2nd Annual Boots & Bats Gala

Improving lives through education

Thank you for joining us for a very special evening supporting student scholarships on November 2, 2019, at ACC Highland. The Boots and Bats Gala is a celebration of art, entertainment, and opportunities to improve lives.

Your support helped raise more than $250,000 for the ACC Foundation student scholarship fund and the Art Has Heart Foundation to help local students and AHH recipients achieve their academic dreams.

Auction Items

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Start bidding today! The 2019 Boots & Bats Gala silent auction reopens Monday, November 18. Bidding continues until 5 p.m. Friday, December 13.

The auction features more than 150 rare, collectible, and unique art, clothing, and experience packages. Every dollar raised supports student scholarships.

Bat Ass

Artist: Meg Harper

Tower Bridge

Artist: Michael Bond

Desert Dreamer

Artist: Sage Joseph Hagan

Pueblo at Dusk

Artist: Michael McCullough

Solaria

Donated By: Janet Brooks

Body Temp Confusion

Donated By: Becca Gordon

Santa Fe Thunder Pocket Poncho

Donated By: Richlyn McArthur

Moon Dance

Artist: Geronimo Guarduno

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Sponsors: When you invest as a sponsor, you join other supporters, alumni, and community members who are transforming lives through education. It is our sincere hope that you will partner with us by giving thoughtful consideration of being an esteemed sponsor of this event. Scroll down for more information and to become a sponsor.

Check back soon for the 2020 Boots & Bats Gala Special Rates

Silent Auction: Bidding reopens Monday, November 18 – Friday, December 13

Who We Are

Austin Community College opened its doors in 1973 to 1,726 students. Today, more than 80,000 students turn to ACC each year to improve their lives and communities through higher education and career training at what is a valued regional institution. Proceeds from Boots & Bats will benefit student scholarships through the ACC Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization.

The Art Has Heart Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization, incorporated in Texas in 1994 with a mission to raise the consciousness of the art community by promoting education and access to it through the work of artists and the public who support them.

Become a Sponsor

Every dollar raised through the Boots and Bats Gala directly benefits ACC students and AHH recipients. When you invest as a sponsor, you join other supporters, alumni, and community members who are transforming lives through education. It is our sincere hope that you will partner with us by giving thoughtful consideration of being an esteemed sponsor of this event.

Contact

Esther Sonen Yun, 512-223-7613, esonen@austincc.edu
Pam Sutton, 512-223-7598, psutton@austincc.edu

Presenting Sponsor — $25,000

ACC and AHH invite our community and industry friends to partner with us as the presenting sponsor for the 2019 Boots & Bats Gala. To learn more, contact the ACC Office of the President.

Platinum Artist Cocktail Reception — $15,000

Two VIP tables (12 guests) + Butler
Private President’s Hard Hat Tour of ACC Highland Phase 2 (4 guests)
Exclusive naming opportunity for Platinum Artist Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Premier company logo exposure on all event materials, including signage, website, social media, promotional communications, and recognition in event program
Logo displayed in Artist Cocktail Reception
Artist/VIP Cocktail Reception, offsite event on Friday, November 1
Commemorative limited-edition poster signed by renowned artist Amado Peña

Platinum Auction — $15,000

Two VIP tables (12 guests) + Butler
Private President’s Hard Hat Tour of ACC Highland Phase 2 (4 guests)
Exclusive naming opportunity for Platinum Auction Sponsor
Premier company logo exposure on all event materials, including signage, website, social media, promotional communications, and recognition in event program
Logo displayed in Silent Auction room and on auction website (pre- and post-event)
Artist/VIP Cocktail Reception, offsite event on Friday, November 1
Commemorative limited-edition poster signed by renowned artist Amado Peña

Gold — $10,000

Two Gala tables (10 guests) + Butler
Private President’s Hard Hat Tour of ACC Highland Phase 2 (2 guests)
Premier company logo exposure on all event materials, including signage, website, social media, and promotional communications, and recognition in event program
Commemorative limited-edition poster signed by renowned artist Amado Peña

Silver — $5,000

6 Gala Tickets
Private President’s Hard Hat tour of Highland Phase 2 (2 guests)
Premier company logo exposure on all event materials, including signage, website, social media, and promotional communications, and recognition in event program
Commemorative limited-edition poster signed by renowned artist Amado Peña

Bronze — $2,500

4 Gala tickets
Recognition in event program
Commemorative limited-edition poster signed by renowned artist Amado Peña

Friend — $1,000

2 Gala tickets
Recognition in event program
Commemorative limited-edition poster signed by renowned artist Amado Peña

Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Michelle Raymond
Mike & Pete Mankins

Friend

Chastain Partners & Long View Equity
Guillermo & Cassandra Martinez
Hector Aguilar
Jack Roberts
Jacob & Virginia Fraire
Larry Connelly
Marsh McLennan
MAXTAB, Inc.
Shirley & John Gilbert
Soon Merz Flynn
State Representative Richard Raymond
Todd-Harris Family

In-Kind

Entertainment

The Sunset Valley Sentimental Family Band is a multi-generational, good-times country group from South Austin specializing in a repertoire of classic honky-tonk favorites. From the high-lonesome sin of Hank Williams & George Jones to the heart and heartbreak of Patsy Cline and Kitty Wells, The Sunset Valley Sentimental Family Band keeps alive the tradition of the old country greats.

Boots & Bats Co-Chairs

Aileen Bumphus, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President, Clinical Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Austin

With more than three decades of service, Dr. Aileen Bumphus has established unprecedented leadership in education. Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Bumphus has remained committed to empowering students personally, academically and professionally.

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Kirk Watson

Texas State Senator

Kirk Watson is former mayor of Austin, Texas, and was described by Texas Monthly Biz magazine as “a man with a vision of what the community wants and the moxie to carry it out.” First elected to the Texas Senate in 2006, Senator Watson and has been reelected four times. He represents most of Travis County and all of Bastrop County.