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 $_________
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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
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