Nora Daley
Nora Daley

Intuit Art Museum (IAM) celebrated the first anniversary of its museum expansion with this “Life is an Art”-themed gala, where guests were invited to dress creatively and be the artwork. Timed to coincide with EXPO Art Week, the gala event featured a performance by Nona Hendryx; it was co-hosted by Kahil El’Zabar and Tony Karman and honored internationally celebrated artists Nick Cave and Bob Faust with the Trendsetter Award and beloved Chicago art educator Jerry Stefl with the Visionary Award. IAM partnered with the Museum of House and Gertie for the “Art After Dark Dance Party” featuring DJ Lady D and local DJs.

Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz with Margaret Koreman
Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz with Margaret Koreman
Bob Faust and Nick Cave
Bob Faust and Nick Cave
Chris Lautenslager and Chaz Ebert
Chris Lautenslager and Chaz Ebert
Christina Stavros with Sam Simcox
Christina Stavros with Sam Simcox
Claire Fassnacht with LaShana Jackson
Claire Fassnacht with LaShana Jackson
Cleo Wilson and Bob Roth
Cleo Wilson and Bob Roth
David Csicsko, Debra Kerr, David Syrek
David Csicsko, Debra Kerr, David Syrek
Desiree Rogers and Nora Daley
Desiree Rogers and Nora Daley
Jerry Stefl with Randy Vick
Jerry Stefl with Randy Vick
Kahil
Kahil
LaShana Jackson (Mrs. Majeed), artist Faheem Majeed, and artists Maria and Roman Villarreal
LaShana Jackson (Mrs. Majeed), artist Faheem Majeed, and artists Maria and Roman Villarreal
Mel Smith and Janet Carl Smith
Mel Smith and Janet Carl Smith
Michelle Woods and Chrissy Gray Rodriguez
Michelle Woods and Chrissy Gray Rodriguez
Nona Hendryx
Nona Hendryx
Nora Daley, Bob Faust, Nick Cave, Debra Kerr
Nora Daley, Bob Faust, Nick Cave, Debra Kerr
Tony Jones and Patty Carroll
Tony Jones and Patty Carroll
Tony Karman
Tony Karman