Jump to content

ArtEdge 2026

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

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: From Dancehall to Reggaetón. Enjoy a dynamic evening of curated cocktails and cuisine, capped by a one-night-only performance featuring Grammy Award–winning vocalist Macy Gray, accompanied by an all-star band led by Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver).

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 email [email protected] or call 312-397-3871.

About the Performers

Macy Gray occupies a rare space in the canon of modern music. This Canton, Ohio, native with the unmistakable rasp and funky spirit ensured her status as a 21st-century icon since her arrival with the triple-platinum How Life Is in 1999. Selling over 25 million total albums globally, winning a GRAMMY ® Award and two BRIT Awards, and enchanting fans all over the world, Macy Gray has consistently resonated throughout pop culture, transcending all genres and building a devout, diverse fan base that spans generations.

All-Star Band

  • Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver)
  • Brent Woods (Skid Row)
  • Eliot Lorango (Jerry Cantrell, Diplo)
  • Mike Mangan (The Cult)

Make a Contribution

SPECIAL THANKS

Brendan Fernandes
Anne L. Kaplan
Sally Meyers Kovler
Cari Sacks
Helen Zell

HOST COMMITTEE

Samantha Lim Achatz
Jennifer Armetta
Heiji Choy Black and Brian Black
Nick Cave and Bob Faust
Chanel Coney
Nora Daley and Sean Conroy
Lisa Duarte
Rachel and David Grund
Erin Harkey
Leah Israel
Laura Lester
Christy MacLear
Emma McKee
Gary Metzner and Scott Johnson
Abby Pucker
Cari and Michael Sacks
Jamie and Matt Sacks
Kate Sierzputowski

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Anne L. Kaplan
Zell Family Foundation

GOLD SPONSORS

Bluhm Family Foundation
Harris Family Foundation
Stephanie and John Harris
Cari and Michael Sacks
Karyn and Bill Silverstein

Northern Trust logo

SILVER SPONSORS

Dr. Anita Blanchard and Martin Nesbitt
Laura and Tony Davis and Linden Capital Partners
Julie and Guy Lakonishok
Liz and Eric Lefkofsky
Schuyler and Jon Levin
Christy MacLear, Good Chaos
Gael Neeson, Edlis Neeson Foundation
Carol Prins and John Hart/The Jessica Foundation
Rebekah and Ilan Shalit
Robin Loewenberg Tebbe and Mark Tebbe

Eisen Family Foundation logo