Gala del Museo | Catrina Ball | October 17, 2015

OCTOBER 17, 2015FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM

BENEFITING THE

KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE

The first image of La Catrina appeared as a zinc etching originally created by José Guadalupe Posada for a satirical leaflet produced in 1910. While most of his work was unknown during his life, Posada's images were reintroduced to the public by Jean Charlot and Diego Rivera. Rivera popularized La Calavera Catrina in his mural "Dream of a Sunday After-noon in Alameda Park" (1947), and she has since become a time honored symbol for Dia de Los Muertos that is embraced and celebrated by millions every year. Calavera Catrina (1910), José Guadalupe Posada

WHO IS LA CATRINA?

Related Exhibitions: The Catrina Ball will coincide with the Mexic-Arte Museumʼs Community Altars: Ofrendas Inspired from the States of Mexico and 31 Years of Mexic-Arte Museumʼs Dia de los Muertos: A Voice of the Community exhibitions and will reflect those traditional, ornate offerings presented in honor and remembrance of loved ones who have passed before us. Marigolds, music, candlelight and Calaveras all promise to deliver an evening as unforgettable as the souls we will celebrate this November 2nd. www.mexic�artemuseum.org

Mexico City Altar by Kateri Aragón and DeidreKateri Aragón (Sponsored by Live The Language),2015, Mexic-Arte Museum. Skeletons during Day of the Dead are seen doingeveryday tasks and participating in work and funactivities. José Guadalupe Posada, a famed graphicartist, pioneered the image of La Catrina, the elegant,aristocratic skeleton, which is still seen todayPhoto by Sixto-Juan Zavala.

LAUREL AND EDGAR PRATSPATRICIA VONNE

CATRINA BALL CO-CHAIRS:

THE GRAND DEBUTGala del Museo is an annual spirited fundraising event that reminisces the past and recog-nizes our present accomplishments in visual art and culture. The event benefits Mexic-Arte Museumʼs exhibition and education programs. This year marks the debut, in grand fashion, of the Catrina Ball, a black tie masquerade con-cept event in celebration of Mexicoʼs beloved La Catrina. In addition to elegant and adventurous ball dress, guests are encouraged to go all out and don Calavara/Dia de los Muertos makeup, masks, lush rose crowns, or other themed couture in the style of La Catrina. The Mexic-Arte Museum, Catrina Ball Co-Chairs Laurel and Edgar Prats and Patricia Vonne and their event partners aim to truly “Keep the Spirits Alive” with the goal of making the Catrina Ball—not unlike New Yorkʼs much-anticipated Met Ball—an annual legacy event and fashion extravaganza attended by Austinʼs most influential luminaries and supporters of the arts for years to come.

OCTOBER 17, 2015FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM

5:30 pm | Patron Cocktails & CatrinasOpportunity to Win a 4�Day VIPMexico City Museum Tour and Retreat for Two

Original Catrin y Catrina Masks by 20 ofMexic�Arte Museum’s Young Latino Artists{available to you by auction and Buy It Now}

6:30 pm | Delectable Dinner & ProgramCivic Leader in the Arts Award:Mary Ann Thompson FrenkPerfomance by Patricia Vonne

8:00 pm | Viva la CatrinaRunway Show by Midi SolizInspired by la Catrina and the Spirit of Mexico

Sponsorships & Tables AvailableFrom $3,000 to $25,000

Individual Tickets: $300Contact: Caity [email protected] 512.200.7276mexic-artemuseum.org/events

9:00 pm | La FiestaThe Party Continues with Café and Cocktailsand on the dancefloor with The Brew’s Latin Jazz& Salsa and DJ Adriana Lucia (Monterrey, MX)

ENTERTAINMENT

Special Performance by Patricia Vonne

Award-winning recording artist Patricia Vonne will perform songs from her sixth and latest album, Viva Bandolera, an all-Spanish song collection representing the independent spirit of women.

Runway Presentation by Midi Soliz

Celebrity stylist, costume and fashion designer, Midi Soliz, will captivate as she captures the spirit of Mexico and La Catrina with a mesmer-izing runway show.

¡Cafe, Cocktails & Baile!

La Fiesta continues past the program with fiery Latin Jazz & Salsa by Austinʼs own be-loved The Brew and then more dance floor action with DJ Adriana Lucia (Monterrey, MX), known for her unique mixes of deep house sounds and vocals.

