EVENT INFORMATION
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 shining 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.
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 7-11pm
Where: Chicago Art Department | 1926 S. Halsted Street | Pilsen
Exhibition: Diana Solís & Patric McCoy | Just Below the Surface
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.
JUST BELOW THE SURFACE ONLINE AUCTION
Alumni Exhibition + Silent Auction | Bringing It All Home: Celebrating 20 Years of CAD | Curated by Amanda Cervantes & Vivian Haritos – Including works by CAD residents, partners, and alum, the silent auction will be a visual history spanning two decades, 2004-2024, and will benefit CAD’s mission.
PURCHASE TICKETS (available now!)
Rates
Individual: $100
Couple: $175
Party of 5: $425
Artist/Student: $75
Sponsor an Artist ticket: $75
Late Comers (9-11pm): $50
VIEW SPONSORSHIPS (available now!)
CAD RESIDENT ARTIST EXPERIENCES INCLUDING:
Temporary Tattoos by Lucia Calderon Arrieta
Petting Zoo by Catie Burrill
Crowd Interviews with Stephanie Graham
Cantina 86 Mixology Pop-Up with Jassiel Serna
PLUS
Warehouse Homage & House Music Selections
by DJ LOkari
Photobooth
by Jonathan Castillo
Open Bar, Dinner Buffet & Sweets Station
ATTIRE: MIRROR-BALL INSPIRED FASHION HIGHY ENCOURAGED!
