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ILA believes in the power of black creativity and exists to be a supportive entity that inspires and

06/17/2026

Important update for tonight. 🖤

Due to weather we have adjusted our event time. BALA will now start at 6:30PM and run until 10:00PM at Little Black Pearl.

We cannot wait to see you there. 🖤

06/16/2026

Whether this is your first BALA or you are a returning community member we want to make sure you are ready for tomorrow. 🖤

Swipe through for everything you need to know. From what to wear to how your ticket supports Black artists in Chicago.

See you tomorrow. Link in bio for tickets. 🖤

06/11/2026

The BALA raffle is going to be something special this year and it is all because of our amazing partners. 🖤

A huge thank you to every organization and business investing in our community and helping make this night one to remember.

June 17th at Little Black Pearl. Link in bio for tickets. 🖤

06/08/2026

Okay we need to talk about the dress code. 👀🖤

BALA is a cocktail affair. And this year we are bringing a little extra fun to the night. We are challenging our community to show up in ILA’s colors. Red. Blue. Orange. And we are giving a special prize to the best dressed in the room.

Yes. You read that right. 🏆

So start planning your look now. Whether you go all out or add a little pop of color we want to see you show up and show out on June 17th.

Drop your outfit inspo in the comments. We cannot wait to see what you all come up with. 🖤

BALA is next Wednesday! Link in bio for tickets!

06/05/2026

Okay real talk. Have you gotten your BALA ticket yet? 👀🖤

June 17th is coming up fast and this is the night you do not want to miss. Our community is showing up at Little Black Pearl for a night of Black artistry, celebration, and genuine connection.

And the best part? Every ticket goes directly toward keeping ILA’s programs free for Black artists in Chicago. So you are not just coming to a good time. You are investing in something that actually matters.

Grab your ticket now. Link in bio. We cannot wait to see you there. 🖤

06/04/2026

Chicago is full of incredible Black artists. And BLACC exists to make sure they can find each other. 🖤

Our digital membership platform gives Black artists in Chicago a central place to showcase their work, access opportunities, and connect with a community of creative professionals who are building something together.

Learn more about what BLACC offers and how to become a member with the link in bio!

06/03/2026

What if art could help you decompress, heal, and reconnect with yourself? 🖤

Hear We Art™ is ILA’s community healing experience rooted in Black music and creative expression. Led by local Black artists hired directly from our artist community, each session is a guided journey through sound and artmaking that leaves you feeling lighter than when you walked in.

Swipe to learn more about what to expect.

06/02/2026

Heyyy new friends! Welcome to the ILA family. 🖤 We have been gaining so much love lately and we want to make sure you know what we are about.

Let us start with one of our signature programs. G-to-G: Getting to Our Goals.

Swipe to get a full breakdown of what G-to-G is, who it is for, and what you will walk away with. This one is for the working artists in Chicago who are ready to take their practice to the next level.

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