Art League Houston’s 2026 Gala: Re/Mix

78th Anniversary Gala: Re/Mix
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7–11 PM
Thompson Houston
Attire: Re/Imagined & Re/Worked

Join Art League Houston for an extraordinary evening celebrating the artists, cultural leaders, and patrons shaping the future of contemporary art in Texas.

This year’s 2026 Gala, Re/Mix, honors four individuals whose practices, leadership, stewardship, and advocacy have profoundly transformed the cultural landscape of Texas. Together, we celebrate artistic innovation, community, and nearly 80 years of championing artists and expanding access to contemporary visual art.

More than a celebration, the Gala raises essential funds to sustain Art League Houston’s artist driven exhibitions, arts education programs, and free community initiatives that serve thousands of artists, students, and community members each year.

2026 HONOREES

Jamal Cyrus
2026 Texas Artist of the Year

César Martínez
2026 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts

Joe Diaz
2026 Texas Patron of the Year

Surpik Angelini
2026 Lifetime Achievement Award in Arts Leadership

CO-CHAIRS

Sarah Beth Wilson • Daisy Perez

HOST COMMITTEE

Ben Ackerley • Samee Ahmed • Katy Barber • Mary & Marcellus Barone • Katharine Bowdoin Barthelme • Leah Bennett • Minnette B Boesel • John Bradshaw • Carrie & Sverre Brandsberg-Dahl • Jereann Chaney • Brandon Cofield • Jaci Day • Erin Dorn • Ruth Dreessen & Tom Van Laan • Krista & Mike Dumas • Carrie Ermler • Jennifer Finkel • Sarah Foltz, Foltz Fine Art • Yvonne Garcia, Hooks-Epstein Galleries • Zachary Gresham & Pablo Moreno • John Guess & Melanie Lawson • Alecia Harris • Kerry Inman, Inman Gallery • Liz and David Klingensmith • Giuliana Lozano • Poppi Georges Massey • Rebekah & John McEntire • Betty Moody • Mitra & Chet Murthy • Katie & Bob Orr • Dr. Dan Penny and Yuliya Penny • JP Ramirez • Lisa Rich & John McLaughlin • Rebecca Rios • Patricia & Juan Ruiz Healy • David Enrique Ruiz • Angelic Salazar • Hélène Schlumberger • Stephen Schwarz & Michael Naul • Binod Shrestha • Leigh & Reggie Smith • Scott Sparvero • Lauri & Robert Wray

WHY SUPPORT THE GALA?

For nearly 80 years, Art League Houston has connected the community through diverse, dynamic, and creative experiences that bring people together to see, make, and talk about contemporary visual art.

Today, ALH is a reimagined art league that champions artists, expands accessibility, and creates opportunities for creativity to spark empathy, curiosity, and meaningful social change.

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS SUSTAIN:

Exhibitions & Public Art

• Artist driven exhibitions, publications, and public art projects that amplify diverse voices and support ambitious contemporary practice.

Community Programs

• Free programs including ArtBound!, Summer Intensive for Teens, Skillshare, and Healing Art, expanding access to creativity across schools, hospitals, neighborhoods, and community spaces.

Art League School

• Accessible arts education for all ages and experience levels, including Flexible Access, our pay what you can tuition model.

Artist Support

• Exhibitions, honoraria, commissions, mentorship, publications, and opportunities that help artists experiment, grow, and thrive.

Every ticket, table, and sponsorship ensures these experiences remain accessible for future generations.