honorable Vanessa Gilmore, United States District Judge, and deeply moving and personal acceptance speeches by the night’s honorees Trenton Doyle Hancock and Lynn Goode, as well as the Texas Artist and Patron of the Year awards, which were created by Patrick Turk, and Terrell James/John Caloway.

The silent auction was a success, with Houston collectors Leigh and Reggie Smith taking home artwork by JooYoung Choi and Hillerbrand + Magsamen, along with Lynn Goode taking home a Kermit Oliver, Rob Greenstein leaving with pieces by Terrell James and Richard Stout, Keith Coffee taking home a Joseph Havel, Marlene Marker heading home with pieces by Patrick Renner, Paul Kittelson, and Lovie Olivia, and Sean and Rebecca Marshall winning the hotly bid artwork by Trenton Doyle Hancock,
About the Awards

2017 SILENT AUCTION ARTISTS

Bradley Kerl

Paul Kittelson*

Charles Mary Kubricht

Jessica Kreutter

Alex Larsen

Melinda Laszczynski

Ken Little*

Jesse Lott*

Polly Liu

Nina Marinick

Delita Martin*

Michael Menchaca

Shayne Murphy

Floyd Newsum*

Kermit Oliver*

Lovie Olivia

Angel Oloshove

McKay Otto

Patrick Palmer

Gary Panter*

Steve Parker

Emily Peacock

Eduardo Portillo

Phillip Pyle II

Cary Reeder

Patrick Renner*

S Rodriguez

Anthony Sonnenberg

Erin Stafford

Richard Stout

Anthony J. Suber*

Alexander Squier

Benjamin Terry

Myke Venable    

Liz Ward

Dick Wray

Robert Ziebell

2017 OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR:

ABOUT

In 1983, Art League Houston created the Texas Artist of the Year award as a dynamic annual project documenting Texas art history. Art League Houston was the first organization in the state to develop such an award. To date, thirty-one artists have been honored. Past recipients include Terrell James (2016), Amy Blakemore (2015), Havel Ruck Project (2014), Rachel Hecker (2013), Aaron Parazette (2012), Mary McCleary (2011), Joseph Havel (2010), Keith Carter (2009), Melissa Miller (2008), Al Souza (2006), The Art Guys (2005), Luis Jiménez (1998), James Surls (1991), Bert L. Long, Jr. (1990), Jesús Moroles (1989), Dr. John Biggers (1988), and Dorothy Hood (1984), among others.

In 1989, Art League Houston expanded the award to include patrons with its Texas Patron of the Year award for extraordinary individuals whose efforts have helped advance the work of Texas artists. To date, twenty patrons have been honored. Past honorees include Poppi Georges Massey (2016), Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston (2015), Stephanie Smither (2014), Leigh and Reggie Smith (2013), Judy and Scott Nyquist (2012), Victoria and Marshal Lightman (2011), Leslie and Brad Bucher (2010), Anne and James Harithas (2008), Gus Kopriva (2007), and Clint Willour (2006), among others.
About Art league Houston

In 2017, Art League Houston proudly celebrates its 69th Anniversary as a visual arts organization. Founded in 1948, Art League Houston has radically evolved beyond the parameters of traditional art leagues. While keeping the core of the art league model – a robust membership deeply committed to the value of visual art in contemporary life – Art League Houston embraces contemporary approaches to curatorial programming, community-building, art education, and outreach to under-served communities. The mission of Art League Houston is to connect the community through diverse, dynamic, and creative experiences that bring people together to see, make, and talk about contemporary visual art.

GALA TICKET + TABLE INFORMATION

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

LUMINARY TABLE
$20,000.00

Premium table for ten
Private auction preview with the honorees
Premium suite for two at Hotel ZaZa with complimentary in-room breakfast
Recognition on all event marketing materials
Stage recognition as event underwriter on the evening of the gala
2 Limited Edition Prints by Trenton Doyle Hancock (limited availability)
Limited edition Texas Artist of the Year catalog signed by the artist for all table guests

CHAMPION TABLE
$15,000.00

Premium table for ten
Private auction preview with the honorees
Room for two at Hotel ZaZa with complimentary in-room breakfast
Recognition on all event marketing materials
Stage recognition as event underwriter on the evening of the gala
2 Limited Edition Prints by Trenton Doyle Hancock (limited availability)
Limited edition Texas Artist of the Year catalog signed by the artist for all table guests

AFICIONADO TABLE
$5,000.00

Table for ten
Recognition on all event marketing materials
Limited edition Texas Artist of the Year catalog signed by the artist for table host

ENTHUSIAST TABLE (LIMITED NUMBER)
$3,000.00

Table for ten
Recognition on all event marketing materials
Limited edition Texas Artist of the Year catalog for table host

SINGLE TICKET
$350.00

Gala Admission & Dinner