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An Evening to Benefit the Renaissance Society at Vertiport Chicago.<a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://renaissancesociety.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=28258b64874e626df0979c0de&amp;id=b3b0bdca19&amp;e=375d06b725" target="_blank">BUY A TABLE, TICKETS, OR MAKE A FULLY TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION</a> RenBen is the Renaissance Society’s annual gala which raises a significant portion of the museum’s annual budget, enabling new artistic commissions, scholarly discourse, and lasting publications. RenBen is aligned with EXPO ART WEEK.The 2025 edition is shaped by the vision of Meriem Bennani. Known for her sharp humor, resourcefulness, and ability to blend the absurd with the deeply human, Bennani is the latest artist to lead the Renaissance Society’s tradition of artist-conceived galas, following the bold propositions of Piero Golia (2022), Adam Linder (2023), and Kevin Beasley (2024). This year, Bennani’s playful yet incisive approach will transform Vertiport Chicago—a working commercial helicopter facility—into an unexpected gathering space.Please contact Polina Kasian, Associate Director of Development or Joshi Radin Flores, Senior Development Manager, for more information or to secure your table today.

RenBen 2025 by Meriem Bennani

IAM welcomes you to our newly expanded 18,000 sf home, reimagined in space and spirit. We can't wait for you to discover a more expansive experience in self-taught, outsider and intuitive art.Mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy delicious bites, spirited libations and a special performance by the Grammy-nominated Kahil El’Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, followed by a lively After Party with DJ and dancing.<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jxRr2NuPW1ApY79yaF3LRcS1okrjNTXxc4mkrMOVRdifiAqRV8SOEASxnLjRkmV527YWCYloQMQO47L2u1_cUrESPxMs2v7e1zFsSREk1T9c6ZYJ2mqO6vz9OM8bN7vVuRkmv3yggheKgL0QUG4JgJkLgz-P7CEs9ORDyNVqKqjxIo7ehwRfR6zEKF-z4I6EmZulch543eS2o9qpDXpvMq5YXlEFBZuwKnT4pxLa0BCgouB0E6fFhHpAdZcp_xuv&amp;c=cEB7dRuFL6EYUEmGbOqtj9zVxPoizxjEh5WR4xyEEM34WpaQqZRUUw==&amp;ch=zmvK-_JokxF1pnmr-WUOsUK15tKV7VY83sMb5Mp5l7YTlLotG1tzGQ==" target="_blank">Sponsor the Grand (Re)Imagining!</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jxRr2NuPW1ApY79yaF3LRcS1okrjNTXxc4mkrMOVRdifiAqRV8SOEBuHzsZOOMu60CzpXEc7HQHrj_x0qBFSAVVpI9i6Hb4tzYH-JPrDUiRjuy0Uv6tI-p37s0LcCG8oXot6-5j6S6INDAzGp30anyuo9GnwwByf-fXcKKHICbsWhZEVXe1P6n_avNeEtpE3yUHZSRnU-aU70P-nmEs8k5RJtoC_B1ptAGRtyomd3rJfKZymcgYw_BJvBNWbrge7fLDJXGaYvoA=&amp;c=cEB7dRuFL6EYUEmGbOqtj9zVxPoizxjEh5WR4xyEEM34WpaQqZRUUw==&amp;ch=zmvK-_JokxF1pnmr-WUOsUK15tKV7VY83sMb5Mp5l7YTlLotG1tzGQ==" target="_blank">Tickets and Information</a>Save on Eventbrite fees when you make your sponsorship pledge by calling Claire Fassnacht, Development Director, at 312-624-8000 or emailing&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:claire@art.org" target="_blank">claire@art.org</a>.

Grand (Re)Imagining

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://rkcgwygbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018zzz0Eu3-eyiVTEpYX96b3Zaz39K_zlaWjpWqQA28JlVPtq_oYmv5xC09THHJMkCU1XMvwCiWP2sJt9zvdOV6mkSVjKd9PxjrU9IPTu_abIbfAJnRgIGXn3kWPOuP2BegnDcnMM-XlfrdzyEuK1jaflFh-WClsV2azVXwiy5j6g=&amp;c=d4wV3VFkxz3oW3X2CfYuJiOo3BLEBlxiNUpBSxqpCdVSHQebRpbv0g==&amp;ch=iq1bNSWphyS90fXA0W-kjxkVmr_7VHXHqUCP7-dYTPPf8GYfFZNUaA==" target="_blank">2025 Spring Benefit: tickets and info</a>Save the date! Celebrating 65 YearsThis Spring Benefit is sure to be one to remember. Tickets are available now. Check out who our surprise celebrity guest is below.

