'CITY OF BIG DREAMS' FUNDRAISER

Celebrating A Decade of City of Big Dreams: 

Showcasing the ‘Simple Good’ of Chicago through the Arts

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Join us in celebrating a decade of building the City of Big Dreams! RSVP to attend our immersive art showcase featuring live music and visual art performances, silent auction, art activations, and a live DJ performance.

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SILENT AUCTION

Mark your calendars! The Silent Auction goes live on Monday, September 25th! This year we have a collection of artworks by renowned artists and one of a kind experiences offered by Chicago's top restaurants and venues. Visit this page once the auction goes live to bid or purchase your items!

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Thursday, September 28th at Chop Shop Chicago

VIP Pre-Dinner: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

BTS Experience: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

City of Big Dreams: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The only immersive arts showcase that celebrates the ‘simple good’ of Chicago is back on September 28th! This year, we are celebrating a DECADE of uniting to build the City of Big Dreams!

As guests of our intimate evening, you will connect with Chicago’s diverse and vibrant arts culture, while intentionally engaging with arts activism to support The Simple Good youth. Join us as we celebrate the dreams that we can make a reality together through live performances and interactive art experiences. 

GET EXCITED FOR: 

  • Live painting 
  • Silent auction 
  • Cocktails, beer and wine 
  • Live music, dance and poetry performances 

Through the City of Big Dreams fundraiser we aim to raise $110,000 to bring 1,000 Chicago students TSG Mindfulness-based Youth Art Programming to support the mental health of our youth through the arts!

CELEBRATING A DECADE OF MAKING DREAMS A REALITY

When we dream together, hope becomes so palpable that it drives us to make our dreams a reality. The Simple Good’s founder, Priya Shah, dreamt of seeing an inclusive platform that highlighted independent artists and celebrated, unified, and gave back to Chicago’s community that inspired her vision.  

This year, we celebrate a decade of uniting to build the City of Big Dreams, the only immersive arts showcase celebrating the ‘simple good’ of Chicago. For 10 years, you have united with us every fall and made an incredible impact on youth across the world. With your help, City of Big Dreams fundraiser has helped The Simple Good:

  • Provide SEL-based Art Programs to over 6,500 students worldwide
  • Serve 16+ communities nationally 
  • Collaborate with 500+ artists to spread the ‘simple good’

We invite you to celebrate all of the dreams that we have been able to make a reality over the past 10 years with your support. 

This year City of Big Dreams will allow us to support 1,000 students in actualizing their dreams. When a student enrolls in a TSG Youth Art Program we commit to igniting their hope, equipping them with mindfulness tools, and helping them identify the good that exists within themselves and the world around them. 

Join us at City of Big Dreams, where we celebrate making dreams a reality through showcasing the ‘simple good’ of Chicago through the arts.  

Learn more about the programs we offer and our impact below!

BE A PART OF THE DREAM!

GENERAL ADMISSION ACCESS

Join the fun and invite your friends! General Admission will grant you access to be immersed in Chicago's art scene along side our most talented musicians, poets, visual artists, and more - all to support our Youth Art Programs! What more could you want?

BOOK EXPERIENCE

Are you ready for a behind the scenes look at creating City Of Big Dreams? The BTS package is a premium experience that gives you access to our live soundcheck from 6PM to 7PM! Meet our performing artists during our live soundcheck while sipping signature cocktails.

VIP DINNER EXPERIENCE

The VIP Dinner is the perfect way to kickoff the evening. From 5:30-7 PM you can have the opportunity to attend a private dinner on Chop Shop's rooftop. The dinner will include surprises for our attendees in addition to a special visit from The Founder and Executive Director of The Simple Good, Priya Shah. All VIP purchases will also grant you premium access to the event.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

TSG events are thoughtfully implemented to have a radical impact on our community locally & globally. We know that meaningful partnerships make all the difference. With your support, we can create an unforgettable evening to highlight your brand while bringing SEL-based Art Programs at no cost to students.