BANP #002 Event Info

Buy Art Not People is pleased to announce BANP #002! (Purchase tickets at the bottom of the page)

We are continuing in the fight against modern day slavery by hosting a pair of events on July 22-23 filled with art, music, discussion and fair trade vendors. Proceeds from these events will be donated to two organizations — Salvation Army: PROMISE and Not For Sale Campaign — that are making huge strides towards abolishing human trafficking. Proceeds received by PROMISE will go to Anne’s House, a long-term residential program for victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation operated by PROMISE.

Read on for event details and to join in on the fight against modern slavery!

This is a two-day event:

Friday, July 22: Art and Awareness

Location: Black Cloud Gallery in Pilsen (Map)
Time: 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Price: $30 (includes one take-home piece of original artwork handpicked by the ticket holder)

Join Buy Art Not People for an event that celebrates abolition, art and culture. Friday’s event features more than 100 pieces of original art, music by alt-folk outfit UMMA (Rachele Eve and Dan Price) and talk by the director of Salvation Army: PROMISE.

Proceeds to benefit Anne’s House, a long-term residential program for victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation operated by PROMISE.

Come prepared to purchase more than one piece of artwork — as we’re pretty certain more than one will strike your fancy. Purchased art can be picked up at the gallery on Saturday, July 22, or we can ship it directly to you for a nominal fee.

Click here for a preview of 24 pieces that will be available for purchase.

Saturday, July 23: Action

Location: Black Cloud Gallery in Pilsen (Map)
Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Price: $10 suggested donation

Shape your culture and sharpen your individual skills to become an abolitionist! A panel of human trafficking experts will cover all facets of forced labor and sex — including how Chicago became a national leader in anti-trafficking policy through the dedicated work of collaborating organizations. Interact with our experts to take ownership of the city to emancipate people and spread awareness.

Panelists include, but are not limited to: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Specialist Amy Alvarado, Chicago Police Department Det. Alan Krok and the director of Salvation Army: PROMISE.

Programming will be complemented by fair trade vendors.

Proceeds to benefit Not For Sale, a California-based organization that equips and mobilizes activists to re-abolish slavery.

Methods of payment and other information:

  • Ticket purchases are available on this website (credit card only) or at the door (credit, check or cash).
  • There is limited space in the gallery so consider purchasing your tickets online to guarantee a spot at one or both events. Tickets at the door are not guaranteed and will end when capacity is reached. If you’d like, email greg@buyartnotpeople.org to check on Friday ticket availability. Emails received after 3:00pm on Friday will be answered within 30 minutes.
  • Additional art may be purchased for $30 per piece. Friday night admission includes one (1) piece of original artwork handpicked by the ticket holder.
  • Purchased art can be picked up at the gallery on Saturday, July 22, or we can ship it directly to you for a nominal fee. Shipping fee can be paid at the Friday event using cash, check, or credit.

Click here to purchase tickets NOW! (while available)

Please email info@buyartnotpeople.org with any questions.