SPECIAL EVENTS

DiverseWorks is having a Fire Sale! While the smoke is still clearing from a spectacular 25th Anniversary Season, on Friday, March 27, the Rice Hotel will be transformed into an inferno of festivities for the DiverseWorks 2009 Gala!

Gala Co-Chairs Fernando Aramburo and Sarah Walters and Chuy Terrazas and Christine Johnson and Host Committee: David & Alison Ayers; Diane Barber and Karen Niemeier; Jack and Melissa Belcher; Deborah M. Colton; Bill England and Sony Garza; Cary and Meredith Kottler; J. Douglas Parker; Elizabeth Proctor; Christina Solis; Sixto Wagan and Matthew Dirst; and Bob and Lillian Warren promise an irreverent evening ablaze with amazing art steals offered at live and silent auctions, a matchless buffet coordinated by Catering by Culinaire; sizzling musical selections by D.J. Tierney Malone; and some elbow-rubbing with Houston’s hottest art aficionados including special honorees:

Artists:
Rachel Hecker, painter
The 9@59@9 Gang of artists

Visionary:
Caroline Huber, artist and former DiverseWorks executive director

Collectors:
Marshal & Victoria Lightman

What a Bargain! It’s not only the hottest ticket in town, but – in keeping with these turbulent economic times – it’s also one heck of a bargain! As with any good sale, sponsorship packages have been deeply discounted. And with your table purchase, your generous support of Fire Sale! will help DiverseWorks continue its 26-year reputation as the most vibrant, edgy arts organization in Houston.

What’s with the Theme? Besides the economy thing, it was 20 years ago that a fire at the DiverseWorks location on Market Street scorched the building, but not the DiverseWorks spirit. That fateful event launched DiverseWorks down a path that resulted in the organization growing into the internationally recognized alternative art space that it is today. We’re still here, still hot, and ready to light Houston’s social scene on fire with this not-to-be-missed, one night only blowout event!

For ticket information please contact Margaret Bott, Director of Development, mdbott@diverseworks.org  or Tracey Morton, Administrative Manager, tracey@diverseworks.org  or call (713) 223-8346.

Funds raised by the DiverseWorks 2009 Gala benefit the arts and arts education programs budget of DiverseWorks Artspace.

Members of The 9@59@9 Gang include artists:
Jack Boynton
H.J. Bott
Andy Feehan
David Gray
Don Redman
Earl Staley
Richard Stout

with Barry Rose, patron and Bill Camfield, art historian

ABOUT DIVERSEWORKS ARTSPACE Known for its groundbreaking artistic and education programs, DiverseWorks is one of the premiere contemporary arts centers in the United States. DiverseWorks has been a hub for the presentation of daring and innovative work, a commissioner of major artistic projects in all disciplines, and an advocate for artists worldwide. Founded by artists for artists, DiverseWorks continues its commitment to bold artistic exploration, creative risk-taking, and building audiences for contemporary art.