Latin Maecenas

Members of Latin Maecenas Learn more about the exciting field of Latin American art through informal lectures, seminars, and visits to some of the most prominent private collections in Houston and abroad. Members of Latin Maecenas have the opportunity to interact with important contemporary Latin American and Latino artists; travel internationally with curators; and learn how to recognize valuable opportunities in this rapidly expanding market. Funds raised by the group support the acquisition of Latin American artworks for the Museum’s collection. Latin Maecenas members are invited to the biennial Latin American Experience Gala, which brings the international Latin American art community to Houston.

Past program highlights include:

  • Talk with Colombian artist Leyla Cárdenas, followed by a reception at a collector’s home
  • Exclusive Latin Maecenas trip to Los Angeles for the opening of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, an exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles and Southern California
  • Artist talk with Uruguayan artist Marco Maggi, followed by a reception at a collector’s home

For more information about Latin Maecenas, contact Ashley Powell at apowell@mfah.org or 713.639.7594. Please note that a current MFAH membership is required to join Latin Maecenas. Visit mfah.org/jointoday for information about MFAH membership levels and benefits.

Parking in the Museum’s garages is complimentary during Patron Group events! Members of Patron Groups also enjoy the discounted MFAH member rate when parking during regular Museum visits. Learn more about parking.

Levels

  • Sustaining Founder: $25,000 over five years ($5,000 per year)*
    $25000 FMV: $1400

    **By selecting this membership level, your generosity will support the Latin American art department with a $25,000 pledge over five years, $5,000 per year, with the initial $5,000 donation due today.

    Members enjoy:

    • Invitations to exclusive Latin Maecenas member programs

    Plus:

    • All the benefits of the Founder level over the five years of the pledge
  • Sustaining Benefactor: $12,500 over five years ($2,500 per year)*
    $12500 FMV: $1400

    *By selecting this membership level, your generosity will support the Latin American art department with a $12,500 pledge over five years, $2,500 per year, with the initial $2,500 donation due today.

    Members enjoy:

    • Invitations to exclusive Latin Maecenas member programs
  • Founder
    $5000 FMV: $280

    Members enjoy:

    • Invitations to exclusive Latin Maecenas member programs

    Plus:

    • First priority for Latin Maecenas trips
    • The opportunity to bring guests to programs
    • Private curator consultation by appointment
    • Complimentary catalogues as determined by the program and exhibition schedule
  • Benefactor
    $2500 FMV: $280

    Members enjoy:

    • Invitations to exclusive Latin Maecenas member programs
  • Young Benefactor (40 and younger)
    $1500 FMV: $140

    Membership for one individual.

    Members enjoy:

    • Invitations to exclusive Latin Maecenas member programs