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WILD LIGHT – PUBLIC VIEWING

WILD LIGHT features unique suspended light works on view to the public May 4 – 6 (5 – 8 pm) and that are exclusively available for purchase through a silent auction at the  May 7 WILD LIGHT benefit dinner.

ARTISTS

Leticia BajuyoSusan BudgeJohn CalawayCarlos CanulLina DibRachel Gardner, Ronald L. JonesSharon KoprivaCharmaine LockeJack MassingSherry OwensPatrick RennerKaneem SmithJames Surls, and George Tobolowsky.

All proceeds from the May 7 benefit support DiverseWorks’ production of A Gift from the Bower, a major outdoor multidisciplinary exhibition featuring the WILD LIGHT artists that will be presented on Earth Day Weekend 2023 on the grounds of James Surls & Charmaine Locke’s former home and studio, Splendora Gardens.

WILD LIGHT BENEFIT HONORING JAMES SURLS & CHARMAINE LOCKE

PURCHASE TICKETS

Experience a magical evening featuring an eco-friendly dinner and live music under a canopy of light.

Dinner & Auction: May 7, 2022, 7 – 10 pm
Location: Orange Show World HQ, 2334 Gulf Terminal Drive, Houston, TX 77023
Music: Guadalupe Rocha, Seven’s Edge

SPONSORSHIPS: $2,500 – $10,000
TICKETS: $250 / $175 for DW Members (become a Member)

WILD LIGHT features unique suspended light works for your home and personal collection, exclusively available through silent auction on May 7, created by:

Leticia Bajuyo / Susan Budge / John Calaway / Carlos Canul
Lina Dib / Rachel Gardner / Ronald L. Jones / Sharon Kopriva / Charmaine Locke
Jack Massing / Sherry Owens / Patrick Renner / Kaneem Smith / James Surls
George Tobolowsky

SPONSORS

PRESENTER / LUMINARY

Cat Spring Collection
Independent Financial
George & Julie Tobolowsky Family Fund

PARTNER / ASTRUM

Anonymous
John & Joni Ballis
David & Betty Jo Bell
Karen & Robert Duncan
Marc & Kathryn LeBaron
J.R. McDougal Designs
Steve & Isha Santamaria
Heidi Vaughan Fine Art

SUPPORTER / BEACON

Jereann Chaney
Alycia & Kevin M. Clark
HOK
Mahenou & Omer Ilahi
Itchy Acres Gardens & Art
Kirk Hopper Fine Art
Surls Girls
Rob & Tara Tomicic
Lauren & JW Turner

MEDIA SPONSOR

DONORS

Surpik & Paolo Angelini
Jeff Beauchamp
Lee & Paul Michaels
Leigh & Reggie Smith
Emily Todd
Lillian & Bob Warren

On View:

May 4 – 6, 2022 / 5 – 8 pm

Opening Reception:

Wednesday, May 4
5 – 8 pm

ADMISSION:

Free and open to the public.

Tickets are required for the WILD LIGHT benefit on May 7.

LOCATION:

Orange Show World HQ
2334 Gulf Terminal Drive
Houston, TX  77023

RELATED PROGRAMS:

WILD LIGHT Benefit Dinner
Honoring James Surls & Charmaine Locke
Saturday, May 7
More info…