Rienzi Outreach and Support

Outreach and Community Partners

Rienzi partners with Houston organizations to expand opportunities for learning and the arts.

Communities in Schools

Rienzi sponsors a yearly Social Skills afterschool program at a Houston middle school in collaboration with Communities in Schools. Students practice acquired skills with a celebration luncheon and docent guided museum tour upon course completion.


Rice University School Literacy and Culture Project

‘A Great Read’ grant supported by the Sterling Turner Foundation inspires us to foster an interdisciplinary approach to the language of art. Our youngest audience members benefit from Rienzi’s collaboration with the Rice Center for Education in the planning of our July Family Art Workshops and the training offered to Rienzi docents who lead Storytime Tours.


Houston Grand Opera Studio

The Houston Grand Opera Studio is one of the most respected young artist programs in the country. For more than thirty years it has served young singers and pianist/coaches, providing a bridge between full-time training and full-fledged operatic careers. With the generous support of the Alkek and Williams Foundation, Rienzi hosts a yearly recital series showcasing the inspiring talent of HGO Studio’s residents.


Bayou City Arts Festival

Rienzi and Bayou Bend collaborate with the Bayou City Arts Festival. Join us at the Creative Zone to partake in artistic activities for children.

Support


Patrons Pass

Become a Friend of Rienzi’s Musical Recitals with Patron level season tickets to the Early Music Southwest concert series. Patrons Pass members help underwrite each series. Each Patron’s name will be listed in the respective recital program and in Rienzi’s annual Thank You booklet.

Early Music Southwest Patrons Pass: $115.50 pledge includes tickets to all three performances. (Fair market value $60). Please contact us if you wish to help sponsor these popular musical events as a Patrons Pass member. Please call 713.639.7800.


Underwriting Opportunities

Rienzi welcomes private or corporate sponsorship of popular education programs and special events. Our underwriters are recognized in all program related publications and advertizing. Support of Rienzi’s education and public programming is tax deductible. Underwriting sponsorship is currently sought for the following programs:

May Twilight Tours; Twilight Talks; Spring House and Garden Days; Early Music Southwest Recitals.


Spring Party

The Spring Party is an annual benefit for Rienzi to help to ensure the museum’s future success.This elegant evening event includes poolside cocktails, hors d´oeuvres, and live entertainment. Proceeds from the event benefit Rienzi´s operating budget. Individual tickets are $150. Underwriting levels are available for $2,500 and $1,500. For more information please call 713.639.7355.


Rienzi Society

The Rienzi Society was established in 1999 to benefit the former residence of Carroll Sterling and Harris Masterson III. Proceeds from The Rienzi Society are used to purchase fine European decorative arts and paintings for Rienzi's esteemed collection.

Members meet every January for a formal, seated dinner in Rienzi's grand ballroom, at which time Rienzi Society members vote on works of art to be acquired for Rienzi's collection.

An annual membership is $2,500 for an individual or $5,000 for a couple. For membership information, call 713.639.7355.

Rienzi Annual Fund Drive

The Rienzi Annual Fund Drive supports all daily operations of the home, as well as the care of the collection. For more information about the Annual Fund Drives, or to make a donation, please visit the Annual Fund Drives pages or contact Anissa Cordova, Annual Fund Manager, by phone at 713.639.7559 or email at acordova@mfah.org