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Black Art Love Affair: Reflection

Jun 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Taste 222
222 North Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606

Tickets

Early Bird Admission - Single

$90.00

Early Bird Admission - Pair

Includes 2 Tickets
$175.00

Early Bird Admission - Bundle

Includes 4 Tickets
$350.00

Bronze Level

$500.00

Bronze level sponsorship includes: 

  • Entry for (2) individuals
  • (4) complimentary raffle tickets, valued at $10 each
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Listing in the event program
  • Invitation to the private spirit vendor tasting

Silver Level

$1,000.00

Silver level sponsorship includes: 

  • Entry for (4) individuals
  • (8) complimentary raffle tickets, valued at $10 each
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Listing in the event program
  • Invitation to the private spirit vendor tasting
  • Reserved seating at the gala
  • Logo placement on event collateral

Gold Level

$2,500.00

Gold level sponsorship includes: 

  • Entry for (8) individuals
  • (16) complimentary raffle tickets, valued at $10 each
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Listing in the event program
  • Invitation to the private spirit vendor tasting
  • Reserved seating at the gala
  • Logo placement on event collateral & website
  • Private meet-and-greet with the artists

Platinum Level

$5,000.00

Platinum level sponsorship includes: 

  • Entry for (12) individuals
  • (24) complimentary raffle tickets, valued at $10 each
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Listing in the event program
  • Invitation to the private spirit vendor tasting
  • Reserved seating at the gala
  • Logo placement on event collateral & website
  • Private meet-and-greet with the artists
  • VIP parking
  • Opportunity to present awards to artists
  • Prominent logo displayed in main event area

Premier Level

$10,000.00

Premier level sponsorship includes: 

  • Entry for (12) individuals
  • (24) complimentary raffle tickets, valued at $10 each
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Listing in the event program
  • Invitation to the private spirit vendor tasting
  • Reserved seating at the gala
  • Logo placement on event collateral & website
  • Private meet-and-greet with the artists
  • VIP parking
  • Opportunity to present awards to artists
  • Prominent logo displayed in main event area
  • Exclusive naming rights to a gala space
  • Logo placement on all event signage
  • Opportunity to speak at the gala
  • Credit toward a commissioned art piece by one of the artists

Raffle Ticket Bundle (5)

$50.00

Raffle Ticket Bundle (10)

$100.00

Raffle Ticket Bundle (25)

$250.00

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Event Summary

You are cordially invited to attend and support ILA’s annual Black Art Love Affair (BALA), an immersive experience honoring Black artists in Chicago. This year’s theme, Reflection, encompasses the essence of BALA – an evening for guests to not only peek into the art and humanity of the featured artists, but also a chance to discover their own creative power.

We'll be honoring 4 amazing artists and art leaders from our community, celebrating their contributions to the Chicago artistic community. 

Event Details

Date and Time:
Saturday, June 7th, 6:00pm-9:00pm CST

Location:
Taste 222
222 N. Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606

This will be an evening filled with sponsored cocktails, delicious eats, a silent art auction, an interactive art installation, and a beautiful awards program for our honorees.

Dress Code: 
We encourage guests to wear statement cocktail attire that REFLECTS who you are.

Food and Beverage: 
Passed Hors D'oeuvres & Open Bar

Entertainment: 
Special live performance from Nikita Nichelle and lively sounds all evening from Chicago's famed DJ A1.

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