Join the fun at WORK IN PROGRESS 2022, Chicago Artists Coalition’s annual benefit, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, honoring artist Candida Alvarez and art dealer Monique Meloche.

Enjoy a lively party, art auction, art activations and music by DJ CQQCHIFRUIT!

Radiance Photo Booth by Melissa Leandro

Melissa works between the medium of painting and textiles to create lush and vibrant imagery. Her work can be found in public and private collections. Melissa will create an on-site photo environment incorporating her artwork, CAC will provide a photographer, and guests will receive their own digital photo!

 Reunion Video Lounge by salonlb.

[ salonlb. ] is a multidisciplinary exhibition space and event venue designed to engage critically with the arts, a forum supporting emerging and mid-career artists, with an emphasis on sculpture, mixed-media, and contemporary craft.

[ salonlb. ] Founder + Creative Director Lauren Brescia is a mixed-media artist herself, previously working as a floral/event designer, as well as a freelance prop stylist and visual merchandiser. Together with [ salonlb. ] Associate Director + Curator Scott Renfro, they create experiential environments. [salonlb.] will create an immersive lounge for viewing a video about our CAC artists.