¡VIVA LA CATRINA!WHAT TO WEAR

Attire: Keep the Spirits Alive! Catrina {Day of the Dead} make-up, lush rose crowns {easy to make or find on Etsy} and other theme-inspired elegance are encouraged! Look for ideas and inspiration atour Catrina Ball Pinterest Board...pinterest.com/mexicarte/gala-del-museo-catrina-ball

APPRECIATION

CHRISTINA CORONA ANA & ALEJANDRO RUELASTERESA MILLER & MIKE TAYLOR JANE & MANUEL ZUNIGA

2015 CATRINA BALL PARTNERS & SPONSORS

2015 MUSEUM CIVIC LEADER IN THE ARTS AWARDMary Ann Thompson FrenkThe Board of Directors will present the Mexic-Arte Museum Civic Leader in the Arts Award 2015 to Mary Ann Thompson Frenk for her significant contributions and major accomplish-ments in arts and culture. Mary Ann is an exemplary visionary artist who has generously supported many diverse groups in the U.S., Mexico and other countries, creating bridges for peaceful collaboration to improve the lives and hearts of hun-dreds of people in the areas of human rights, the environment, cultural heritage, and the arts.

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CO-CHAIRS LAUREL & EDGAR PRATS, PATRICIA VONNE WHEN SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2015

COCKTAIL RECEPTION from 5:30pm–6:30pm PROGRAM at 6:30pm AFTER PARTY with THE BREW

WHERE FOUR SEASONS BALLROOMMUSIC PATRICIA VONNE & DJ ADRIANA LUCIA (MONTERREY, MX)RUNWAY SHOW MIDI SOLIZFEATURING ARTISTS from YOUNG LATINO ARTISTS EXHIBITIONS & CUSTOM MASKS FOR SALEATTIRE BLACK TIE & ELEGANT MASQUERADE DRESSTICKETS $300SPONSORSHIPS $3,000 to $25,000FOR MORE INFO (512) 480-9373 or visit our website at MEXIC-ARTEMUSEUM.ORG/EVENTS

AN INVITATION TO THE EVENT OF THE SEASON!This year marks the debut of the Catrina Ball, a black tie masquerade concept event in celebration of Mexico’s beloved La Catrina. La Calavera Catrina (“The Elegant Skull”) is a 1913 zinc etching by Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada and is most often incorporated into artistic manifestations of el Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) in early November. In addition to elegant and adventurous ball dress, guests are encouraged to don Calavera/Día de los Muertos makeup, masks, lush rose crowns, and other themed couture in the style of La Catrina.

The Mexic-Arte Museum, Catrina Ball Co-Chairs Laurel and Edgar Prats and Patricia Vonne, and their event partners aim to truly “keep the spirits alive” with the goal of making the Catrina Ball—not unlike New York’s much-anticipated Met Ball—an annual legacy event and fashion extravaganza attended by Austin’s most influential luminaries and supporters of the arts for years to come.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS




(512) 480-9373


PLATINUMSPONSORSHIP

$25,000

GOLDSPONSORSHIP

$10,000

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

$5,000

BRONZESPONSORSHIP

$3,000

Mexic-Arte Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your sponsorship contribution, minus the fair market value of your ticket(s) and services provided, is tax–deductible. Tickets are issued at will call by name reservation.

• Logo/name on all printed Gala materials; web publicity




• Name on Museum lobby 2015 sponsor board

• Annual Membership Level: President’s Circle Gold



• Annual Membership Level: President’s Circle Silver




• Best table placement • Premium table placement • Better table placement

• 2 Complimentary Museum Rentals. Entertain guests in a beautiful art gallery setting

• 1 Complimentary Museum Rental. Entertain guests in a beautiful art gallery setting

• 1 Complimentary Museum Rental. Entertain guests in a beautiful art gallery setting

• 20 Tickets to VIP Cocktail Reception




• 2 tables (each seating 10 people)Company name on table

• 1 table (each seating 10 people)Company name on table



• Recognition at the event by master of ceremonies



• Optional: artist from Young Latino Artists exhibitions in Masquerade dress seated at table






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SCREEN IT! Mexic–Arte Museum’s Screen It! art outreach program introduces students to the basic principles of screen printing and related careers in the art field. Screen It! courses focus on: creative design, computer literacy and entrepreneurial training. Over 1,500 students are served in the schools during the year.

FAMILY DAYS Family Days are held four times per year at the museum and are provided at no charge. Event activities are crafted around exhibition concepts and encourage families to reflect on their gallery experience through collaboration and hands–on art making.

