Opening Gala
A Night on Broadway
Thursday 7:00- 10:00 PM
Tickets Here
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Another opening (gala), another show. Come party with the artist at the Opening Gala for the CCPAF! This star-studded, Broadway themed night will feature performances by Trans Voices Cabaret, local vendors, and a chance to rub elbows with all the amazing talent Chicago has to offer. Scroll down for vendor and auction information.
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Local Vendors
Shop local and meet the creators in person! Our vendors are all Chicago artisans, makers, and crafters.
Wallkarina was envisioned and founded by two sisters, Olga and Flora Chongo, celebrated Kichwa Parteras, Healers, and guardians of women's wellbeing. Olga and Flora have devoted over 30 years to the sacred realm of birth and protection of ancestral wisdom, a testament of their passion and commitment to the rights of both women and the kichwa community, as well as the preservation of their culture. Wallkarina is a project imbued with a noble purpose, a flicker of a greater vision.
Crafted with devotion and artistry, every piece in our collection is handcrafted by Indigenous artisans of the Kichwa community all the way from the verdant Amazonian lands of Ecuador. They woven a tapestry of ancient traditions, and customs that stretches across generations.
Since their invention, comics have been a safe place for artists to express their ideas and morals as a means of social intention setting. My goal as a comic book artist is to create stories for the LGBTQ+ community. I am interested in exploring the nuances of horror in my illustrations, including the fun and mischief that can exist in the genre.
That Cookie Betch began as a humble hobby in Beth's cozy Chicago kitchen, with the simple intention of baking delicious cookies for her son with food allergies. It was from this pure place of joy and connection that That Cookie Betch was born, with the mission to spread happiness, one delectable cookie at a time.
To bid on items, visit our online auction site: BiddingOwl! All bids made in person will be uploaded to the site after the night's final show.