65 Years | Spring Benefit

Save the date for our biennial spring benefit, Kaleidoscope! On May 6th, join us at the beautiful&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://uphksziab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jaLwmJkk7MjRXATjasxApe-9rEJ93Dt84fpJoDcRaUV9Zec80YsjLthMq08wfrs0A9yrRk7zZMjHDXLilLxd2hN30RBfFbZVa6viKz_8jHhlR1QjJxYtqrYIqZV2ckUm3XzVJa8ZYzpKPwQu-l7uRfym7arqLzeb&amp;c=mOiZWXvVJvgiA3CH_4vkuWeLxtJTQMQjzhzogE_DL9py2a7pSn2gVA==&amp;ch=xq2dZCkijADDCD6ZU9iOs2z28aN1JBXqCCKEBb_QKQgvEYoWI2zGJA==" target="_blank">LeTour Brasserie</a>&nbsp;in Evanston to enjoy delicious French-Moroccan fare, cocktails, a wine raffle, and a silent art auction, all while celebrating and supporting Art Encounter's broad menu of community art programs and initiatives. Kaleidoscope&nbsp;raises funds to support Art Encounter's core programming: interactive art experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds across the Chicagoland area. We serve over 2000 individuals annually through educational outreach programs for schools, senior homes, and social service agencies; art discussion programs for the public in artist studios and exhibition spaces; and a local mural program that makes art accessible for everyone in our community. Visit our&nbsp;<a style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://uphksziab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jaLwmJkk7MjRXATjasxApe-9rEJ93Dt84fpJoDcRaUV9Zec80YsjLthMq08wfrs0njurwKJxkF9vMJz6eQdUZ8anGkZEynDk0vVmIcqad1IEi7PCcD2eNRntbGkIfgTT9Q_9Nh6Nt240Mt2nAvz25V56R76aMFhhw-GEI9VQo7RIyKE-ajcDDw==&amp;c=mOiZWXvVJvgiA3CH_4vkuWeLxtJTQMQjzhzogE_DL9py2a7pSn2gVA==&amp;ch=xq2dZCkijADDCD6ZU9iOs2z28aN1JBXqCCKEBb_QKQgvEYoWI2zGJA==" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;to learn more. OUR 2025 ART IMPACTS HONOREESNatalie van Straaten,&nbsp;FounderGinny B. Van Alyea,&nbsp;PublisherChicago Gallery News <a style="color: rgb(72, 161, 153);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://uphksziab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jaLwmJkk7MjRXATjasxApe-9rEJ93Dt84fpJoDcRaUV9Zec80YsjLthMq08wfrs0njurwKJxkF9vMJz6eQdUZ8anGkZEynDk0vVmIcqad1IEi7PCcD2eNRntbGkIfgTT9Q_9Nh6Nt240Mt2nAvz25V56R76aMFhhw-GEI9VQo7RIyKE-ajcDDw==&amp;c=Bvs2WDYXkmAKEojzLdmMd2_KHIZZw5T_8rRp4ovkn8hI5wUl4rmEEA==&amp;ch=SVbHbYpT5ZPb-zFAq2byQjrKgHY5lWPGrW1aMS2ptjDmwqDYHPZXig==" target="_blank"><img width="610" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1739653369/v1ihpo8kxhpkbpq4xhzm.png"></a> OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEARAndy Vick,&nbsp;Executive Director Downtown Evanston <a style="color: rgb(72, 161, 153);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://uphksziab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jaLwmJkk7MjRXATjasxApe-9rEJ93Dt84fpJoDcRaUV9Zec80YsjLthMq08wfrs0njurwKJxkF9vMJz6eQdUZ8anGkZEynDk0vVmIcqad1IEi7PCcD2eNRntbGkIfgTT9Q_9Nh6Nt240Mt2nAvz25V56R76aMFhhw-GEI9VQo7RIyKE-ajcDDw==&amp;c=Bvs2WDYXkmAKEojzLdmMd2_KHIZZw5T_8rRp4ovkn8hI5wUl4rmEEA==&amp;ch=SVbHbYpT5ZPb-zFAq2byQjrKgHY5lWPGrW1aMS2ptjDmwqDYHPZXig==" target="_blank"><img width="610" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1739653369/huo7tdr5l2x9ull242l1.png"></a>

Art Encounter Spring Benefit 2025: Kaleidoscope

Join us for a night of Art, Drinks, and Music in support of the Evanston Art Center! Tickets are on Sale now!&nbsp; For more information on the event and ways to support visit our website! <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0018000000kI1AnAAK/events/vevt:2a1d5d20-8fa6-40a9-960f-09eb22453290/home/story" target="_blank">DETAILS AND TICKETS</a>

