Fundraiser

45th Annual Collage Gala

September 14, 2024

6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

at the International Museum of Art & Science

1900 W. Nolana Ave. McAllen, TX 78504

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

The Warren Group Logo

Black Tie | Dinner & Open Bar | Valet Parking

6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM – Dinner
10 PM – After Party

Sponsorship available now

For sponsorship details or to donate to the live or silent auction, contact our Development staff.

Anastasia Perez, Director of Development & Marketing, aperez@theimasonline.com, (956)681-2815
Jacqueline Martinez, Development Assistant, jmartinez@theimasonline.com, (956)681-2805

Honoring

College Honoree 2024

Joe Brown

College Honoree 2024

Jim Darling

Tim Smith

at the 45th Annual Collage Gala

Sponsorship

Collage Annual Gala raises 12% of the overall IMAS operating budget.

Your support makes a tremendous impact on our community. Your brand will be represented to IMAS audiences which include visitors from McAllen, the greater RGV, and U.S. and international tourists. Thank you for your interest in becoming a Collage sponsor!

If you are interested in a sponsorship to support the IMAS, please contact our development staff:

Anastasia Perez
Director of Development & Marketing

aperez@theimasonline.com
(956)681-2815

Jacqueline Martinez
Development Assistant

jmartinez@theimasonline.com

(956)681-2805

Early table reservations are available now through sponsorship.

Tickets and tables to Collage Annual Gala will be available in early July.

Please email us for other Collage inquiries including sponsorship, donations, or auction items for the event.

          Levels & Benefits

          Legacy Sponsor
          $25,000

          Legacy Title Sponsor benefits include a Premier Exhibition Sponsorship for selected exhibit with a sponsored Exhibition Reception, a vinyl logo on the gallery title wall and logo acknowledgement on marketing materials. The Legacy Title Sponsor will meet with IMAS leadership to select an exhibit from the 2024 – 2025 cycle or one of the art galleries.

          3 Sponsor Tables, 24 seats total

          Limo Service to and from a single pick up location within a 15 mile radius of IMAS.

          Titanium Sponsor

          $20,000

          Benefits include Science On a Sphere (S.O.S.) Sponsorship, for four consecutive months in 2024. Titanium sponsor will be named at entry to S.O.S. theater with a recognition sign. This revolutionary, state-of-the-art exhibit designed by NASA and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) illustrates planetary and celestial systems with stunning images from the Hubble Space Telescope, orbital satellites, space probes and other sources. S.O.S. is a favorite stop for visitors and featured activity for school group field experiences and tours.

          3 Sponsor Tables, 24 seats total

          Platinum Sponsor
          $15,000

          Benefits include Science On a Sphere (S.O.S.) Sponsorship,for two consecutive months in 2024. Titanium sponsor will be named at entry to S.O.S. theater with a recognition sign.

          2 Sponsor Tables, 20 seats total

          Gold Sponsor

          $10,000

          Gold Sponsor benefits include event recognition at Collage plus Ann Moore Art Studio Sponsorship for 1 month. Logo will be on marketing material distributed to members, online audience, andemail subscribers.

          2 Sponsor Tables, 16 seats total

          Silver Sponsor
          $7,500

          Silver Sponsor benefits include event recognition plus Ann Moore Art Studio Sponsorship for 1 month.

          1 Sponsor Table, 12 seats

          Diamond Sponsor
          $5,000

          Diamond Sponsor benefits include event recognition plus Ann Moore Art Studio Sponsorship for 1 month. This will be recognized with a sign displaying your logo at the entry to the Ann Moore Art Studio for one calendar month, selected from 2024.

          1 Sponsor Table, 8 seats

          Ruby Sponsor
          $2,500

          4 reserved seats

          Sapphire Sponsor
          $1,500

          2 reserved seats

          Program & Exhibit Sponsorship

          Exclusive Exhibit Sponsor
          $7,500

          Title sponsorship of a selected upcoming exhibit. Exhibition Sponsorship includes logo on title wall, building banner, and marketing materials. Sponsor will meet with Curator and Director of Development and Marketing to review exhibit calendar and sponsorship preference.

          Contributing Exhibit Sponsor
          $5,000

          Support an exhibition through a contributing sponsorship. Exhibition Sponsorship includes logo on title wall, building banner, and marketing materials. Sponsor will meet with Curator and Director of Development and Marketing to review exhibit calendar and sponsorship preference. Exhibits may have more than one contributing exhibit sponsor.

          Program Sponsor
          $5,000

          Program sponsorship for cultural festivals and programs at IMAS with logo recognition on all marketing material.

          Dia de los Muertos Festival 2024
          Operation Imagination Summer Camp 2025
          Lunar New Year Festival 2025

          Sponsored Museum Day
          $2,500

          Sponsor a day at the museum for your organization’s employees and their families.
          Date to be coordinated with museum staff.

          Auction

          Support the International Museum of Art & Science Collage Annual Gala by participating in our Silent Auction.

          Support the International Museum of Art & Science Collage Annual Gala with auction items for the live and silent auction.

          Thank you for your generous support!

          In kind donations do not include sponsorships or seating benefits. Donation Form deadline is August 1, 2024.

          About

          McAllen International Museum was founded on June 2, 1967 through the efforts of the Women’s Junior Service League and the McAllen City Commission. The McAllen International Museum affectionately known as MIM started operations and opened their doors on October 26, 1969 in a 5,000-sq. ft. building on Quince Avenue. Currently the IMAS serves over 70,000 visitors per year in its 50,000 sq. ft. facility on the corner of Nolana and Bicentennial avenues in the heart of McAllen.


          IMAS
          has delighted visitors by featuring the finest national and international art and science exhibitions while providing exceptionally engaging educational programs since its establishment on June 2, 1967. IMAS is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), is a Smithsonian Affiliate, a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers and Museums for All program.

          Collage Committee

          J. Edgar Ruiz II & Norma Flores-Ruiz
          Carlos Melguizo & Saul Sanchez

          Gala Co-Chairs

          Lesley Chavez

          Rutchie Contreras

          Bronson delRio

          Annette Garcia

          Mariella Gorena

          Dr. Katherine McAllen

          Cassandra Moreno

          David Perez

          Tashiana Rodriguez

          Bill Ruppert

          Leigh Wooldridge

          We invite you to participate in the 45th Annual Collage Gala this September 14 at the International Museum of Art & Science. Sponsorships are available now. Contact the IMAS Development department for advance table and ticket reservations available July 1, 2024.

          Your contribution helps us provide enriching exhibitions and programs for our children and the community where over 25% of our population lives in poverty. As the region’s only museum of art and science and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the IMAS is committed to enhancing the overall quality of life for all members of our community through artistic and scientific enlightenment. Your Collage tickets directly support the IMAS mission.

          Thank you and see you at Collage!

          Early table reservations are available now through sponsorship. Tickets and tables to Collage Annual Gala will be available in early July.
          Please email us for other Collage inquiries including sponsorship, donations, or auction items for the event.