Illuminate
Luminarts Cultural Foundation presents:
Join us for a dazzling evening of performances from Luminarts Artistic Fellows,
plus an elegant cocktail reception and dinner.
Friday, October 17, 2025 – 6:00 PM
The Arts Club of Chicago
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 – Becky & Rich Beem – Gretchen & Jonathan Burch – Lunden Cunningham
Angela Green – Stephen Alvey & David Helverson – Andrew & Elizabeth Lapp – Alyssa & Brian Quinlan
Lynne & Tim Rinkoski – Mario Santiago – Paul & Beverly Sneddon
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*
Stephen Alvey & David Helverson
GB Fine Art
Wendy Betts
Freeman’s | Hindman Auctions
Garrett Museum of Art | Angela Green & Jim Gabbard
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Generation Law, LTD.
Corinne Morrissey
Brian & Tammi O’Dea
Elaine Olson, MD & Robert Boughton
Lynne & Tim Rinkoski
Paul & Beverly Sneddon
View sponsorship opportunities here.
*Sponsors as of 9/3/2025
We thank Alyssa D. Quinlan, CEO of Freeman’s | Hindman Auctions for facilitating this evening’s fund-the-need.