Going out in style: Art validating life at Catholic Charities Gala

Art Validating Life at Catholic Charities Gala

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, 721 N LaSalle Street, Chicago. Lake County: 671 S. Lewis, Waukegan. Phone: (312) 655-7912 or (847) 782-4000 or see: catholiccharities.net

By LEE A. LITAS
For 22nd Century Media

Art was the saving grace for 500 supporters at the Catholic Charities' 16th annual Gala of the Arts held inside Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom on September 9. Working in everything from acrylics to oil to bronze, 18 artists offered up their creations to aid the cause which supports ongoing emergency assistance programs critical to more than 150,000 people annually. The Glunz family was honored with the 2017 Mandantum Award during the presentation emceed by NBC5 news anchor, Allison Rosati. Catholic Charities provides 150 programs at 153 sites throughout Cook and Lake Counties. The event raised $300,000. See more at: catholiccharities.net.