THE FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM

98 SAN JACINTO BOULEVARD
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
 
OCTOBER 22, 2016
 
COCKTAILS & CATRINAS 5:30 PM
DINNER & PROGRAM 6:30 PM
 

 
HONORARY CHAIR   Alina Flores Gonzalez   
 
CO-CHAIRS
  Sofia Avila, Victoria Avila, Laurel & Edgar Prats 
RUNWAY
 World Renowned Mexican Sculptor Sebastían  
MUSIC BY   The Brew
 
Black tie, elegant skull makeup encouraged
Tickets & Tables Starting at $300/$3,000
 

 
The 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.

Following the remarkable debut of the Catrina Ball in 2015, the Mexic-Arte Museum and the 2016 Catrina Ball Co-Chairs and Committee are thrilled to keep the spirits alive with the 2nd Annual Catrina Ball! Inspired by José Guadalupe Posada's famous 1913 zinc etching La Calavera Catrina ("The Elegant Skull"), guests are invited to show off their dramatic Calavera/Día de los Muertos makeup, lush rose crowns, and other inspired couture.


This year, the Board of Directors will honor Master Artist and Sculptor Sebastián with the Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts Award at the annual Catrina Ball for his significant contributions and major accomplishments in the arts and culture. Sebastián is a world-renowned Mexican sculptor based in Mexico City. 

 
The Patrón Tequila Simply Perfect Patron of the Arts Award will recognize Austin luminary and arts patron Becky Beaver. Becky served on the Board of Mexic-Arte Museum and is a longtime member of the Museum. She has participated in the Mexico City Art Tour and collects a range of styles including works by the Mexican artist Arturo Garcia Bustos.

This spirited and artistically-inspired evening is destined to become an annual legacy event of culture and fashion. All proceeds support the Mexic-Arte Museum's Education and Outreach Programs and renowned exhibitions.