This post and giveaway is sponsored by COUNTRY Financial
November in Chicago means crisp air, falling leaves and a return to glamorous indoor events. It’s the time of year for evening gowns and fabulous coats, suits and shiny shoes, arts and culture. This Thursday evening in Chicago I’ll be there at the Harlem Fine Arts Show, to celebrate the season and enjoy the incredible art on display. The Harlem Fine Arts Show is the largest traveling African Diaspora art show in the United States. Last year my husband and I attended and had a ball – click here to read my recap of the 2016 HFAS.
Enjoying last year’s Harlem Fine Arts Show, with a painting by Chicago’s own Martha A. Wade
It was such a fabulous event, featuring the crème de la crème of Chicago art appreciators and creators! And this year, thanks to my friends at COUNTRY Financial, I’m going back to enjoy the festivities.
The Harlem Fine Arts Show will kick off on Thursday November 16th at Malcolm X College (MXC). This year’s theme is “The Health and Healing Power of Art,” and they’ve taken things up a notch. Of course the main focus and highlight of the show is still the spectacle of work from nearly 60 artists from across the African Diaspora, but this year there’s also a series of lectures featuring the artists telling their own stories, sharing their knowledge and encouraging and teaching us how to build an exquisite and valuable art collection. The experience is sure to be invaluable.
Every evening has a unique themed reception that is open to the public, and a portion of ticket sales will benefit a variety of Chicagoland philanthropic organizations. Click here for all the details on this year’s HFAS art tour in Chicago – this Thursday evening it begins with a gala salute to African Americans in Medicine, “an upscale evening connecting art and healing.” You’ll find me mingling, admiring the art, and hanging out at the COUNTRY Financial Lounge! Come find me and we can have a drink at the Monaco Cocktail Bar, and check out the display of hand-painted Converse shoes designed by Chicago artist, Kasmos.kari blak. Before that, or if you can’t make it you can click here to enter the COUNTRY Financial sweepstakes, to win your own pair of handpainted Converse by Kasmos.kari blak!
His work is so dope. I love handpainted art!
Chicago bellas and fellas, would you also like to attend this year’s Harlem Fine Arts Show on Thursday night? My friends at COUNTRY Financial have generously provided a pair of tickets for a special Afrobella giveaway! All you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me why you want to go – my friends at COUNTRY Financial will help to choose a lucky winner of one pair of tickets! This contest will officially close and a winner will be announced by Wednesday at 6 pm CST. Hope to see you there! Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram, I’ll be sharing all of the beautiful and amazing art I see on Thursday night!
Edit — this giveaway is now CLOSED and the winner is Arella Swan! I will be in touch via e mail ASAP. Thank you to all who commented and entered — please know more giveaways are in store!
This post was sponsored by COUNTRY Financial, but the opinions and experiences are all mine.
Wow! Just wishing I lived in Chicago.
Sounds like lots of fun and enlightenment will be had by all.
Your outfit from last time is absolutely glam.
Sounds like a great event and to think I’ve never been before. Would love to check it out! Thank you for sharing about this Bella! ?
I’m in Chicago and Ii would love to join you!
I think I may be too late, but it is worth a try! To immerse myself in the arts after a very challenging 2 weeks will be absolutely priceless & greatly appreciated. What a great opportunity for whomever is gifted and blessed with these tickets!
Hope I am not to late. I would love to participate.
Hi afrobella,
I’m a south side Chicago girl and I’d love to attend this event. I’ve always had a passion for art in all mediums so to be able to attend the Harlem Fine Arts Show would be an amazing opportunity.
As a Chicagoan and an artist, this sounds amazing! I’d love to go!
Kendra
Looks like a great exhibition. Had no idea this was in town. Another item added to the to see list.
What a great event. The art looks amazing!