Día de los Muertos Gala and Retablo Silent Auction

Friday, October 23, 2015 Artist, Member and Sponsor Preview 6 – 7 PM Gala and Silent Auction 7 – 9 PM Silent Auction closes at 8:45 PM EVENT CHAIRS Calia & Peter Pettigrew Admission: $65 per person $40 for Lawndale Members Tickets available at the door. One of Lawndale's most popular parties and biggest fundraisers, this silent auction of small artworks, created and donated by over 250 Texas artists, feature contemporary interpretations of retablos, a traditional, devotional art in Mexico. Guests will also enjoy exhibitions in the Cavnar and Horton galleries featuring works made by Houston students, many in the folk art traditions still practiced in Mexico today. DJ set by Night Drive, with complimentary beverages and delicious bites from El Jimador Tequila, Saint Arnold Brewing Company and Tacos A Go-Go. For a full list of artists in the exhibition, visit: http://www.lawndaleartcenter.org/events/dod/dod2015.shtml#exhibition Preview the exhibition Monday, October 19 - Thursday, October 22 during normal gallery hours. The galleries will be closed Friday, October 23, in preparation for the Gala & Retablo Silent Auction. HOST COMMITTEE Liz & David Anders Warren Bane Sara & Philip Beck Amy & Michael Beeson Susan & Philip Berry Sara Cain Sarah & Ross Canion Lucy & Fowler Carter Melissa & Coley Cato Meredith V. Clark Bevin & Dan Dubrowski Annie & Campbell Eifler Sharon & Michael Graham Emily & Scott Jackson Maria & Taylor Johnson Michael Mandola Jennifer & Henry S. May III Helena & Gregory Mendez Rachel & Toby Miclette Meghan Miller Joanna & Bryan Neiter Jill Whitten & Rob Proctor Izzy & John Schulte Aliyya & Herman Stude Rozlind & Matt Tache Julie & Will Thomas Meghan Thrash Amelia & Trey Tomjanovich Sarah & Tony Tringhese Jaime Fruge & Travis Walne Christine & Ramon West