Event Theme: Magical Realism
Cocktails, seated dinner, and outstanding fine art photography by Flor Garduño on view

Silver Street Studios
Exhibition Galleries
2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX 77007
Valet on site

Auction Co-Chairs
Meg King Murray and Michael A. Casey

Gala Dinner (Tickets Required)
Wednesday, March 5 | 6–9 PM

6 PM | Cocktail Reception
7 PM | Seated Dinner

We are pleased to announce that the inaugural Dinner for FotoFest: a magical evening immersed in art will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, celebrating the life’s work of Mexican photographer Flor Garduño, whose landmark exhibition, Paths of Life / Senderos de Vida will be on view at FotoFest March 7 through April 26, 2025. A frequent FotoFest collaborator, Garduño was an exhibiting artist in FotoFest’s Biennial 1992 with her renowned exhibition Witnesses of Time and her decades-long practice has made a lasting impact on the international photography and arts community. 
 
Guests will enjoy a festive evening of creative food and whimsy, and will be among the first to see the exhibition in Houston. The festivities include cocktails and a seated dinner in the gallery featuring Garduño’s work, with a special menu inspired by Mexico created by Wolfgang Puck Catering. 
 
We hope you will join us in celebrating FotoFest and its mission of fostering the global exploration of art and ideas through photography. Your table sponsorship gift will support FotoFest’s annual activities—its Biennials, exhibitions, public programming, professional development programs for artists, and the Literacy Through Photography curriculum, serving thousands of Houston-area students annually. 
 
Because space is limited, we hope you will reserve your table or tickets today. All commitments made by January 15, 2025, will be recognized in the printed program. 
 
We look forward to celebrating with you in March!

Table Sponsorships

Tap each sponsorship level square to purchase your table sponsorship.

fundraiser 2025 – flor garduno – 1

Includes

  • Table for ten guests with premium wine and seated dinner at the event 
  • Exclusive Private Preview of the exhibition Paths of Life / Senderos de Vida 
  • Invitation to an exclusive private party welcoming Flor Garduño to Houston 
  • Private curatorial tour of the exhibition Paths of Life / Senderos de Vida 
  • Signed copy of the book Flor Garduño Paths of Life
  • One year of FotoFest First Look membership for two individuals, with invitations to exclusive Patron Travel Group trips, including AIPAD in New York City in April 2025 
  • Sponsor recognition at the event 
  • Acknowledgment on FotoFest's website 
fundraiser 2025 – flor garduno – 2

Includes

  • Table for ten guests with premium wine and seated dinner at the event 
  • Exclusive Private Preview of the exhibition Paths of Life / Senderos de Vida 
  • Invitation to an exclusive private party welcoming Flor Garduño to Houston 
  • Private curatorial tour of the exhibition Paths of Life / Senderos de Vida 
  • Signed copy of the book Flor Garduño Paths of Life 
  • Acknowledgment on FotoFest's website 
fundraiser 2025 – flor garduno – 3

Includes

  • Table for eight guests with wine and seated dinner at the event 
  • Exclusive Private Preview of the exhibition Paths of Life / Senderos de Vida 
  • Invitation to an exclusive private party welcoming Flor Garduño to Houston 
  • Private curatorial tour of the exhibition Paths of Life / Senderos de Vida 
  • One copy of the book Flor Garduño Paths of Life  
  • Acknowledgment on FotoFest's website 
fundraiser 2025 – flor garduno – 4

Includes

  • Cocktails and seated dinner for one at the event

Want to purchase your Dinner for FotoFest table via email or phone? Contact Marianne Stavenhagen at info@fotofest.org or 713-223-5522 ext. 19.