Scenes from M2G Ventures’ Art of the Mind

By Christine Perez, DCEO, November 21, 2025

The commercial real estate firm’s sixth annual celebration raised more than $500,000 for its mental health research and advocacy efforts.

More than 300 guests gathered at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall in Fort Worth earlier this month for M2G Ventures’ 6th annual Art of the Mind gala, a celebration that blended art, science, and philanthropy in support of mental health.

The event raised more than $500,000 for M2G’s Mental Health Initiative, benefiting the UT Southwestern Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care and the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation.

Guests explored a gallery featuring nine commissioned works created exclusively for the fundraiser, along with a silent auction of curated experiences and luxury items. Celebrity chef Tim Love prepared a seated dinner before the live auction, led by Katie Murray, got underway. The night concluded with a private concert by singer-songwriter Hans Williams.

Art of the Mind reflects the broader ethos of M2G Ventures, founded in 2014 by identical twin sisters Jessica Miller Essl and Susan Miller Gruppi. Based in Fort Worth, the commercial real estate firm has delivered projects such as the Foundry District and Mule Alley and is recognized for its vertically integrated, impact-driven development strategy.

M2G’s Mental Health Initiative was established to advance research, advocacy, and community awareness. To date, it has raised more than $1.5 million.