Vernissage 2026

About the Event

The Women’s Board of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago invites you to attend the Vernissage Brunch, a lavish benefit on the opening day of EXPO CHICAGO, taking place on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall.

Vernissage supporters receive first access to EXPO CHICAGO beginning at 11:30 am on opening day—before the art fair opens to the public. Guests enjoy a luxurious brunch alongside curators, artists, and fellow art enthusiasts, while being among the first to experience Chicago’s most distinctive art fair. Tickets include access to EXPO CHICAGO for the entirety of the fair, beginning Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 12, at any time during General Admission hours.

Proceeds from this event raise significant funds in support of the MCA’s Learning programs, which offer compelling opportunities for Chicago youth to explore, discuss, and reflect on the MCA’s exhibitions and programs, as well as the world of contemporary art and culture.

For questions about this event, please contact [email protected] or 312-397-3871.

Supporters

Lorin Adolph
Mica Alexis
Janet and Steven Anixter
Wren Berger
Rada and Matthew Burdeen
Centered by Design
Lori Crosley
Kathryn and Kevin Doughten
Nneka B. Dunham
Megan Dwyer and James Estes
Dr. Robin Gallardi
Tonya and Matt Geesman
Rachel Harris
Jeri Netter Henoch
Diane Kahan and Dan Hyman
Loren Johnson
Nancy and Rick Kreiter
Laura Lester
Deborah Lovely
J.M. Mesple
Georgie and Tom Miller
Lauren Conway Modahl
Elizabeth and Russell Mollen
Nadia Murad
Amy Olwsang
Bryan L. Perry
Lauren Peterson
Joe Reinstein
Yumi Shilowitz Ross
Vera Ryder
Gabby Berger Sainati
Betsy Beierle Showel and Matt Showel
Elisa K. Spain
Maggie Stepf
Rena and Daniel Sternberg
Robyn Tavel
Paula Fuller Tobin
Natasha and Dr. Rohit Vupppuluri
Natalie Waechter