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OCTOBER 17, 2015
FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM
BENEFITING THE
KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE
WHO IS LA CATRINA?
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 Afternoon 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
Mexico City Altar by Kateri Aragón and Deidre
Kateri Aragón (Sponsored by Live The Language),
2015, Mexic-Arte Museum.
Skeletons during Day of the Dead are seen doing
everyday tasks and participating in work and fun
activities. José Guadalupe Posada, a famed graphic
artist, pioneered the image of La Catrina, the elegant,
aristocratic skeleton, which is still seen today
Photo by Sixto-Juan Zavala.
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
CATRINA BALL
CO-CHAIRS:
LAUREL AND EDGAR PRATS
PATRICIA VONNE
THE GRAND DEBUT
Gala del Museo is an annual spirited fundraising event that reminisces the past and recognizes 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 concept 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, 2015
FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM
5:30 pm | Patron Cocktails & Catrinas
Opportunity to Win a 4�Day VIP
Mexico City Museum Tour and Retreat for Two
Original Catrin y Catrina Masks by 20 of
Mexic�Arte Museum’s Young Latino Artists
{available to you by auction and Buy It Now}
6:30 pm | Delectable Dinner & Program
Civic Leader in the Arts Award:
Mary Ann Thompson Frenk
Perfomance by Patricia Vonne
8:00 pm | Viva la Catrina
Runway Show by Midi Soliz
Inspired by la Catrina and the Spirit of Mexico
9:00 pm | La Fiesta
The Party Continues with Café and Cocktails
and on the dancefloor with The Brew’s Latin Jazz
& Salsa and DJ Adriana Lucia (Monterrey, MX)
Sponsorships & Tables Available
From $3,000 to $25,000
Individual Tickets: $300
Contact: Caity Shaffer
[email protected]
or 512.200.7276
mexic-artemuseum.org/events
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 mesmerizing runway show.
¡Cafe, Cocktails & Baile!
La Fiesta continues past the program with
fiery Latin Jazz & Salsa by Austinʼs own beloved 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.
ENTERTAINMENT
¡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 themeinspired elegance are encouraged! Look for ideas and inspiration at
our Catrina Ball Pinterest Board...
pinterest.com/mexicarte/gala-del-museo-catrina-ball
APPRECIATION
2015 CATRINA BALL PARTNERS & SPONSORS
CHRISTINA CORONA TERESA MILLER & MIKE TAYLOR ANA & ALEJANDRO RUELAS
JANE & MANUEL ZUNIGA
2015 MUSEUM CIVIC LEADER IN THE ARTS AWARD
Mary Ann Thompson Frenk
The 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 accomplishments 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 hundreds of people in the areas of human rights, the environment,
cultural heritage, and the arts.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM
The Official Mexican
& Mexican American
Fine Art Museum of Texas
419 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
Mail: P.O. Box 2273
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 480-9373
[email protected]
www.mexic-artemuseum.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CO-CHAIRS
WHEN
WHERE
MUSIC
RUNWAY SHOW
FEATURING
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SPONSORSHIPS
FOR MORE INFO
LAUREL & EDGAR PRATS, PATRICIA VONNE
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2015
COCKTAIL RECEPTION from 5:30pm–6:30pm
PROGRAM at 6:30pm
AFTER PARTY with THE BREW
FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM
PATRICIA VONNE & DJ ADRIANA LUCIA (MONTERREY, MX)
MIDI SOLIZ
ARTISTS from YOUNG LATINO ARTISTS EXHIBITIONS & CUSTOM MASKS FOR SALE
BLACK TIE & ELEGANT MASQUERADE DRESS
$300
$3,000 to $25,000
(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.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM
The Official Mexican
& Mexican American
Fine Art Museum of Texas
419 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
Mail: P.O. Box 2273
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 480-9373
[email protected]
www.mexic-artemuseum.org
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
PLATINUM
SPONSORSHIP
$25,000
GOLD
SPONSORSHIP
$10,000
SILVER
SPONSORSHIP
$5,000
BRONZE
SPONSORSHIP
$3,000
• Logo/name on all printed
Gala materials; web
publicity
• Logo/name on all printed
Gala materials; web publicity
• Logo/name on all printed
Gala materials; web publicity
• Logo/name on all printed
Gala materials; web
publicity
• Name on Museum lobby
2015 sponsor board
• Name on Museum lobby 2015
sponsor board
• Name on Museum lobby 2015
sponsor board
• Name on Museum lobby
2015 sponsor board
• Annual Membership Level:
President’s Circle Gold
• Annual Membership Level:
President’s Circle Gold
• Annual Membership Level:
President’s Circle Gold
• Annual Membership Level:
President’s Circle Silver
• Best table placement
• Premium table placement
• Better table placement
• Recognition at the event by
master of ceremonies
• Recognition at the event by
master of ceremonies
• Recognition at the event by
master of ceremonies
• Optional: artist from
Young Latino Artists
exhibitions in Masquerade
dress seated at table
• Optional: artist from
Young Latino Artists
exhibitions in Masquerade
dress seated at table
• Optional: artist from
Young Latino Artists
exhibitions in Masquerade
dress seated at table
• 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
• 10 Tickets to VIP Cocktail
Reception
• 10 Tickets to VIP Cocktail
Reception
• 10 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
• 1 table
(each seating 10 people)
Company name on table
• 1 table
(each seating 10 people)
Company name on table
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.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM
The Official Mexican
& Mexican American
Fine Art Museum of Texas
419 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
Mail: P.O. Box 2273
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 480-9373
[email protected]
www.mexic-artemuseum.org
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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.
INTERNSHIPS
Each 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 GUIDES
Education–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 WORKSHOPS
Each 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.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM
The Official Mexican
& Mexican American
Fine Art Museum of Texas
419 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
Mail: P.O. Box 2273
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 480-9373
[email protected]
www.mexic-artemuseum.org
EXHIBITIONS
YOUNG LATINO ARTISTS 20 : WITHIN REACH
June 12–August 23, 2015
Now 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.
Lauren Moya Ford, God’s Eye, 12” x 9”,
Gouache on paper
Mexic-Arte Museum, Día de los Muertos Pamphlet, 1986
SERIE PROJECT SPECIAL EDITION
June 12–July 12, 2015
Mexic-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.
31 YEARS OF MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM’S DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY
September 11–November 22, 2015
Día 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.
COMMUNITY ALTARS: ALTARS FROM THE STATES OF MEXICO
September 11–November 22, 2015
Mexic-Arte Museum invites community members and visual artists to celebrate el Día de los
Muertos (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 MexicArte Museum will present altars in the style of several states in Mexico.
Detail of Michoacán Altar in the Community
Atlars Exhibition, 2014; Created by the following families: Carrango, Ocaña, García,
Mendoza, Ramírez Suárez, Vásquez Sr. José
Luis; Photo by Netanya Bomani
MIX ‘N’ MASH: AUSTIN LOTERÍA!
December 4, 2015–January 3, 2016
Mix ‘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.
Marie Godigna Colet, La Corona (detail),
2014, Multimedia, 12” X 12”
SELECTIONS FROM THE PRINT COLLECTION
January 22 –May 29, 2016
Selections 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
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM
The Official Mexican
& Mexican American
Fine Art Museum of Texas
419 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 480-9373
[email protected]
www.mexic-artemuseum.org
Mail: P.O. Box 2273
Austin, TX 78768
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Join us as we celebrate thirty-one years in Austin with critically acclaimed exhibitions, an expanding art collection,
exemplary education programs, exciting cultural events, and a growing permanent collection.
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