Join us for Art And The City, WMG’s Annual Fundraiser

A living, participatory celebration of art, creativity and community

Your presence powers our mission to amplify women and non-binary artists in a time when arts funding faces real threats.

We’re aiming to raise $35,000 through ticket sales, donations, and sponsorships. Every dollar directly supports Woman Made’s mission: funding exhibitions, workshops, and artist programs that amplify diverse voices in the arts.

at a stunning indoor/outdoor venue in downtown Chicago

Friday, September 5, 2025
6 – 9PM
22W Washington St.
Morningstar’s 7th floor venue & patio

Dress code: your best artsy self!

Art and the City’s Evening Lineup

- 🖼 Silent Auction – Bid on original works by local women and non-binary artists. Every winning bid directly supports Woman Made Gallery’s mission
- 🎶 Live Blues Band, Chicago Music Award 2024 winners, Patch of Blues will be filling the night with Chicago Blues & Soul
- 🪡 Live Quilt Performance by Dorothy Straughter – watch a quilt be created live with your creative participation!
- 🎨 Create a Collage Portrait Card – Get hands-on at our art table
- 🎧 DJ Justeez will be spinning sounds curated to “Art And The City” Chicago vibes
- 🎁 Mystery Bags – Pick up a surprise bag packed with local business and art-inspired treasures. Limited bags, first come first served.
- 🍸🥟 Cocktails + Bites – Sip our signature “Untitled #312” cocktail, enjoy savory and sweet bites on the best patio in the Loop

Every ticket and donation ensures that Woman Made Gallery continues to champion women and non-binary artists — providing visibility, resources, and opportunities when they’re needed most.

Purchase your tickets here

Tickets: $95 for one | $160 for two

Learn about sponsorship opportunities

Join us. To celebrate art. To support equity. To get inspired.

Note: The silent auction is open to all—bidders do not need to attend the event to participate—and will be hosted online through the Galabid platform (details to come).

Contact general@womanmade.org with any questions.

All proceeds benefit Woman Made Gallery, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization.

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The silent auction is live! Start you bids!

Preview the items start bidding on your favorite artworks, cultural experiences, collectible books and delectable baskets.

The auction closes on September 5 at 8:30pm.

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Thank you to our Donors and Sponsors!

Wendy Abrams, Roberta Allen, Jenna Barnet, Sarah Begel, Steve Bild, Nancy Pochis Bank, Monica J. Brown, Julie Carpenter, Joy Coombes, Vicki Curtis, Danielle Dang, The Dearborn, Yolanda Fernandez-Shebeko, Catherine Game, Sandra Garber, Jae Green, Marcia Grubb, Christie Hefner, Andrea Herrera, Eberhard von Hoyningen-Huene, Margo Jeanchild, Isabella Kinnick, Anne-Marie Kovacs, Suzanne Massey, Marisa Miles, Michael Minkovski, Courtney Nzeribe, Susan Pritzker, Ann Regan, Prem Sharma, Wilma Stevens, Ginny Sykes, Aurora Tabar, Rob Topping, Mike Wilson.

Woman Made Gallery is supported in part by grants from The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events; The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; The Illinois Arts Council Agency; the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Illinois Arts Council Agency; the Puffin Foundation; a major anonymous donor; and the generosity of its members and contributors.