The World is Your Oyster
...It's up to you to find the Pearl!

The 9th Annual Pearls of Art Gala
Friday, April 8, 2016 
Chateau Cocomar, Houston, TX
Click here to view photos from the 2016 Pearls of Art Gala!
Tables, Sponsorships, and Tickets
Tables and tickets may be purchased by visiting the Museum Store on our website, and sponsorships can be purchased by contacting Laura Baker at the Pearl at laura@pearlmfa.org or 281.376.6322. 
2016 Pearls of Art Gala Tables & Tickets
  • $50,000 Olympus {Exclusive Presenting Title Sponsorship}
    Priority seating for 14 guests. The Gala will be called "The World is Your Oyster, presented by (your name or company)."
    10 Raffle Tickets, round-trip limo for the evening or an overnight guest room at Chateau Cocomar with breakfast in the morning for 2, champagne service, reserve wines, special VIP gifts for each table guest, full-page in the program and video presentation.
    ***Other benefits include year-round recognition at all museum events, in all Gala printed pieces, invitation, press releases, signage, web, and video presentation...as well as an opportunity to host private events for guests or clients at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts***
  • $30,000 Neptune's Table
    Exclusive priority seating for 12 guests.  Champagne service, reserve wines, special VIP gift for table guests, listing in invitation, full-page in program, and video presentation.
  • $25,000 Salacia's Table
    Premiere seating for 10 guests. Champagne service, reserve wines, special VIP gift for table guests, listing in invitation, full-page in program, and video presentation.
  • $15,000  Delphinus's Tables
    Priority seating for 10 guests. Reserve wines, commemorative gift for table guests, listing in invitation, full-page in program, and video presentation.
  • $10,000 Triton's Tables
    Priority seating for 10 guests. Reserve wines, commemorative gift for table guests, listing in invitation, half-page in program, and video presentation.
  • $5,000 Nereids' {Sea Nymphs} Tables
    Priority seating for 10 guests. Reserve wines, listing in invitation, quarter-page in program, and video presentation.
  • $3,500 Minerva's Tables
    Priority seating for 10 guests. Listing in invitation, quarter-page in program, and video presentation.
  • $2,500 Hippocampi {Enchanted Sea Horses}
    Seating for 10 guests. Listing in invitation, recognition in program and video presentation.
  • $250 Perlas (Individual Tickets)
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2016 Pearls of Art Gala Sponsorships
$50,000 Olympus {Exclusive Presenting Title Sponsorship}
Includes an exclusive table for 14. See tables for full list of benefits. 
  • ​​SOLD! $6,000 Invitations
    Helps underwrite expenses for invitation production. Prominent recognition in the invitation, on Gala signage, and in the program.
  • $6,000 le Valet
    Helps underwrite complimentary valet service for all Gala guests. Recognized with signage at the drive-up, branded water bottles placed in all cars on departure, quarter page program ad, and in all Gala signage.
  • $5,000 Entertainment (2 available) Only 1 left!
    Helps underwrite the Gala entertainment. Sponsor is recognized in a special way during entertainment, a half-page program ad, and in all Gala signage.
  • $5,000 BidPal
    Helps underwrite our automated auction system, allowing guests to bid on items on their mobile device at the Gala. Also provides detailed reports to museum after the event. Sponsor is recognized with a half-page program ad, and in all Gala signage. 
  • $4,000 Program
    Helps underwrite printing of the Gala program. Recognized with a half-page program ad, and at the Gala.
  • $4,000 Strolling Seafood & Raw Bar
    Helps underwrite our interactive "bar" of ocean delicacies. Recognized on bar signage and with a half-page program ad. 
  • $3,500 Hors d'Oeuvres
    Helps to underwrite delectable hors d'oeuvres. Recognized on the printed menu, with a quarter-page program ad, and at the Gala. 
  • $3,500 First Course
    Helps to underwrite our dinner's 1st Course. Recognized on the printed menu, with a quarter-page program ad, and at the Gala. 
  • $3,500 Neptune's Feast​
    ​Helps to underwrite the dinner's Main Course. Recognized on the printed menu, with a quarter-page program ad, and at the Gala. 
  • ​SOLD! $3,000 Something Sweet
    Helps to underwrite a showstopping Dessert Course. Recognized on the printed menu, with a quarter-page program ad, and at the Gala. 
  • $2,500 Audio & Visual Presentation (2 available)
    Helps underwrite the crucial Gala lighting and video, audio and sound system. Recognized with a quarter-page program ad, and at the Gala. 
  • ​SOLD! $2,000 Cocktail Hour (2 available)
    Helps underwrite cocktail hour with specialty cocktails and an open bar. Recognized with your name or logo on the cocktail napkins and bar signage, a quarter-page program ad, and at the Gala. 
  • $2,000 Décor (4 available) Only 1 left!
    Helps to transform the Chateau into an enchanting evening under the sea in King Neptune's Castle. Recognized with a quarter-page program ad, and at the Gala.
  • SOLD! $1,500 Dinner Wine & Bar (3 available) 
    Helps underwrite an open bar and dinner wine for our guests. Recognized on signage at the bar, on the menu, in the program, and in the video presentation.
  • SOLD! $1,000 Live Auction 
    Helps underwrite the cost of the live auction. Recognized in the program and in the video. 
  • $1,000 Linens (2 available)
    Helps underwrite the costs of our always-beautiful table linens. Recognized in the program and video. 
  • $500 Silent Auction (6 available) Only 1 left!
    ​Helps underwrite the cost of the silent auction. Recognized in the program and in the video. 
  • SOLD! $500 Photographer
    Helps underwrite the cost of a professional photographer to capture memories of the evening for years to come!
 Our Honoree
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Houston-based art collector Jereann Chaney will be honored at the 2016 Pearls of Art Gala. The Chaney Family Collection, formerly on display in the Pearl's Main Gallery, features works by contemporary artists from around the world. 
A view from inside the Chaney family home - a home built to showcase the family's stunning collection.
A huge thank you to all those involved in the planning and execution of the 2016 Pearls of Art Gala. We couldn't do it without you!


Gala Committee Chairs:
Beth Eaton & Andrea Garrity

2016 Pearls of Art Gala Committee
Sue Adams
Brenda Anderson
Donna Asbill
Laura Baker
Youlia Bussinger
Kathy Carson
Calvin Cobb
Carol Cobb
Patty Cooley
Virginia Crawford
Susan Diehl
Art Elder
Joyce Elder
Cindy Foley
Linda Fowler
Emily Guerra
Patricia Harless
Dana Hines
Pam Hughes
Julie Johnson
Margaret Johnson
Lindsey Jones
Joyce Lance
Sandra Loyd
Dalinda Murray
Kayla Osby
Linda Powers
Brooke Rogers
Irene Skor
Cindy Smith
Linda Sparks
Lauren Temple
Anais Watsky
​Annette Young
Auction Solicitation Materials
Download the Auction Donor Form here.
Download the Auction Solicitation Letter here.
Thank you to our 2016 Corporate Supporters!