The gala will occur on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Thompson Houston, commemorating and leaning into HAA’s two decades of strengthening Houston’s creative landscape while investing in its future. We are also proud to honor the incomparable Debbie Allen as our Golden Trailblazer Honoree and recognize H-E-B as our Community Legacy Honoree for its support of our Resilience and Recovery Program, which helps Houston’s arts community prepare for, respond to, and recover from times of disruption.
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: Thompson Hotel
Times: 6 PM VIP | 7 PM General Admission
In accordance with IRS guidelines, the fair market value (FMV) of goods and services provided at this event varies by ticket level and is estimated to be between $150 and $200 per attendee. The tax‑deductible portion of each payment is limited to the amount exceeding the FMV applicable to the selected ticket level. No goods or services were provided in exchange for fully donated amounts. Please retain this information for your records and consult your tax advisor for specific guidance.
Stephanie and Frank Tsuru
Eddie and Chinhui Allen
Leigh and Reggie Smith
Ryan and Elizabeth Martin
Lavonne Burke Sam and Bryant Sam
Paola and Arturo Creixell & Ruth Dreessen and Tom Van Laan
Scott Sparvero
Paula Sutton and Bill Gross
Cameron West / Dr. Nicole and Anthony West
Caplo Advisory & Wynnwood Group
Minnette and Peter Boesel
Kalinda Campbell and Friends
Natalie and Justin Goodman & Rob and Megan Sigler
Regina Rogers
Franny Koelsch Jeffries
Tom Anderson
Kristy and Chris Bradshaw
Jereann Chaney
C.C. Conner
Cece and Mack Fowler
Jo Furr
Robert Gondo
Dr. Penelope and Mr. Lester Marks
Tatiana and Craig Massey
Adán Medrano
Desrye Morgan
Susan Osterberg
Anita and Gerald Smith
Michael and Ileana Trevino
Anonymous
Deborah & Edward Koehler Philanthropy Fund
Judy Nyquist in Honor of Leigh Smith and Shawn Stephens
Young Audiences of Houston
Brenda Peters-Chase
William & Marie Wise
The Greentree Fund
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