Dear Jazz, 2024!
A visual love letter to jazz! Friday & Saturday, November 8 & 9.
Experience an unforgettable two nights of gorgeous and thought-provoking visual art with live music from top up-and-coming Chicago jazz musicians.
The Jazz Institute of Chicago proudly presents "Dear Jazz 2024," a two-night celebration of art and music that will captivate audiences at the beautiful Fulton Street Collective gallery, located at 1821 W. Hubbard Street in Chicago. This extraordinary event, taking place on November 8 and 9, 2024, will showcase the talents of 20 of Chicago's most revered artists, who have found inspiration in the timeless jazz genre. All artwork will be for sale.
Live jazz performances by the Ricardo Jimenez Quartet and the Millie Ahearn Quartet will accompany the exhibition, along with live painting during the concerts. Dear Jazz promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
SATURDAY, November 9th
6PM: JIC Members Hour. Suggested Donation of $5, includes private viewing, drinks & snacks (until 7PM), and live jazz, general admission, and 8pm concert. Must be a current JIC Member. Lapsed Members and non-Members are welcomed with a purchase of a new Membership. Jazz Links alum, Brandon Harper, will entertain on piano.
7PM: General Admission. $5 suggested donation in advance, $10 at the door, includes gallery viewing, option to purchase art, and concert. Beverages available by suggested donation.
8PM: Concert featuring Millie Ahearn’s Octagyn Collective with live painting.
Donations benefit JIC and the artists.
FRIDAY, November 8th:
6PM: VIP/Art Collector’s Reception.
$20 suggested donation, includes first look at, and the option to purchase, artwork, plus drink, snacks, live jazz, admission, and concert. Jazz Links alum Brandon Harper on piano.7PM: General Admission. $5 suggested donation in advance, $10 at the door, includes gallery viewing, the option to purchase art, and concert. Beverages are available by suggested donation.
8PM: Concert featuring Ricardo Jimenez Quartet, with live painting.
Donations benefit JIC and the artists.
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All proceeds will benefit the Jazz Institute of Chicago and its mission to promote and nurture jazz in all its forms.
"Dear Jazz 2024" is a testament to the enduring power of jazz to inspire and influence creative minds. With the support of the Jazz Institute of Chicago, this event brings together a diverse range of artists, each of whom has drawn from the rich tapestry of jazz to create stunning works of art. Paintings, photography, and other art forms will be on display, offering a multi-sensory journey through the world of jazz.
Live painting will accompany each of the concerts.
This unique event is a celebration of artistic creativity, but also a means of supporting the Jazz Institute of Chicago's mission to ensure that jazz continues to thrive in Chicago. "Dear Jazz 2024" promises to be an unforgettable experience for art and music enthusiasts alike.
Join us in celebrating the magic of jazz and the creativity of Chicago's top artists at "Dear Jazz 2023." Be part of an unforgettable evening that fuses art, music, and culture while contributing to the preservation of Chicago's jazz legacy.
About the Jazz Institute of Chicago:
The Jazz Institute of Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and nurturing jazz in the Chicago community. Through education, programming, and support for local jazz musicians, the Jazz Institute of Chicago plays a vital role in preserving and advancing the rich tradition of jazz in the city. Your support at "Dear Jazz 2024" helps us continue this important mission.
Parking lot and street parking are available.
Jazz Institute of Chicago is proud to receive generous support from the following organizations
The Allstate Foundation; The Alphawood Foundation; a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events; Crown Family Philanthropies; Chicago's Cultural Treasures; The Darling Family Foundation; The Field Foundation; The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation; The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; The Glossberg Foundation; The Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency; The National Endowment for the Arts, The Polk Bros. Foundation; The Oppenheimer Family Foundation; and The Wang Family.