Passionate Focus 2017 | DonationMatch

Passionate Focus 2017

Gala/Party for Second Sense
Apr 20, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Deadline: April 14, 2017

Who's Going
Expected Attendance 250
Reach 350
Ticket Price $150
Metro Area Chicago, IL
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category P - Human Services
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Silent Auction
How Donors Promoted Event Program Event Announcement Website Email Blast Facebook
Attendee Ages 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 0-4 Years 5-11 Years 12-17 Years 18+ Years
Special Populations Moms Adults-Only Event (21+ Up) Active People
Description

Passionate Focus is our annual benefit that centers around an art exhibit featuring the work of artists with vision loss.  Artists submit their work for a jury of arts professionals to review and select the pieces that comprise the exhibit.  This year, 21 artists from 11 states, Canada and France will exhibit 40 works of art.

Our guests meet the artists and are able to bid on the artwork.  The event also features several fundraising activities to secure donations that will support our training programs for adults with vision loss -- all at no cost to the participants.

Last year, over 250 sponsors and guests attended this event, purchased over 50% of the work and provided over $180,000 in support of our direct training programs in technology, daily living skills and independent travel.

Organizer
Fairmont Hotel Chicago
200 N. Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601