The National Museum of Mexican Art to Honor Rick and Deann Bayless and Carlos R. Cardenas at the 2025 Gala de Arte

Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Mexican Art Board of Trustees announced its honorees for the 2025 Gala de Arte, to be held Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Themed "Orgullo Mexicano" (Mexican Pride), the annual gala is crucial in generating funding to support one of the most important art museums in the country, a vital cultural landmark for Chicago and the U.S. that connects visitors to the diversity of Mexican culture.

This year's celebration will recognize Rick and Deann Bayless with the Sandra Cisneros Award for significantly enriching the understanding and appreciation of authentic Mexican food and experiences, as well as for their support of the performing arts. The Baylesses are world-renowned restauranteurs, educators, authors, television producers and philanthropists.

Carlos R. Cardenas will be honored with the Legacy Award for his long-term contributions to the National Museum of Mexican Art, most recently leading to the acquisition of the Yollocalli Fire Station, a youth arts center in Little Village. Mr. Cardenas is Chair of the museum's Board of Trustees and is Senior Vice President Group Manager at Wintrust Commercial Bank.

Trustees Jessica Ferrari and Sarah Glavin are Co-Chairs for the black-tie event, which features a cocktail reception, exquisite cuisine, live music and dancing, a silent auction, a live auction, and much more.

The Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 Gala de Arte is BMO.

To reserve tickets and tables, visit https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/events/galadearte

For sponsorship information, please contact Barbara Engelskirchen, [email protected] 

About the National Museum of Mexican Art
Located in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, the National Museum of Mexican Art is one of the country's most prominent Latino cultural organizations and the only nationally accredited museum dedicated to Mexican art and culture. Its Permanent Collection consists of more than 20,000 artworks. The museum has presented over 150 exhibitions, provides arts education to 52,000 students each year, and serves over 150,000 annual visitors from 60 countries. Admission is always free. www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org.

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Diane Laux
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SOURCE National Museum of Mexican Art