On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are pleased to announce that Collage will be taking place on Saturday, September 14, 2019. We cordially invite you to join us, and respectfully request your support for Collage 2019 fundraising efforts by becoming a sponsor. We are pleased to announce that we are honoring Laura Warren Ogletree for her generosity of time, talent, and treasure; consistently increasing our capacity to serve our community. At its core, the museum is an educational institution that contributes to the economic development, culture, education and tourism industry of the Rio Grande Valley. We engage, inform, teach, educate and inspire members of our community with exhibits, lectures, presentations, and instruction in both art and science regardless of age, language barriers or economic status. Since 1978, the Collage fundraising event enables the museum to provide high caliber art and science programs that continue enriching our community. We appreciate your support and look foward to seeing you at Collage!
Eryn Reddell Wingert Chair, IMAS Board of Trustees
We are delighted to honor Laura Warren Ogletree, an exemplary citizen and long-time supporter of the International Museum of Art & Science. Her service on the Board of Trustees and as its chair for two terms also includes an ongoing commitment through executive and fundraising committees. Laura opened her doors to support the IMAS for the Legacy of Love. She generously provided her expertise for the development of Seed to Table, brought to the IMAS with the support of H-E-B Tournament of Champions in 2018. Laura's contributions, expertise and service have enabled the museum to serve the community and support its mission. Laura Warren Ogletree, AIA International Museum of Art & Science Board of Trustees from 2013-2018, Chair 2015-2017 Principal The Warren Group Architects Inc.
Each year, the funds raised through Collage help the museum fulfill its mission by presenting a wide range of engaging art and science exhibits, cultural events and educational programs to all people, regardless of income level. By engaging our children, by preserving and interpreting our cultural heritage, and by giving tourists another reason to visit McAllen, the IMAS helps expand our region’s educational, cultural, and economic development.
Presenting S T E AM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) based exhibits, events and educational programs, IMAS fosters a love for life-long learning.
IMAS welcomes 70,000 or more visitors a year of which approximately 30,000 are children from 37 different school districts in the region.
70,000+ VISITORS EACH YEAR
100+ S TE AM -RELATED PRESENTATIONS A YEAR
With each exhibition IMAS displays, group tours are scheduled by school districts, scout groups and new visitors. Educational programs and workshops also theme activities around new exhibits.
10-25 EXHIBITS ANNUALLY
100+ CHILDREN DAILY ENGAGING IN CAMP ACTIVITES
Providing spring break and summer camp programs, IMAS teaches childern daily with hands-on STEAM learning activites meanwhile catering free lunches/snacks.
4,500+ FOLK ART PIECES
FREE
ADMISSION
The International Museum of Art & Science houses one of the nation’s largest collections of Mexican and Latin American Folk Art.
IMAS grants free summer admission to active duty families as a Blue Star Museum and $1 admission to WIC/EBT cardholders daily. A grant from H-E-B Tournament of Champions supports free admission to all visitors on Sundays this year.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Collage sponsor. All proceeds from the annual gala further the mission of the International Museum of Art & Science. “...to promote a deeper appreciation of the arts and sciences through its exhibitions, cultural events, and educational programs; and preserve, expand, and display its permanent art and science collections