CRYSTAL BALL 2024
CRYSTAL BALL | 2004 – 2024
20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER
What: An evening celebrating two decades of Chicago Art Department (CAD)—the Crystal Ball brings together the magic of community to celebrate the past while looking toward the future. All proceeds from the Crystal Ball support the work of CAD and its mission: Providing space and resources for civically-minded artists to grow their practice while questioning the city we live in. This fundraiser will benefit CAD’s 50+ annual free programs and 20+ subsidized studio residencies, along with other opportunities to directly support artists and CAD programming.
Exhibition: Just Below the Surface | Patric McCoy & Diana Solís | Curated by Cristobal Alday & Carlos Flores
This exhibition will examine several decades of documenting life in Chicago and LGBTQ+ history through their lens. All works will be available for purchase with a portion benefitting CAD along with the artists. Inspired by their portraiture and stories of LGBTQ nightlife in Chicago, we will also pay homage to the historic Warehouse all night through house music and space decor.
Silent Auction: Celebrating 20 years of CAD | Trying it, Making it, Sharing it | Curated by Amanda Cervantes
Including works by CAD residents, partners, and alum, the silent auction will be a visual history spanning two decades, 2004-2024.
Attire: We encourage guests to draw inspiration from the disco ball—wear your shiniest
and bedazzled fits to party the night away while helping raise crucial operating funds for CAD.
Stay tuned for more announcements, experiences, and full event program.
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 7-11pm
Where: Chicago Art Department, 1926 S. Halsted St. | Pilsen
Who: CAD residents past and present, partners, collaborators, staff, board, Crystal Ball host committee, along with Chicago’s creative arts community!
Tickets: Early Bird tickets go on sale June 1st! Don’t miss any announcements by signing up for our newsletter here or following us on instagram @chicaoartdept
Support: Sponsorships available May 1st! For Sponsorship, Corporate, and In-kind donation opportunities please contact Vivian Haritos, CAD Development Manager at vivian@chicagoartdepartment.org or by calling (312) 291-9743.
Interested in joining the Crystal Ball Host Committee or Volunteering? Contact Vivian for that too!
CB Host Committee: Host committee members will commit to donating $500 minimum to CAD’s Crystal Ball. Members will also serve as CAD ambassadors to the public, helping us sell tickets, secure in-kind donations, and spread the word about this milestone celebration and fundraiser!
CAD’s Crystal Ball Host Committee will begin meeting in May 2024. If you are interested in joining, please contact Vivian Haritos, CAD Development Manager at vivian@chicagoartdepartment.org or by calling (312) 291-9743.