The Art Party 2025

RAM is thrilled to announce the return of its premier annual fundraiser! Save the date for&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://4ltow9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y0giOV3dXHrLhen9at4PNcklNHOzPl_vaqBypfu1Q-V5d-iUsMvwQRr6mvA6k4mklrQ7XF6k4BqidlJm66F1G33BGmqptz_XFcknW7cgl_sczMha0XnUEU3VtV7fN89e95_1BzmaUUEy6q9YgS8FYoaQ2e47F5Q9sf4bLQuXeZo=&amp;c=eQ3Qa_yjxb4scjUBTP0IXBto9mTjOgcLtVUhdIYyhIxPAUKGOOmQ-A==&amp;ch=0TOspyf_bnH7P8b-IKCzAj3A0JH3ujz_Y0LtzasHFbT1inmLu9I_eA==" target="_blank">SAVOUR 2025</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday, September 27, 5:30 – 10:30 pm at RAM's Wustum Museum.This year's extravaganza is set to be the most artistic, stylish garden party you have ever seen.&nbsp;SAVOUR 2025: Garden Gala—Cultivating Creativity&nbsp;will be filled with music, dancing, delicious food, and gorgeous flowers.Stay tuned to RAM's newsletter and social media channels—including&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://4ltow9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y0giOV3dXHrLhen9at4PNcklNHOzPl_vaqBypfu1Q-V5d-iUsMvwQankUkxJP55PcuriLK2QMO8cJOFolTlTHeFZsAmhMvtc-NgJDfyOgIpiO_rLl3jithrZO-W_47vPe6fDUSTB3msRVw_W_j4MdLXb-vm5VE1qOhU13P6sCm-i4BrUl5-tF654bJprg_Ij&amp;c=eQ3Qa_yjxb4scjUBTP0IXBto9mTjOgcLtVUhdIYyhIxPAUKGOOmQ-A==&amp;ch=0TOspyf_bnH7P8b-IKCzAj3A0JH3ujz_Y0LtzasHFbT1inmLu9I_eA==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://4ltow9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y0giOV3dXHrLhen9at4PNcklNHOzPl_vaqBypfu1Q-V5d-iUsMvwQcm9wp1HNFJJJ-vJROOFIIOuNwJU2TNt4qeLon78JyxheAT_bAoTfYrXnGQmBp2nT18VWyecAP_pU2rpUtTARu-y8iOR52GhK1cztqfOo3HFLIKkWlKUYttKRDwc1h0Ev-XB830SdgRZ&amp;c=eQ3Qa_yjxb4scjUBTP0IXBto9mTjOgcLtVUhdIYyhIxPAUKGOOmQ-A==&amp;ch=0TOspyf_bnH7P8b-IKCzAj3A0JH3ujz_Y0LtzasHFbT1inmLu9I_eA==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>—to learn more about this un-bud-lievable event when more details are released.

SAVOUR 2025

Location: Epiphany Center (201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607) Our celebrations culminate at our annual Benefit Auction featuring a curated auction of contemporary artworks by Arts of Life artists and other celebrated artists.&nbsp;This jubilant party is not to be missed.

25th Anniversary Benefit Auction

Flourish: Embracing Indigenous and Scientific KnowledgeSupport Brushwood's impact&nbsp;at the 42nd Annual Smith Nature SymposiumHonoring author, scientist, mother, professor, and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Robin Wall Kimmerer Saturday, October 11, 2025Chicago Botanic Garden1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 Smith Nature Symposium Co-Chairs:Lois Morrison and Janea Harris About the Smith Nature Symposium 2024 Environmental Leadership Award winner Dr. Mona Hanna with emcees Bill Kurtis and Donna La Pietra at the Smith Nature Symposium Awards DinnerThe Smith Nature Symposium is Brushwood’s largest fundraising event of the year, and all funds raised from the Smith Awards Dinner directly benefit our programs for youth, families, and Veterans across our community.&nbsp;&nbsp;On May 6, 1984, more than 350 people gathered for the first Smith Nature Symposium featuring Roger Tory Peterson. Organized under the leadership of Barbi Donnelley, Symposium Co-Chair, this jam-packed convening of nature-lovers became the first of four decades of annual Symposia memorializing the significant civic legacy of Hermon Dunlap and Ellen Thorne Smith, who donated their land and cabin to help form Ryerson Woods. About Robin Wall Kimmerer Robin Wall Kimmerer&nbsp;is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of&nbsp;The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses.&nbsp;She lives in Syracuse, New York, where she is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. The Serviceberry As Indigenous scientist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most?&nbsp;Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry’s relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth—its abundance of sweet, juicy berries—to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution insures its own survival.&nbsp;&nbsp;As Kimmerer explains, “Serviceberries show us another model, one based upon reciprocity, where wealth comes from the quality of your relationships, not from the illusion of self-sufficiency.” Braiding Sweetgrass As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In&nbsp;Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take us on “a journey that is every bit as mythic as it is scientific, as sacred as it is historical, as clever as it is wise” (Elizabeth Gilbert).&nbsp;Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings—asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass—offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a rich braid of reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today, she circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgment and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world. For only when we can hear the languages of other beings will we be capable of understanding the generosity of the earth, and learn to give our own gifts in return.

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