CELEBRATION 2025

2025 CELEBRATION

Join us for an evening of celebration featuring the presentation of juried awards, a cocktail hour and post-reception.Thursday, September 04, 2025 The Bridgeport Art Center 1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609 6:00 pm – 10:00 pmView images from the 2024 CelebrationOur Host for the evening – Shermann “Dilla” ThomasShermann “Dilla” Thomas is a Chicago historian, cultural worker, and public employee who has gained recognition as a social media influencer, particularly on TikTok, for his engaging short videos about Chicago history. A lifelong resident of Chicago’s South Side, he has been recognized with awards such as the 2022 Tourism Ambassador of the Year by Choose Chicago and the Chicago Public Library Foundation’s 21st Century Award. He also co-founded the Chicago Mahogany Foundation, dedicated to preserving and sharing the city’s history and culture. REGISTER NOWRegistration will remain open until the event begins. If you register after 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3rd, you will need to show proof of registration at the door. Ticket Pricing:

$130.00 ILASLA Member / $115.00 Earlybird rate before August 8

$165.00 Non-ILASLA Member / $155.00 Earlybird rate before August 8

$40.00 ILASLA Student Member / $35.00 Earlybird rate before August 8

$115.00 Awardee Additional Ticket – No Early Bird Pricing

$115.00 Sponsor Additional Ticket – No Early Bird Pricing

Would you like to purchase your raffle tickets in advance? Click below and show your receipt to our raffle volunteers at the event! Scroll to the bottom to see prizes and prices.Buy Raffle Tickets Our PartnersPremier Sponsor Representative Brad Swanson, ASLALead Sponsor Representative Jennifer Woods Cocktail Hour Sponsor                  Reception Sponsor              Emcee Sponsor                                    Bar Sponsor                                    Bar Sponsor                                   Venue Sponsor                                  Floral Sponsor                 Photo Sponsor                       Slide Sponsor                                            Ticket Sponsors                         Student Sponsor                          RAFFLEGet ready to win amazing prizes while donating to our Advocacy Fund!! On-site cash or Venmo accepted for raffle tickets. If paying by credit card, please purchase online.Would you like to purchase your raffle tickets in advance? Click below and show your receipt to our raffle volunteers at the event! You get to choose what prize you hope to win.Raffle Sponsors and PrizesBackyard BBQ Store – Pizza Oven Bark Happy – Bark Box Bartlett Tree Experts – Tree Care & Shrub Services Blick Art Supplies – $100 Gift Cards Campania – $100 Amazon Gift Card County Materials – Fire Pit Kompan – Gift Basket Longshadow – Vintage Chesapeake Planters The Morton Arboretum – Tickets Techo-Bloc –Old Fashion Cocktail gift basket from Williams Sonoma Walters Gardens – Plants!2 TICKETS FOR $10 5 TICKETS FOR $20 10 TICKETS FOR $30 50/WINGSPAN $100Buy Raffle Tickets