The Advocate for the Arts Awards Benefit is a festive evening of musical entertainment. Proceeds from this event play a critical role in the Grant Park Music Festival’s ability to present spectacular free classical concerts in Millennium Park for thousands of audience members, free String Quartet Concerts in neighborhood parks as part of the Mayor’s Night Out in the Parks program, online virtual master classes and pre-concert lectures, and Classical Campers music programs onsite with Chicago Park District day camps.
The Advocate for the Arts Award honors those who have made outstanding contributions to Chicago’s cultural landscape, investing in the life of the city—today and in the future.
Honoring
Bob Wislow
Chairman & CEO
Parkside Realty, Inc.
AND
Kyle Dickson
Violinist, Conductor, Social Activist
Master of Ceremonies
Ron Magers
Co-Chairs
Amy Boonstra
Kate Donaldson
Adam Grais
LaRue Robinson
Due to prevailing health guidance on indoor gatherings, we are asking that only the fully-vaccinated attend. Thank you for your understanding.
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+.
If you prefer to pay by check, please mail your contribution to:
Grant Park Music Festival
PO Box 71553
Chicago, IL 60694-1553
Event Contact: Jennifer Breslin
About Grant Park Music Festival
The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation’s only free, outdoor classical music series of its kind. Created as a response to the Great Depression of the 1930s, by Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak and James Petrillo, President of the Musicians’ Union, the ten-week festival has become a beloved summertime tradition in Chicago.
Over the past decade, under the leadership of Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar and Chorus Director Christopher Bell, the Grant Park Music Festival has established a reputation for providing adventurous programing at world-class standards, in an environment welcoming and accessible to all.
The Festival operates today as a unique collaboration among the Grant Park Orchestral Association, the City of Chicago, and the Chicago Park District. The contributions of corporations, foundations, and thousands of individual donors help keep the music playing all summer long.