Heidi Gerger, Judy Nyquist, Jereann Chaney and Holland Chaney
The event homaged the Keep Austin Weird slogan, celebrating the uniqueness and creativity of Houston's art community with a psychedelic array of decor. It's the first big Glassell benefit since pre-Covid, and hundreds of supporters were thrilled to pack the party tent erected on the Brown Foundation Plaza outside of the school.
Dinner was a flavorful spread courtesy of City Kitchen, and a stupendously successful silent auction touted pieces by Glassell faculty, alumni and other local artists. Attendees could bid on and purchase paintings, photos, sculptures, jewelry and more.
Closing out the night was DJ Druw, who spun tunes until the crowd moved upstairs to the Glassell rooftop garden, where a funky after-party was soundtracked by ukulele player Ryan Suzuka.
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Christopher Gardner and Gary Tinterow
Claire and Eric Anyah
Jane Mooney and Gloria Alford
David and Heidi Gerger
DJ Druw
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Holly Josey, Michelle Whitney and Marina Fernandez
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