Vashon Jordan Jr.

Monday Morning Commute, 2022

Photographic print

Print 16 x 24", framed

Courtesy of the artist

Suggested retail: $1,000

Vashon Jordan Jr.'s work was featured in the museum's 2021 exhibit In Focus. In 2020 he self-published highlights of his 2020 protest images in a book entitled Chicago Protests: A Joyful Revolution. He currently works as a staff photographer for Governor J.B. Pritzker's re-election campaign and freelances for the Obama Foundation.

Vashon Jordan Jr. is a 23-year-old visual artist born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. He uses photography and videography to showcase authentic stories and moments that reflect the people of Chicago. Vashon enjoys engaging with youth across the city to inspire and encourage them to follow their dreams.

Da Bears!

Value: Priceless

Courtesy of Jill & Bill Chittenden and Pam & Don Mower

On Saturday, December 24, 2022 enjoy two tickets to the Bears home game when they play the New England Patriots. Kickoff is at noon and these highly desirable seats are two rows behind the Bears bench right on the 42-yard line. Winner will also receive a $400 gift certificate to the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant Group.

Spring Break in Nuevo Vallarta

March 25 - April 1, 2023

Value: Priceless

Courtesy of Kristi Bieber Gibbs and Paul Gibbs

Plan your Spring Break at Vidanta resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. This 3,000 square foot villa consists of two bedrooms plus an extra room. Your vacation includes 16 rounds of golf, 2 spa massages and access to outdoor spa facilities which includes a steam room, sauna, Swiss shower, hot tub, cold plunge and lounging pool. The resort has over a mile of oceanfront, several pools, 30 bars and restaurants, 2 golf courses, 2 tennis courts and a variety of activities for children and adults. Perfect for families, the resort includes a kids' club, pools with a lazy river, water slide and a wave pool. Pool activities for kids and adults all day long, and two happy hours will keep you pampered and happy!

Portrait Session with Celebrity Photographer Sandro

Value: $15,000

Courtesy of Karen and Tom O'Keefe

The winner of this auction item will be the subject of a custom portrait session - good for an individual or couple - with the world-famous celebrity photographer Sandro who is known for his expressive photo sessions with figures like John Malkovich. The session includes hair and makeup and a signed print by Sandro.

Known as one of the top 200 advertising photographers in the world, Sandro has photographed many national advertising campaigns. His editorial work has been published from GQ to TIME Magazine.

Michelle Grabner

Untitled, 2022

Oil on canvas

12 x 12 inches

Courtesy of the artist

Retail $5,000

For over 35 years, Grabner has created patterned-based work in a variety of media including drawing, painting, video and sculpture. Exploring themes such as domesticity and "Midwest pragmatism," she is best known for abstractions using material concepts such as burlap, bronze, crochet, spider webs, and gingham. Grounded in process and productivity, Grabner also combines her studio practice with tasks of writing, curating, and teaching.

With worldwide attention, Grabner has created a permanent mark on the Midwest art scene as an artist, writer, curator, and professor. She is based in Wisconsin and serves as the Crown Family Professor of Art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she has taught for twenty years. Grabner co-curated the 2014 Whitney Biennial and curated the 2016 Portland Biennial. She has also served as co-artistic director for FRONT International - Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art. She has had solo exhibitions at the Indianapolis Museum of Art; INOVA, The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ulrich Museum, Wichita; and University Galleries, Illinois State University. Her artwork has been included in group shows at Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; Tate St. Ives, UK; and Kunsthalle Bern, Switzerland. With her husband, artist Brad Killam, she founded The Suburban in 1999 in Oak Park, Illinois. In 2021, Grabner was awarded the prestigious Fine Arts Guggenheim Fellowship.

Evening Sail on Lake Michigan for Four

Courtesy of Ann and Greg Gills

Value: Priceless

Go on a 5 hour Lake Michigan cruise on a personal sailboat. This evening, hosted by Ann and Greg Gills, is good for up to four people. It starts with an early evening sail, dinner at the Yacht Club, then a cruise from Monroe Harbor to see fireworks (Wednesday or Saturday nights) with wine or champagne.

Named "Margaritaville" the classic 33 foot Pearson sailboat was built in 1971. It underwent a 10 year restoration by the owners culminating in new decks, power, and paint to look brand new. The owners use the boat to sail much of Lake Michigan each summer, from north of Mackinac Island to harbors throughout Michigan and Wisconsin.

Fund a Need: 25th Anniversary Fund

Help the Museum become more sustainable.

Donations to our 25th Anniversary Fund will help us update our HVAC system - which is projected to reduce our energy use and emissions by more than 50%. We need your support on this important phase of our renovations, which will provide a sustainable environment for patrons, exhibitions, and collections storage well into our next 25 years.

More than half of this $1.4 million project has been funded by grants, including a $750,000 grant from Gov. Pritzker's Illinois Public Museum Capital Program. An additional $100,000 has been funded by the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative, and approximately $250,000 by individual donors including the Elmhurst Artists' Guild. Any dollar amount will help us get to the total to help update our equipment and obtain national accreditation.

With climate-controlled galleries the museum can host premier exhibits and artwork. We are thrilled to announce tonight that with these HVAC improvements, the museum is scheduled to host works by Picasso in the Fall of 2023!

Value: Priceless

Experience Sonoma & Napa Valley in this getaway to California's most popular tourist destination, home to over 800 wineries! Enjoy 3 nights at the luxurious 5-star Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa all while having your choice of activity. A Hot Air Balloon adventure above the Napa Vineyards or a closer up experience of the vibrant grape vines on the Napa Wine Train Tour. 12-months to book. No Blackout Dates. Concierge & Booking Services Included. Additional details apply.

