Sponsor “The Art of Perception” to support Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
and bring Amy Herman’s important messages to Greater Houston!
IMpower, the Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s women’s initiative, is excited to host world-renowned speaker Amy Herman at its 2023 IMpower Annual Lecture. Amy Herman is a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. By showing people how to look closely at painting, sculpture, and photography, she helps them hone their visual intelligence to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize biases that impede decision making. She developed her Art of Perception seminar in 2000 to improve medical students’ observation and communication skills with their patients when she was the Head of Education at The Frick Collection in New York City. She subsequently adapted the program for a wide range of professionals and has led sessions internationally for the New York City Police Department, the FBI, the French National Police, the Department of Defense, Interpol, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, first responders, the military, and the intelligence community.
In her highly participatory presentation, she demonstrates the relevance of visual literacy across the professional spectrum and how the analysis of works of art affords participants in her program an innovative way to refresh their sense of critical inquiry and reconsider the skills necessary for improved performance and effective leadership. The program has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The CBS Evening News, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others. Her TED talk, A Lesson in Looking, went live in December 2018. Ms. Herman holds an A.B., a J.D., and an M.A. in art history. Her book, Visual Intelligence, was published in May 2016 and was on the New York Times and Washington Post best sellers’ lists.
IMpower Steering Committee
Wendy Cooper and Cyndi Stewart, Co-Chairs
Tina Chadha, Vice-Chair
Nihala Zakaria, Chair-Emeritus
Jodi Bernstein
Shanta Eaden
Sandy Frieden, Ph.D.
Phyliss Gingiss, Dr.P.H.
Debbie Kearns
Susan Farb Morris
Sondos Nassef
Gevetta “Jet” Phillips
LaToya Smith
Rev. Vascola Stoney
Kyra Thomas
Valerie Watkins
Paula Whitfield
Rev. Dr. Tamla Wilson
Gallery Sponsors
Debbie and Floyd Kearns
Collection Sponsors
Esther Friedman Family Foundation/Ann & J. Kent Friedman
Patron Sponsors
Shirin and Saied Alavi
Jodi Bernstein
Sara Brook/Fredricka Brecht
Charlene C. Chuang
Donna Cole
Wendy Cooper
Mary Gangelhoff
Phyllis and Peter Gingiss
Rabbi David Lyon/Congregation Beth Israel
Sandy Frieden and Bob Kelly
Sondos Nassef and Osama Khalifa
Tina Chadha and Arif Rahman
Nadia Tajalli & Shahin Tavackoli
Susan and Gaddis Wittjen
Nihala and Shaukat Zakaria
Karen and Jay Harberg
Masterpiece Sponsor $10,000
- 10 VIP tickets and premier seating at VIP reception and lecture
- Name/logo on all event materials, including invitation, webpage, social media, podium at the event, and printed program
- Recognition in event press releases
- Option to introduce Amy Herman during the program
- 10 complimentary copies of Amy Herman’s book (please select one):
- “Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life” or
- “smART: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain” or
- “Fixed.: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving”
Gallery Sponsor $5,000
- 6 VIP tickets and prominent seating at VIP reception and lecture
- Name/logo on all event materials, including invitation, webpage, social media, podium at the event, and printed program
- Recognition in event press releases
- 6 complimentary copies of Amy Herman’s book (please select one):
- “Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life” or
- “smART: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain” or
- “Fixed.: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving”
Collection Sponsor $2,500
- 4 VIP tickets and preferred seating at VIP reception and lecture
- Name on invitation, webpage, and printed program
- 4 complimentary copies of Amy Herman’s book (please select one):
- “Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life” or
- “smART: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain” or
- “Fixed.: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving”
Patron Sponsor $1,000
- 2 VIP tickets and priority seating at VIP reception and lecture
- Name on invitation, webpage, and printed program
- 2 complimentary copies of Amy Herman’s book (please select one):
- “Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life” or
- “smART: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain” or
- “Fixed.: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving”
Host Committee $500
- 2 VIP ticket to reception and lecture
- Name on printed program
- 1 complimentary copy of Amy Herman’s book (please select one):
- “Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life” or
- “smART: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain” or
- “Fixed.: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving”
Individual Sponsor Ticket $50
1 ticket to event, general seating
Young Adult Ticket $20
1 ticket to event, general seating for young professionals
Student Ticket $10
1 ticket to event, general seating for high school or college students
Your sponsorship supports the critical mission work of Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston to feed 5000+ homebound seniors and their pets daily, resettle refugees fleeing persecution in their homelands, foster dialogue, service, and collaboration,
and engage people in volunteerism.
The fair market value is $50 per person for all guests attending the VIP reception and receiving a free book.