Since its beginning in the Flatiron Building in the ‘90s, to its move to Lubinski Furniture in 2000, Heaven Gallery has continuously evolved. “Becoming” signifies much more than a shift from a DIY art space into a non profit art gallery/vintage shop. In conjunction with its community development project Equity Arts, the gallery stands as a beacon for system change. In many ways, Heaven’s journey to “Becoming” mirrors the story of David and Goliath: an underdog that resisted the forces of gentrification and continues to rise up against seemingly insurmountable odds. Heaven Gallery remains a platform for Chicago artists citywide and is “Becoming” a new operating model that harnesses the power of the creative economy.

Heaven Gallery’s Annual Benefit will commemorate over two decades of evolution, reinvention, and transformation: Join us on Saturday, November 4th from 7PM-12AM to celebrate Heaven’s ongoing commitment to Chicago artists. The “Becoming” Benefit will bring…