Buy a $100 Golden Ticket to enter a drawing to win $3,000 cash. Tickets will be available for sale until the night of Sat, Nov. 5 when a winner is drawn for the grand prize. Need not be present to win.

Proceeds of the fundraiser will support the Elmhurst Art Museum's operations.

Weekend Stay in Wrigleyville Home

Dates are highly flexible, to be mutually agreed upon with the owners. No pets please.

Courtesy of Tracy and Nathan Ries

Purchase a $100 raffle ticket to win a weekend stay in this quaint three bedroom, two bathroom single family home. This home originally sat where Wrigley Field sits today and was moved to its current location in the late 1800s. Aside from the original vintage charm, this home was fully renovated and furnished in 2019 with all of the comforts of a modern home!

Just steps from Wrigley Field, you can enjoy people-watching from the front yard pergola as well as walk to many world class restaurants and night spots.

The home features a primary bedroom with Queen bed, 2nd bedroom with Queen bed and 3rd bedroom with Full bed. A daybed and trundle can be found in a common area on the 2nd floor. Two 24-hour Zone 383 parking passes are included. Major league fun in the city!

Value: Priceless

Experience Sonoma & Napa Valley in this getaway to California's most popular tourist destination, home to over 800 wineries! Enjoy 3 nights at the luxurious 5-star Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa all while having your choice of activity. A Hot Air Balloon adventure above the Napa Vineyards or a closer up experience of the vibrant grape vines on the Napa Wine Train Tour. 12-months to book. No Blackout Dates. Concierge & Booking Services Included. Additional details apply.

SUSTAINING FELLOWS
The Sustaining Fellows is a group of civic leaders who share an interest in supporting art and culture in the western suburbs. Your involvement will support EAM's vibrant programming in the community and its sustainability. Each membership level provides different engagement opportunities with the museum's exhibits, access to museum staff, as well as social events and travel. Your tax deductible gift provides critical funds to further the museum and its mission.

BRONZE SUSTAINING FELLOWS
$500 - $999

Benefits Include:

-Recognition on the museum's donor wall

-Free admission (max 4 adults)

-15% discount on classes

-10% discount on kid camps

-10% discount in Museum Shop

-Reciprocal admission at more than 900+ museums nationwide (NARM)

-Members previews and events

-Free admission to onsite exhibition tours

-Free or discounted public programming

-Invitation to the annual Soiree (ticketed event)

-Invitation to annual Members brunch

-Invitations to two exclusive Sustaining Fellows events per year including special programs and receptions

SUSTAINING FELLOWS

The Sustaining Fellows is a group of civic leaders who share an interest in supporting art and culture in the western suburbs. Your involvement will support EAM's vibrant programming in the community and its sustainability. Each membership level provides different engagement opportunities with the museum's exhibits, access to museum staff, as well as social events and travel. Your tax deductible gift provides critical funds to further the museum and its mission. Call 630.834.0202 for more information or to join over the phone.

SILVER SUSTAINING FELLOWS
$1,000 - $1,999

Benefits Include:

-Recognition on the museum's donor wall

-Free admission (max 4 adults)

-15% discount on classes

-10% discount on kid camps

-10% discount in Museum Shop

-Reciprocal admission at more than 900+ museums nationwide (NARM)

-Members previews and events

-Invitation to the annual Soiree (ticketed event)

-Invitation to annual Members brunch

-Invitations to three exclusive Sustaining Fellows events per year including special programs and receptions

SUSTAINING FELLOWS

The Sustaining Fellows is a group of civic leaders who share an interest in supporting art and culture in the western suburbs. Your involvement will support EAM's vibrant programming in the community and its sustainability. Each membership level provides different engagement opportunities with the museum's exhibits, access to museum staff, as well as social events and travel. Your tax deductible gift provides critical funds to further the museum and its mission. Call 630.834.0202 for more information or to join over the phone.

GOLD SUSTAINING FELLOWS
$2,000 - $4,999

Benefits include:

-Recognition on the museum's donor wall

-Free admission (max 4 adults)

-15% discount on classes

-10% discount on kid camps

-10% discount in Museum Shop -Reciprocal admission at more than 900+ museums nationwide (NARM)

-Members previews and events

-Invitation to the annual Soiree (ticketed event)

-Invitation to annual Members brunch

-Invitations to three exclusive Sustaining Fellows events per year including special programs and receptions

-Special access to art exhibitions, including opportunities to arrange customized tours

-Exclusive travel opportunities with a curator or museum director

SUSTAINING FELLOWS

The Sustaining Fellows is a group of civic leaders who share an interest in supporting art and culture in the western suburbs. Your involvement will support EAM's vibrant programming in the community and its sustainability. Each membership level provides different engagement opportunities with the museum's exhibits, access to museum staff, as well as social events and travel. Your tax deductible gift provides critical funds to further the museum and its mission. Call 630.834.0202 for more information or to join over the phone.

PLATINUM SUSTAINING FELLOWS
+$5,000

Benefits include:

-Recognition on the museum's donor wall

-Free admission (max 4 adults)

-15% discount on classes

-10% discount on kid camps

-10% discount in Museum Shop

-Reciprocal membership at more than 900+ museums nationwide (NARM)

-Members previews and events

-Invitation to the annual Soiree (ticketed event)

-Invitation to annual Members brunch

-Invitations to three exclusive Sustaining Fellows events per year including special programs and receptions

-Special access to art exhibitions, including opportunities to arrange customized tours

-Invitations to join the museum director at private events with distinguished guests including curators, visiting scholars, and artists

-Invitations to select domestic and international art shows

-First access to exclusive opportunities such as travel with a curator or museum director

PLEASE SEE VOLUNTEER FOR PURCHASE

Put the FUN in fundraising at this live game that will be played at Soirée!

Winner will receive a $400 gift certificate to Broadway in Chicago.