Over 350 people gathered to celebrate the inaugural Art for Life Chicago benefit. The event, which raised over $75,000, is a juried art exhibition and live and silent auction whose raised funds benefit those living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. The auction included work from famous professional artists to new and emerging artists, and was selected by a jury of renowned art experts, including New York Magazine’s Senior Art Critic Jerry Saltz.
Sponsors
- Media Sponsor – Chicago Magazine
- Gold Sponsors – Leopardo Companies, Fulton Market Gallery & Venue One Chicago
- Silver Sponsor – Northwestern Medicine
- Bronze Sponsor – Herman Miller
- Beer Sponsor – Miller Coors
- Spirits Sponsor – New Star Vodka
- Printing Sponsor – Cushing Printing
- “Believer” Friends of DIFFA/Chicago – Charlie Greene Studio & Independent Spirits
- Artist Prize Underwriter – Cole Dannewitz
Awards
- Best of Show – Patty Carroll – “Lily”
- Best Emerging Artist – Haley Schuberth – Untitled Origami Sculpture