The Community Artists’ Collective (The Collective) will celebrate its 37-year history of serving the arts and cultural community with FestEve! 2024 at the Hobby Center, 800 Bagby Street, Houston 77002, Saturday, September 28.

The evening, which begins at 6 p.m. with a VIP reception, will feature works of art, performing artists, silent and live auctions, dinner and refreshments.

Former Mayor Sylvester Turner is honorary chair of the event, and H-E-B’s Winell Herron and artist Ann Johnson are co-chairs.

Three outstanding contributors to the arts in Houston will be honored at the event. They are Robbie Lee, certified art appraiser and founder and owner of the former Black Heritage Gallery, Artist Patron of the Year; Kristi Rangel, self-taught, multi-disciplinary artist and curator of the “Witness Series,” Artist in Action; and Jan West, co-chair of The Collective’s Advisory Council and assistant director in Multicultural Community Relations in Public Affairs at Rice University, the CAC Beverly Harmon Service Award.

Guests will be treated to an amazing array of entertainment during the evening, capturing the spirit of traditional to contemporary genres of the cultural community.

Emcees Makaela Reed, visionary theater maker and culture creator, and Andrew “Risky Cereal” Evans, music and film video producer and co-owner of All Real Radio, will present the magical evening, showcasing the talents of dancers, musicians, a magician, spoken word, a jazz combo and more. Guests also will be able to participate in interactive art engagement activities.

H-E-B is the presenting sponsor of the event.

Individual tickets begin at $250.00, and sponsorship packages are available.