Bon Foster Kick-Off: ART AIDS AMERICA Chicago
With the rights of LGBT people and
everyone living with HIV under daily attack, we're reminded of the
progress that our community has made - and that we've been here before.
In our work to resist the unprecedented attacks on our rights, we draw
inspiration from those who have fought for access to healthcare, for
justice and for their lives throughout the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Robert
Bonvouloir "Bon" Foster was an outspoken and fearless HIV advocate in
the early 1990s. Our annual event honors his selfless act to bequeath
his estate to found Lambda Legal's Midwest Regional Office.
In
Bon's memory, we're proud to partner with the Alphwood Gallery for this
evening at their groundbreaking exhibition, ART AIDS AMERICA Chicago.
This incredible exhibition underscores the deep and unforgettable
presence of HIV in American art. It introduces and explores the whole
spectrum of artistic responses to AIDS, from the politically outspoken
to the quietly mournful, surveying works from the early 1980s to the
present.
We invite you to join us for an evening at the gallery
with remarks from Scott Schoettes, Lambda Legal's HIV Project Director.
At the gallery, guests can take in the exhibition on their own or
select from guided tours highlighting themes of politics, spirituality
and art from women. Afterward, we will gather for a reception nearby to
reflect and recommit to the work ahead.
Online RVSPs are now closed but we can still Register you at the Gallery!