ArtEdge 2026

April 11, 20266:30 pm - 11:00 pm

A large group of musicians on a stage in front of a crowd lit by blue and purple lights

Janelle Monae performing at ArtEdge 50, June 3, 2017. Photo: Braxton Black. 2025/12/braxton1902.jpg

ArtEdge, June 8, 2024. Photo: Jeremy Lawson Photography. 2025/12/JLPA208333.jpg

Sasha Colby performing at ArtEdge, June 8, 2024. Photo: Jeremy Lawson Photography. 2025/12/JLPsecondB209136.jpg

About the Event

ArtEdge—Chicago’s premier gala—returns for an unforgettable night of art and music honoring the MCA’s next major exhibition, Dancing the Revolution. Enjoy a dynamic evening of curated cocktails, chef-driven cuisine, and electrifying live performances, all in support of the MCA.

Proceeds from this event go towards the MCA’s collaborative efforts to provide a platform for living artists, in pursuit of a creative and diverse future.

For more information, please contact Emma Palermo, Development Events Manager, at [email protected] or 312-397-3871.