Origins

Project Onward has been a place for Chicagoland artists to advance their careers since its founding in 2004 as a Gallery 37 initiative. Origins, hosted by Project Onward's Junior Board, features and celebrates the organization's founding artists and how their talent and passion inspired Project Onward to become a fully independent nonprofit organization.

Join us as we celebrate Project Onward's Origins, and take over an intimate gallery space in Lincoln Park for our auction and fundraiser. The evening will feature new work from Project Onward pioneers, including: John Behnke, Ruby Bradford, Jacqueline Cousins, Louis DeMarco, David Hence, David A. Holt, Blake Lenoir, Molly McGrath, Michael Smith, Shiela Smith, Fernando Ramirez, and George Zuniga.

Cocktails + hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. Space is limited, so be sure to get your tickets today!

Evening's schedule:

6:00pm - Doors open

8:00pm - First round of silent auction winners announced

8:30pm - Second round of silent auction winners announced

9:00pm - Live auction

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Project Onward is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to promote art as a powerful tool for understanding and valuing the real and potential contributions of our national population with disabilities.

Project Onward supports the professional development of artists with exceptional talents and challenges, ranging from autism to mental illness. The organization provides these artists with workspace, materials, professional guidance, exhibition opportunities and access to markets to sell their work and advance their careers.