INTERNSHIPSEach year, Mexic–Arte Museum hosts undergraduate interns from area universities. Areas of internship focus include: exhibition,education, graphic design, public relations, special events, art history, and cultural studies.

GALLERY GUIDESEducation–based, gallery guides are generated for exhibitions. The guides—offered both in the gallery and online—provide the general public with a closer look at the exhibition, touching on subjects ranging from history to artist achievement to social relevance. Each guide is preserved in the museum archive and acts as a permanent testament to the history of the museum.

TEACHER WORKSHOPSEach year, The Contemporary, Blanton Museum of Art, and Mexic–Arte Museum team up to present the Summer Teacher Institute. This annual teacher workshop utilizes the concepts and processes of contemporary art in the classroom. Through fun and practical workshops over two days at multiple institutions, teachers gain the tools they need to bring art alive in the classroom.

TOURS Guided tours of Mexic–Arte Museum exhibitions provide students and teachers with a unique cultural experience. They generate a greater awareness of Mexican and Latin American heritage. Bilingual tours are available.

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EXHIBITIONS

31 YEARS OF MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM’S DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY September 11–November 22, 2015Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient, Mexican and Mexican American religious holiday. In its 31-year quest to educate the public about the day’s significance, Mexic-Arte Museum has presented exhibitions, performances, street festivals, videos, murals, installa- tions, processions, publications and other cultural manifestations. This interpretive exhibition will document, through the presentation of archival materials on Day of the Dead, how the museum has served as an outlet for the community to comment on current issues such as im- migration reform and the death penalty; and express a uniquely Austin Mexican and Mexican American identity and heritage.

YOUNG LATINO ARTISTS 20 : WITHIN REACH June 12–August 23, 2015Now in its twentieth year, YLA 20: Within Reach is guest curated by visual artist Ricky Yanas. YLA 20 focuses on two intersecting themes prominent in the works of nine artists: one of destruction/negation and one of re-interpretation/revitalization.

SERIE PROJECT SPECIAL EDITION June 12–July 12, 2015Mexic-Arte Musuem is the official archive of the Serie Print Project. This year’s exhibition will focus on Serie Project: Special Editions, featuring limited edition prints originating from commissions, invitations, special projects, or separate portfolios.

COMMUNITY ALTARS: ALTARS FROM THE STATES OF MEXICO September 11–November 22, 2015Mexic-Arte Museum invites community members and visual artists to celebrate el Día de losMuertos (Day of the Dead) holiday (November 1–2). To honor their deceased relatives and friends, artists will create ornate altars consisting of traditional adornments such as cempasuchitl (marigolds), foodstuffs, and memorabilia commemorating individuals who were dear to them. This year the Mexic-Arte Museum will present altars in the style of several states in Mexico.

MIX ‘N’ MASH: AUSTIN LOTERÍA! December 4, 2015–January 3, 2016Mix ‘n’ Mash is a group exhibition and art sale. This exhibit will feature original artworks created by local, national, and international artists for sale. Support will benefit the Mexic-Arte Museum’s Education and Exhibition programs, including the Screen It! program serving underserved youth through screenprinting workshops throughout the year. All works of art are on Gessobords™ generously donated by Ampersand Art Supply.

Lauren Moya Ford, God’s Eye, 12” x 9”, Gouache on paper

Detail of Michoacán Altar in the Community Atlars Exhibition, 2014; Created by the fol -lowing families: Carrango, Ocaña, García, Mendoza, Ramírez Suárez, Vásquez Sr. José Luis; Photo by Netanya Bomani

Mexic-Arte Museum, Día de los Muertos Pam-phlet, 1986

Marie Godigna Colet, La Corona (detail), 2014, Multimedia, 12” X 12”

SELECTIONS FROM THE PRINT COLLECTIONJanuary 22 –May 29, 2016Selections from the Mexic-Arte Museum Print Collection will showcase a variety of print acquisitions by numerous artists, portfolios, tallers, and collections. Included in the exhibition is a collection of contemporary prints from Ernesto DeSoto, the Taller de Gráfica Popular print collection, and selections from the Serie Print Project archive at Mexic-Arte Museum.

Alejandro Colunga (Mexican, 1948);Auto -bus, 1980; 6 color Lithograph, 24" x 35" ; Mexic–Arte Museum Collec- tion 2005.2.19




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Gala del Museo | Catrina Ball | October 17, 2015