Inspirit: Rothko Chapel's Annual Inspirational Dinner

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Astorian • Houston, Texas
6:00 PM
Cullen Geiselman Muse and Robert Muse, Chairs

Prints from Vérité, a limited edition print series by artist Aaron Parazette,
are currently available for sale here.

We invite you to consider joining us as an underwriter for Inspirit: Rothko Chapel’s Annual Evening of Inspiration. Your support is vital in advancing the Chapel’s transformative programming, fostering meaningful dialogue, and strengthening its role as a beacon for art, spirituality, and human rights.

This year’s event features a compelling conversation with renowned artist and activist Shepard Fairey, multidisciplinary artist Trenton Doyle Hancock, and is moderated by art scholar Dr. Alvia Wardlaw. Together, they will explore the powerful relationship between art and activism to address pressing human rights and social justice issues. Inspirit offers an evening of profound inspiration and thought-provoking dialogue.

Inspirit also raises critical funds in support of the Chapel’s mission while amplifying its legacy as a sacred space for connection and community engagement.  The event will take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at The Astorian in Houston and will feature an online art auction of museum-quality works presented by McClain Gallery.

Your role as an underwriter is essential to the success of Inspirit and will inspire others to contribute. Benefits include prominent recognition on the Chapel’s website and event materials, highlighting your commitment to sustaining the Rothko Chapel as a space for transformative experiences and dialogue.

On behalf of the Rothko Chapel community, thank you for considering this opportunity to support Inspirit. Your generosity ensures the Chapel remains open and accessible every day of the year, free of charge, while continuing to serve as a platform for connection, dialogue, and action.

 

Presenting Sponsors

Maire and David Baldwin / The Muriel Pollia Foundation

 

Major Underwriters

Cullen Geiselman Muse and Robert Muse

 

Underwriters

H-E-B

Virginia and Lee Lahourcade / Scott and Judy Nyquist

Judy and Charles Tate

 

Benefactors

Edward Allen III and Chinhui Juhn

Linbeck Group

Beth Robertson

Lillie Robertson

 

Sponsors

Lori Cohen and Christopher Rothko

Chandos Dodson Epley and Ike Epley & Mary Hammon Quinn / C2 Art

Esther Friedman Family Foundation / Ann and J Kent Friedman

Mary and Tom Lile

Geoffrey Leach

Meg Malone

Ashley and Steve Putman / Sarah and Joel Montgomery / Kristin and Logan Johnson

Kate Rothko Prizel and Ilya Prizel

STOA Architects

Cyvia Wolff

 

Individual Benefactors

Benjamin Ackerley

Architecture Research Office

Suzanne Deal Booth

Sarah Flournoy and Ruth Flournoy

Garfield Public/Private LLC

Marc Grossberg

Natasha and Jeffrey Jacobe

Jill Ann Jarrell

Jessica Phifer

Anita and Gerald Smith

Leigh and Reggie Smith

Ellen Susman

Heidi Vaughan

 

Individual Sponsors / Host Committee

Bennie Flores Ansell and David Ansell

Joy Authur

Gayle DeGeurin

Sanford L. Dow

Catherine and Dean Giuffre

Alecia Harris

Olvie Hershey and AC Conrad

Colleen Keegan

Michael B. Keegan

Melanie Lawson and John Guess Jr.

Teresa and Chao-Chiung "C.C." Lee

Linda Murray

The Pastrana Foundation

Michael Piana and Andy Weber

Christina and Troy Porter

Michele Sabino

Fayez Sarofim & Co.

Binod Shrestha

Nicola Springer

Mary Welch

 

Additional Supporters

Minnette B. Boesel

Carrie and Al Pepi

Carrol Ray

Christine and Blake Williams

 

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