ARTball: Chinoiserie

The Art Museum of South Texas invites you to join us on

Thursday, November 6, 2025 for ARTball: Chinoiserie

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Chinoiserie, though European in origin, emerged from a deep fascination with Chinese decorative arts during the 17^th and 18^th centuries. This style was born of admiration for the elegance, symbolism, and intricate beauty found in traditional Chinese craft, from porcelain to lacquerware to nature-inspired motifs. This year’s theme honors the rich Chinese heritage that inspired Chinoiserie, highlights the role of cultural exchange, and celebrates the enduring influence of Chinese decorative arts on contemporary design.

WHAT: ARTball: Chinoiserie

WHERE: Art Museum of South Texas (Valet in the Shoreline Turnaround)

WHEN: Thursday, November 6, 2025

6:00pm- 8:00pm: The Silk Dinner (Sponsors & VIP Ticket-Holders ONLY): Sponsors and VIP Ticket Holders will enjoy The Silk Dinner, an exclusive culinary experience in the Upper Gallery before the main event. 

8:00pm *NEW START TIME*-11:00pm: ARTball: Chinoiserie (ALL Ticket-Holders): Following dinner, all guests will be welcomed into a vibrant evening filled with live entertainment, curated bites from Waterstreet Catering, and immersive artistic encounters.

• VIP TICKETS: $1,500 ea.
• ARTball Party-Only Tickets: $250 ea.
  
• Sponsorships available online and via AMST, contact Jessica.Holt@tamucc.edu or call 361-825-3500 for more information

WHY: ARTball remains AMST’s most important annual fundraiser, sustaining our mission to engage, educate, and inspire more than 35,000 children and students each year, many from underserved communities with limited access to quality arts education. We invite you to support ARTball: Chinoiserie as a sponsor and help us continue to nurture creativity, preserve artistic heritage, and build a more connected and inspired community through the arts.

Your support will help us reach our goal of raising $150,000 in support of AMST’s impactful programming. If you are unable to attend but would still like to contribute, your donation is sincerely appreciated.

For more information, please contact Jessica.Holt@tamucc.edu or call 361-825-3500.

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