EVENT CO-CHAIRS

Mary and Lionel Go
Luminarts Board of Directors

ABOUT NEXT BEGINS NOW

Come together again for Luminarts’ signature celebration, Next begins Now! The event will feature world-class performances, studio visits, and readings by Chicago’s most outstanding, emerging artists, an elegant dinner and cocktail reception, and an exciting live auction with works by Nick Cave and Michelle Grabner. Proceeds from Next begins Now will provide the life-changing resources needed by exemplary, young artists to launch a professional career in the arts.

For updates, please visit luminarts.org/nbn or contact Marlena Dzis, Development Director, at marley@luminarts.org or (312) 692-2379. Ticket information coming soon. To view sponsorship opportunities, please click HERE.

Purchase Tickets

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor

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Innovation Sponsors

Mary and Lionel Go &

Doug Walker

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Creativity Sponsors

Myrna W. Kaplan

Dr. Sally Metzler and George Dunea, MD

Cherilyn G. Murer

Matt R. Olaveson and Adam G. Vitale

William Richards &

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Impact Sponsors

Mark and Lynne Arizmendi

Chartwell Insurance Services

Scott and Edie Fortman

David Helverson and Wells Fargo Advisors

Thompson Coburn LLP

Shade Family Foundation

Brian and Robin Velo

Thank you to our Host Committee!*

Matt R. Olaveson, Chair

Mark and Lynne Arizmendi
Sarah de Blasio
Mike and Cheryl Del Campo
Mr. Michael J. Dompke
John and Connie Donnelly
Celine Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. C. Luther Fors, II
Scott and Edie Fortman
David Helverson
L. Jessica Jagielnik
Karen and Bob Jones
Myrna W. Kaplan
Kylie A. Krizek
Susan Lape and Tim Bowling
Lindsay and Kyle Mackey
Dr. Sally Metzler and George Dunea, MD
Cherilyn G. Murer
Ken Norgan
Tope Sadiku and Aaron-Michael Sapp
Steve. Schlegel
Doug Walker
Rebecca Woan

*As of July 21, 2021

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Click Here to View Last Year’s Presentation

The 2020 Next begins Now digital program may be found HERE.