Art For Life Chicago

12/12/2025

Art For Life Chicago Co-Chairs and were out spreading holiday cheer and supporting for their annual holiday event! Thank you to the team at Heritage Auctions for all your love and support of AFLC. Happy Holidays!

11/13/2025

Looking for something to do this evening? AFLC Co-Chair, Darren Jones is hosting his annual studio open house! Stop by to see his new work and have a glass of wine! Cheers.
Tonight 5-9pm
4001 N Ravenswood, Suite 603A

10/28/2025

Didn’t win your bin on a painting at AFLC this year? You still have an opportunity to find that perfect painting and help our cause and raise essential funds! We have something special called…Second Chance Art…where we were thrilled to offer the few pieces that remain at their starting bid pricing for a BUY IT NOW opportunity! This is available until the end of day Friday, October 31.

Here is the link…happy shopping!
https://e.givesmart.com/events/ISI/i/

10/23/2025

AFLC would love to extend our sincere congratulations to this year’s Three For Life winning artists. These three artists were selected as the “top of the class” from this year’s Art For Life Chicago that took place last Thursday at The Mart!! Stay tuned for details about the Three For Life Show in 2026!

10/17/2025

What a terrific Art for Life Chicago!Thanks to our team and board members. 🥰

…and that is a wrap! Where did it all go?? What a night. Stay tuned for photos tomorrow and over the weekend!! Thank you for supporting the arts!

10/17/2025

…and that is a wrap! Where did it all go?? What a night. Stay tuned for photos tomorrow and over the weekend!! Thank you for supporting the arts!

10/16/2025

TONIGHT IT THE NIGHT!! It is not too late to join us for Chicago’s coolest art auction fundraiser!! Get your tickets today!!

Unable to attend, you can still bid online! Bidding is now LIVE!! Start perusing all of the selected art and find your favorite!! We are in love with this year’s collection!

Please join us tonight, Thursday, October 16 for Art For Life Chicago 2025 in the South Lobby at The Mart! Art for Life Chicago is a juried art auction and social art event of the season, showcasing the talents of emerging artists alongside those of established creators.

Artists who choose to donate their pieces will have their work displayed and auctioned both virtually and in person during an enjoyable evening filled with cocktails, food, networking, and excitement. We are thrilled to have Chicago’s own Michael Thomas back in the DJ booth.

Art for Life Chicago not only creates meaningful opportunities for artists, but with all proceeds from AFLC benefiting our Excellence In Care Grants Program, it also helps us raise essential unrestricted funds for local organizations providing care for those living with and/or impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Link for tickets;

http://e.givesmart.com/events/ISI

10/16/2025

Art For Life Chicago is beyond excited to welcome back our maestro for tonight — Michael Thomas! His ability to light up a room and set the perfect vibe is undeniable — infectious, magnetic, and just the right amount of intoxicating. Get ready for a musical journey like no other as Michael spins stories through sound and delivers the soundtrack to another unforgettable night.

Discover more at djmichaelthomas.com

Don’t miss out — tickets are still available! Click the link to secure your spot, place your bids, or make a donation, every dollar counts! See you tonight!

Link for tickets, donations and bidding:
http://e.givesmart.com/events/ISI

10/14/2025

Team AFLC25 taking inventory for Thursday’s main event. We cannot thank Cadogan Tate enough!! We love our partnership!! The level of professionalism Garth and his team take as our art handlers can’t not be overstated!! All 73 pieces for auction are being handled with care and will be delivered to The Mart tomorrow! Don’t miss out on Chicago’s coolest art auction! Get your tickets today!!

10/14/2025

THREE DAYS and counting until Chicago’s coolest art auction fundraiser!! Do you have your tickets yet?? Get your tickets today!!

Unable to attend, you can still bid online! Bidding is now LIVE!! Start perusing all of the selected art and find your favorite!! We are in love with this year’s collection!

Please join us on Thursday, October 16 for Art For Life Chicago 2025 in the South Lobby at The Mart! Art for Life Chicago is a juried art auction and social art event of the season, showcasing the talents of emerging artists alongside those of established creators.

This event offers a chance to bring together emerging artists with established artists, art buyers, and art collectors. Each year, we select a jury panel of highly accomplished interior designers and gallery owners who bring years of industry expertise and a genuine commitment to supporting the art world. Each artist is scored, and the top artists are invited to participate in the year’s Art for Life Chicago art auction.

Artists who choose to donate their pieces will have their work displayed and auctioned both virtually and in person during an enjoyable evening filled with cocktails, food, networking, and excitement. We are thrilled to have Chicago’s own Michael Thomas back in the DJ booth.

Art for Life Chicago not only creates meaningful opportunities for artists, but with all proceeds from AFLC benefiting our Excellence In Care Grants Program, (https://65cl9lfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x4Vwmvdvzoduy4eUIco_QdhKN45B15sPpbngYfyxWd2g6VIxchCMxtzXylh4msgQGfvjBPmzhvXuyxDEB4MLGgMoLfX4uhVaj1l7u4Vd6niENAsI69BbvSXhFlcjT23GC2H_EqOXssU9zw4CqpNkn3S_u5szoocJ8bLEuEpZg-w=&c=FkTtfPXVgAmZmLhfUW38JsPUckmtM6uq2BW5eICo2O8ALMCwsw7edQ==&ch=C2XbvIIiJp9Qh6fR3QhaTw9zFrmFe222RRykI4QYpyVIIvqcguO7OQ==)
it also helps us raise essential unrestricted funds for local organizations providing care for those living with and/or impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Link for tickets:

http://e.givesmart.com/events/ISI

10/13/2025

We are FOUR DAYS away from Chicago’s coolest art auction fundraiser!! Do you have your tickets yet?? Get your tickets today!!

Unable to attend, you can still bid online! Bidding is now LIVE!! Start perusing all of the selected art and find your favorite!! We are in love with this year’s collection!

Please join us on Thursday, October 16 for Art For Life Chicago 2025 in the South Lobby at The Mart! Art for Life Chicago is a juried art auction and social art event of the season, showcasing the talents of emerging artists alongside those of established creators.

This event offers a chance to bring together emerging artists with established artists, art buyers, and art collectors. Each year, we select a jury panel of highly accomplished interior designers and gallery owners who bring years of industry expertise and a genuine commitment to supporting the art world. Each artist is scored, and the top artists are invited to participate in the year’s Art for Life Chicago art auction.

Artists who choose to donate their pieces will have their work displayed and auctioned both virtually and in person during an enjoyable evening filled with cocktails, food, networking, and excitement. We are thrilled to have Chicago’s own Michael Thomas back in the DJ booth.

Art for Life Chicago not only creates meaningful opportunities for artists, but with all proceeds from AFLC benefiting our Excellence In Care Grants Program, it also helps us raise essential unrestricted funds for local organizations providing care for those living with and/or impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Link for tickets

http://e.givesmart.com/events/ISI

10/08/2025

It was standing room only for today’s Art For Life Chicago Art Chat Panel for Design Chicago. What a fantastic afternoon talking art and design! Thank you to our panelists .art and a BIG thank you to our hosts and sponsor