Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Greenhouse Loft, 2545 W Diversey Avenue, Chicago
VIP Hour 5:30-6:30 pm | Benefit 6:30-9:00 pm
For 45 years, Art Encounter has been enriching the lives of all we serve through a robust menu of programming, including interactive Public & Member Programs for art enthusiasts; hands-on Outreach Programs for students, seniors, and adults with disabilities; and a local Mural Program uplifting our community with public art. Our annual benefit helps raise essential funds to support our mission: to educate, empower, and connect people of all ages and backgrounds through meaningful engagement with visual art. Join us this June at the beautiful Greenhouse Loft in West Lakeview for refreshments, cocktails, a wine raffle, an art auction, and more!
Our VIP hour includes passed hors d'oeuvres, a special champagne toast with our honoree, and a preview of the artworks featured in our auction.
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Art Auction & Wine Raffle
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Help us continue to bring art into people's lives.
Your donation supports Art Encounter's educational outreach programs for public school students, residents of senior living facilities, and individuals with disabilities; our transformative large-scale public murals for the community at-large; and ongoing educational programs for the general public.
MEET OUR ART IMPACTS HONOREE
Tony Karman, President | Director, EXPO CHICAGO
We are thrilled to present Tony Karman, President | Director of EXPO CHICAGO, as our 2023 Art Impacts Honoree. Tony has been active in the civic, business and cultural communities of Chicago for nearly 40 years. Working with select institutions, associations, government organizations, producers of special events, and corporations, he has guided numerous projects from concept to conclusion. Currently, he is President | Director of EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art at Navy Pier, founding the exposition in 2012. His leadership has cemented Chicago's position as a major international center of the contemporary art world. We look forward to honoring Tony's illustrious career and immeasurable contributions to the Chicago art community.
MEET OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Jeff Morthorst and the Center for Independent Futures
It is our great pleasure to recognize Jeff Morthorst, Activities Director, and his team at the Center for Independent Futures as our Community Partner of the Year. CIF is a local organization working to give individuals with disabilities the necessary skills and support to realize full, independent lives. Since 2020's shutdowns, we have partnered with CIF's clients to provide creative and social enrichment through virtual and in-person hands-on artmaking workshops, visits to artists' studios, and in-depth coaching of independent studio practice. Our work together has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years thanks to the passion and dedication of Jeff and his team. Please join us in celebrating Center for Independent Futures and our enduring and fruitful partnership.
ART AUCTION ARTISTS
Thank you to the generous artists who have contributed to our silent art auction!
Please check back for further details on each piece.
KALEIDOSCOPE 2023 PATRONS
Jeanne Ettelson
Marsha & Michael Goldstein
Chuck & Kathy Harper
Rhona Hoffman
Janis Kanter & Tom McCormick
Amy & Kenneth Krupsky
Monique Meloche
Gary Metzner & Scott Johnson
M. Christine Schwartz
Carrie Secrist Beach
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