The Art of Caring: A Fundraiser for Care For Real

Sunday, Nov 14, 2021 3 – 6 pm

Charity Event in November

As part of the Camerons’ mission to support the Edgewater community, the restaurant will host a benefit for Care for Real during the exhibition on November 14, 3:00-6:00 p.m. The afternoon will feature a raffle for artwork, a painting demonstration by Steve Puttrich, music by the Mark Cleveland Band, plus a signature cocktail and hors d’oeuvres. The agency, which is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year, provides a food pantry, clothes, pet pantry, and support services for Edgewater residents. Guests are asked to bring a donation of personal care products.

Plein Air Painters Chicago (PAPC) is a membership organization under the auspices of the 125-year-old Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts. PAPC is dedicated to painting urban scenes and landscapes in and around Chicago. Founded in 2003 by a handful of local painters, the group now has a roll call of 160 artists. Everyone is invited to paint with PAPC. Paid members can participate in critiques by renowned artists and educational programs to improve skills, exhibits to promote their work, and social events to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists.

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Uncommon Ground, Edgewater, is located at 1401 W. Devon Avenue. It is home to the first certified organic rooftop farm in the U.S. and proudly serves Illinois’ first certified organic beer, which is brewed at its Lakeview location. 

 

Image credit: Josh Chang. Sunrise #2. Oil, 9 x12 in.