The Great Create 2016

By Artists. For Kids.

April 24, 2016 1 - 4 pm 4/24/2016 12:00 AM 4/24/2016 12:00 AM

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Note: This is a past event. Save the date for the next Great Create on April 29, 2018.

The Great Create: By Artists. For Kids is a celebration of youth art education and appreciation featuring a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on art activities and workshops in the Nasher Garden led by artists from around the world, as well as live entertainment and kid-friendly food. The program is geared toward children 12 and under. Teens ages 13 and up are invited to serve as “Art Ambassadors” to assist the artists and younger attendees. Children under 2 attend free.

Great Create Co-Chair Families

Sheryl and Eric Maas and their son Julian
Lisa and John Runyon and their children Liam and Ivy

Platinum Painter

Neiman Marcus

Gold Gilders

City Electric Supply
The Joule: TenOverSix and Weekend Coffee
Lincoln Property Company
Sheryl and Eric Maas
Which Wich

Silver Sculptors

LOOK Cinemas
Selwyn Rayzor and Rich Moses
Katherine and Eric Reeves
Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts
Lisa and John Runyon
Robyn and Michael Siegel
Whole Foods Market

Bronze Builders

Brad and Lindy Berkley
Nancy and Clint Carlson
Stephen and Lara Harrison
Catherine and Douglas MacMahon
Mrs. Eugene McDermott
NBC 5
Catherine and Will Rose
Elisa and Stephen Summers
Megan and Brady Wood

Media Partner

Dallas Child

Official Auto Sponsor

Aston Martin of Dallas

Artists

Christopher Blay
Nathan Carter
The Color Condition (Marianne Newsom and Sunny Sliger)
E.V. Day
Randy Guthmiller
Francisco Moreno
Oil and Cotton (Shannon Driscoll and Kayli House Cusick)
Brad Oldham
Lisa Williamson
Rob Wilson

Why Support The Great Create?

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Nasher Sculpture Center, bolstering the museum’s efforts to provide outstanding youth education programs throughout the year, such as the 3:01 Club After-school Program, Summer Institute for Teens and free student tours. Education programs account for more than 33% of the Center’s attendance each year, enabling many students and families to experience the Nasher at no cost. 70% of all education programs offered at the Nasher are made possible through the support of organizations, companies and individuals. In 2015, over 14,600 students from 199 schools have participated in Nasher student tours, designed to enrich the lives of many through the arts. Your valuable support furthers the Nasher Sculpture Center’s ongoing mission of serving as a catalyst for the study and appreciation of modern and contemporary sculpture.

New! Amazing Silent Auction Packages

KIDS' MOVIE PARTY at LOOK CINEMAS

You and 29 of your closest friends will enjoy a private movie screening in one of our three sumptuous LOOK & DINE screens. Relax in our oversized power reclining chairs while enjoying a “grown--up” dinner and movie experience. Your private screening is available Monday–Thursday, subject to availability. Holidays and weekends are excluded.

Fair Market Value: $2000 Starting Bid: $500 Buy it now: $3000

ART + LUXURY DAY AT THE JOULE

Enjoy a luxurious day at The Joule with up to seven friends. You and your guests will be treated to a table of 8 for TEAatTASCHEN - a modern afternoon champagne tea service. Continue the day with afternoon shopping at TenOverSix and Traffic LA, with $800 in gift cards. Complete your day with a private tour of The Joule's esteemed art collection by curator John Runyon, followed by drinks and appetizers at your choice of one of The Joule’s celebrated restaurants: Americano, CBD Provisions or Midnight Rambler.

Fair Market Value: $1600 Starting Bid: $500 Buy it now: $1900

PRINT-PALOOZA! KIDS' ART PARTY AT THE NASHER

Invite 10 friends to join you at the Nasher for a printmaking extravaganza! Artist Kyle Hobratschk will share expert printmaking techniques and help you to create your own work of art to take home. Snacks will be provided courtesy of Whole Foods.

Fair Market Value: $4500 Starting Bid: $2500 Buy it now: $3800

Event Underwriting Levels

Platinum Painters $10,000

Benefits include:

Receive 8 tickets to The Great Create
VIP Priority Event Admission at 12:30 P.M.
Nasher Corporate Membership at the Marble Circle level
Prominent Website and event program recognition
Unique complimentary event t-shirt for children

Gold Gilders $5,000

Benefits include:

Receive 8 tickets to The Great Create
VIP Priority Event Admission at 12:30 P.M.
Nasher Family Membership at the Hepworth Circle level
Prominent Website and event program recognition
Unique complimentary event t-shirt for children

Silver Sculptors $2,500

Benefits include:

Receive 6 tickets to The Great Create
Nasher Family Membership at the Moore Circle level
Website and event program recognition
Unique complimentary event t-shirt for children

Bronze Builders $1,250

Benefits include:

Receive 6 tickets to The Great Create
Nasher General Membership at the Giacometti Circle level
Website and event program recognition
Unique complimentary event t-shirt for children

Wood Workers $625

Benefits include:

Receive 4 tickets to The Great Create
Unique complimentary event t-shirt for children

For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Megan Penney at [email protected] or 214.242.5167.

Self-paid valet parking available.

Please note the museum will be closed to the public for the ticketed event. Also, in order to preserve the beautiful art in our garden and galleries, we kindly remind guests not to touch the delicate sculptures. Thank you.