Celebrate the Arts
Celebrate the Arts is the Arts Council’s largest and most important fundraising gala of the year and includes an award ceremony honoring those who have made a significant impact on the arts in our community. The proceeds raised during the event help the Arts Council achieve its mission of making the arts accessible to all residents and visitors of the Brazos Valley. Continue scrolling for what we’ve got on the agenda for this year!
Tickets & Sponsorships
Celebrate The Arts With Us
An evening filled with fun and entertainment for all! Whether you’re an avid supporter of the arts or simply desire a night to revel in thrilling musical entertainment from The Killer Dueling Pianos (sing-alongs encouraged), bid on desirable Silent Auction items, or test your skills in a Whiskey & Wine Ring Toss – featuring hand-painted and uniquely designed bottles! You won’t want to miss your chance to reserve your seat and join us in celebrating the arts and honoring those being awarded for their impacts in the arts and culture sector in the Brazos Valley.
On the Agenda
Award Ceremony – Presentation
Entertainment by The Killer Dueling Pianos
Whiskey & Wine Ring Toss
Silent Auction
Raffle by David Gardner’s Jewelers
Open beer & wine bar, spirits available for individual purchase
3 Course meal, see below
Surprise entertainment
Specialty themed cocktail, Elixir de Artisan
Dinner Menu
Mixed Green Salad – Ranch & Balsamic
Bistro Steak Medallions w/ Bourbon Black Peppercorn
Squash Vegetable Medley
Mushroom Risotto
Homemade Rolls
Key Lime Pie & Gluten-Free Chocolate Tourte
(Vegan, Pescatarian, & Gluten Free options available upon request.)
2023 Celebrate the Arts
Award Winners
Guests of Honor
Larry Schueckler
M.L. “Sonny” Moss Artist of the Year
Larry Schueckler Bio
Insite Brazos Valley Magazine
Business Arts Patron Award
Insite Brazos Valley Magazine Bio
Afshi & Bobby Mirza
Arts Champion
Afshi & Bobby Mirza Bio
Lou Ellen & Dave Ruesink
STAR Volunteers of the Year
Lou Ellen & Dave Ruesink Bio
Cathy Hastedt
Jane Wolfe Distinguished Arts Leadership Award
Cathy Hastedt Bio
Becky & B. Don Russell
D.A. “Andy” Anderson Award
Becky & B. Don Russell Bio
Jeremy Osborne
D.A. “Andy” Anderson Award
Jeremy Osborne Bio
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
Special Recognition
BVMNH Bio
Thank You to Our Sponsors
2023 Celebrate the Arts Sponsors
Presto
Becky & B. Don Russell
Allegro
Brazos County
Bryan Broadcasting
City of Bryan
City of College Station
City of Navasota
Coleen Bradfield and Denise Bermudez
David Gardner
Insite Brazos Valley Magazine
Jeremy Osborne
KAGS
KBTX
OPAS
Texas A&M University System – Office of the Chancellor
The Texas A&M University – Office of the President
Adagio
Ballet Brazos
Janét and Gregg Falcone
School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
Sue Lee
Lento
Bottom Line Bookkeeping
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
Brazos Valley Symphony Society
The George & Barbara Bush Foundation
Patricia Burchfield & Brent Maxwell
The Ruesink Family
Sarah Wilkinson and Tom Wilkinson
Warren & Mary Finch
Supporters
Tom Lyne Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc
Interested in becoming as a sponsor?
Contact megan@acbv.org for additional details.
Past Event Fun!
