Fundraising Events
The roster of annual fundraising events ranges from elegant, black-tie dinners and art auctions to a children’s party on the grounds of Bayou Bend and a sporting-clays tournament. Proceeds from all of these benefits help to ensure the museum’s future success.
For information about MFAH fundraising events, please contact:
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Ashley Sneed, Development Special Events Manager 713.639.7523 asneed@mfah.org |
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Julia Oettinger, Development Special Events Coordinator 713.639.7572 joettinger@mfah.org |
The Fine Art of Shooting: A Sporting Clays Invitational
Saturday, March 2, 2013
The Greater Houston Gun Club
2013 Chairs: Jana and Scotty Arnoldy
This fun event is a relaxed gathering that includes a day of competitive shooting, a wine tasting and cooking demonstration for non-shooters, and shopping with vendors tailored to the sportsman. The day is complete with a fabulous buffet lunch for all participants. Proceeds benefit the museum's operating budget.
Shooting teams of four are $2,500 and underwriting levels are available at $5,000 and $10,000. Individual shooters are $625, and individual tickets to the event are $100. Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information, contact FineArtofShooting@mfah.org or 713.639.7572.
Bayou Bend Children’s Party
Saturday, April 6, 2013, 11 a.m.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial Drive
2013 Chairs: Haydeh Davoudi and Catalina Treistman
A party for the whole family throughout the gardens of Bayou Bend. The afternoon features lunch under a beautiful tent, entertainment, and exciting activities for kids including face painting, arts and crafts, and a petting zoo. All proceeds support the general operating budget of Bayou Bend.
For more information, contact BayouBendChildrensParty@mfah.org or 713.639.7572.
Bayou Bend Garden Party
Sunday, April 7, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial Drive
2013 Chair: Mrs. C. Berdon Lawrence
A traditional garden party where guests stroll through the formal gardens of Bayou Bend and enjoy music, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. Dancing follows a lovely seated dinner in a beautifully decorated tent.
Individual tickets are $500, $1,000, and $2,000; underwriting opportunities start at $5,000.
For more information, contact BayouBendGardenParty@mfah.org or 713.639.7523.
Florescence
Tuesday–Wednesday, April 16–17, 2013
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
2013 Chairs: Mrs. Edward M. Griffin and Mrs. Mark Abendshein
Florescence is one of the largest competitive national flower shows sanctioned by the Garden Club of America. This marvelous biennial event is presented by The Garden Club of Houston, River Oaks Garden Club, and the MFAH. Florescence showcases floral and horticulture arrangements by garden club experts, renowned floral designers, and other noted personalities. Many of the flower arrangements are interpretations of masterpieces from the MFAH art collections. Other exhibits include arrangements from the Asia Society, Federated Garden Clubs, Texas State Floral Association, and floral-design students at Lamar High School.
Entry to the exhibition is included in a general admission ticket for the MFAH.
For more information, contact Florescence@mfah.org or 713.639.7523.
Rienzi Spring Party
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Rienzi
2013 Chairs: Mary and Stewart Smith, Katie and Bobby Stanton
Honorary Chairs: Kathy and John Stanton
Rienzi, the former home of Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson III is now the European decorative arts collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. This lovely evening includes poolside cocktails, buffet, and delightful entertainment.
Individual ticket price is $150. Underwriting opportunities start at $1,500.
For more information, contact RienziSpringParty@mfah.org or 713.639.7523
The Glassell School of Art Benefit and Auction
Friday, May 3, 2013
The Glassell School of Art
2013 Chairs: Leslie and Brad Bucher, and Jereann Chaney
This event is the primary fundraiser for the Glassell School of Art and celebrates its talented faculty, students, and Core artists. The evening begins with a cocktail reception in the Cullen Sculpture Garden, followed by a seated dinner. The auction will be on view in the Laura Lee Blanton Gallery following dinner.
Individual ticket prices start at $500; tables start at $5,000.
For more information, contact GlassellBenefit@mfah.org or 713.639.7523
Fundraising Events at the MFAH
Events take place annually, unless otherwise indicated.
The Grand Gala Ball (October)
One Great Night in November
Rienzi Society Dinner (January)
The Fine Art of Shooting: A Sporting Clays Invitational (Spring)
Bayou Bend Cocktail Party (Spring)
Bayou Bend Children’s Party (Spring)
Bayou Bend Garden Party (Spring)
Florescence (Spring, biennial event)
Rienzi Spring Party
The Latin American Experience Gala (biennial event)
The Arts of the Islamic World Gala (biennial event)