A Texas-sized event like no other!
Join us for a Great Texas Party featuring a festive Texas reception & dancing, BBQ dinner with all the trimmings, a live auction, and a champagne toast at the after-party.
All support levels include entry to the Gala Pre-Concert Dinner, Auction, Finalists’ Concert & Awards, After-Party, and complimentary valet parking.
PRESIDENT/CEO
Susie Moore Pokorski
YTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard Griffin, Chairman
Leland Dushkin
Ann K. McAlpin
Charline Hawthorne Muller
Ken Sebek
Joe Warren
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Dr. Emelyne Bingham
PROGRAM & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Aurel D. Retamozo
ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR
Valerie J. Sherlock
EVENTS & PATRON SERVICES DIRECTOR
Jessica D. Hendricks
CURATOR OF VISUAL ART
Joseph Staley
ARTISTIC ADVISORS
Miyoko Lotto,
Manhattan School of Music
Roger Pines,
Dramaturg/Repertoire Consultant
Maria Schleuning,
Dallas Symphony
FOUNDER
James A. Pokorski
October 20, 2025
Dear Treasured YTA Friends,
What a joy to launch YTA’s 41st season at Classic Cabaret 2025 with exhilarating YTA alumni performances and so many loyal supporters! The elevated quality and excitement of our supper-club evening only approached all that’s in store for Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue, YTA’s exceptional benefit gala & concert next spring (Saturday, March 14th).
Highly creative enhancements to surprise and delight are planned for a festive Grand Pavilion, Texas BBQ Dinner, Dance & Auction, and, just steps away, a show-stopping Finalists’ Concert & Awards at the Crighton Theatre. An expanded After-Party will be our very grand finale with bubbly, brew, desserts, and the always great Bill Mock & the Highway 105 Band.
More great news, Gala ticket and table prices will not increase (and have not in years), though other galas are rising theirs.
Your presence and support mean the world to YTA and its continuing existence. Early reservations ensure your place at this expected sell-out. Year-end gifts increase your impact on our valiant rising stars – helping to secure more performance prizes and career coaching, along with other advance expenses of the 2026 Young Texas Artists Music Competition.
We love you and need you! Please join us!
With deepest gratitude,
Susie Moore Pokorski,
President/CEO
YOUNG TEXAS ARTISTS
Young Texas Artists is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
1608 PINE OAK DRIVE, CONROE, TEXAS 77304 936.756.7017 susie@youngtexasartists.org
Donor Benefits
| 2026 Donor Benefits | Presenter $20,000 | Benefactor $15,000 | Guarantor $10,000 | Patron $5,000 | Contributor $3,000 | Friend $1,000 | Supporter $500 | Single Ticket $150* |
| BBB Tickets & Tables | 20 (2 tables) | 16 (2 tables) | 10 (1 table) | 8 (1 table) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| YTA Circle Memberships (each admits 2) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Name Listed in Printed Materials (at appropriate level) | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |
| Sponsor & Judges Dinner (March 6, 2025) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Major Donor Gift | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| Advertisement in BBB Program | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| Corporate Banner at BBB | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| Onstage award presentation at BBB | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| Name on Crighton Marquee | ★ | |||||||
| Private Performance by YTA Finalist | ★ |
NOTE: Most benefits have some fair market value. Fully tax-deductible contributions receive no benefits other than inclusion in donor lists.
Special Sponsorships receive naming rights to the appropriate category plus corresponding benefits ($500-$20,000).
Contact Susie at 936-756-7017 or susie@youngtexasartists.org for more information.