ART LEAGUE HOUSTON GALA 2026: RE/MIX
78th Anniversary Gala
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7–11 PM
Thompson Houston
Join Art League Houston for an extraordinary evening celebrating the artists, cultural leaders, and patrons shaping the future of contemporary art in Texas.
This year’s Gala, Re/Mix, honors four individuals whose practices, leadership, stewardship, and advocacy have profoundly transformed the cultural landscape of Texas. Together, we celebrate artistic innovation, community, and nearly 80 years of championing artists and expanding access to contemporary visual art.
More than a celebration, the Gala raises essential funds to sustain Art League Houston’s artist driven exhibitions, arts education programs, and free community initiatives that serve thousands of artists, students, and community members each year.
Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities Available Beginning June 1, 2026
2026 HONOREES
Jamal Cyrus
2026 Texas Artist of the Year
César Martínez
2026 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts
Joe Diaz
2026 Texas Patron of the Year
Surpik Angelini
2026 Lifetime Achievement Award in Arts Leadership
CO-CHAIRS
Sarah Beth Wilson • Daisy Perez
HOST COMMITTEE
Ben Ackerley • Samee Ahmed • Mary & Marcellus Barone • Katharine Bowdoin Barthelme • Leah Bennett • Minnette B Boesel • John Bradshaw • Carrie & Sverre Brandsberg-Dahl • Jereann Chaney • Brandon Cofield • Jaci Day • Erin Dorn • Ruth Dreessen & Tom Van Laan • Krista & Mike Dumas • Jennifer Finkel • Sarah Foltz, Foltz Fine Art • Yvonne Garcia, Hooks-Epstein Galleries • Zachary Gresham & Pablo Moreno • John Guess & Melanie Lawson • Kerry Inman, Inman Gallery • Poppi Georges Massey • Betty Moody • Mitra Murthy • Katie & Bob Orr • JP Ramirez • Lisa Rich & John McLaughlin • Patricia & Juan Ruiz Healy • David Enrique Ruiz • Angelic Salazar • Hélène Schlumberger • Stephen Schwarz & Michael Naul • Binod Shrestha • Leigh & Reggie Smith • Scott Sparvero • Lauri & Robert Wray
WHY SUPPORT THE GALA?
For nearly 80 years, Art League Houston has connected the community through diverse, dynamic, and creative experiences that bring people together to see, make, and talk about contemporary visual art.
Today, ALH is a reimagined art league that champions artists, expands accessibility, and creates opportunities for creativity to spark empathy, curiosity, and meaningful social change.
Your support helps sustain:
Exhibitions & Public Art
Artist driven exhibitions, publications, and public art projects that amplify diverse voices and support ambitious contemporary practice.
Community Programs
Free programs including ArtBound!, Summer Intensive for Teens, Skillshare, and Healing Art, expanding access to creativity across schools, hospitals, neighborhoods, and community spaces.
Art League School
Accessible arts education for all ages and experience levels, including Flexible Access, our pay what you can tuition model.
Artist Support
Exhibitions, honoraria, commissions, mentorship, publications, and opportunities that help artists experiment, grow, and thrive.
Every ticket, table, and sponsorship ensures these experiences remain accessible for future generations.
TICKETS
Patron Ticket | $900
Premium Gala Admission for One Guest
Recognition in Print & Online Materials (if committed by August 1, 2026)
Single Ticket | $450
General Gala Admission for One Guest
TABLE SPONSORSHIPS
Re/Imagine | $35,000
Deluxe Table for 10 Guests
Includes:
Premium Thompson Houston suite for two (subject to availability)
Complimentary in room breakfast
Private art making workshop for 10 at Art League Houston
Title sponsor recognition
Recognition from stage and in event materials
One year recognition on ALH website
Prominent print and digital recognition (if committed by August 1, 2026)
Re/Shape | $25,000
Premium Table for 10 Guests
Includes:
Private art making workshop for 10 at Art League Houston
Prominent sponsor recognition
Recognition from stage and in event materials
Prominent print and digital recognition (if committed by August 1, 2026)
Re/Frame | $10,000
Signature Table for 10 Guests
Includes:
Sponsor recognition
Stage recognition
Recognition in print and online materials (if committed by August 1, 2026)
Re/Work | $4,000
Standard Table for 10 Guests
Includes:
Recognition in print and online materials (if committed by August 1, 2026)
Re/Form | $2,000
Half Table for 5 Guests
Includes:
Recognition in print and online materials (if committed by August 1, 2026)
CREATIVE SPONSORS
Design Sponsor
Field of Study
Print Sponsor
Simon Printing
Exclusive Media Sponsor
PaperCity Magazine
QUESTIONS?
For sponsorship information, tickets, or additional details, please contact:
Jennie Ash
Executive Director, Art League Houston
713.523.9530 ext. 7
jennie@artleaguehouston.org