Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Thompson Hotel | Houston, Texas
Hosted by Kam Franklin, featuring a live performance
Creative Attire: Re/Imagined & Re/Worked
Join Art League Houston for an extraordinary evening honoring the artists, cultural leaders, and patrons shaping the future of contemporary visual art in Texas. Co-chaired by Daisy Perez and Sarah Beth Wilson, this year's Re/Mix Gala recognizes four individuals whose artistic practices, leadership, stewardship, and advocacy have profoundly influenced Texas' cultural landscape. Together, we celebrate artistic innovation, strengthen community, and continue Art League Houston's nearly 80 year legacy of championing artists and expanding access to contemporary visual art.
More than a celebration, Re/Mix raises essential funds to sustain Art League Houston's artist-driven exhibitions, arts education programs, and free community initiatives, serving thousands of artists, students, and community members each year.
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
TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating these remarkable honorees while investing in the future of contemporary art in Houston.
HOST COMMITTEE
Ben Ackerley • Samee Ahmed • Katy Barber • Mary & Marcellus Barone • 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 • Carrie Ermler • Jennifer Finkel • Sarah Foltz, Foltz Fine Art • Katharine Barthelme Frank • Yvonne Garcia, Hooks-Epstein Galleries • Zachary Gresham & Pablo Moreno • John Guess & Melanie Lawson • Gabrielle Gunn • Alecia Harris • Kerry Inman, Inman Gallery • Liz and David Klingensmith • Giuliana Lozano • Poppi Georges Massey • Rebekah & John McEntire • The Mexican American Museum of Texas • Betty Moody • Mitra & Chet Murthy • Katie & Bob Orr • Dr. Dan Penny & Yuliya Penny • JP Ramirez • Lisa Rich & John McLaughlin • Rebecca Rios • Patricia & Juan Ruiz Healy • David Enrique Ruiz • Angelic Salazar • Hélène Schlumberger • Stephen Schwarz & Michael Naul • Binod Shrestha, Sarah Balinskas Art Services • Leigh & Reggie Smith • Scott Sparvero • Lauri & Robert Wray
2026 Gala Table Sponsors
Re/Imagine | $35,000
Scott R. Sparvero
Re/Shape | $25,000
Marlene Marker, The Marker Group
John P. McGovern Foundation
Re/Work | $4,000
Toi Anderson
Mary & Marcellus Barone / Ruth Dreessen & Tom Van Laan
Susan Bray / Katie & Bob Orr
Jereann Chaney / Krista & Mike Dumas
Zoe Diaz Collection
Elevate Family Partners LLC
Field of Study
Sarah Foltz / Foltz Fine Art
Yvonne Garcia / Hooks-Epstein Galleries
Kerry Inman / Inman Gallery
Liz & David Klingensmith / Burke Law Group PLLC
Mitra & Chet Murthy
Daisy Perez & Angela Uchytil
Katy & Skyler Schawe
Dr. Greg Shannon
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Sarah Beth Wilson & Joey McKeel
Lost Forest Tennis Club / Lauri & Robert Wray
Re/Form | $2,000
Erin Dorn / Seven Sisters
John Luu
The Mexican American Museum of Texas
Dr. Dan Penny & Yuliya Penny
Platt Richmond PLLC
Patron | $900
Carrie Ermler
Eleanora Rodriguez
Ruiz-Healy Art, New York l San Antonio
Leigh & Reggie Smith
Danielle Burns Wilson
Leadership Support
Paola and Arturo Creixell / PAC Art
Nancy O'Connor
Lynn Goode & Harrison Williams
Lisa Rich & John McLaughlin
2026 Event SPONSORS
Design Sponsor
Field of Study
Print Sponsor
Simon Printing
Floral Design Sponsor
In Bloom Inc
Framing Sponsor
Sarah Balinskas Art Services
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