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SUMMARY:A CELEBRATION OF ARTISTS\, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE - SSCAC 85TH ANNIVERSARY
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate art\, culture & community with delectable cuisine\, live art\, soulful music & more—support our $100K Community Renovation Fund! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_________________________________\n\n\n\nHonoring Our Legacy | Building Our Future\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) as we celebrate 85 years of artistic brilliance\, community impact\, and cultural preservation. Our 85th Anniversary Celebration is more than an evening of festivities—it is a powerful tribute to our legacy and a critical step toward our future. \nFounded in 1940\, SSCAC is the nation’s only remaining WPA-era Black art center\, and for 85 years\, we have been a cornerstone of creativity in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. As we commemorate this historic milestone\, we also look forward with purpose through our Capital Campaign to renovate\, preserve\, and expand our beloved center. \nProceeds to Benefit the Community Renovation Fund\nA portion of all proceeds from this year’s celebration will support our Community Renovation Fund\, a vital part of our capital campaign. These funds will help us restore our historic facility\, expand our programming space\, and ensure future generations of artists have a place to thrive. Our event fundraising goal is to raise $100\,000 to support our $200\,000 Community Renovation Fund. This fund is a vital part of our overall $18 million dollar Black Art Rising Campaign. \nWhy Your Support Matters\nYour presence and partnership are essential. Whether through purchasing a ticket or becoming a valued event partner\, you are investing in the cultural future of Chicago. Your contribution empowers us to: \n\nPreserve an irreplaceable landmark of Black history and artistry\nExpand access to art education\, exhibitions\, and community engagement\nCreate a lasting space for artists to grow\, express\, and lead\n\n  \n \n\nEvent Highlights\n\nCulinary Experiences from Local Chefs\nLive Artist Renderings\nSSCAC Featured Collection on Display\nSilent Auction Featuring Art\, Luxury Trips\, Entertainment\, and Experiences\nRecognition of Cultural Leaders & Legacy Honorees\n\n \n \nFeaturing 6 Live Artists\n\nSix of Chicago’s very own artists will create new work live during SSCAC’s 85th Anniversary Celebration — a testament to the legacy and future of Black art on the South Side. \n\n\nMartha A. Wade · Dana Todd Pope · Paul Branton · Kiarah Jackson · Kudzai B. Mutasa · Jess Patterson \n\nTheir work honors the past while shaping what’s next\, reminding us why SSCAC has been a cultural home for 85 years and counting.\n\n\n\n  \nJoin Us in Celebrating 85 Years of Creativity and Community\nTogether\, let’s honor the artists\, uplift our community\, and preserve the culture that defines us. \n_______________________\n  \n \n_______________________\n  \nThanks to Our Sponsors\n  \nMargaret Burroughs Sponsor:\n\nRobert S. Guttman Family Charitable Fund \n  \n\n\nArchibald Motley Sponsor\nBill Michel and Mark Botelho\nBryan Perry\nJudy Matthews \n\nIn-Kind Sponsors:\nPigment International\nWilliam Bigham Gallery\nStrategic Events Solutions\, Inc. 
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/save-the-date-for-a-celebration-of-artist-community-and-culture/
LOCATION:Haven Entertainment Center\, 932 E 43rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
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