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Expo Chicago: FRIEZE

Flourish’s Party with Purpose at EXPO Chicago (Frieze)

Flourish’s Party with Purpose at EXPO Chicago (Frieze) is an annual fundraiser and celebration that amplifies the work of Flourish Fellows. Held during one of the nation’s premier contemporary art fairs, the event brings together artists, curators, collectors, and supporters to honor creative excellence, raise capital for equity-focused arts initiatives, and advance a more inclusive future in the visual arts.

Group of seven people standing together at an art gallery, posing for a photo with various paintings on the wall behind them.
Two women with dark skin smiling and standing behind a table with glass water bottles at an indoor event, with a window and curtains in the background.
A woman with long blonde hair, glasses, wearing a black sleeveless top and a gold bracelet, holding a bottle of Empress 1908 gin and smiling at the camera.
Two women smiling behind a table with bottles of alcohol and tasting samples at an event.
A woman smiling and holding a bottle of Charles Woodson's Intercept wine, standing in front of black and white photographs and artwork on a wall.
Two women smiling and engaging in conversation at a social event, with other guests in the background and a table with water bottles and pamphlets.
Three people engaged in conversation at an indoor event, with a painting hanging on the wall in the background.
Two men engaged in conversation at a wine tasting event, with bottles of wine on the table in front of them, inside a room with purple lighting.
Two men in suits smiling and engaging in conversation at a social event, with other people in the background.
Two women smiling at a table with drinks, one holding a wine bottle and the other holding a small plant, at a social gathering indoors.
Crowd of people socializing at an indoor event with tables decorated with flowers, some seated and others standing, in a spacious, modern venue with white walls and exit signs.
Two women are embracing and smiling at a social event or gathering, with other people in the background. One woman has braids and is wearing a leather jacket, while the other woman has short hair and is wearing a dress. They appear happy and affectio
A man with gray hair, glasses, and a colorful necklace laughing and smiling with a woman at an indoor gathering. They are engaged in conversation, and there are glasses and bottles on the table in front.
People gathered at a bar counter, with a bartender pouring a drink, and various bottles and glasses on the counter.
Three people are engaged in conversation at a social event, with a woman in the center looking surprised or attentive, a man with glasses and hoop earrings on the right, and a bald man with a beard on the left. In the background, there are other atte
A man and woman dressed formally at an indoor event, smiling for the camera, with people in the background.
Group of diverse people smiling and posing for a photo at an art exhibit or event, with colorful wall art and lighting in the background.
Group of four diverse adults dressed in business attire at a social event, posing for a photo and holding drinks, with a large abstract tree artwork on the wall behind them.
A group of diverse women smiling and posing together at a social event in a modern indoor venue with decorative lighting and a large wall art piece resembling tree branches.
A smiling man in a suit jacket and white shirt, holding a glass of red wine, standing next to a smiling woman with long hair, holding a glass of red wine, at a social event.
Two women at a social gathering, one wearing a white sweater with a red and black interlocking pattern, and the other in a colorful, floral-patterned dress with orange earrings, holding a drink. The woman in the floral dress is smiling, and the woman
Two men in gray suits smiling and looking at a magazine or brochure, with a security camera and a smoke detector visible on the ceiling behind them.
A large crowd of diverse people attending an indoor event or gathering, with individuals speaking, smiling, and taking photos. The setting is modern with a high ceiling, white walls, and some artwork or photographs hanging on the wall.
An African American man with a beard, wearing a dark blue jacket with white trim, holding a microphone and speaking, standing in front of a row of stacked chairs and a colorful wall art.
Three men sitting on high chairs in an art gallery, with one smiling and holding a microphone, and a large colorful portrait of a face and a winged figure in the background.
Six men sitting on chairs in an art gallery, some holding microphones, with artwork on the wall behind them.
Three men sitting on high stools participating in a discussion or panel at an art gallery. The background features artwork, including a large portrait of an East Asian woman and a painting of a bird.
Two people smiling at a social event, with a man wearing a dark denim jacket and a woman wearing a striped shirt and black leather jacket, surrounded by other guests in a dimly lit room with purple accent lighting.
Group of five diverse people smiling and posing together at an indoor event, with a black-and-white historical photograph hanging on the wall behind them.
Two men standing closely together at an indoor event, one wearing a patterned jacket and shirt, holding a glass of champagne, and the other wearing a red and black patterned shirt with a cap.
Two men standing close together at an indoor event with purple lighting. One is wearing a black suit with a pocket square, and the other is in a beige blazer with white pants.
A diverse group of people performing music indoors, including singers with microphones and musicians playing drums and percussion instruments, with artwork on the wall behind them.
A woman in a pink and cream dress performs a traditional dance in a red skirt at an indoor event. She is surrounded by a diverse audience watching and taking pictures, with some seated at tables and others standing. A drummer plays conga drums on the
Six people standing together indoors in front of a wall with decorative trees. They are smiling and dressed in colorful, patterned clothing.
Table with a vase of orange tulips, bottles of Uncle Nearest whiskey, and a sign promoting a fundraising challenge, with promotional materials and small cups for tasting.
A woman with blonde hair and glasses standing at a table with bottles of Empress gin, a pitcher, and tasting samples in a bright room with large windows and a promotional poster for Empress gin.
A woman wearing a bright red dress with feather details at the bottom, smiling with one hand on her hip, in a warm indoor setting with chairs and flowers in the background.
Three people standing together, engaged in conversation at an indoor event, with drinks in their hands.
A group of six diverse women standing together indoors, smiling at the camera, dressed in colorful and patterned dresses.
Three women standing together smiling in an indoor setting, dressed in stylish clothing.
Group of five people, four women and one man, standing together at an indoor event, smiling at the camera. The man is in the center dressed in a black suit, black turtleneck, with a patterned pocket square. The women are dressed in colorful and patte
Two people dancing and smiling at an indoor event, surrounded by other attendees.
A person wearing headphones is observing two paintings with floral still life artwork displayed on a gallery wall.

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