Black Creativity Gala, to be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, celebrates the legacy of rich contributions and achievements made by African Americans while encouraging a deeper interest in science and technology among youth. The Gala is a highlight of Chicago’s winter season and is attended by prominent business, political and community leaders.
The Museum hosts this Gala every year to help raise awareness and support for our science education efforts to promote curiosity, creativity and confidence in underserved communities. We are looking forward to welcoming more than 700 guests for an evening of lively entertainment, dancing, sumptuous food and enchanting settings.
Since 1970, the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) has hosted the Juried Art Exhibition, the nation’s longest-running exhibition of African-American art. The exhibition is part of the Museum’s Black Creativity program, which showcases African-American achievement in a variety of scientific, artistic and technological fields. Each year, the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition presents more than 100 works of art from emerging and professional African-American artists.
35th Annual Black Creativity Gala
Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
6:30 p.m.
2018 Juried Art Exhibition viewing
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:30 p.m.
Welcome remarks
8 p.m.
Elegant dinner stations
Valet Parking
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
West Pavilion
Musical Entertainment
Englewood Children’s Choir
DJ Nick “Nonstop” Nicholson
Creative Cocktail Lounge
Lower Level
Tickets and sponsorship
See below for some pictures from last year’s event!
Attorney Dartesia Pitts
DJ Nick “Nonstop” Nicholson
Group pose
