SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, June 6

VIP: 6-8pm

The Party: 8-10pm

at CAC: 2130 W. Fulton St.

2019 Honorees: Hebru Brantley + Gensler

Co-Chairs: Jessica and Timothy Canning + Chanel Coney

Chicago Artists Coalition’s annual benefit, WORK IN PROGRESS (WIP), is CAC’s biggest night of the year, and raises over $100,000 to support our residencies, education programs, and resources for Chicago artists.

This year, help us celebrate the 1-year "PAPER" anniversary of CAC's new home at 2130 W. Fulton. We encourage guests to dress or accessorize in "paper chic" attire (inspirations to follow).

Installations and Interventions by artists Mev Luna, Ashley Freeby, Gina Hunt, Judith Brotman, and Benjamin LaRose, and curator Alexis Brocchi.

CAC and OtherPeoplesPixels’ MAKER Grant and Coney Family Fund Award are also announced at the benefit.

Early Bird Tickets on Sale April 25

VIP: $300 Early Bird ($350 after May 8) 

VIP includes Art Auction, Recognition of 2019 Honorees as well as Grant Recipients, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, and Heavy Appetizers + Stay for "The Party" 8-10pm

The Party: $60 Early Bird ($70 after May 8)

The Party includes Dancing, Beer, Wine, Appetizers, End-of-night bites.

Interested in sponsoring the event or joining the host committee? Contact Mary DeYoe, Director of Development & External Relations. Sponsorships begin at $5,000. See details HERE

Host Committee (in progress)

Jennifer Andrade and Sebastian Campos

Pam and Terry Dowd

Rhea Fernandez

Carol Fox

Molly Gullman

Todd Heiser

Patrick Hull

Brooke Hummer and Grove Mower

Scott Johnson and Gary Metzner

Sondra and Tony Karman

Kenneth Klassman

Tara Parambi

Maggie and Jeffrey Shapack

Carmelita Tiu

Brittney Leeanne Williams

Thad Wong