ART OF THE HEIST: Virtual Benefit

Thursday, May 13, 2021 7 – 9 pm

CHICAGO STUDIO
2010 W. Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

Zoom

On Thursday, May 13th at 7pm (CST), ART OF THE HEIST: Virtual Benefit will present an action-packed, heist-themed night of entertainment, culminating in a benefit auction featuring unique experiences along with a curated selection of contemporary artworks by both Arts of Life artists and globally renowned artists in support of the organization. Honoring artist Riva Lehrer, guests will hear from Arts of Life artists directly and experience a vibrant program featuring magician and artist Jeanette Andrews, a drag performance by Orchid, a debut music video by Arts of Life band Van Go Go produced by Natalie Bergman, a custom playlist by Sadie Woods, sweet and savory treats by Dream Cake Test Kitchen+Cody Tumblin, cocktails by Pour Souls x Titos Hand Made Vodka and a special celebrity appearance by Jimmy Kimmel. 

Proceeds from the benefit will directly impact Arts of Life artists and programming. Bidding opens May 1st. 

SECURE YOUR TICKET NOW!

SUPPORT LEVELS:
$250 | Grand Larcenist (VIP PLUS)
$100 | Safe Cracker (VIP)
$50 | Pickpocketer
Free | Petty Thief

 

*Must be 21+ or older to attend

 

THE ART & SILENT AUCTIONS ARE NOW LIVE!
 

Gallery hours May 1st and 8th 1-4pm
FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE:

STUDIO ARTISTS: Ardillio Anderson — Renata Berdes — Aria Carter — Debra Johnson — David Krueger — Lawrence M. — Susan Pasowicz — Hannah Pratt — Hubert Posey — Frances Roberts — Tim Stone  — Jean Wilson  

GUEST ARTISTS: Selva Aparicio — Chris Bradley — Alex Chitty — Lauren Clay — Max Guy — Mika Horibuchi —Em Kettner — Sam Jaffe — Jason Lazarus — David Leggett — Francesco Lo Castro — Ben Marcus — Jeffry Mitchell – Nate Otto — Eric Ruschman — Esther Ruiz — Adam Parker Smith — Ryan Whelan — Derrick Woods-Morrow 

 

OUR PLANNING & HOST COMMITTEES:

Sarah Khalid Dhobhany — Francesca Kielb –Betsy O’Brien – Eric Ruschman – Erin Toale – David Walega

Dan Berger & Scott Wenthe – Kate Bowen – Aniko Berman – Julie Chez – Gretel Garcia Cuba – Sky Cubacub – Pari Ehsan – Brendan Fernandes – Robyn Farrell – Good Weather – Max Guy – Katie Kimmel  – LVL3 – Brian Malnassy – Philip March Jones – Raven Munsell – Tyson Reeder – Jason Pickelman – Christian Pillsbury – Kate Sierzputowski – Fo Wilson