ILLUMINATE

October 17th, 2025:

Thank You for Supporting our Mission!

Illuminate 2025 was one of the most successful galas in Luminarts history! It was a night to remember, and we are grateful to the guests and sponsors who made it possible.

Event Chairs: Becky and Rich Beem

This year’s event honors Cherilyn G. Murer‘s impactful leadership

in fulfilling the Luminarts mission to support exemplary emerging artists in Chicago

Host Committee

Wendy Betts – Rebecca & Richard Beem – Gretchen & Jonathan Burch – Lunden Cunningham

Angela Green – David Helverson – Andrew & Elizabeth Lapp – Alyssa & Brian Quinlan

Lynne & Tim Rinkoski – Mario Santiago – Paul & Beverly Sneddon

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor*

Innovation Sponsor*

Becky & Rich Beem

Law Offices of Michael C. Goode

Sally Metzler, Ph.D & George Dunea, MD, in honor of Bill Richards (1954-2024)

Creativity Sponsor*

Cherilyn G. Murer

Sandy Richards

Impact Sponsor*

GB Fine Art

Wendy Betts

Benesch LLP

BMO Wealth Management

Freeman’s | Hindman Auctions

Garrett Museum of Art | Angela Green & Jim Gabbard

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Generation Law, LTD.

Steve Goodwin

David Helverson & Stephen Alvey

Corinne Morrissey

Northern Illinois University

Brian & Tammi O’Dea

Elaine Olson, MD & Robert Boughton

Lynne & Tim Rinkoski

Paul & Beverly Sneddon

We thank Alyssa D. Quinlan, CEO of Freeman’s | Hindman Auctions for facilitating the evening’s fund-the-need.