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 "Quri Kancha:
A Night in the Golden Courtyard"


2010 Gala in the Garden
Thursday, October 7
6:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Ursuline Campus
Catering by Club Giraud
Black Tie


Art Sale Preview
Wednesday, October 6
5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Business Attire

Through transforming the gardens of the Southwest School of Art & Craft's historic Ursuline Campus, we will celebrate the culture of Peru.  The event features many works of art for sale, donated in support of the school by noted local, regional and national artists.

Individual Seats are available at the following levels:
Platinum ($1,000), Gold ($500), Silver ($325) and Bronze ($225)

Tables of 10 are available at the following levels:
Platinum ($10,000), Gold ($5,000), Silver ($3,250) and Bronze ($2,250)

To purchase tables, seats or raffle tickets, please call
Stephanie Peche Canales at 210-224-1848 ext. 306.

To view the 2010 Gala in the Garden & Art Sale Invitation
click here.

Only 350 Limited Edition Raffle Tickets are sold at $100 each
for a chance to win one of ten fabulous prize packages.


** Patrons who purchase raffle tickets only, may attend the Art Sale Preview.

See raffle prize packages listed below or
click here for a mail-in raffle voucher.

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2010 Raffle: Fabulous Prize Packages 

I Love Paris!

Located on the banks of the River Seine, in the heart of the City of Light with easy access to its cultural treasures, Chez Lifshutz offers a six-night, seven day stay in a spacious and beautiful Parisian apartment for up to six in a noted historic building. Owner James G. Lifshutz will coordinate with the winner to arrange an appropriate week for their visit.   While in Paris visit the world famous House of Dior for your private tour (some blackout dates apply)!  Offer valid for one year from the date of the Gala.


Historic Sullivan's Island Retreat

Lori and Joel Dunlap offer their two-bedroom, two bath beach house at Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina for a six-night, seven-day stay to the lucky winners of this prize.  Enjoy the historic charm of Sullivan's Island by touring Fort Sullivan (now Fort Moultrie), originally built during the Revolutionary War, Sullivan's Island lighthouse, and Charleston, which is only 20 minutes away! Sullivan's Island offers a wonderful opportunity for those looking for a charming seaside retreat.  Offer valid for one year from date of Gala.


Huatulco...An Unspoiled Beach Resort

Huatulco is an ecologically-friendly resort located at the foothills of the Southern Sierra Madre Mountains along the Southern Pacific Coast of Oaxaca – one of Mexico’s most relaxed and unspoiled vacation destinations.  Enjoy a four-night, five-day stay at Villa Casa Teca, which has two-bedroom, two and one half baths, courtesy of Veronica Prida and Omar Rodriguez.  Huatulco also offers many protected natural reserves, golf, resort beaches and the charming downtown area of La Crucesita.  Offer valid for one year from date of Gala.


A Trio of Great Dinner Parties


Entertain your friends and family with three fabulous dinner parties!  Enjoy dinner for ten in The Barn Door’s new wine room (includes wine) provided by the Straus Family, and dinner for eight at Club Giraud provided by Bryan Worden.  Oloroso and Chef Josh Cross will welcome your dinner party for ten at the beautiful Gallagher Ranch compliments of Chris Hill and Rudy Choperena.  You will also receive beer for a year - that is 24 cases of beer from Silver Eagle Distributors!


What Happens in Vegas!


Enjoy a two-night, three-day stay for two at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, a luxury hotel set against the crimson canyons and rugged cliffs of Red Rock, and located in Summerlin, Nevada overlooking the Las Vegas strip. This lavish prize also features buffet breakfast both mornings and San Antonio-Las Vegas round-trip tickets for two on Southwest Airlines courtesy of Patty and Ken Halliday. Offer valid for one year from date of Gala.


Fashion Potpourri & Day Spa for Your Car

Update your wardrobe with a $1,000 gift certificate to San Antonio’s own Julian Gold, a store with the best of everything!  Also, enjoy a $500 gift certificate to Shetler Wade Jewelers, a$200 gift certificate to Sloan/Hall and $100 gift certificate to Lee Lee, “the best shoe store in Texas.”  Pamper your car with a certificate for a $700 Day Spa at Mercedes Benz of Boerne (includes new clear coat and super-detailing).


Port Aransas Get-Away


Take the whole family away from it all for a two-night stay at the private home of Stacey Hill in the heart of Port Aransas, Texas.  Located one block from the beach, this stunning modern home has a heated pool, three bedrooms and two baths.  For added perks enjoy dinner for two at Lisabella’s Restaurant, and a full-day guided wade fishing trip for 4 people courtesy of Amelita and David Mauzé.  Wrap up your trip with a private tour of internationally known artist Jesus Morelos’ Studio in Rockport, Texas. Offer valid for one year from date of Gala.


Ready, Set, Rodeo


Enjoy a pair of fine, custom fitted boots for a man or woman made with exotic or non-exotic skin (alligator excluded).  Choose the style of toe, heel, height, stitching, initials, custom brand or ranch brand courtesy of A&C Custom Boots and Jeff Berler.  Boots are handmade by Joe Castillo, Sr. and Joe Castillo, Jr.   Gear up with a $500 gift certificate to Ranch at the Rim, San Antonio’s favorite place to shop for the latest in top western wear brands!  Once spruced up, enjoy 4 box seats to the 2011 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo provided by
The Dick Evans Family.


