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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015 | 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015 | 6:00 PM T he 2015 Blanton Museum of Art Gala will honor University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers, whose leadership has had a profound impact across campus and beyond. President Powers’ tireless commitment to the University has touched the lives of students, alumni, faculty, staff, countless individuals throughout Texas, and indeed, the world. He has long championed the humanities, including the visual arts, articulating to the wider public how they advance our understanding of the world and our place in it. He knows the value of art as part of a great education and that it contributes to a richer, more well-rounded civil life. Please join us on February 7 to pay tribute to Bill Powers and to celebrate the vital role the Blanton plays as a cultural gem of Texas. SIMONE J. WICHA Director, Blanton Museum of Art JUDY AND CHARLES TATE Honorary Chairs MICHAEL KLEIN SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015 6:00 PM Cocktails followed by an elegant seated dinner After dinner join us for live music and dancing at Art on the Edge Blanton National Leadership Board Chairman coridially invite you to the Black Tie Valet Parking 2015 BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART GALA: OFF THE WALL HONORING BILL POWERS, PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Blanton Museum of Art MLK at Congress REGIONAL CHAIRS AUSTIN FORT WORTH Janet and Wilson Allen Jeanne and Michael Klein Kathleen Irvin Loughlin and Christopher Loughlin Andrea McWilliams Kit Moncrief HOUSTON Sylvie and Gary Crum Leila and Walt Mischer AMARILLO Ellen and Mark Bivins MIDLAND Harris Kerr DALLAS Sally and Tom Dunning NEW YORK Jenny and Trey Laird Darren Walker and David Beitzel TABLE INFORMATION $100,000 | PRESIDENTIAL All of the benefits of the $50,000 level, and $50,000 | GOLDEN All of the benefits of the $25,000 level, and Complimentary use of museum for a private event for up to 100 guests (rental fee waived; date and time to be mutually agreed upon) One private curator-led tour of the museum for up to 15 guests Complimentary museum membership for two at the premier Director’s Circle level for one year Complimentary admission to after-party for all table guests, plus 6 additional tickets Complimentary admission to after-party for all table guests, plus 10 additional tickets Prominent recognition on all gala materials (contingent upon print deadlines); in Articulate, the Blanton’s newsletter; in the museum’s annual report; on the Blanton’s website; and on annual museum donor wall Prominent verbal recognition in event remarks VIP seating at event Premium thank you gift for all table guests $25,000 | DAZZLING All of the benefits of the $15,000 level, and $15,000 | BRILLIANT One table with seating for ten guests Premium seating at event Complimentary valet parking Special thank you gift for all table guests Complimentary admission to after-party for all table guests Wine pairings with dinner Recognition on all gala materials (contingent upon print deadlines); in Articulate, the Blanton’s newsletter; in the museum’s annual report; on the Blanton’s website; and on annual museum donor wall Concierge service, including personal waiter Seating assistance, including printed place cards for all guests Complimentary admission to after-party for all table guests, plus 4 additional tickets Donations in support of the gala and in honor of President Bill Powers are accepted and will be recognized in the event program. There are a limited number of individual tickets. Please call 512.475.6013 or email gala@blantonmuseum.org to confirm availability. MICHAEL KLEIN, CHAIR BLANTON NATIONAL LEADERSHIP BOARD 2014–2015 Janet and Wilson Allen Laura and John Beckworth Leslie and Jack Blanton, Jr. Suzanne Deal Booth Sarah and Ernest Butler Michael Chesser Mary McDermott Cook Alessandra Manning-Dolnier and Kurt Dolnier Sally and Tom Dunning Kelley and Pat Frost Anthony Grant Shannon and Mark Hart Eric Herschmann Sonja and Joe E. Holt Nancy and Bob Inman Kenny and Susie Jastrow Marilyn Johnson Jeanne and Michael Klein Jenny and Trey Laird Cornelia and Meredith Long Kathleen Irvin Loughlin and Christopher Loughlin Anthony Meier Marlene N. Meyerson Fredericka and David Middleton Ross Moody Lora Reynolds and Quincy Lee John Schweitzer Richard Shiff Eliza and Stuart W. Stedman Ellen and Steve Susman Judy and Charles Tate Marilynn and Carl Thoma Jill Wilkinson Jessica and Jimmy Younger Blanton Museum of Art | The University of Texas at Austin | MLK at Congress | Austin, Texas 78712 | www.blantonmuseum.org | 512.471.7324 UNDERWRITERS Gala Table Sponsor $100,000 $10,000 Judy and Charles Tate BNSF Railway Company $50,000 Jeanne and Michael Klein McCombs Family Foundation Scurlock Foundation Anonymous donor $25,000 Suzanne Deal Booth Sylvie and Gary Crum Eric Herschmann John Schweitzer | Ken and Lorrie DeAngelis Kenny and Susie Jastrow $20,000 Mike A. Myers $15,000 Janet and Wilson Allen Pam and Mike Bengtson | Joan and Stephen Clark | Flora and Robert Marvin Kathleen Irvin Loughlin and Christopher Loughlin The Tapestry Foundation | Buena Vista Foundation Jill and Stephen Wilkinson | Jessica and Jimmy Younger GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2015 GALA Becky Beaver and John Duncan Dr. and Mrs. Gary Brock Shirley and Jim Dannenbaum Frost Bank Anthony Grant Mr. and Mrs. Harris E. Kerr Jenny and Trey Laird Marlene Nathan Meyerson, in honor of Jeanne and Mickey Klein Fredericka and David Middleton The Jeff B. and Katherine B. Love Foundation Ellen and Buddy Temple Marilynn and Carl Thoma Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff, in honor of Sylvie Crum and Leila Mischer In Kind Sponsors Media Sponsors After-Party Media Sponsor I/WE WISH TO SUPPORT THE 2015 BLANTON GALA AT THE FOLLOWING LEVEL: $100,000 | PRESIDENTIAL $50,000 | GOLDEN $25,000 | DAZZLING $15,000 | BRILLIANT Please complete my/our table with the guests listed on the reverse side. My/our table will be split with the underwriters listed on the reverse side. ____ × $1,500 TICKET – LIMITED AVAILABILITY If purchasing more than one ticket, please indicate additional guest names on the reverse side. I/WE ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND, BUT WILL MAKE A FULLY TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFT TO THE BLANTON TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM’S MISSION AND PROGRAMS AT THE FOLLOWING LEVEL: $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $1,000 OTHER $_________ Name _______________________________________________________________ Company_____________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________ Please print name exactly as you would like it to appear in all printed materials: Enclosed is my check in the amount of $_______________ payable to The University of Texas at Austin Please charge my credit card: American Express MasterCard Visa Credit Card Number ___________________________________________________ Expiration Date ________________________________________________________ Name on Card _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Commitments received by January 13, 2015 will be recognized in the event program. All gala seats include admission to the gala after-party, Art on the Edge. To purchase tickets for only the gala after-party, please visit blantonmuseum.org/gala_afterparty. For more information, please contact Sarah Burleson | 512.475.6013 | sarah.burleson@blantonmuseum.org Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ GUEST 6 Email ________________________________________________________ GUEST 7 Phone _______________________________________________________ GUEST 8 Address ______________________________________________________ GUEST 9 Name ________________________________________________________ GUEST 10 GUEST 5 GUEST 4 GUEST 3 GUEST 2 GUEST 1 Please complete the following information: Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________
