Impact Dallas Gala

EVENT CHAIRS
Shelley & Jeff Potter, FAIA

AIA DALLAS PRESIDENT
Kate Aoki, AIA

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
David A. Schmidt, P.E.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Zaida Basora, FAIA

HOST COMMITTEE
Anu & Sanjay Agrawal, PE
Jean & Norm Alston, FAIA
John Alvarado
Fernando Andrade, AIA
Victoria Anstead
Kate Aoki, AIA & Brent Mitchell
Ashley & Ian Babcock, PE
Zaida Basora, FAIA
Joe Buskuhl, FAIA
Lisa Casey, ASLA
Diane Collier, AIA
Nicole & Chris Culak
Michele & Peter Darby, AIA
Paula Davis, AIA & Bob Bullis, FAIA
Kay & Mattia Flabiano, AIA
Katie Hitt Deaton, Assoc. AIA & Toby Deaton
Cris Jordan, Hon. AIA Dallas & Scott Potter
Veletta Forsythe Lill, Hon. AIA & John Lill
Olga & Clemente Jaquez, AIA
Douglas Klahr, Ph.D
Lisa & Stephen Lucy, P.E., Hon. TxA
Jill Magnuson, Hon. TxA
Amy & Michael Malone, FAIA
Bonnie Martin, RID & Blane Ladymon, AIA
Sarah & Ryan Martin, AIA
Ann & Dan Noble, FAIA
Michele Rudy, Assoc AIA
Angela & David Schmidt, P.E.
Katherine Seale, Hon. TxA & John Henry Seale
Kelly & John Strasius, AIA
Jessica Stewart Lendvay, AIA
Steven Upchurch, AIA
Nancy Villa
Kyle Whitehurst, Assoc AIA

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Sponsorship & Tickets

The 2023 Gala includes live music, immersive art vignettes, a silent auction, raffle, and more.  Guests will be treated to a glamorous evening of celebration and inspiration replete with unexpected artful experiences that will stimulate lively conversation. The Impact Dallas Gala raises money to directly fund architecture and design education, endowment funds, operations and public programs, and grants for community projects.

Sponsorship Levels

PRESENTING SPONSOR $25,000 – CLAIMED
Two tables of 10 with premiere seating, including four VIP Tickets to the pre-Gala reception. Speaking opportunity or pre-recorded video message at the Gala event.

CORNERSTONE SPONSOR $15,000
One table of 10 with premiere seating, including two VIP Tickets to the pre-Gala reception. Company logo on print and digital materials and table decor.

TABLE SPONSOR $10,000
One table of 10, including two VIP Tickets to the pre-Gala reception.

HALF-TABLE SPONSOR $5,000
Five seats, including two VIP Tickets to the pre-Gala reception.

SUPPORTING SPONSOR $2,500
Two seats, and company logo at select locations within the Gala event.

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Tickets

Individual tickets for the Impact Dallas Gala are on sale now!

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Art by Architects Silent Auction

We’re delighted to announce that this year’s Impact Dallas Gala will showcase an exclusive Art by Architects silent auction.

Architects and designers, your talents are sought to make this annual event even more spectacular. Consider donating a signed sketch, drawing, photograph, painting, or any creative work that embodies an idea, place, or project. Your contribution will play a pivotal role in investing in the future generation of architects. Feel free to surprise us with sculptures, jewelry, furniture, and industrial design pieces — all are welcome! Share the story behind your creation, as it could become a captivating part of our promotion and sale efforts, elevating the buzz around the event.

Additionally, if you have a remarkable piece within your collection, we invite you to share its magic with the world through this event. And if you know of fellow artists who should be part of this experience, don’t hesitate to point them in our direction!

Architecture and Design Foundation holds 501(c)3 nonprofit status, ensuring your generous gift qualifies for tax deductions. Let’s join forces to make this year’s Impact Dallas Gala an unforgettable celebration of creativity, inspiration, and the boundless potential of design.

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The IMPACT DALLAS GALA is co-hosted by the Architecture and Design Foundation and AIA Dallas. For additional information, please contact Elizabeth Jones, Assoc. AIA at ejones@aiadallas.org.