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Gala del Museo | la Catrina Ball is a spirited fundraising event that reminisces the past and recognizes our present accomplishments in visual art and culture. The event benefits Mexic-Arte Museum’s exhibition and education programs.
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OCTOBER 17, 2015FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM
BENEFITING THE
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.
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.
KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE
¡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.