Marfa: Art Hub Nuevo


Relax in the art hub of Marfa with a two-night stay at the fabulous Thunderbird Hotel.  Visit Ballroom Marfa for your private tour of their current exhibition and receive a Jitterbug Membership for one year, along with a bundle of goodies!  Journey on over to Hotel Paisano for a one-night stay and a $50 gift certificate to Jett’s Grill, and take a guided tour for two of the Chinati Foundation, and when you break for lunch stop in at the Pizza Foundation for some great food!


Kids Just Wanna Have Fun!


Celebrate your child’s next special occasion with a private party at Kiddie Park, Bill Miller BBQ for 50 and a custom portrait session along with an 8x10 Artisan Portrait from Lauren Portrait Art of Austin!  Give your child a fancy new car – that is a Mercedes Benz Pedal Car from Mercedes Benz of Boerne.  For extra fun, send your child to a free week of Summer Art Camp at the Southwest School of Art & Craft, and a Behind the Scenes Tour of SeaWorld San Antonio, with tickets for four.


Perupourri!


Sample some of Peru’s treasures such as a long haired Suri Alpaca throw, Carnival Pillow, a pair of gold vermeil Dove Cote earrings with a facet cut Azurite center and a wonderful coffee table book of Peru!   You will also receive a custom made French parquet top table courtesy of Orville Carr & Associates.  Acquire a taste of Peru and other South American countries by sampling a case of assorted South American wine and a Peruvian potpourri of goodies, including Inca Cola from Peru courtesy of The Frost Family.


2010 Gala Participating Artists and Galleries
 

Coming Soon....

 

Gala Co-Chairs
Missy and Jeff Berler
Lori and Joel Dunlap


Honorary Steering Committee


Platinum Table
The Honorable Dolph Briscoe, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Brown


Individual Platinum
Pamela & Henry Bain
Jerry L. Gore
Dan F. Parman
Wendy & Tom Wirth

Gold Table

Art SA Gallery / Darcy & Darryl Mix
Club Giraud
Janet & Bruce Flohr
Candace & Michael Humphreys
The John & Florence
Newman Foundation
Elizabeth Bruni /
Pat & Bud Smothers
Valero Energy Corporation

Individual Gold
Ibis Bodevin
Norma Bodevin
Nancy S. Hurd
Rocio Land
Edith S. McAllister
Lori & Mark Wright
Dr. Raul Youdan

Silver Table
Ann Griffith Ash
Missy & Jeff Berler
Elise & Craig Boyan
Flora A. Crichton
Lori & Joel Dunlap /
Patty & Ken Halliday
Frost
C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.
Mission Pharmacal Company
Neiman Marcus
Libby D. Tilley

Individual Silver

Chris J. Carson
Jane Weekley & Joel Erben
Lou Celia & Don Frost
Linda Hardberger
Anne & Paul Krause
Cary & Tony Straus

Bronze Table
Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable
Trust / Courtney Walker
Caroline & William Carrington
DPT Laboratories, Inc.
Natalie & Barry Beller /
Genie & Dan Hanke
Marcia Gygli King
Frances Billups / Kathleen Luby
Luce Table

Martin & Drought /
Laura & Frank Burney
Mauze Construction
PlainsCapital Bank /
Michael Molak
Silver Eagle Distributors
South Texas Money
Management, Ltd.
St. Mary's University /
St. Mary's University School of Law
UTSA
Elaine Wolff &
Michael Westheimer


Individual Bronze
Dr. Sara McCamish &
Dr. Edward Briggs
Amber & Jorge Canseco
Clara & Tom Chumney
Paula Cox
Elizabeth & Steve Crawford
Caroline & John Crider
Katy & Ted Flato
Evangelina Flores
Jennifer & Roger Flores
Ricky A. Garza
Sarah Harte & John Gutzler
Monica & Marc Iacobucci
Marcie & Ray Ince
Dr. Angelika Jansen-Brown &
Bob Brown
Julian Gold
Dr. Marsha Kinney &
Greg M. Kinney
Mariela & Orlando Lopez
Dr. Laura Manuppelli
Maria Elena & Richard
Mogas
Syd & Gregg Muenster
Cynthia Muñoz
Veronica Prida &
Omar Rodriguez
Andi & Rick Rodriguez
David Rubin
Lyn & Peter Selig
Josie & Frates Seeligson
Drs. Marie & Charles Thurston

Gala Contributions
Claudia Brewer
Laura & Lew Moorman
Mr. & Mrs. William Moser, Jr.

Margart & William Trieschmann

 


The Southwest School of Art & Craft greatly appreciates the efforts of the Gala Committee to support and promote this year's Gala in the Garden and Art Sale.

2010 Gala Committee

Katie Atkinson
Elizabeth Bruni
Caroline & William Carrington
Rudy Choperena
Sadie Duncan
CeCe & James Griffin
Lou Celia Frost
Patti Halliday
Stacey Hill
Rick Liberto
Lara Luce
Francie Mannix
Amelita Moorman Mauze
Paula Miller
Ana Montoya
Chuck Ramirez
Martha Sheesley
Cary Straus
Alice Ball Strunk
Libby D. Tilley